Double-layer prefabricated FRP grids for rapid bridge deck construction: Case study

Journal of Composites for Construction

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 204-212

  Bank, Lawrence C ^a   Oliva, Michael G ^a   Russell, Jeffrey S ^a   Jacobson, David A ^a,b   Conachen, MacK ^a,c   Nelson, Bruce ^d   McMonigal, Dennis ^d  

^a University of Wisconsin Madison   (United States)

^b KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS   (United States)

^c HDR   (United States)

^d Strongwell   (United States)

Author keywords

Bridge decks; Constructability; Durability; Fiber reinforced polymers; Grid systems; Prefabrication

Indexed keywords

CONSTRUCTABILITY; FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS; GRID SYSTEMS;

BEAMS AND GIRDERS; BRIDGE DECKS; DURABILITY; HIGHWAY BRIDGES; PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION; PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

FIBER REINFORCED MATERIALS;

EID: 33745678946     PISSN: 10900268     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0268(2006)10:3(204)     Document Type: Article

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