Abstract
The world's largest span, hybrid composite I-girder bridge has been installed in Daniel Boone National Forest, USA. The 18.3 m long pedestrian bridge is the first permanent structure to use a hybrid composite section, the main girders contain both glass and carbon reinforcements. Designed by the University of Kentucky's College of Engineering Transportation Center, it is hoped it will act as a functional predecessor of future composite I-girder vehicle bridges built in the USA.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 6 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Volume | May |
Specialist publication | Advanced Composites Bulletin |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Business and International Management
- Polymers and Plastics
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering