Grants and Contracts Details
Description
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) cloth will be used to strengthen/repair shear cracks in the
concrete box beams ofthe bridge on KY 3297 over Little Sandy River in Carter County. The cracks
have widened since they were first identified. Application ofthe CFRP cloth will provide additional
load carrying capacity that is evidently needed in view of the continued growth of the cracks.
Although this bridge spans a river rather than a road, it is anticipated that this method of repair and
most certainly of strengthening will require less construction time than traditional methods.
Consequently, the experience gained will provide an additional impetus for the employment ofthis
material in locations where traffic congestion brought on by construction activities is of concern.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 8/2/01 → 6/30/04 |
Funding
- KY Transportation Cabinet: $105,000.00
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