Research Activities: 2004

Stay-in-place (SIP) formwork for rapid construction of corrosion-free concrete bridge decks

Status

Complete                      View Report:   PDF
 

Sequential Number

R154
 

Matching Research Agency

Greene County
 

Principal Investigator

Dr. Lawrence Bank
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2205 Engineering Hall
Madison , WI 53706-1691

p(608) 262-3542
f(608) 262-5199
bank@engr.wisc.edu
 

Student Involvement

One graduate student

 

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is the development of pultruded Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) panels as stay-in-place (SIP) formwork and internal reinforcement for the rapid construction of corrosion-free concrete bridge decks.

 

Project Abstract

The impact of economic and social costs typically associated with bridge replacement presents the need to develop structural systems that can be rapidly installed, in addition to providing adequate durability under harsh environmental and loading conditions. This research project deals with the development of large-scale, pultruded Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) panels as stay-in-place (SIP) formwork and internal reinforcement for the rapid construction of corrosion-free concrete bridge decks. The technology will be implemented in a pilot field application in the U.S.

 

Anticipated Benefits

Rapid construction of bridge decks thanks to the implementation of FRP composite technologies.

 

Modal Orientation

Rapid Bridge Construction

 

Milestones

Project Start Date:

January 1, 2005

Project End Date:June 30, 2008
 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

Development and Field Testing of an FRP Composite Bridge Decks Comprising of Guard Rail System for Bridge 1480230, Greene County, Mo

 

Technology Transfer Activities

To assist in technology transfer, the project deliverables include a final technical report and technical papers.

 

Transportation Research Board Keywords

FRP decks, Fiber reinforced polymer, deck replacement, stay in place forms.