Road bridge strengthened with CFRP strips increases load capacity to 300 kn.
The researchers strengthened a prestressed concrete road bridge using CFRP strips and steel stirrups to increase its load capacity. They tested the bridge under static loads at different repair stages to see how well the strengthening worked. The goal was to meet a specific load standard. The results showed that the repairs improved the bridge's ability to handle heavy loads, providing valuable insights for future bridge strengthening projects.