EBookClubs

Read Books & Download eBooks Full Online

EBookClubs

Read Books & Download eBooks Full Online

Book Investigation of Integrity and Effectiveness of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck Rehabilitated with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Download or read book Investigation of Integrity and Effectiveness of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck Rehabilitated with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites written by Luke S. Lee and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Development of Composite Renewal Systems for Rapid Rehabilitation and Construction of Bridge Decks

Download or read book Development of Composite Renewal Systems for Rapid Rehabilitation and Construction of Bridge Decks written by Anna Beth Pridmore and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The deterioration of steel in aging reinforced concrete bridges is a continual problem which could benefit from improved rehabilitation techniques that take advantage of enhanced and more durable materials such as fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Appropriately designed hybrid material systems benefit from the performance and durability advantages of FRP materials yet remain more cost effective than comparable all-composite systems. Development of rapid rehabilitation systems for the decks of concrete box girder bridges, which are increasingly common throughout the United States, is presented. One goal of this research is to assess and validate the use of FRP composite panels for use as both stay-in-place formwork and as the bottom longitudinal and transverse reinforcement in the deck of concrete box girder bridges. Performance assessments for full-scale two-cell box girder bridge specimens through monotonic and extensive cyclic loading provided validation for the FRP panel system bridge deck as a viable rehabilitation solution for box girder bridge decks. The FRP panel system performed comparably to a conventionally reinforced concrete bridge deck in terms of serviceability, deflection profiles, and system level structural interaction and performed superior to the RC bridge deck in terms of residual deflections, and structural response under cyclic loading. Assessment of a damaged FRP panel bridge deck system, which was repaired using a resin injection technique, showed superior performance for the repaired system in terms of integrity of the FRP panel interface and cyclic response. Rapid rehabilitation techniques for strengthening reinforced concrete box girder bridge deck overhangs using near-surface-mounted (NSM) carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) were also evaluated. Analytical predictions of load carrying capacity and deflections provided correlation with experimental results, and the developed analysis methods provide an effective design tool for future research. Results from the laboratory testing of a bridge deck overhang strengthened with FRP showed significant increases in load carrying capacity as well as deformation capacity as compared to the as-built specimen without FRP. This research provides enhanced understanding of hybrid structures and indicates significant potential for rehabilitation applications to concrete box girder bridges.

Book Monitoring and Service Life Estimation of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks Rehabilitated with Externally Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer  CFRP  Composites

Download or read book Monitoring and Service Life Estimation of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks Rehabilitated with Externally Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer CFRP Composites written by Luke Soo-won Lee and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Rethinking Sustainable Development

Download or read book Rethinking Sustainable Development written by Tan Yigitcanlar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book investigates the role of urban, regional and infrastructure planning in achieving sustainable urban and infrastructure development, providing insights into overcoming the consequences of unsustainable development"--Provided by publisher.

Book Assessment of FRP Composite Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Structures at the Component and Systems Level Through Progressive Damage and Non destructive Evaluation

Download or read book Assessment of FRP Composite Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Structures at the Component and Systems Level Through Progressive Damage and Non destructive Evaluation written by Kumar Kanti Ghosh and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Laboratory and Field Testing of FRP Composite Bridge Decks and FRP reinforced Concrete Bridge for City of St  James  Phelps County  Mo

Download or read book Laboratory and Field Testing of FRP Composite Bridge Decks and FRP reinforced Concrete Bridge for City of St James Phelps County Mo written by Halvard Nystrom and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Encuesta de Seguimiento del Consumo de Alimentos

Download or read book Encuesta de Seguimiento del Consumo de Alimentos written by Instituto Nacional de Estadística and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Dissertation Abstracts International

Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Strengthening of Bridge G 270 with Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets

Download or read book Strengthening of Bridge G 270 with Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets written by Randy Lynn Mayo and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This thesis presents the results of a pilot study to apply externally bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sheets to strengthen a simple span reinforced concrete solid slab bridge built in 1922. Strengthening with CFRP sheets was accomplished in three days without traffic interruption, and preparation consisted of only light sandblasting. Bridge G-270 is the only load-posted structure on a heavy truck route that serves a lead mining operation and the objective was to strengthen the bridge to allow removal of the load posting. The University of Missouri-Rolla conducted the pilot study for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) under MoDOT Contract No. RI98-012. The laboratory testing included the static flexural test of two full-scale beams, designed as a unit strip from the existing bridge deck, and the fatigue bond test of coupon- type specimens. Two reinforced concrete beams, a control beam and a beam strengthened with externally bonded CFRP were tested under four point bending. Coupon-type specimens consisting of unreinforced concrete beams with a reversed T- shaped cross-section and with a CFRP sheet applied to the bottom were tested. The purpose was to investigate the behavior of bond between CFRP sheets and concrete under fatigue loading. The field load testing of the bridge, before and after strengthening, was performed by the University of Missouri-Columbia to verify the performance of the bridge after the application of externally bonded CFRP. Long-term field measurements also were conducted to monitor the durability and the strain condition of the strengthened system. Pennsylvania State University conducted the monitoring of durability by studying the electrochemical effects of the CFRP material on the degradation of the reinforcing steel. Fiber-optic strain sensors were applied to the FRP reinforcement and the concrete to allow for long-term monitoring of the integrity of the FRP reinforcement. This pilot study was a success. Laboratory and field tests indicate that CFRP sheets, externally applied to a bridge superstructure, strengthened the slab and will allow the removal of the load posting. Monitoring of the bridge will continue"--Abstract, leaf iii

