Project Abstract:
The objectives of this project are to monitor the structural performance of carbon fiber composite cable (CFCC) strands in the Penobscot-Narrows cable-stayed bridge to evaluate long-term durability, and to assess durability of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands for pre-stressed concrete bridges.
This project will enhance transportation infrastructure durability as follows:
a) MaineDOT will be able to monitor continuously the long-term durability of CFCC strands in the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, and
b) Non-corrosive CFRP strands will increase the longevity of highway bridges.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido
Institution:
University of Maine
Co-investigators:
Dr. Keith Berube
Dr. Andrew Goupee
Project Type:
Base-Funded Research
Start Date:
6/1/2019
Project Cost:
$135,783
Project Status:
In Progress
End Date:
12/31/2021
Agency ID:
69A3551847101
Sponsors:
University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation
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.
Related Links:
Kohler, B., Berube, K., Goupee, A., and Lopez-Anido, R., “Durability Evaluation of Carbon
Fiber Composite Strands in Highway Bridges,” 2020 TIDC Annual Conference (Virtual),
August 12-13, 2020
Downloadable Documents
Printable Project Information Sheet
September 2019 Semi-Annual Progress Report
December 2019 Quarterly Progress Report
March 2020 Quarterly Progress Report
June 2020 Quarterly Progress Report
September 2020 Quarterly Progress Report
December 2020 Quarterly Progress Report
March 2021 Quarterly Progress Report
June 2021 Quarterly Progress Report
September 2021 Quarterly Progress Report
December 2021 Quarterly Progress Report