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Project 2.10: Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Strands in Highway Bridges

Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Strands in Highway Bridges Project 2.10 Project Summary The objectives of this project are to monitor the structural performance of carbon fiber composite cable (CFCC) strands in the Penobscot Narrows Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge, to evaluate long-term durability, and to assess durability of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands […]

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Project 1.01: Field Live Load Testing and Advanced Analysis of Concrete T-Beam

Field Live Load Testing and Advanced Analysis of Concrete T-Beam Bridges to Extend Service Life Project 1.1 Project Summary Concrete T-beam bridges are an important class of structures that has seen limited investigation. These structures are often perceived as quite robust and are in good condition, but possess very low rating factors based on conventional […]

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