LTRC research project capsule : technology transfer program : 09-2ST.

PDFTech Report09-2STConcrete bridgesBridge railingsFiber reinforced polymersLouisianaLouisiana Transportation Research CenterAlaywan, Walid R.Louisiana Transportation Research CenterLouisiana. Dept. of Transportation and DevelopmentLouisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)US Transportation CollectionThe principal objectives of this study are to assess the structural adequacy, strength, and overriding potential of the railing section used by the Department using both the current NCHRP 350 guidelines and the newly approved ones, and to evaluate the use of fiber reinforced polymer materials (FRP) for future reinforcement in bridge railings