Innovative FRP Bridges Extend Concrete Bridge Lifespan and Durability.
The article discusses the construction of four new bridges in North America using innovative materials to extend their lifespan. These bridges have concrete decks reinforced with FRP composite bars instead of traditional steel bars. The researchers tested the bridges with heavy loads and used computer simulations to confirm their design. The results showed that the FRP-reinforced bridges performed just as well as those reinforced with steel, with similar deflections, cracking, and strain levels under real-world conditions.