Fibre composite bridge decks - an alternative approach

This paper presents initial results of a study into the structural behaviou r of a new type of fibre composite bridge deck. The deck, which uses a part iculate filled resin core can be produced for costs similar to steel and co ncrete decks. The manufacturing method is suitable for both small and large -scale production runs and does not require large up front investments. Asp ects of the design and method of manufacture are presented together with te st results for two different size decks. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.