Search for dissertations about: "Bridge decks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Bridge decks.

2. 1. Effects of repairs on the remaining life of concrete bridge decks

   Author : Jonatan Paulsson; KTH; []
   Keywords : Bridges; Bridge decks; Concrete;

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4. 2. Fibre reinforced polymer bridge decks: Sustainability and a novel panel-level connection

   Author : Valbona Mara; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Bridge; Sustainability; LCA; Life-cycle assessment; FRP deck; LCC; Life-cycle cost; Connection;

   Abstract : Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bridge decks have emerged as a competitive alternative to traditional decking solutions for the refurbishment of existing bridges, as well as the construction of new ones, in the past two decades. FRP decks offer inherent properties such as light weight, high strength and high resistance to aggressive environments. READ MORE

5. 3. Laser-welded corrugated core steel sandwich bridge decks

   Author : Peter Nilsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; fatigue; steel sandwich; Bridge deck; corrugated core; laser-weld;

   Abstract : Steel bridge decks are often used for applications when a lightweight structure is sought for. Conventional orthotropic steel decks suffers from drawbacks in several aspects, including high production costs and durability problems. READ MORE

6. 4. Performance of Stress-Laminated-Timber Bridge Decks

   Author : Kristoffer K J Ekholm; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; butt joints; non-linear modelling; stress-laminated timber; linear modelling; prestressing; timber bridges; interlaminar slip; FE modelling; laboratory tests; durability;

   Abstract : Stress-laminated-timber (SLT) bridge decks are a satisfactory alternative to conventional short-span bridges in terms of cost and performance. SLT decks are made from a number of timber or glulam beams positioned side by side and stressed together using high-strength steel bars. READ MORE

7. 5. Service life of repaired concrete bridge decks

   Author : Johatan Paulsson-Tralla; KTH; []
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   Abstract : Pre-mature deterioration of reinforced concrete causesproblems world-wide and the search for reliable cost effectiveand environmental friendly repairs is intense. The service lifeof the repaired structure is important in order to establishthe annual cost and environmental impact for differentalternatives. READ MORE