research proposal of bridge

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PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE IN NAPUYAN ASENIERO DAPITAN
CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
A Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of the College of Engineering
JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier State University
Main Campus, Dapitan City
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
ANTIQUINA , HANIELYN D.
ARTIEDA, CRISTINE S.
GUINDOAWON, AILYN S.
RUIZ, ROY IAN S.
SEPTEMBER 2023

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Acknowledgment
This work is a fruit of countless and arduous sacrifices. Through the
authors effort, this work is heartly and proudly dedicated to the people who
serve as an inspiration.
First, the author would like to thank their parents for their undying
support morally, emotionally and financially, from the start to finish. The
authors would also like to extent their words of gratitude to Engr. Romie
Laranjo, the authors subject instructor for sharing his knowledge and assistance
throughout the whole process. To the authors classmates and friends who has
been there to encourage them to pursue this research proposal. Above all to our
Almighty God for giving us knowledge and wisdom and for guiding us.

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DEDICATION
This Research proposal is whole heartedly dedicated to the authors
beloved parents, who have been the source of their inspiration and strength.
To the authors subject instructor Engr. Romie Laranjo, who teaches
them and guided them to complete this research proposal.
To the Authors, colleague’s, classmates and friends for the words of
encouragement throughout the whole process.
To our Almighty God, For the guidance and strength, power of mind,
protection knowledge and skills.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE……………………………………………………………… i
DEDICATION……………………………………………………………. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMET………………………………………………….. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………. iv
LIST OF TABLE ……………………………………………………….…. iv
LIST OF FIGURES ………………………………………………………...x
CHAPTER
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study…………………………………….1
1.2 Statement of the Problem…………………………………… 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study………………………………………3
1.4 Significance of the Study…………………………………… 4

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1.5 Conceptual Framework……………………………………….. 5
1.6 Theoretical Framework……………………………………….. 6
1.7 Scope and limitation of the Study……………………………...7
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………….. ..7
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9
2.1 Concrete Bridges and High-Performance Materials…………... 9
2.1.1 Concrete Bridge ………………………………………..9
2.1.2 High-Performance Concrete Materials ………………...10
2.1.2 High-Performance Concrete Materials ………………12
2.1.3 High-Performance Reinforced Materials ………….…..12
2.3 General Synopsis of Elements and Systems Used for ABC ….12
2.3.1 Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) ………...…..13
2.3.2 Why ABC? …………………………………………….14
2.4. Prefabricated/Precast Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) . 14
2.5 Deck Elements ………………………………………………..15

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2.5.1 Stay-in-place Deck Forming ……………………….… 15
2.5.2 Steel Form ……………………………………………. 15
2.5.3 Prestressed/Reinforced Concrete Form ………..…….. 15
2.6 Full-Depth Deck Panels ………………………………………………. 15
2.6.1 Prestressed/Reinforced Concrete Panel ……………….16
2.7 Metallic materials (Steel and Aluminum) ……………………… 17
2.8 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer ………………………………………18
2.9 Girders ………………………………………………………….. 19
2.9.1. Steel Girders …………………………………………. 19
2.9.2 Prestressed/Reinforced Concrete Girders ……………. 19
2.9.3 Precast concrete (PC) I-girders ………………………. 20
2.9.4 Precast Spread Box Girders …………………………...20
2.9.6 Modular Systems …………………………………..… 21
2.9.7 Modular Precast Concrete Systems ……......………... 21

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2.9.8 Mixed Steel–Concrete Systems ……………………. 22
2.11 Timber System ……………………………………………….. 29
2.11.1 Barrier ……………………………………………..29
3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Locale of the Study…………………………………………… 38
3.2 Research Design…………………… ………………………… 38
3.3 Research Materials and Equipment…………………………… 39
3.3.1 Mobile Phone………………………………………………... 39
3.3.2 Measuring Tape……………………………………………. 39
3.3.3 Tally sheets…………………………………………………. 40
3.3.4 Laptop for STAAD………………………………….……… 40
3.4 Methodology……………………………………………........41
3.4.1 Bridge Inspection ……………………………… ………..... 42
3.4.2 Underwater Inspection …………………… ……………… 42
3.4.3 Ideal Design of the Proposed New Bridge ……………..…. 44
3.5 Timeline of the Study ……………………………………… 46

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Reference …………………………………………………………47

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE Page
3.1 Gannt Chart of Research Study …………………........ 46

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES Page
1.1 Schema of the Study ……………………………………….. 5
2.1 Full-depth Precast Concrete Deck Panel …………………... 16
2.2 Orthotropic Deck …………………………………………... 18
2.3 Precast NEBT Girder ………………………………………. 21
2.4 Folded Plate Girder ………………………………………… 22
2.5 Section of a NEXT Beam ………………………………….. 24
2.6 Precast segmental box girder Pi-Girder ……………………. 26
2.7 Typical INVERSET System Decked Steel Girder System .… 27
2.8 FRP Tub Girder ……………………………………………… 28
2.9 UHPC Connection for a Prefabricated Barrier System ……… 29
2.10: River migration and damages to Caraycaray Bridge ……… 31
2.11 PHIVOLCS ………………………………………………… 36

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3.1 Research Materials and Equipment …………………………. 39
3.1.1 Mobile Phone ……………………………………… 39
3.1.2 Measuring Tape ……………………………………. 39
3.1.3 Tally Sheet …………………………………………. 40
3.1.4 Laptop ……………………………………………… 40
3.1.5 Calculator ………………………………………….. 41
3.2 Underwater Inspection ………………………………………. 43

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