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1. Project Proposal Information

Project Proposal
Title
Project Proposal
Acronym
Challenge(s) of
Interest In
Infravation Call

Innovative, durable and sustainable bridges made of FRP

composites
Com-Bridge
A. Advanced predictive infrastructure performance processes
B. Enhanced durability and life-time extension
E. Ensuring infrastructure performance under all weather conditions

Keywords
Abstract
(Max. 2000 words)

F. Eco-design
FRP composite, bridge, sustainability, eco-design, life-cycle
performance
FRP composites offer the designer a combination of properties not
available in traditional construction materials (concrete, steel and
wood) and are being commonly applied in industries like aerospace,
automotive and naval. Nowadays we have also huge development of
FRP composites in civil engineering, particularly in bridge
construction, thanks to their advantageous material properties. FRP
composites are commonly used for strengthening of existing
structures made of concrete, steel and timber.
Recently FRP composites have been used more and more in
construction of new structural bridge components. However,
potential capacity of FRP materials has not yet been exploited widely
because of lack of specific codes for design. This implies reluctance
of the clients as a public administrations to accept this material and
lack of confidence of structural designers in the use of FRPs as they
are not guaranteed by a legal codes. There is a need for more
practical applications and real examples of FRP structural members
being used for bridge construction so the material itself is well
accepted by the industry and clients.
The main goal of the project will be to develop and demonstrate FRP
composite members for bridges (girder, decks), including their
concept design, material research, manufacturing technique
selection, structural testing, and maintenance strategy and life-cycle
performance study. The proposal for FRP Eurocode as the basic
design standard should be also elaborated. The objective of the

ETNA Plus and Infravation are funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union.

project will be the development and research on a new FRP bridge

girder and deck fabricated by the best chosen manufacturing
technique. The prototype girder and deck will be tested to evaluate
its carrying capacity, modes of failure, basic dynamic parameters as
well as overall behaviour under ultimate static load. The testing will
be followed by sustainability assessment (LCA/LCCA).
Project Description
(Main Work Packages)

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FRP materials selection

Manufacturing method selection for bridge members
Structural testing of bridge components
Durability and long-term performance
Maintenance and inspection
Design standards for FRP bridge members

7. Sustainability of FRP bridges (LCA/LCCA)

Current Consortium

1. Promost Consulting T.Siwowski Sp.J., Poland, SME, private

(Partners, Organisation
Types)

2. Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland, research & education

Deadline for
Responses

To be agreed

2. Profile of the Partners Sought

Organisation Type

Required Skills and

Expertise

Role in the project

A. FRP members manufacturer (VARTM, pultrusion)

B. Bridge contractor familiar with FRP technology
C. Road administration
A. Production of FRP girders and decks with VARTM or pultrusion
technique
B. As a common bridge contractor, to be able to build a
demonstration bridge
C. Open for new, advanced and innovative solutions to be
implemented in its road network
Leader or partner

3. Project Proposer Information

Name of the
Organisation
Organisation Type

Promost Consulting T.Siwowski Sp.J.

Country

Poland

Design and Consulting Company, SME, private

ETNA Plus and Infravation are funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union.

Fields of Activity
Contact Person

Civil Engineering (roads & bridges), Environment Protection,

Structural Engineering, Eco-design (LCA/LCCA)
Tomasz Siwowski

Position in the
Organisation
Tel

CEO

Email

siwowski@promost.pl

URL

http://www.promost.pl

Previous Project
Experience

1. COST Action C25. Sustainability of Constructions Integrated

Approach to Life-time Structural Engineering. 2010.
2. FP7-ENV-2010-1. PANTURA Project. Flexible Processes and
Improved Technologies for Urban Infrastructure Construction
Sites. 2011, (www.pantura-project.eu).
3. Proposal Number: SEP-210124211. SANDECKS - Innovative Bridge
Concepts with Laser Welded Sandwich Steel Deck. RFCS,
submitted.

+48178579155, +48501642742 (mobile)

ETNA Plus and Infravation are funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union.