A Novel Methodology for Quantifying the Performance of Constructed Bridges in Cold Regions

This report presents a two-part research program examining the performance of constructed bridges in a cold region, represented by those in the State of North Dakota, and the behavior of concrete members strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite sheets in such a service condition. For the first phase, a total of 1,328 decks are sampled from a 15-year inspection period. These data are statistically characterized and probabilistically analyzed. The second part of the research concerns predictive investigations into the axial behavior of concrete exposed to aggressive service environments. Two types of concrete cylinders are studied: unconfined and confined with CFRP sheets. The aggressive environment and service traffic load are represented by freeze-wet-dry cycles with various levels of instantaneous compression load varying from 0% to 60% of the capacities of the unconfined and confined control concrete. Research approaches include three-dimensional deterministic finite element and probabilistic models, associated with a previously conducted experimental program. The effect of the instantaneous live load is significant on the performance of the unconfined and confined concrete, including the variation of compliance and volumetric characteristics.

• Record URL:
  https://www.ugpti.org/resources/reports/details.php?id=767
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/27259
• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
• Corporate Authors:

  Mountain-Plains Consortium

  North Dakota State University
  Fargo, ND  United States  58108

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Kim, Yail Jimmy
• Publication Date: 2014-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 50p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Carbon fibers; Fiber reinforced polymers; Finite element method; Frigid regions; Inspection; Methodology; Statistical analysis; Traffic loads
• Geographic Terms: North Dakota
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01526288
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MPC 14-266
• Contract Numbers: MPC-372
• Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: May 28 2014 3:26PM