Abstract
In this paper, author’s first part of research of GFRP bridge deck (using ASSET fiber line composite modular system) took part at AGH University of Science and Technology Laboratory of Glass Technology and Amorphous Coatings Department. The analysis consisted spectrometer analysis of chemical constitution of glass fiber, identification of material according to Fourier spectroscopy, electronic scan microscopy (SEM/EDAX) and DTA analysis. The modal FEM analysis of chosen footbridge with light GFRP deck has been presented in the paper.
Highlights
Good exploration of new materials, like composite GFRP, creates possibility to improve this technology and makes comparison analysis with traditional standard of materials
Composite materials are the future of building structures
GFRP composite material is suitable for decks of bridge structures and footbridges applications
Summary
Good exploration of new materials, like composite GFRP, creates possibility to improve this technology and makes comparison analysis with traditional standard of materials. Composite materials are the future of building structures. The past applications of CFRP in bridge structures like improving tapes, lines (wants) of cable stayed bridges have given open gate for composite materials. GFRP-polymer with glass fibre is a good alternative for traditional material. Low cost comparing to other kinds of fibres makes E-glass fibres the most commonly used fibres available in the construction industry. The disadvantages of glass fibres are a relatively low Young’s modulus, the low humidity and alkaline resistance as well as low long-term strength due to stress rupture. GFRP composite material is suitable for decks of bridge structures and footbridges applications. (2015) Bridge Structures with GFRP Composite Deck.
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