Title

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

Authors

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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