OFR (outside filament-wound reinforcement) is an effective configuration to improve the performance of FRP bridge decks. It can enhance the transverse stiffness of FRP decks and restrict the swelling and dispreading trends of the FRP components to increase the ultimate load and deformation capacity of FRP decks. The new generation of FRP bridge deck with OFR, named HD deck, was designed. Four HD decks were manufactured and tested in static and fatigue loads. The results show that the HD decks satisfy the demands of China Bridge Design Codes. The efficiency of OFR was verified. Based on the results, the reinforcement mechanism was analyzed.
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