RUI: New Approach to An Innovative Bridge System

9401211 Grace, Nabil F.这项研究提出了一种新的概念，涉及无腐蚀桥梁系统的发展，该系统不需要支撑或形式，与现有桥梁系统相比具有优越的特性。无腐蚀性桥梁系统将由：(i)预制改性双树（DT）板，（ii）现浇纤维增强甲板，通过纤维增强剪切连接器连接到DT，以及（iii）由先进复合材料制成的外部后张电缆。该桥将适用于乡村/短跨度桥梁。大三和大四的学生将进行分析和实验研究，以检查新桥梁体系的静力、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. ***