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Project 3.17 Summary:

Recent and ongoing research has highlighted the need to better understand and quantify web shear capacity as well as the shortcomings of current design methodologies for fiber-reinforced polymer tub girders (CT girders). This project will directly address these issues by increasing the efficiency and simplifying design of this new bridge technology through the creation and documentation of rigorous yet tractable methods for web shear design while optimizing the use of relatively costly composite materials. This research project will employ field testing as well as finite-element analysis, includes direct collaboration with an industrial partner who produces the CT girders, and will complement the ongoing development of a CT girder design guide that is funded by the MaineDOT.


Principal Investigator:
Dr. Bill Davids

Institution:
University of Maine

Co-PIs:
None

Project Type:
Base-Funded Research

Start Date:
06/01/2022

Project Cost:
$327,410

Project Status:
In Progress

End Date:
05/31/2024

Agency ID:
69A3551847101

Sponsors:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation, Maine DOT, AIT Bridges.


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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