Upgrading orthotropic bridge decks with fiber reinforced composites
Abstract
The competitiveness of orthotropic bridge decks depends on their high strength to weight ratio. However, poor durability of paving materials and fatigue failure of welds have contributed to high costs of repair including road user delay costs due to traffic disruption. It is proposed to use a layered surfacing system, combining lightweight asphalt, conventional asphalt and a layer of glass fiber mesh embedded just beneath the chip-sealed surface. Fatigue tests indicate that glass fiber reinforcement increases the durability by a factor of at least ten.
Publication Title
High Performance Materials in Bridges
Recommended Citation
Smith, J., & Bright, S. (2003). Upgrading orthotropic bridge decks with fiber reinforced composites. High Performance Materials in Bridges, 463-472. https://doi.org/10.1061/40691(2003)41
