One of the principal activities of the Technical Committee is to assess research needs and direct CBDG funds into an appropriate programme. The following schedule illustrates the degree and range of involvement.
SCHEDULE OF FUNDED RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
| Research Programme | Contractor | Value (k) |
Status/Action | |
| • | Effect of Reinforcement Corrosion on Structural Performance | University of Birmingham | £4.3 | Complete |
| • | Assessment of Concrete Structures with defects | University of Birmingham | ||
| • | Interpretation of results of bridge load tests | University of Birmingham | ||
| • | Response on concrete bridges to seismic loading | University of Birmingham | ||
| • | Review of Design Guidance for integral bridges | University of Birmingham | £5.0 | Complete - for Task Group use |
| • | Compressive Membrane Action | Queens University, Belfast | £5.0 | Complete - report distributed (TP3) |
| • | Long-term monitoring of moisture content in concrete structures | University of Luton | £4.5 | Complete - report distributed |
| • | The Use of Fibre Composites in Concrete Bridges | Dr J L Clarke | £3.2 | Complete - report distributed (TG3) |
| • | Deteriorated RC Bridge Structures involving Bond Tests | W S Atkins | £7.5 | Complete - report distributed (TP4) |
| • | Shear Tests on Infill Decks | TRL | £14.0 | Complete - report distributed (TP5) |
| • | Advice Note on Joining Bridges | TRL | £3.5 | Complete - report distributed (TP6) |
| • | Models for Specifications for Durability | Taywood Engineering | £1.6 | Complete - for Specification Task Group use |
| • | Assessment of Concrete Bridges (Volume 2) |
Dr R Lark/G Somerville | £3.0 | Complete - report distributed (TG9) |
| • | Use of Sacrificial Anodes | Various | c.£3.0 | Ongoing 2006-2007 |
| • | Shear Resistance Using Limestone | W S Atkins | £5.0 | Complete - report distributed (TP7) |
| • | State-of-the-Art Report on High Strength Concrete | BRE | £4.0 | Complete - report distributed (TG6) |
| • | State-of-the-Art Report on Self Compacting Concrete |
Prof. Peter Bartos | £2.0 | Complete - report distributed (TG7) |
| • | State-of-the-Art Report on Lightweight Concrete |
P Bamforth | £4.0 | Complete - report distributed (TG8) |
| • | Monitoring of Integral Bridges for Cyclic Movement |
TRL | £25.8 | Complete - report distributed (TP10) |
| • | Design Guidance of Integral Bridges to EC2 Part2 |
Dr P Jackson (Gifford) | £18.0 | Report due mid-2007 |
| • | Design of Modular Bridges | Benaim | £27.0 | Complete - concept and preliminary design reports to be published as TG12 (2008) |
| • | Upgrading Concrete Bridges | Mouchel Parkman | £3.5 | Report due Oct 2007 |
POTENTIAL RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
- Extension to design examples to EC2
- Increased span lengths of concrete bridges
- Partial prestressing
- Precast sheet piles
- Arch bridges
- Design for the future
- Surface applied corrosion inhibitors
- Workforce education
- Flexible Concrete Arch System
- Benefits of Washing Structures to Leach out Chlorides
- Sustainable Use of Concrete in Bridge Construction
In addition, the Technical Committee is constantly reviewing the list of research programmes recommended by members. All members are invited to submit research proposals or applications via the secretary at the CBDG office.
Riverside House, 4 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9AB
Tel:01276 33777 Fax: 01276 38899 E-Mail: enquiries@cbdg.org.uk
Tel:01276 33777 Fax: 01276 38899 E-Mail: enquiries@cbdg.org.uk
