RUI: New Approach to An Innovative Bridge System

9401211格雷斯，Nabil F.这项研究提出了一种新的概念，涉及开发一种不需要支撑或模板的无腐蚀桥梁系统，与现有的桥梁系统相比具有更好的特性。无腐蚀桥梁系统将由：(I)预制的改良双树(DT)板，(Ii)现浇纤维增强桥面，通过纤维增强剪切连接件连接到DT，以及(Iii)由先进的复合绞线制成的外部后张拉索组成。这座桥将适用于农村/小跨度桥梁。大三和大四的本科生将进行分析和试验研究，以检验新桥梁系统的静力、动力、疲劳和极限荷载特性。***

9401211 Grace, Nabil F. This research presents a new concept dealing with the development of a corrosion-free bridge system that requires no shoring or forms and has superior characteristics compared to existing bridge systems. The non-corrosive bridge system will be built of: (i) pre-cast modified double tree (DT) panels, (ii) cast-in- place fiber reinforced decks, connected to the DT through fiber reinforced shear connectors, and (iii) external post-tension cables made of advanced composite strands. This bridge would be adapted to rural/short span bridges. An analytical and experimental study will be conducted by the junior and senior undergraduate students to examine the static, dynamic, fatigue and ultimate load characteristics of the new bridge system. ***