Abstract
This paper discusses instrumented testing of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials for constructing lightweight bridge decks. Torsion and bending tests are performed on multi-cellular components to evaluate the torsional constant (polar moment of inertia of the section), influence of simultaneous loadings on elastic properties, and the effect of shear forces on the total deflection. A practical approach is taken in the absence of extensive theoretical computations. The methods employed performed well and are a combination of instrumented testing and fundamental mechanics principles.
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Howard, Isaac L.
(2008)
"Practical approaches for evaluating bending and torsion of fiber-reinforced polymer components using instrumented testing,"
Journal of Applied Science & Engineering Technology: Vol. 2:
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1, Article 3.
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https://repository.rit.edu/jaset/vol2/iss1/3