Bridges with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers Decks - The new Road Bridge in Friedberg, Germany

In July 2008 the first road bridge in Germany using glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) was finished in Friedberg/Hessen. The structure has a span of 27 m and acts as a flyover of the federal road B 3. The high durability of the new construction material and the fast assembly of the bridge were d...

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Published in:Structural engineering international : journal of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) 2010-11, Vol.20 (4)
Main Authors: Knippers, J, Pelke, E, Gabler, M, Berger, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bridges (structures)
Construction materials
Decks
Durability
Fiber reinforced plastics
Glass fiber reinforced plastics
Polymers
Roads
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Summary:In July 2008 the first road bridge in Germany using glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) was finished in Friedberg/Hessen. The structure has a span of 27 m and acts as a flyover of the federal road B 3. The high durability of the new construction material and the fast assembly of the bridge were decisive factors in favour of GFRP. Within the last years several light weight bridges using FRP were realised in the USA, Japan and also in Europe. Through these projects valuable experience was gathered regarding construction, and the use and performance of composites could be demonstrated. Furthermore, the bridge in Friedberg extends this experience by taking composite action between FRP deck and the steel girders into account. It also follows consequently the approach of durable bridge construction by omitting any bearings or expansion joints and making the innovative material visible for passers-by.
ISSN:1016-8664