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    FRP Composite Bridge Technology: J. Ankita S7 Civil RIT Ms. Deepa Bose

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    This document summarizes fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge technology. FRP composites are a solution to problems with steel reinforcement in bridges like corrosion and aging. FRP composites have a polymer resin matrix with embedded strengthening fibers. They have advantages over steel like being lightweight, corrosion resistant, and having high strength. While FRP bridges have higher initial costs, they have lower lifetime costs and require less maintenance than steel bridges. The document provides examples of FRP bridge applications and installations. It also discusses advantages like reduced installation time and maintenance costs, and disadvantages like higher material prices and lack of industry acceptance.

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    This document summarizes fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge technology. FRP composites are a solution to problems with steel reinforcement in bridges like corrosion and aging. FRP composites have a polymer resin matrix with embedded strengthening fibers. They have advantages over steel like being lightweight, corrosion resistant, and having high strength. While FRP bridges have higher initial costs, they have lower lifetime costs and require less maintenance than steel bridges. The document provides examples of FRP bridge applications and installations. It also discusses advantages like reduced installation time and maintenance costs, and disadvantages like higher material prices and lack of industry acceptance.

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    This document summarizes fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge technology. FRP composites are a solution to problems with steel reinforcement in bridges like corrosion and aging. FRP composites have a polymer resin matrix with embedded strengthening fibers. They have advantages over steel like being lightweight, corrosion resistant, and having high strength. While FRP bridges have higher initial costs, they have lower lifetime costs and require less maintenance than steel bridges. The document provides examples of FRP bridge applications and installations. It also discusses advantages like reduced installation time and maintenance costs, and disadvantages like higher material prices and lack of industry acceptance.

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    FRP Composite Bridge Technology

    Presented by:

    Under the guidance of:

    J. Ankita S7 Civil RIT

    Ms. Deepa Bose

    Introduction
    Steel reinforcement in bridges problems:
    o Corrosion o Ageing o More Frequent Vehicle Overloads o Insufficient maintenance and repairs

    Solution to these problems Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP)


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    Composites
    Engineered materials two or more constituent materials:
    o Matrix o Reinforcement

    Example : mud, straw, concrete, polymer composites

    Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP)


    Polymer resin matrix
    Composite Embedded fibres

    Resin fibre bond , type of resin


    Strength of FRP - factors

    Examples
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    Material Properties

    4 Stress Strain Characteristics

    FRP Bridge Decks


    Two types

    Self Supporting structures


    Panels Supported by Stringers

    FRP
    FRP

    Cast in place Concrete Decks


    Steel Grating

    Pultrusion

    Installation of Bridge Decks


    1 . Unload Panels 2 . Align First Panel

    3 . Mix and Apply Adhesives

    4 . Jacking of Panels

    5 . Placing of Dowels

    6 . Shear Studs and Grouting

    7 . Field Splice Joints

    8 . Wearing Surface

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    The Complete Assembly

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    Applications of FRP in Bridges


    Bridge Decks
    o Example : West Virginia : Kansas Structural Composites Inc.(KSCI) o Example : Fibrwrap Construction Inc. Arroyo Seco Bridge

    Strengthening and Seismic Retrofitting

    Rebar (Reinforcing Bar) in Concrete Bridges


    o Example : Sherbrooke Bridge : Joffre Bridge
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    Examples
    1.

    Arroyo Seco Bridge

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    2.

    Joffre Bridge

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    3.

    Sherbrooke Bridge

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    Case Study
    Bennetts Creek Bridge (1998)
    NYSDOT , Hardcore Composites Inc. Use of Strain Gauges

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    Advantages
    Light weight Corrosion Resistance Quick Installation Time

    High Strength
    Lower Life Cycle Costs , Attractive Appearance
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    Disadvantages
    Price Competition Acceptance as a Preferred Material Lack of Engineering Infrastructure
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    Conclusion
    Effective Solution - Advantages Outweigh Additional Material Cost

    Advancement of Technology - Cost Reduction


    Solve Maintenance Problems Reduce Installation Time
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    REFERENCES
    1 . Structural Performance of a FRP Bridge Deck by Prakash Kumar, K.Chandrasekara and Antonio Nanni, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction,March 2001. 2 . New Design Concepts for Advanced Composite Bridges- Jan Knippers, Markus Gabbler 3. FRP Composite Bridge Decks-Scott.R.Reeve. 4. Strongwell FRP Design Manual 5. Department of Regional Development Northern Ireland-Design of FRP Bridges and Highway structures 6 . www.fiberline.com 7 . www.mdacomposites.org 8 . www.cobrae.org 9 . www.compositesworld.com

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