MPC |
Title: | Investigation of Cross Laminated Timber Bridge Decks as a Sustainable Solution for Repair of Deficient Rural Wood Bridges, Year 1 |
Principal Investigators: | John W. van de Lindt |
University: | Colorado State University |
Status: | Active |
Year: | 2015 |
Project #: | MPC-487 |
RiP #: | 01656412 |
Keywords: | bridge decks, laminated wood, rehabilitation (maintenance), rural areas, shear stress, structural connection, wooden bridges |
The research objectives are: 1) Experimentally quantify the ability of flat plate connectors to transfer in-plane shear forces at full-scale and 2) Develop a design approach for connector placement and sizing based on the results of objective (1) and mechanics.