Structural Behavior of FRP Composite Bridge Deck Panels
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 11, Issue 4
Abstract
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge deck panels are high-strength, corrosion resistant, weather resistant, etc., making them attractive for use in new construction or retrofit of existing bridges. This study evaluated the force-deformation responses of FRP composite bridge deck panels under AASHTO MS 22.5 (HS25) truck wheel load and up to failure. Tests were conducted on 16 FRP composite deck panels and four reinforced concrete conventional deck panels. The test results of FRP composite deck panels were compared with the flexural, shear, and deflection performance criteria per Ohio Department of Transportation specifications, and with the test results of reinforced concrete deck panels. The flexural and shear rigidities of FRP composite deck panels were calculated. The response of all panels under service load, factored load, cyclic loading, and the mode of failure were reported. The tested bridge deck panels satisfied the performance criteria. The safety factor against failure varies from 3 to 8.
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Acknowledgments
The writers would like to acknowledge the financial support provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration and the management of the project by Professor Bahram Shahrooz at the University of Cincinnati. They also wish to acknowledge the individuals who assisted during the conduct of this research: Anthony Kordenbrock, Dr. Chelliah Madasamy, Chris Hill, Dan Eaton, David Ritchie, Everett Wilson, Joshua Johnson, Louis Mattingly, Mario Johnson, Sean Anderson, Tim Taylor, Dr. Vasudevan Krishnappa Naidu, and Dr. Vijay Gupta.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 11 • Issue 4 • July 2006
Pages: 384 - 393
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: May 27, 2005
Accepted: Sep 21, 2005
Published online: Jul 1, 2006
Published in print: Jul 2006
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