Advanced Composite Materials in New England’s Transportation Infrastructure: Design, Fabrication, and Installation of ACM Bridge Drain System
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2016-08-01
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Abstract:The project report presents the design and fabrication of a standard fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite drain that can be produced economically for use throughout New England bridges. The installation of the fabricated drain system in representative bridge applications in New England is documented to provide information on its performance, and ease of construction. The major obstacles or gaps for the implementation of FRP drains in highway bridges are the lack of material, fabrication and installation specifications, the unavailability of standard designs, and the unknown performance during service. The proposed standard FRP drain system can be used both for new construction and rehabilitation projects. The following activities were conducted to address the current gaps, and design, fabricate and install the standard FRP composite drain: 1) Establish specific performance requirements for FRP composite drains for highway bridges; 2) Draft standard specifications for FRP drains in bridge applications; 3) Identify and contact qualified composite manufacturers to get input on the standard practice for fabrication and installation of FRP drains; and 4) Identify representative bridges to demonstrate and document the FRP drain installation methods.
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