Fatigue Behavior of GFRP and Steel Reinforced Bridge Decks Designed Using Traditional and Empirical Methodologies

In this research study, experimental behavior of two full-scale bridge decks, one each reinforced with steel and GFRP, and subjected to fatigue loading is investigated. Reinforcement is provided as required by traditional (TR) and empirical (EM) design methodologies on each transverse half of each deck. The decks are subjected to load cases corresponding to an HS25 truck axle positioned for critical positive and negative bending. Measured response before, during and after the two million cycles of fatigue loading per load case is used to evaluate compliance with serviceability limits on crack-width, deflection and material stress. For the GFRP reinforced deck, results show both TR and EM are compliant with allowable limits, and that the EM load-sensor slope response is measurably less than the TR for like load cases. Similar results were found for the steel reinforced deck. Importantly, the study validates the EM design methodology for use with GFRP reinforced concrete bridge decks.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.3233/BRS-150092
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • ©2015 IOS Press and Yost, J, et al. All rights reserved.
• Authors:
  • Yost, J
  • Dinehart, D
  • Gross, S
  • Reilly, P
  • Reichmann, D
• Publication Date: 2015

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 87-94
• Serial:
  • Bridge Structures - Assessment, Design & Construction
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: IOS Press
  • ISSN: 1573-2487
  • EISSN: 1744-8999
  • Serial URL: https://content.iospress.com/journals/bridge-structures

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Empirical methods; Fatigue tests; Glass fiber reinforced plastics; Load tests; Material reinforcement; Reinforced concrete
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I34: Steels and Metals; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01576875
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 25 2015 4:30PM