1. PennDOT Research Program Got Research? Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges

2. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges Research Organization: University of Pittsburgh PI: Kent A. Harries, Ph.D., FACI, P.E. Technical Advisor: Lou Ruzzi, P.E., District Bridge Engineer Cost: $ 91,628.00

3. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges What’s the Problem:  Prestressed concrete bridges are exhibiting signs of deterioration and distress  Although there are many research/case studies addressing repair of prestressed girder bridges, there is little comprehensive guidance available to bridge engineers

4. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges

5. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges How Will the Research Help Solve the Problem:  The key deliverable of the research project was to conduct a state of the art review of both assessment and repair techniques suitable for damaged prestressed concrete bridge systems

6. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges

7. PennDOT Research Program Repair Methods for Prestressed Girder Bridges Implementation & Next Steps:  After review by the Technical Advisor, FHWA and the PennDOT Bridge Quality Assurance Division, PennDOT has formed an internal team to develop a Best Practices Guide focused on structural and load bearing repair techniques