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- Title
A methodology for evaluating the effects of spalling on the structural capacity of reinforced concrete bridge girders.
- Authors
Luckai, Jeffrey; Polak, Maria Anna; Walbridge, Scott
- Abstract
Corrosion of the reinforcing steel is a primary deterioration mechanism for reinforced concrete bridges. The spatial distribution of such spalling, relative to bar splices and laps, has not been considered in previous studies and may have a significant influence on structural capacity. In this paper, a modified area concept for considering this spalling is proposed. A methodology has been developed that employs this concept for the practical evaluation of existing bridges. It uses graphical spalling surveys, reinforcement layout information, and existing information regarding material and geometric properties as inputs for the flexural and shear analysis of deteriorated bridge girders. This methodology is easily adapted for full bridge analysis and to consider the effects of bar section loss and bond deterioration. A case study bridge is evaluated to show that this methodology offers a viable tool for the rapid assessment of spalled bridge girders to facilitate the prioritization of rehabilitation projects.
- Subjects
SPALLING wear; REINFORCED concrete construction; GIRDERS; BRIDGE design &; construction; FLEXURAL strength; SHEAR (Mechanics); CORROSION engineering; BOND strengths
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2014, Vol 41, Issue 3, p197
- ISSN
0315-1468
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1139/cjce-2011-0263