Research Project

Evaluation of a Steel Girder Bridge Strengthened Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates

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)
Wayne Klaiber, 515-294-8763, klaiber@iastate.edu (project list)

Student researcher: Yoon-Si Lee

Project status

Completed

Start date: 09/01/02
End date: 08/31/05

Sponsor(s)/partner(s)

Sponsor(s):Iowa Department of Transportation

About the research

Abstract: The recent development of high performance materials like fiber reinforced polymers provide the potential to rehabilitate steel girder bridges in a cost effective manner. This project will strengthen one bridge and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.

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.