Book Performance Evaluation of Short span Bridges Built with Fiber Reinforced Polymer  FRP  Composite Systems

Download or read book Performance Evaluation of Short span Bridges Built with Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composite Systems written by Ursula Mercedes Deza and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This investigation studied the structural performance of FRP composite materials in bridge decks through in-place load tests and analytical studies. Two multi-panel bridge decks were studied: Saint Francis Street Bridge consisting of a deck built with four glass FRP (GFRP) honeycomb panels, whereas Waters Street Bridge consists of nine FRP-RC panels. The performance of the two bridges was monitored by load tests for over three to four years. The main objectives of this investigation were: to examine the deflection data in service that can be correlated to allowable deflections; to estimate if there is any stiffness degradation that can indicate distress in the deck; to compute the load fraction distribution between panels based on experimental data and attempt the load rating using the load test results"--Introduction, leaves 2-3.

Book Bridge Deck Cracking and Composite Action Analyses

Download or read book Bridge Deck Cracking and Composite Action Analyses written by Hani H. Nassif and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Maintenance  Monitoring  Safety  Risk and Resilience of Bridges and Bridge Networks

Download or read book Maintenance Monitoring Safety Risk and Resilience of Bridges and Bridge Networks written by Tulio Nogueira Bittencourt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintenance, Monitoring, Safety, Risk and Resilience of Bridges and Bridge Networks contains the lectures and papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2016), held in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, 26-30 June, 2016. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts and a DVD containing the full papers of 369 contributions presented at IABMAS 2016, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, eight Keynote Lectures, and 360 technical papers from 38 countries. The contributions deal with the state-of-the-art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to all main aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, management, resilience and sustainability. Major topics covered include: advanced materials, ageing of bridges, assessment and evaluation, bridge codes, bridge diagnostics, bridge management systems, composites, damage identification, design for durability, deterioration modeling, earthquake and accidental loadings, emerging technologies, fatigue, field testing, financial planning, health monitoring, high performance materials, inspection, life-cycle performance and cost, load models, maintenance strategies, non-destructive testing, optimization strategies, prediction of future traffic demands, rehabilitation, reliability and risk management, repair, replacement, residual service life, resilience, robustness, safety and serviceability, service life prediction, strengthening, structural integrity, and sustainability. This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of bridge engineering as well as significant contributions to the process of making more rational decisions concerning bridge maintenance, safety, serviceability, resilience, sustainability, monitoring, risk-based management, and life-cycle performance using traditional and emerging technologies for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. It will serve as a valuable reference to all involved with bridge structure and infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering.

Book Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways

Download or read book Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways written by Mohiuddin A. Khan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Proven methods for preventing and mitigating bridge and highway flood scour Offering detailed guidelines on bridge scour countermeasures, this comprehensive resource provides a proactive strategy for the design and construction of bridges to prevent scour, as well as a reactive plan for post-flood disaster management. Topics discussed include erosion, causes of scour, AASHTO design codes, hydrology, hydraulics, scour analysis, inspection methods, and modern materials technology. Real-world case studies illustrate the concepts presented. The authoritative information in this practical guide will help you to develop more efficient and cost-effective design processes and bridge management systems for river bridges subjected to floods. Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways covers: Floods, scour problems, and mitigation River instability caused by flow obstructions Past failures and bridges vulnerable to failure Geotechnical and hydraulic issues at scour-critical rivers and bridges Hydrology, floods, and scour-critical bridges Estimating scour depths and selecting applicable countermeasures Inspections, ratings, and monitoring countermeasures FHWA, HEC-18, and HEC-23 scour countermeasures as remediation Innovative methods of flood control and disaster management

Book Concrete Slab Surface Defects

Download or read book Concrete Slab Surface Defects written by Portland Cement Association and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures

Download or read book FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures written by Perumalsamy Balaguru and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High strength fibre composites (FRPs) have been used with civil structures since the 1980s, mostly in the repair, strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures. This has attracted considerable research, and the industry has expanded exponentially in the last decade. Design guidelines have been developed by professional organizations in a nu