STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE SHORT- AND MEDIUM-SPAN BRIDGE SYSTEMS

摘要: The paper describes the development of a new structural system for short and medium span bridges wherein use is made both advanced composites conventional materials such as concrete. concept uses prefabricated composite tubes girders which are then filled with concrete, after precast or cast-in-place, composite, deck integrated to form bridge superstructure. presents experimental results large-scale tests aimed towards characterization girders, anchorages, girder-deck assemblies serviceability ultimate limit states.