Assessment, Repair and Replacement of Bridges Subjected to Fire

Recently, a bridge on I-29 near Sioux City, IA caught fire causing various levels of damage to multiple prestressed girders. Visual inspection and load testing of the bridge were completed to aid in the development of a response. However, the lack of available information on fire damage created a situation where the decision makers were left without many tools or guidelines to follow for such cases. Research to develop guidelines is needed. This research will assess the condition and structural behavior of precast pre-stressed concrete fire-damaged bridge girders. Additionally, repair, and replacement options will be explored.

    Language

    • English

    Project

    • Status: Active
    • Funding: $199,573.00
    • Contract Numbers:

      20-SPR2-003

    • Sponsor Organizations:

      Iowa Department of Transportation

      800 Lincoln Way
      Ames, IA  United States  50010
    • Managing Organizations:

      Iowa State University, Ames

      Center for Transportation Research and Education
      2711 South Loop Drive, Suite 4700
      Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664
    • Project Managers:

      Clute, Khyle

    • Performing Organizations:

      Iowa State University, Ames

      Center for Transportation Research and Education
      2711 South Loop Drive, Suite 4700
      Ames, IA  United States  50010-8664
    • Principal Investigators:

      Dahlberg, Justin

      Phares, Brent

    • Start Date: 20200301
    • Expected Completion Date: 20220331
    • Actual Completion Date: 0

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    Filing Info

    • Accession Number: 01735900
    • Record Type: Research project
    • Source Agency: Iowa Department of Transportation
    • Contract Numbers: 20-SPR2-003
    • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
    • Created Date: Apr 7 2020 3:10PM