Strengthening of a Bridge using Two FRP Technologies
Abstract
This paper reports on the use of externally bonded fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) laminates and Near Surface Mounted FRP bars for the flexural strengthening of a concrete bridge. the bridge selected for this project is a three-span simply supported reinforced concrete slab with no transverse steel reinforcement, load posted and located on Martin Spring Outer Road in Phelps County, MO. the original construction combined with the presence of very rigid parapets caused the formation of a wide longitudinal crack which resulted in the slab to behave as two separate elements. in order to clarify the behavior of the structure, load tests were performed and a finite element method (FEM) analysis undertaken. the FRP strengthening was designed to avoid further cracking and such that the transverse flexural capacity be higher than the cracking moment. Both FRP techniques were easily implemented and showed satisfactory performance.
Recommended Citation
P. Casadei et al., "Strengthening of a Bridge using Two FRP Technologies," American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication, vol. SP thru 215, pp. 219 - 238, American Concrete Institute, Aug 2003.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Bridges; Carbon fibers; Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP); Finite element method (FEM); Load testing; Reinforced concrete; Strengthening
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-087031121-5
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0193-2527
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
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Publication Date
01 Aug 2003
Comments
Missouri Department of Transportation, Grant None