Bridge decks of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP): A sustainable solution

•FRP decks offer rapid erection, less negative impact on users and improved social sustainability.•Using FRP deck systems for refurbishment purposes offers less indirect costs.•Bridges with FRP deck are environmentally favourable in terms of low carbon emissions.•Polymer concrete is not a suitable o...

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Published in:	Construction & building materials Vol. 50; pp. 190 - 199
Main Authors:	Mara, Valbona, Haghani, Reza, Harryson, Peter
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 2014 Elsevier B.V
Subjects:	Analysis Bridge Bridges Carbon emission Composite Energy consumption FRP deck Life-cycle cost Mechanical properties Properties Reinforced concrete, Fiber Sustainability Sweden Carbon emission Energy consumption Life-cycle cost FRP deck Composite Sustainability Bridge
ISSN:	0950-0618
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