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Recommendations for Improving Fire Performance of Steel Bridge Girders

Infrastructure risk due to fire has been well documented. In particular, bridges in the urban environment are susceptible due to low overhead clearances on overpasses, existing simple spans with no redundancy, narrow lane widths, and general alignment congestion. Although the risk is significant, the current AASHTO Bridge Design Specification (AASHTO) does not include provisions for any design due to fire conditions. Additionally, there is a dearth of code requirements for fire protection of bridges. As such, this research will consider alternatives for improved fire resistance in steel bridges including the use of both traditional and non-traditional fire protection methods.

Project Details

Project Type: 
Emerging Investigators Program
Project Dates: 
September 1, 2016 to December 1, 2017
Principal Investigators: 
Reeves Whitney
Nicole Leo Braxtan
Institution: 
Manhattan College
Sponsor(s): 
University Transportation Research Center (UTRC)
Publications: 
Final Report
Project Status: 
Complete
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