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Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paper investigated the use of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) grid for reinforcement in link slabs for jointless bridge decks.
The design concept of link slab was examined based on the ductility of the fiberglass-reinforced plastic grid to accommodate bridge deck deformations.
The implementation of hybrid simulation assisted in combining the experimental results and the theoretical work.
The numerical analyses and the experimental work investigated the behavior of the link slab and confirmed its feasibility.
The results indicated that the technique would allow simultaneous achievement of structural need, lower flexural stiffness of the link slab approaching the behavior of a hinge, and sustainability need of the link slab.
The outcome of the study supports the contention that jointless concrete bridge decks may be designed and constructed with fiberglass-reinforced plastic grid link slabs.
This concept would also provide a solution to a number of deterioration problems associated with bridge deck joints and can be used during new construction of bridge decks.
The federal highway administration provided funds to Louisiana Department of Transportation through the innovative bridge research and development program to implement the use of FRP grid as link slab.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saber, Aziz& Aleti, Ashok Reddy. 2012. Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks. Advances in Civil Engineering،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saber, Aziz& Aleti, Ashok Reddy. Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks. Advances in Civil Engineering No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Saber, Aziz& Aleti, Ashok Reddy. Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472764
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472764