Project 3.14: FRP-Concrete Hybrid Composite Girder Systems: Web Shear Strength and Design Guide Development
FRP-Concrete Hybrid Composite Girder Systems: Web Shear Strength and Design Guide Development
Project 3.14
Project Summary
UMaine recently developed and commercialized, in partnership with AIT Bridges, a novel, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge girder. This project will assess the shear strength of foam-core webs of the girders using a combined experimental and analytical approach. Data from this and other previous and ongoing research will be used to develop a draft design guide for FRP tub girders that addresses flexure, shear, shear connectors and deflections.
Project:
Completed
Start Date:
08/19/2020
End Date:
07/31/2022
Project Cost:
$98,775
Project Type:
Base Funded
Agency ID:
69A3551847101
Sponsors:
MaineDOT
Implementation of Research Outcomes:
Implementation of outcomes of the research has yet to be realized upon the recent completion of the work.
Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:
Impacts and benefits of the research have yet to be realized upon the recent completion of the work.