Innovative FRP space frame structure for pedestrian bridge application

X. Yang, Y. Bai, X. L. Zhao

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Abstract

This paper is to present an innovative space frame structure made from pultruded FRP tubular members for pedestrian bridge application. The joint connecting tubular FRP members were specially designed to incorporate a steel tubular connector into the tubular FRP member. Adhesive bonding was applied at one end of the steel tubular connector and the other end was flattened to enable easy connection with other structural members using mechanical bolts. Experimental investigations demonstrated that the components with the proposed joint configuration performed well in both compression and tension. A space frame structure assembled in this way for pedestrian bridge application was examined using finite element program to evaluate its serviceability and ultimate limit states.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life Extension - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2014
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages871-878
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781138001039
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2014 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 7 Jul 201411 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameBridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life Extension - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2014

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period7/07/1411/07/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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