Doctoral Dissertations
Keywords and Phrases
Moment redistribution
Abstract
"This dissertation document consists on five technical papers, compiling the results of the research done on two projects related to the uses of FRP materials on the strengthening RC bridges structures. Four papers are related to the first project "Validation of FRP Composite Technology Through Field Testing," and one paper to the second project "Moment Redistribution on Composite-Strengthened RC Slabs."
The work of the first project focuses on field validation of five variances of FRP techniques for strengthening of concrete bridges. Fundamental issues related to bridge strengthening with composites are identified and studied, in particular those associated to construction, analysis and design, load testing, load rating and monitoring.
One of the intellectual merit of the present dissertation consist of development of materials and construction specifications, a comprehensive document developed to make the technology of composite available to bridges owners and intended to be used in future FRP-related projects. These specifications cover material and construction requirements for strengthening RC bridges with composites materials and cover the phases of concrete repairs, surface preparation, material specification, storage, handling, installation process, for five technologies used in the project.
The work of the second project focuses on analytical and numerical work to discuss if moment redistribution can be neglected in Reinforced Concreted (RC) flexural slabs strengthened with externally bonded carbon FRP system. Two 22-ft continues slabs were tested to validate the model"-- Abstract, p. iv
Advisor(s)
Nanni, Antonio
Committee Member(s)
Myers, John
Chandrashekhara, K.
Chen, Genda
Mendoza, Cesar
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
Ph. D. in Civil Engineering
Sponsor(s)
University of Missouri--Rolla. Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies
Missouri. Department of Transportation
University of Missouri--Rolla. University Transportation Center
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2006
Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation
- Installation process for five variations of composite materials
- Field validation of FRP strengthening technologies on five reinforced concrete bridges
- Validation of FRP composite technology through field testing
- Strengthening of a reinforced concrete bridge with externally bonded steel reinforced polymer
- Bonded and mechanically fastened FRP strengthening systems: a case study
- Moment redistribution in continuous reinforced concrete slabs strengthened with carbon NSM bars
Pagination
xx, 208 pages; 1 DVD
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Rights
© 2006 Alexis Andres Lopez-Inojosa, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Composite construction -- TestingConcrete bridges -- Design and constructionFiber-reinforced plastics -- TestingNondestructive testing
Thesis Number
T 9006
Print OCLC #
166913392
Recommended Citation
Lopez-Inojosa, Alexis Andres, "Field evaluation of composite materials for bridge strengthening" (2006). Doctoral Dissertations. 1703.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1703
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