Assessment of a steel-free fiber reinforced polymer-composite modular bridge system

    Authors

    L. J. Cheng; L. Zhao; V. M. Karbhari; G. A. Hegemier;F. Seible

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Struct. Eng.-ASCE

    Keywords

    fiber reinforced polymers; bridges, girder; bridge decks; DECKS; Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil

    Abstract

    The paper describes the development and characterization of a modular bridge system incorporating fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite girders connected by stiffened FRP deck panels which serve as both formwork and flexural reinforcement for a steel free concrete deck cast on top. The response of individual components and a two girder deck assemblage are characterized through full scale tests and it is shown that capacity is substantially greater than the design demand levels. Analytical predictions, based on laminated beam theory using progressive ply failure criteria, moment-curvature analysis and finite element models, are seen to compare well with experimental results.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Structural Engineering-Asce

    Volume

    131

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    498

    Last Page

    506

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000227101500015

    ISSN

    0733-9445

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