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

June 1, 2019

Durability Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Composite Strands in Highway Bridges

Project 2.10

Project Information
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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.

Co-PIs

Dr. Keith Berube
Dr. Andrew Goupee

Institution:

University of Maine

Project Status

Active

Project Cost

$135,783

Start Date

06/01/2019

Project Type

Base-funded

End Date

08/30/2022

Agency ID

69A3551847101

Sponsors:

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation
University of Maine