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Feasibility Verification for the Basic Shape of FRP Bridge Decks Using Optimization Algorithm  

Park, Ki Tae (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구부)
Hwang, Yoon Koog (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구부)
Lee, Young Ho (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구부)
Jeong, Jin Woo (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구부)
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Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection / v.11, no.2, 2007 , pp. 93-102 More about this Journal
Abstract
A large number of FRP decks are already in service worldwide because the lighter FRP-based bridge decks are ideal for rapid construction to reduce the dead load of superstructures. And the proper design process is demanded for the effective FRP deck application. In this paper, to get the basic prototype of FRP bridge decks, the ratio of individual parameters, which compose the specification of FRP bridge decks, are determined by a finite element analysis. In addition, optimum FRP deck shapes are determined considering complex constraints and material properties of bi-directional characteristics. Upon these results, the prototype of FRP bridge decks is validated.
Keywords
Glass fibers; Finite element analysis; Bridge deck; Optimization;
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