Research Project

Evaluation of FRP Temporary Bypass Bridge

Researcher(s)

Principal investigator: Terry Wipf, 515-294-9501, tjwipf@iastate.edu (project list)

Co-principal investigators:

Brent Phares, 515-294-5879, bphares@iastate.edu (project list)

Project status

In progress

Start date: 09/01/03
End date: 08/31/08

Sponsor(s)/partner(s)

Sponsor(s):Iowa Department of Transportation

About the research

Research objective: The performance evaluation will consist of both a laboratory and field component with most of the work focusing on the in-place performance. The lab testing will include controlled testing under simulated live loads. This testing will be completed to more fully understand the behavior of integrated FRP slab bridges.

2711 S. Loop Drive, Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
Phone: 515-294-9501 ~ Fax: 515-294-0467
The Bridge Engineering Center is administered by Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation.