FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems: Analysis and Design (Composite Materials: Design and Analysis) by Julio F. Davalos, An Chen and Pizhong Qiao
English | 2013 | ISBN: 1439877610 | 351 pages | PDF | 23,4 MB
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) decks have been increasingly used for new construction and rehabilitation projects worldwide. The benefits of using FRP bridge decks, such as durability, light weight, high strength, reduced maintenance costs, and rapid installation, outweigh their initial in-place material costs when implemented in highway bridge projects.