Project 3.16 Summary:
This project focuses on the assessment of the fiber-reinforced polymer tub girder (CT girder) with precast concrete decks and new, FRP girder-deck shear connectors. This will extend the application of this new bridge technology by modularizing construction and the additional use of composite materials. The new FRP shear connectors, when used with FRP rebar for the deck reinforcing, will completely eliminate steel and therefore all corrosion in the bridge superstructure. The project will also include the fatigue testing of a full-scale girder, which has not been performed to-date. This research project will employ both large-scale and smaller-scale experiments, and includes direct collaboration with the industrial partner who has licensed and is marketing the CT girder.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Bill Davids
Institution:
University of Maine
Co-PIs:
None
Project Type:
Base-Funded Research
Start Date:
11/1/2021
Project Cost:
$305,057
Project Status:
In Progress
End Date:
12/31/2022
Agency ID:
69A3551847101
Sponsors:
University Transportation Centers Program
University of Maine
Implementation of Research Outcomes:
This project is in its initial research phase. Implementation of Research outcomes will be reported upon completion of initial research.
Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:
This project is in its initial research phase. Impacts and benefits of the research will be reported after the implementation phase.
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Downloadable Documents
Printable Project Information Sheet
December 2021 Quarterly Progress Report