Project 3.14 Summary:
UMaine recently developed and commercialized, in partnership with AIT Bridges, a novel, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge girder. This project will assess the shear strength of foam-core webs of the girders using a combined experimental and analytical approach. Data from this and other previous and ongoing research will be used to develop a draft design guide for FRP tub girders that addresses flexure, shear, shear connectors and deflections.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Bill Davids
Institution:
University of Maine
Co-PIs:
None
Project Type:
Base-Funded Research
Start Date:
8/19/2020
Project Cost:
$98,775
Project Status:
Completed
End Date:
5/31/2022
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
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
March 2022 Quarterly Progress Report
June 2022 Quarterly Progress Report
Final Report