Recommended Citation
Sotelino, E. D., and M. Teng. Strengthening of Deteriorating Decks of Highway Bridges in Indiana Using FRPC. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2001/15. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2002. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313325DOI
10.5703/1288284313325
Abstract
Many industries, such as the aerospace and the automotive industries have successfully used Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (FRPC). These types of composite materials offer significant advantages over conventional civil engineering materials, such as concrete and steel. This is due to their chemical and corrosion resistance, lightweight, and high strength, which make them attractive for the rehabilitation of civil infrastructures. The objective of this research project is to study the feasibility of using of FRP as a retrofit or construction material for bridge decks. This has been accomplished by means of a synthesis study. This study included a comprehensive literature review of externally bonded FRPC strengthening systems and of the current state of knowledge on technologies involved in the design and construction of FRPC bridge decks, and a web-based survey of other state Departments of Transportations (DOTs) on their use of FRPC materials for bridge decks.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2001/15
Keywords
FRP, composites, strengthening, bridge decks, retrofit, fiber reinforced polymers, SPR-2490
SPR Number
2490
Project Number
C-36-56EEE
File Number
7-4-56
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of this Version
2002