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Title:	Seismic Repair of Concrete Wall Piers Using CFRP Active Confinement
Principal Investigators:	Chris P. Pantelides
University:	University of Utah
Status:	Completed
Year:	2016
Grant #:	DTRT13-G-UTC38 (MAP21)
Project #:	MPC-526
RH Display ID:	15705
Keywords:	carbon fibers, earthquake resistant structures, fiber reinforced polymers, maintenance, piers (supports), retrofitting

Abstract

The objectives of this project are to: (1) provide alternative methods to repair and strengthen lap splice deficiencies of concrete wall piers through the use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials using active confinement; (2) develop an analytical model which will assist in the development of a design method for implementing the strengthening system in existing concrete wall pier bridges.

Project Deliverables

• [Final Report] Seismic Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Wall Piers — MPC-19-410
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• [Webinar] Seismic Repair of Concrete Wall Piers Using CFRP Active Confinement — Reinforced concrete bridge wall piers constructed using older codes perform inadequately during strong earthquakes. Deficiencies include short reinforcement...

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