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Accession Number:
AD1195810
Title:
Underwater Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)-Retrofitted Steel Hydraulic Structures (SHS) Fatigue Cracks
Report Date:
2023-03-01
Abstract:
Recent advances in the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) to retrofit steel structures subjected to fatigue cracks have shown to be a viable solution for increasing fatigue life in steel hydraulic structures (SHS). Although several studies have been conducted to evaluate the use of FRP for retrofitting metal alloys and the promising potential of such has been well-demonstrated, the application has never been implemented in underwater steel structures. This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note presents the implementation of FRP patches to repair fatigue cracks at Old Hickory Lock and Dam miter gate.
Document Type:
Conference:
Journal:
Pages:
14
DOI:
10.21079/11681/46588
File Size:
2.97MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
