July 28, 2023 1:00 pm
In this quarterly Research Seminar, Royce W. Floyd, P.E., S.E., Ph.D., Principal Investigator; and Zachary Tiry, M.S. Student, present work under the ABC-UTC research project entitled Design Guidance for UHPC Connections of Precast Girders Made Continuous for Live Load [ABC-UTC-2016-C4-OU01], conducted at the University of Oklahoma.
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Description: Connection of precast, prestressed concrete bridge girders to make spans continuous for live load allows for construction of bridges using precast elements while also allowing for structural benefits of live load continuity and durability benefits of reducing the number of bridge deck joints. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has mechanical and durability properties which far exceed those of conventional concrete and is, therefore, well-suited for continuity connections. While design of conventional concrete continuity joints is well known and frequently used in practice for new construction, little guidance exists on design of these connections using UHPC. The project described in this seminar extended previous research on structural behavior of UHPC continuity connections to produce design guidance using information from the literature and laboratory testing.
Presenters:
Royce Floyd, Ph.D., P.E., S.E.
Associate Professor
School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science
The University of Oklahoma
Email: rfloyd@ou.edu
Zachary Tiry
(M.S., May 2023, OU)
Graduate Structural Engineer
Half Associates
Richardson, Texas
Former Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Oklahoma
Email: zacharytiry@ou.edu
Presentation Graphics:
Figure 1. Joint reinforcement for hooked strand (a) and straight strand (b) designs
Figure 2. Typical continuity connection specimen failure when loaded in negative moment
Figure 3. Load-deflection curves for hooked and straight strand specimens tested for positive moment
Question & Answer Period: Submit your questions when you register for the seminar and also in the question box during the seminar. (15 minutes)
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