REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE COLUMN PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH SHOTCRETE JACKETING

This research project aimed to study the lateral performance and suitability of shotcrete as a means of retrofitting bridge columns for improved flexural ductility and shear strength. The focus was to study the lateral performance of reinforced shotcrete jackets, compare this with cast-in-place concrete jackets, and assess the confinement effectiveness of the jackets. Experimental testing of bridge columns in both single and double curvature demonstrated the efficacy of shotcrete jacketing in developing supplemental confinement and shear resistance in reinforced concrete bridge columns. The results of the research and some conclusions are also provided herein.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  38800 Country Club Drive
  Farmington Hills, MI  United States  48331
• Authors:
  • Hamilton, C H
  • Pardoen, G C
  • Navalpakkam, S
  • Kanzanjy, R P
• Publication Date: 2004-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 332-340
• Serial:
  • ACI Structural Journal
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0889-3241
  • Serial URL: http://www.concrete.org/PUBS/JOURNALS/SJHOME.ASP

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge engineering; Bridge members; Columns; Confined concrete; Jacketing (Strengthening); Reinforced concrete bridges; Shotcrete; Structural supports
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00973911
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 2004 12:00AM