A Review Paper on Optimization on the Behaviour of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bridge Desk Panels by Using Simulation Tool

FRP strengthening of continuous beams. In the present study, an Numerical investigation is carried out to study the behaviour of GFRP under static loading. The beams are strengthened with externally bonded glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheets and also with unbonded GFRP using steel bolt system. Different scheme of strengthening have been employed. The experiment consists of (150×250×2300) mm. In recent years, high-performance Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite materials have been identified as an excellent candidate for rehabilitating deteriorated bridges. One of the most promising applications for this high-performance material is bridge decking. In this pursuit for suitable materials, the FRP composites, has been demonstrated with great success for bridge applications, to solve some of the persistent problems associated with conventional construction using steel, reinforced concrete and pre-stressed concrete through extensive laboratory testing. FRP plate elements are used in bridge construction predominantly as deck slabs mainly because of their low self-weight, high corrosion and fatigue resistance, and very little installation time, resulting in minimal traffic interruption. Potential applications for FRP decks are new design, replacement of under-strength decks in existing bridges.