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 for pre-stressed concrete bridges.
This project will enhance transportation infrastructure durability as follows:
– The Maine Department of Transportation will be able to monitor the long-term durability of the CFCC strands continuously
– Non-corrosive CFRP strands will increase the longevity of highway bridges
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Robert Lopez-Anido, P.E.
Institution:
University of Maine
Co-PIs:
Dr. Keith Berube
Dr. Andrew Goupee
Project:
Complete
Start Date:
06/01/2019
End Date:
08/30/2022
Project Cost:
$135,783
Project Type:
Base-funded
Agency ID:
69A3551847101
Sponsors:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation
University of Maine
Implementation of Research Outcomes:
This project is in its initial research phase. Implementation of research outcomes will be reported upon completion of the research outputs.
Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:
This project is in its research phase. Impacts and benefits of the research will be reported after the implementation phase.
Related Links:
Publication: “Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Strands in Highway Bridges” in 2020 TIDC Annual Conference