A number of researchers have addressed the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) deck as a replacement solution for deteriorated bridge decks made of traditional materials. The use of new, advanced materials such as FRP is advantageous when the bridge is load-rated and much of the weight of the superstructure can be reduced with installation of a new deck without replacing the beams thus providing a quick and economical solution. Studies have shown that the use of fiberglass decks can reduce the life cycle cost of a bridge from 10% to 30% over the design life of the bridge, due to less traffic impact during construction and reduction in maintenance (e.g., corrosion resistance). These advantages were a motivation for this study of the use of FRP as a possible solution for the replacement of deteriorated bridge decks.
The overarching goal of this study was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of various issues related to the strength and serviceabilityof the FRP de...
The wearing surface on many fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge decks have cracked or delaminated after only a short time in service. Cons...
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