Flexural Behavior of Slab-Rib Integrated Bridge Decks with GFRP Skin and Polyurethane Foam Core

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Configuration of slab-rib integrated bridge deck systems: (a) cross section of sandwich decks without webs, (b) cross section of sandwich decks with vertical webs, (c) cross section of sandwich decks with horizontal webs, (d) cross section of sandwich decks with vertical and horizontal webs, and (e) 3D view of decks with cross beams (1: foam core; 2: FRP skin; 3: vertical webs; 4: horizontal webs).

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