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Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute

J Korea Inst. Struct. Maint. Insp.
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Title Feasibility Verification for the Basic Shape of FRP Bridge Decks Using Optimization Algorithm
Authors 박기태 ; 황윤국 ; 이영호 ; 정진우
Page pp.93-102
ISSN 1226-6205
Keywords 유리섬유 ; 유한요소해석 ; 교량용 바닥판 ; 최적화 Glass fibers ; Finite element analysis ; Bridge deck ; Optimization
Abstract A large number of FRP decks are already in service worldwide because the lighter FRP-based bridge decks are ideal for rapid construction to reduce the dead load of superstructures. And the proper design process is demanded for the effective FRP deck application. In this paper, to get the basic prototype of FRP bridge decks, the ratio of individual parameters, which compose the specification of FRP bridge decks, are determined by a finite element analysis. In addition, optimum FRP deck shapes are determined considering complex constraints and material properties of bi-directional characteristics. Upon these results, the prototype of FRP bridge decks is validated.