Close Look at Construction Issues and Performance of Four Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Bridge Decks
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Four different fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) panel systems were installed in a 207 m, five-span, three-lane bridge in an effort to assess the constructability, performance, and applicability of bridges with fiber-reinforced polymer composite decks. This paper examines whether four common deck systems are able to realize many of the anticipated benefits of using FRP composites in lieu of conventional reinforced concrete bridge decks. Particular installation issues, connection details, and specific construction techniques for each deck system are described, along with a discussion of the shortcomings in terms of handling, performance, and serviceability. Other factors such as key design parameters (e.g., impact factor and thermal characteristics) and unexpected responses are used to further quantify the performance of four FRP representative deck systems under identical traffic and environmental constraints.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8 • Issue 1 • February 2004
Pages: 33 - 42
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jul 1, 2002
Accepted: Sep 25, 2002
Published online: Jan 16, 2004
Published in print: Feb 2004
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