Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://hdl.handle.net/11681/20463| Title: | Demonstration of corrosion-resistant hybrid composite bridge beams for structural applications : Final report on Project F12-AR15 |
| Authors: | Sweeney, Steven C. Lampo, R. (Richard) Wilcoski, James Olaes, Christopher. Clark, Lawrence. |
| Keywords: | Structural dynamics Bridges--Live loads Bridges--Design and construction Composite materials--Testing Corrosion-resistant materials Composite construction Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) Program Hybrid composite beam (HCB) Fort Knox (Ky.) |
| Publisher: | Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | ERDC/CERL;TR-16-22 |
| Abstract: | Abstract: The Army has 1,500 vehicular bridges on its installations that can incur high maintenance costs and even early replacement as a result of corrosion of the steel support structures or the reinforcing bar in the concrete. The application of corrosion-resistant technology can extend the service life of bridges and reduce maintenance costs. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Corrosion Prevention and Control Program project demonstrated and validated a corrosion-resistant hybrid-composite beam (HCB) for the reconstruction of a one span of a traditional steel and concrete bridge at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The HCBs were installed on half of the bridge, and conventional steel beams were installed on the other half. Structural analysis of the bridge was performed, and the span with HCBs was found to meet all design specifications and load ratings. This technology can increase the life cycle of bridge infrastructure when utilized in new construction and replacement by the Army and all other federal agencies. The technology’s return on investment (ROI) is 4.22. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/20463 |
| Appears in Collections: | Technical Report |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERDC-CERL TR-16-22.pdf | 11.57 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |