Feasibility of bolted connectors in hybrid FRP-steel structures

Due to the low weight and excellent durability of composite materials, Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) decks mounted on steel superstructures are becoming increasingly common in engineering practice. Bolted joints are generally used to facilitate connections between an FRP deck and steel girders in road bridges. The connections are subjected...

Feasibility of Bolted Connectors in Hybrid FRP-Steel Structures

Due to the low weight and excellent durability of composite materials, Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) decks mounted on steel superstructures are becoming all the more common in engineering practice. Bolted joints are generally used to facilitate connections between an FRP deck and steel girders in road bridges. The connections are subjected...

Conventional vs. reinforced resin injected connectors’ behaviour in static, fatigue and creep experiments on slip-resistant steel-FRP joints

Due to constantly increasing traffic loads and ageing infrastructure, innovative materials for implementation in renovation and new bridge construction projects are gaining attention. One such innovation is hybrid structures consisting of Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composite decks connected to a steel girder(s) superstructure. By...

Molybdate as corrosion inhibitor for hot dip galvanised steel scribed to the substrate: A study based on global and localised electrochemical approaches

The effect of sodium molybdate in inhibiting galvanic corrosion of Zn coating and mild steel is addressed. The inhibitor's performance was appraised by Zero Resistance Ammeter on HDG/mild steel galvanic coupling model in 0.05 M NaCl (+5 mM Na₂MoO₄) media. The effectiveness of Na₂MoO₄ was evaluated...