Design analysis and experimental behavior of precast concrete double-tee girders prestressed with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer strands

摘要

This paper deals with the design philosophy and the flexural performance under service loads of the precast, prestressed concrete girders constituting the deck of a recently constructed pedestrian bridge. This simple structure combines innovative materials and novel composite manufacturing technologies to ensure that degradation due to steel corrosion does not undermine the longevity of the bridge.