Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Stay-in-Place Structural Forms for Concrete Bridge Decks: State-of-the-Art Review

The state-of-the-art of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite stay-in-place (SIP) structural form systems for bridge decks is presented in this paper. This technique involves constructing a concrete deck whereby prefabricated FRP components act as both the permanent formwork and the bottom flexural reinforcement. The advantages and limitations of the technology are presented, along with the current progress of experimental and analytical investigations. Extensive laboratory investigation is presented covering numerous aspects of the system, including strength, fatigue, and environmental performance. A variety of system configurations are discussed. Examples of field applications are presented, along with evaluations of cost effectiveness and inspection considerations. The result of these investigations show that FRP SIP formwork systems can be both constructible and meet applicable code requirements for strength and serviceability. Preliminary cost assessments suggest that increases in material costs can be partially offset by savings in labor during installation. Finally, future research needs are identified.

• Record URL:
  http://www.concrete.org/Publications/ACIMaterialsJournal/ACIJournalSearch.aspx?m=details&ID=51686810
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from the American Concrete Institute.
• Authors:
  • Nelson, M S
  • Fam, A Z
  • Busel, J P
  • Bakis, C E
  • Nanni, A
  • Bank, L C
  • Henderson, M
  • Hanus, J
• Publication Date: 2014-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 1069-1079
• Serial:
  • ACI Structural Journal
  • Volume: 111
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0889-3241
  • Serial URL: http://www.concrete.org/PUBS/JOURNALS/SJHOME.ASP

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Concrete bridges; Costs; Fiber reinforced polymers; Flexural strength; Formwork; State of the art
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01549102
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 29 2014 11:10AM