Progress of advanced composites for civil infrastructure

The current paper describes the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as primary structural members. In particular FRP composite bridge decks are discussed and the Asset project, which comprised the development of a FRP composite bridge deck system, is described in detail. The analysis, design and testing undertaken within the project are also discussed in detail. The culmination of the project, the reconstruction of West Mill Bridge in Oxfordshire, is described and conclusions made on the particular advantages of using FRP composites for bridge decks. (A)

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• Authors:
  • CANNING, L
  • HODGSON, J
  • KARUNA, R
  • LUKE, S
  • BROWN, P
• Publication Date: 2007-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 307-315
• Serial:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS. STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
  • Volume: 160
  • Issue Number: SB6
  • Publisher: Thomas Telford Limited
  • ISSN: 0965-0911

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridges; Composite structures; Design; Fibers; Mathematical analysis; Polymers; Reinforcing materials; Tests
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3482: Bridge deck; 3464: Composite bridge; 9011: Design (overall design); 4557: Fibre; 7482: Polymer; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 6255: Test; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I30: Materials; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01083887
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 7 2008 12:58PM