Service Load Effective Compression Flange Width in Fiber Reinforced Polymer Deck Systems Acting Compositely with Steel Stringers
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper reports on the field study of a steel stringer-fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) deck composite bridge in Pennsylvania. The objective of the study is to assess the effective compression flange width in the FRP deck and floor systems when they act compositely with underlying steel girders at service conditions. The research results reported herein support the notion of employing a design approach, for both interior and exterior girders of a composite floor system, that is philosophically consistent with current practice related to steel girders acting compositely with concrete decking. It appears from the results presented herein that FRP decks and floors acting compositely with underlying steel girders exhibit an effective width that is close to the actual girder spacing for interior beams, and approximately one-half this value for exterior beams.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 8 • Issue 4 • August 2004
Pages: 289 - 297
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Dec 20, 2002
Accepted: Jun 5, 2003
Published online: Jul 15, 2004
Published in print: Aug 2004
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