Abstract
A description is given of laboratory testing, initial test results, and continuing research to develop design procedures and plans for construction of a two-span highway overpass on US-151 in the state of Wisconsin using only a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement system in the concrete bridge deck. The use of FRP reinforcing is being pursued to increase the durability of bridge decks and to reduce unit cost and time. The unique aspect of the new bridge is that it will use FRP stay-in-place formwork, placed over precast concrete I girders, to serve as formwork and as the bottom transverse reinforcement of the bridge deck. In addition, a heavy-duty prefabricated FRP grid will be used for the top layer of concrete reinforcing. Full-scale prototype laboratory testing is being used to develop design recommendations including effective distribution widths. From the spring to fall of 2003, a construction productivity study comparing the FRP deck construction sequence with that of identical adjacent steel reinforced deck will be conducted. Both bridges will be field load tested before opening to traffic. The FHWA Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program is supporting the research and construction.
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