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II. Problem Statement
Flexural cracks on the Louisa-Fort Gay bridge in Lawrence County have widened since they were
first identified. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) plates/strips will be used to
strengthen/repair flexural cracks in the cast in-place concrete beams. Application of the CFRP
plates/strips will provide additional load carrying capacity that is evidently needed in view of the
continued growth of the cracks. This bridge is at a major intersection, and replacement is not an
option. Consequently, repair and strengthening is the only option at this time.
III. Objectives
The objectives of this research are:
(1) Strengthen the cast-in-place concrete girders of the Louisa-Fort Gay bridge with carbon
strips.
(2) Monitor and evaluate the performance of the retrofit for three years.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 1/1/03 → 12/31/06 |
Funding
- KY Transportation Cabinet: $195,000.00
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