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Office of Research, Development and Technology at the Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center

Optimized Shear Stud Spacing for Precast Deck Panel Construction

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0188
Project Abstract:

This project will collect data to justify modification to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) load and resistance factor design bridge design specifications in terms of steel composite construction. Specifically, increasing the shear stud spacing beyond 24 inches will be explored. This project will also evaluate if the existing static and fatigue design provisions are adequate. The project will static test composite beams with shear stud spacings of 24, 36, and 48 inches, as well as fatigue test 3 replicates at each of those spacings.

Goals

To determine if shear studs can be clustered at spacings exceeding 24 inches as currently dictated in the AASHTO load and resistance factor design bridge design specifications.

Research HUB ID:
7627
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$500,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH61-10-D-01017
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Structures

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Justin
Last Name:
Ocel
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3080
Email Address:
justin.ocel@dot.gov
Team:
Bridge Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-40

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Ocel, Justin

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Ocel, Justin

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Ocel, Justin