Effect of Superstructure Properties on Concrete Bridge Deck Deterioration

This project endeavored to employ an extensive literature review, a study of bridges in the field, and a computational finite element model to synthesize a variety of issues that relate to "steel vs. concrete" girder properties in the deterioration of bridge decks. This project was conducted to help determine why decks supported on concrete girder perform better than similar decks supported on steel girders. Five key issues pertaining to the girder properties were explored, but they were evaluated and discussed for the most part, independent of one another, rendering any definite overall conclusions impossible (or at least irresponsible).

• Record URL:
  http://www.cement.org/bookstore/profile.asp?itemid=SN2936
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering in the Graduate College of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
• Corporate Authors:

  Portland Cement Association

  5420 Old Orchard Road
  Skokie, IL  United States  60077
• Authors:
  • Johnson, Sanya Mackela
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 112p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge design; Bridge superstructures; Bridges; Concrete bridges; Deterioration; Finite element method; Girder bridges; Steel; Steel bridges
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01055697
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: PCA R&D Serial 2936
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 2007 1:29PM