Bridge-in-a-Backpack(TM). Task 2.1 and 2.2 : investigate alternative shapes with varying radii.

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• Creators:
  Goslin, Keenan ; Rofes, Xenia
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Maine. Advanced Structures and Composites Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Arch bridges
  • Concrete bridges
  • Fiber reinforced polymers
  • Bridge construction
  • Bridge design
  • Computer models
  • Laboratory tests
  • Geometric configurations and shapes
  • Live loads
• Publication/ Report Number:
  ME 15-02
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Maine
• Corporate Publisher:
  Maine. Dept. of Transportation
• Abstract:
  This report includes fulfillment of Tasks 2.1 and 2.2 of a multi-task contract to further enhance concrete filled FRP ; tubes, or the Bridge in a Backpack. Task 2 is an investigation of alternative shapes for the FRP tubes with varying ; radii. Task 2.1 develops the computer model for FRP tubes with high gradients of fabric braid angle. Task 2.2 ; completes FRP tube shape optimization and laboratory testing of multi-radius arches. ; UMaine has developed and licensed a hybrid composite arch bridge system. The main structural bridge elements ; utilize a tubular braided composite fabric that can be bent to a desired geometry. To date, only arches of constant ; radius have been fully analyzed, which sometimes pose a handicap due to clearance and/or hydraulic opening design ; requirements. This project uses the finite element code (FE Code) written by the University of Maine -Advanced ; Structures and Composites Center (The Center) developed in previous work (Clapp & Davids 2011, Clapp & ; Davids 2011) that takes into consideration soil-structure interaction amongst other things, and extends it to ; incorporate the effects unique to a multi-radius arch. ; This project includes a parametric study, optimization of shapes and laboratory testing of multi-radius arches.
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• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  20111223*2878
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29092/dot_29092_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.77 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:d71ec3df371c85300a279a0603e7466d488c38e5d66e0c1ba978eab7bd1781c1