Shear strengthening of existing concrete bridges
Shear strengthening of existing concrete bridges
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现有混凝土桥梁的抗剪加固
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2003
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通讯作者:
T. Ibell
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作者:
P. Valerio;T. Ibell
The shear capacity of existing concrete bridge beams is often inadequate and unable to meet current code requirements. This is often due to increased traffic loads, inadequate shear-resistance provision in the original design or deterioration of materials due to aggressive environments. This paper deals with a new type of shear strengthening for existing concrete bridges. It is proposed that vertical steel or fibre-reinforced plastic bars be inserted into pre-drilled holes and fastened in place using epoxy resin. This method has the advantage that only the soffit of the concrete bridge beam (or slab) is required for access, allowing the top surface to remain undamaged during strengthening. This could allow the bridge to be used during strengthening works, with traffic relatively unhindered by work being carried out below. Further, no threaded bars and plates are required in this scheme, solving the notorious installation and maintenance problems associated with present shear-strengthening schemes. Ten lab...