Strength & Fatigue of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composite Bridge Decks with Mechanical Deck to Stringer Connectors

Peter Dusicka, Portland State University

Summary:

Final report available at:
http://www.oregon.gov/odot/td/tp_res/docs/reports/2012/sr_500_490.pdf

Replacement of the steel grating deck on the lift span of the Morrison Bridge in Portland, OR, will utilize glass fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) panels to address ongoing maintenance issues of the deteriorated existing deck, improve driver safety and introduce bridge water runoff treatment. This report outlines the testing methods and results of an experimental program aimed primarily at evaluating a new open cell deck. While most FRP panels are connected via…Read more

Project Details

Project Type:
Research
Project Status:
Completed
End Date:
December 31,2011
UTC Grant Cycle:
non-UTC project