Precast Concrete Tunnel Segments with GFRP Reinforcement

dc.contributor.author	Simone Spagnuolo
dc.contributor.author	Alberto Meda
dc.contributor.author	Zila Rinaldi
dc.contributor.author	Antonio Nanni
dc.date.accessioned	2017-12-30T13:04:53Z
dc.date.available	2017-12-30T13:04:53Z
dc.date.issued	2017
dc.identifier.other	%28ASCE%29CC.1943-5614.0000803.pdf
dc.identifier.uri	http://138.201.223.254:8080/yetl1/handle/yetl/4245417
dc.description.abstract	The possibility of substituting traditional steel reinforcement with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars in precast concrete tunnel segmental linings is investigated. The use of GFRP reinforcement in concrete tunnel segments results in several advantages mainly related to durability enhancement or when a temporary lining is required. Full-scale bending tests were performed on concrete segments reinforced with GFRP and steel bars in order to compare their structural performance. The results show the effectiveness of the proposed GFRP solution for this type of application. Additionally, a case study is developed presenting provisions for safety checks on GFRP-reinforced tunnel segments.
dc.publisher	American Society of Civil Engineers
dc.title	Precast Concrete Tunnel Segments with GFRP Reinforcement
dc.type	Journal Paper
dc.journal.volume	21
dc.journal.issue	5
dc.journal.title	Journal of Composites for Construction
dc.identifier.doi	10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000803
dc.page	04017020
dc.tree	Journal of Composites for Construction:;2017:;Volume ( 021 ):;issue: 005
dc.contenttype	Fulltext