Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck Systems Report I

Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck Systems Report I
Author: Amjad J. Aref
Publisher:
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2009
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

In this study, the concept of the hybrid FRP-concrete structural systems was applied to both bridge superstructure and deck systems. Results from the both experimental and computational analysis for both the hybrid bridge superstructure and deck systems confirmed that the hybrid FRP-concrete bridge systems have an excellent performance from structural engineering point of view.

Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck Systems Report II

Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck Systems Report II
Author: Amjad J. Aref
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2009
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

This report describes the investigation of the long term structural performance of a hybrid FRP-concrete (HFRPC) bridge deck on steel girders. The study aimed at assessing three long term aspects pertaining to the HFRPC bridge deck: (1) creep characteristics, (2) fatigue performance, and (3) ultimate capacity.

Structural Characteristics and Failure Prediction of Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck and Superstructure Systems

Structural Characteristics and Failure Prediction of Hybrid FRP-concrete Bridge Deck and Superstructure Systems
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN:

It is a major challenge to build bridge systems that have long-term durability and low maintenance requirements. A solution to this challenge may be to use new materials or to implement new structural systems. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have continued to play an important role in solving some of persistent problems in infrastructure applications because of its high specific strength, light weight, and durability. Structural engineers always have valued the combination of materials into a hybrid structural system that takes advantage of the properties inherent in each of its constituents. In this study, the concept of the hybrid FRP-concrete structural systems is applied to both bridge superstructure and deck systems. The hybrid FRP-concrete bridge superstructure and deck systems are intended to have durable, structurally sound, and cost effective hybrid system that will take full advantage of the inherent properties of both FRP materials and concrete. The hybrid-FRP deck system can be installed in new construction, or can be attached to existing deck substructure after removing deteriorated concrete deck. In this study, two hybrid FRP-concrete bridge systems were investigated. The first system consists of trapezoidal cell units forming either a bridge superstructure or a bridge deck unit. The second one is formed by arch cells. The two systems rely on using cellular components to form the core of the deck system, and an outer shell to warp around those cells to form the integral unit of the bridge. Both systems were investigated analytically by using finite element (FE) analysis. From the rigorous FE studies, it was concluded that first system is more efficient than the second. Therefore, the first hybrid FRP-concrete system had been used to investigate the feasibility of the FRP-concrete structural systems in the remainder of the study. The proposed system consists of trapezoidal FRP cell units surrounded by an FRP outer shell forming a bridge system. A thin layer of concrete was placed in the compression zone. Concrete was confined by GFRP laminates which provide protection from environmental exposure. Moreover, the concrete layers reduce the local deformation of the top surface of the bridge under concentrated loads. Webs of the box section were designed at an incline to reduce shear force between sections. For the experimental phase of the study, a prototype bridge superstructure was designed as a simply-supported single span one-lane bridge with a span length of 18.3 m. Geometrical parameters of the proposed bridge system were determined by detailed finite element analyses. FEA was used to verify the structural behavior of this hybrid bridge superstructure prior to embarking on manufacturing and testing. Performance of this hybrid bridge superstructure was examined both experimentally and computationally. A test specimen, fabricated as a one-fourth scale model of the prototype bridge, was subjected to a series of loading tests: nondestructive tests (flexure, off-axis flexure, and negative flexure), and destructive tests (flexure and shear). Also, as a trial case for FRP-concrete bridge deck supported on steel girders, a prototype bridge system was designed as a simply supported steel bridge with a hybrid FRP-concrete deck. Details for connecting the hybrid decks with steel girders were investigated both experimentally and computationally. A test specimen, fabricated as a 3/4 scale model of the prototype bridge, was evaluated by series of service flexural loading tests under different loading conditions. Moreover, the composite action between the hybrid deck and steel girders was analyzed and tested. The effective flange width in the hybrid FRP-concrete deck acting compositely with the steel girders was evaluated at service conditions. Three different constitutive models for GFRP composites were integrated in the finite element analysis to examine the inelastic behavior and to predict failure of both the hybrid bridge deck and superstructure. Results from the both experimental and computational analysis for both the hybrid bridge superstructure and deck systems confirmed that the hybrid FRP-concrete bridge systems have an excellent performance from structural engineering point of view. The experimental results showed robust performance where cracking in the exterior GFRP laminates, interface failure, and slippage between GFRP and concrete under AASHTO design loads for the hybrid bridge superstructure were not exhibited. Also, both test specimens satisfied the AASHTO live load deflection limit. In addition, the shear connections at girder-deck interface of the deck specimen on steel girders demonstrated an excellent performance under service load. Furthermore, it was observed that the hybrid deck and the steel girders are interacting as a partially composite system under service-load conditions. The effective flange width for hybrid decks are less than AASHTO prescribed effective width for reinforced concrete decks. It was shown that a detailed finite element analysis could predict behavior of the test specimens under different loading conditions up to the failure point.

Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering

Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering
Author: Y. Kitane
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-05-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128087773

This chapter first reviews current structural applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge structures, and describes advantages of FRP in bridge applications. This chapter then introduces the design of a hybrid FRP-concrete bridge superstructure, which has been developed at The University at Buffalo for the past ten years, and discusses structural performance of the superstructure based on extensive experimental and analytical studies.

Fatigue Evaluation of Multiple Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Systems Over Existing Girders Phase II Report

Fatigue Evaluation of Multiple Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bridge Deck Systems Over Existing Girders Phase II Report
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN:

Decks manufactured with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are used in highway bridges. A performance evaluation of FRP composite decks subjected to simulated traffic loads that induce repetitive stress cycles under extremely high and low temperature is presented. Fatigue testing of three FRP composite bridge deck prototypes and one FRP-concrete hybrid bridge deck prototype under two extreme temperature conditions: -30 C ( -22 F), and 50 C (122 F) was conducted. The fatigue response of the deck prototypes was correlated with the baseline performance of a conventional reinforced concrete deck subjected to similar test conditions. Design loads were applied simultaneously at two points using servo-controlled hydraulic actuators specially designed and fabricated to perform under extreme temperatures. Quasi-static load-deflection and load-strain characteristics were determined at predetermined fatigue cycle levels. No significant distress was observed in any of the composite deck prototypes during ten million load cycles. The effects of extreme temperatures and accumulated load cycles on the load-deflection and load-strain response of FRP composite and FRP-concrete hybrid bridge decks are discussed based on the experimental results.

FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems

FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems
Author: Julio F. Davalos
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439877629

This book presents the analysis and design of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge decks, which have been increasingly implemented in rehabilitation projects and new construction due to their reduced weight, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced durability. It compiles the necessary information, based primarily on research by the authors, to facilitate the development of standards and guidelines for using FRP decks in bridge designs. The book combines analytical models, numerical analyses, and experimental investigations, which can be applied to various design formulations. It also, for the first time, offers a complete set of design guidelines.

Development of Composite Renewal Systems for Rapid Rehabilitation and Construction of Bridge Decks

Development of Composite Renewal Systems for Rapid Rehabilitation and Construction of Bridge Decks
Author: Anna Beth Pridmore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN:

The deterioration of steel in aging reinforced concrete bridges is a continual problem which could benefit from improved rehabilitation techniques that take advantage of enhanced and more durable materials such as fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Appropriately designed hybrid material systems benefit from the performance and durability advantages of FRP materials yet remain more cost effective than comparable all-composite systems. Development of rapid rehabilitation systems for the decks of concrete box girder bridges, which are increasingly common throughout the United States, is presented. One goal of this research is to assess and validate the use of FRP composite panels for use as both stay-in-place formwork and as the bottom longitudinal and transverse reinforcement in the deck of concrete box girder bridges. Performance assessments for full-scale two-cell box girder bridge specimens through monotonic and extensive cyclic loading provided validation for the FRP panel system bridge deck as a viable rehabilitation solution for box girder bridge decks. The FRP panel system performed comparably to a conventionally reinforced concrete bridge deck in terms of serviceability, deflection profiles, and system level structural interaction and performed superior to the RC bridge deck in terms of residual deflections, and structural response under cyclic loading. Assessment of a damaged FRP panel bridge deck system, which was repaired using a resin injection technique, showed superior performance for the repaired system in terms of integrity of the FRP panel interface and cyclic response. Rapid rehabilitation techniques for strengthening reinforced concrete box girder bridge deck overhangs using near-surface-mounted (NSM) carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) were also evaluated. Analytical predictions of load carrying capacity and deflections provided correlation with experimental results, and the developed analysis methods provide an effective design tool for future research. Results from the laboratory testing of a bridge deck overhang strengthened with FRP showed significant increases in load carrying capacity as well as deformation capacity as compared to the as-built specimen without FRP. This research provides enhanced understanding of hybrid structures and indicates significant potential for rehabilitation applications to concrete box girder bridges.

Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering

Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering
Author: Nasim Uddin
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2013-05-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857098950

The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has had a dramatic impact on civil engineering techniques over the past three decades. FRPs are an ideal material for structural applications where high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios are required. Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering outlines the latest developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and their applications in civil engineering. Part one outlines the general developments of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) use, reviewing recent advancements in the design and processing techniques of composite materials. Part two outlines particular types of fiber-reinforced polymers and covers their use in a wide range of civil engineering and structural applications, including their use in disaster-resistant buildings, strengthening steel structures and bridge superstructures. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering is an essential text for researchers and engineers in the field of civil engineering and industries such as bridge and building construction. Outlines the latest developments in fiber-reinforced polymer composites and their applications in civil engineering Reviews recent advancements in the design and processing techniques of composite materials Covers the use of particular types of fiber-reinforced polymers in a wide range of civil engineering and structural applications