| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10284163 | Composite Structures | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The main objective of this paper is to design a viable GFRP (glass fiber reinforced plastics) deck profile for highway girder bridges. E-glass fibers with vinylester resin were selected for the material design. Five GFRP stacking patterns having different material compositions were designed. A total of 100 coupon specimens were tested to verify the material properties of the proposed GFRP patterns. A multi-cellular cross-sectional shape was proposed for the deck profile. The proposed profile was optimized to obtain a viable cross-sectional shape that is especially suitable for the pultrusion process. This paper also presents design of a GFRP deck for prototype of a steel I-girder bridge using the proposed deck profile.
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Authors
Hyeong-Yeol Kim, Yoon-Koog Hwang, Ki-Tae Park, Young-Ho Lee, Sun-Myung Kim,