Project Description
This project studied numerically and experimentally the structural load bearing capacity and failure mechanism of typical plate girders in the intact, corroded and FRP composite wrapped conditions. The test specimens included a total of six stiffened welded plate girders focusing on two different types of section, including compact and non-compact. This research indicates potential to repair corroded and/or damaged steel girders found in offshore structures in a low cost and safe way without the need for hot work permit using innovative composite repair.
Dr Mohamed Elchalakani, Department of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering