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Title:	Investigation of Cross Laminated Timber Bridge Decks as a Sustainable Solution for Repair of Deficient Rural Wood Bridges, Year 1
Principal Investigators:	John W. van de Lindt
University:	Colorado State University
Status:	Completed
Year:	2015
Grant #:	DTRT13-G-UTC38 (MAP21)
Project #:	MPC-487
RH Display ID:	15661
Keywords:	bridge decks, laminated wood, rehabilitation (maintenance), rural areas, shear stress, structural connection, wooden bridges

Abstract

The research objectives are: 1) Experimentally quantify the ability of flat plate connectors to transfer in-plane shear forces at full-scale and 2) Develop a design approach for connector placement and sizing based on the results of objective (1) and mechanics.

Related Projects

• Investigation of Cross Laminated Timber Bridge Decks as a Sustainable Solution for Repair of Deficient Rural Wood Bridges, Year 2 — 2016

Project Deliverables

• [Final Report] Investigation of Cross Timber Bridge Decks as a Sustainable Solution for Repair of Deficient Rural Wood Bridges — MPC-21-437
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