Thin-walled U-profile UHPFRC footbridge

Author(s) : J. Kolisko, D. Citek, P. Tej, M. Rydval
Paper category : Proceedings
Book title : UHPFRC 2017 Designing and Building with UHPFRC: New large-scale implementations, recent technical advances, experience and standards
Editor(s) : F. Toutlemonde & J. ResplendinoT.Ch.
Print-ISBN : 978-2-35158-166-7
e-ISBN : 978-2-35158-167-4
Publisher : RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year : 2017
Pages: 745 - 754
Total Pages : 10
Language : English

Abstract: This article presents a mix design, preparation and production of thin-walled footbridge made from UHPFRC. Optimization of UHPFRC matrix and parameters of this material leads to the design of very thin structures. In this case an experimental pedestrian bridge was designed and prepared. Single-span bridge with span of 10 m and the clear width of 1.50 m with the total thickness of shell structure 30 - 45 mm was cast as a prefabricated element in one piece. Self-compacting character of UHPFRC with high flowability allows the production of the final structure. Extensive research was done before production of footbridge. Two versions of large scale mock-ups were casted and tested. According to the complexity of whole experiment a casting technology and production of formwork were tested and optimized many times. Experimental reached data were compared with extensive numerical analysis and the final design of structure and UHPFRC matrix were optimized in many details.

Online publication : 2017
Publication type : full_text
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