Bridge deck performance engineering testing procedures
Abstract
This research describes the development and use of three test procedures designed for the qualification and acceptance of bridge deck systems and their wear surfaces. The tests were developed to provide a means of assessing a given deck's performance in comparison to other deck types and traditional cast-in-place reinforced concrete deck systems. The proposed performance-based tests attempt to assess the durability of prefabricated bridge deck systems, which has been shown to be the primary concern for designers in selecting a deck. Three of the tests developed as part of the research are discussed in detail herein. These tests are as follows: (1) Cyclic Temperature Mechanical Chemical (TMC) Resistance Test (2) Sliding Abrasion Resistance Test (3) Direct Impact Resistance Test The testing procedures developed are intended for use with alternative types of bridge decks such as Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Steel Orthotropic, Exodermic, and Steel Grid Decks. Details involving the development and procedure for each of these tests are discussed, and recommended testing protocols are presented.
Degree
M.S.C.E.
Advisors
Liu, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Civil engineering
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