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Creators:
Eamon, Christopher D. ; Wu, Hwai-Chung ; Makkawy, Abdel A. ; Siavashi, Sasan ;
Eamon, Christopher D. ; Wu, Hwai-Chung ; Makkawy, Abdel A. ; Siavashi, Sasan ; Less -
Corporate Creators:
Wayne State University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering ;
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Bridge Design
Fiber Composites
Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Guidelines
Installation
Laminates
Quality Control
Recommendations
Strengthening (Maintenance)
Weathering

Publication/ Report Number:
RC-1614 ;
Resource Type:
Tech Report ;
Geographical Coverage:
Michigan ;
Corporate Publisher:
Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research Administration ;
Abstract:
This research concerns the development of guidelines for the design and use of externally-bonded FRP strengthening systems on bridges in Michigan. Si x representative international FRP-related guidelines were analyzed and compared for applicability and effectiveness to MDOT needs. An experimental program involving natural and accelerated laboratory weathering was conducted to determine acceleration factors appropriate for the climate of Michigan. Bond pull-off and other specimen tests were used to establish rates of strength degradation, and an envi ronmental reduction factor was estimated from these results. From the review of the existing guidelines as well as the test results, recommendations for design as well as installation, quality contro l, inspection, maintenance and repa ir were proposed that are based on modifications to as well as a synthesis of existing provisions
Format:
PDF ;
Funding:
2010-0298 ;
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:835c1e3ccfff16f3b1471d668eb445de7c0a648a4bf6054272d0af87a516cb2e
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