Structural rehabilitation of concrete bridges with CFRP composites-practical details and applications

Riyad S. Aboutaha, Nuttawat Chutarat

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Abstract

Many old existing bridges are still active in the various highway transportation networks, carrying heavier and faster trucks, in all kinds of environments. Water, salt, and wind have caused damage to these old bridges, and scarcity of maintenance funds has aggravated their conditions. One attempt to restore the original condition; and to extend the service life of concrete bridges is by the use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. There appear to be very limited guides on repair of deteriorated concrete bridges with CFRP composites. In this paper, guidelines for nondestructive evaluation (NDE), nondestructive testing (NDT), and rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete bridges with CFRP composites are presented. The effect of detailing on ductility and behavior of CFRP strengthened concrete bridges are also discussed and presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation - Proceedings of the 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, EASEC 2010
Pages159-164
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2006
Event10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, EASEC 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: Aug 3 2006Aug 5 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation - Proceedings of the 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, EASEC 2010

Other

Other10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, EASEC 2010
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period8/3/068/5/06

Keywords

  • Bridge rehabilitation
  • CFRP composites
  • Concrete deterioration
  • Corrosion of steel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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