Shear force in bolted connections for hybrid steel-FRP bridges: Due to traffic, temperature and fatigue loading

Fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) can be a solution for future bridge renovation when only the deck of the bridge needs replacement. In these cases the deck is replaced with an FRP sandwich panel deck. The main advantages are a high strength-to-weight ratio which is beneficial for the ever heavier lorries and the fast installation which prevents...

Static, fatigue and creep performance of blind-bolted connectors in shear experiments on steel-FRP joints

As traffic loads are ever increasing and bridge infrastructure is ageing, existing materials and connection methods used in renovation and new construction projects are reaching their limits. New materials, such as Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in the form of hollow decks can be a competitive solution due to good resistance to fatigue and...

Composite Bridge Design: Analysis of Realizing Composite Action in an FRP-Steel Bridge

Many old moveable bridges have exceeded their technical lifetime. Replacement of the foundations is expensive and often unnecessary if the new bridge superstructure is lighter than the old one. With stricter design guidelines being in effect nowadays, a conventional orthotropic steel deck design will end up being heavier. A lightweight fiber...