Fiber-reinforced polymer decks

Robinson MJ, Kosmatka JB. Light-weight fiber-reinforced polymer composite deck panels for extreme applications. Journal of Compositesfor Construction, 2(X)8 12(3) 344-354. DOI http //dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0268(2008)12 3(344). 

Hastak M, Halpin D, Hong T. Constructability, maintainability, and operability of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge deck panels. Publication FHWA/IN/ JTRP-2004/15. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indian Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayotte, IN, 2004. DOI 10.5703/1288284313163. 

Williams, B., Shehata, E., and Rizkalla, S.H. (2003), Filament-wound glass fiber reinforced polymer bridge deck modules , J. Comp. Const., 7(3), 266-273 Xiao, Y, and Wu, H. (2003), Compressive behavior of concrete confined by various types of FRP composite jackets , J. Reinf. Plast. Comp., 22(3), 1187-1201 Zhao, L., Burgueilo, R., Rovere, H.L., Seible, F, and Karbhari, V. (2000), Preliminary evaluation of the hybrid tube bridge system. Report TR-2000/04 , Final Test Report submitted to California Department of Transportation under Contract No. 59AO032, San Diego, CA. 

Zhou A and Keller T (2005), Joining techniques for fiber reinforced polymer composite bridge deck systems , Composite Structures, 69(3), 336-345. 

During the design of a facility, either floating or fixed, it is vital that attention be paid to the overall weight of the stracture. Items such as handrails and deck grating can be fabricated from Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP). 

Kawahara, B., Estrada, H., Lee, L.S., 2012. Chapter 12 life-cycle cost comparison for steel reinforced Concrete and fiber reinforced polymer bridge decks. In Jain, R., Lee, L.S. (Eds.), Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure Applications. Springer Science + Business Media, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, ISBN 978-94-007-2356-6. 

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