Replacement Pedestrian Bridge at UMR |
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Sequential Number | R14 |
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Identification Number | R-5-38018 |
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Matching Research Agency | Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) |
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Principal Investigator | Steve Watkins, Associate Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Missouri -- Rolla
121 EECH
Rolla, MO 65409 | | p | (573) 341-6321 | | f | (573) 341-6671 | | watkins@mst.edu |
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Student Involvement | Graduate research assistants |
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Project Objective | Create a field laboratory and technology demonstration |
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Project Abstract | A pedestrian bridge is being designed and built for the UMR campus. This project demonstrates the use of composite materials for new civil construction and the use of fiber optic sensors for structural monitoring. In particular, a composite tube system is developed featuring flexible and economical design. The bridge will be a point of interest for the campus, a field laboratory for two interdisciplinary courses, and the subject of a web site for technology transfer. It is designed and fabricated in cooperation with industrial, no-profit, government partners. The project includes finite element analysis, laboratory component testing, fabrication protocols, sensor integration, load testing, and multimedia documentation. |
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Task Description | The project includes the following tasks: - Bridge Design and Analysis Bridge Fabrication and Installation
- Destructive Testing of Full Scale Test Articles
- In Situ Testing of Bridge
- Creation of Web Site
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Anticipated Benefits | Promotes acceptance of smart sensors and composite materials in civil engineering structures. |
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Modal Orientation | N/A |
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Milestones | | Project Start Date: | 03/01/1999 | | Project End Date: | 06/30/2000 |
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | Coordinated with projects involving finite element analysis of composite tube structures and educational course development. |
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Technology Transfer Activities | A web site documents the bridge design, fabrication, and testing. |
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Transportation Research Board Keywords | Demonstration bridge and smart composite tube system |
