Reports & Technical Articles on Grid Reinforced Decking Systems

BGFMA Technical Information:

Bulletins & Reports


WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE SUSPENDED SPANS REDECKING - Daniel G. Faust, P.E., Qi Ye, P.E., and Daniel H. Griffith, P.E.

Calibration of AASHTO-LRFD Section 4.6.2.1.8 with Historical Performance of Filled, Partially Filled, Unfilled and Composite Grid Decks - Christopher Higgins, PE, PhD
The History and Benefits of Prefabricated Grid Reinforced Concrete Decks - Philip M. Gase, PE

Overnight Deck Replacement of the I-190 Grand Island Bridge - Mark G. Horschel, P.E. – Bergmann Associates, Christian S. Hulse, P.E. – NYSTA

Tech-Line

Tech-Line is the official technical bulletin published by the BGFMA once every 4-6 months. These address some of the common technical questions we receive from bridge owners, engineers and contractors. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the FAQ section of this website, you may be able to find it within one of these bulletins. If not, please do not hesitate to contact us.

2018

	LRFR Design Load Rating of Grid Reinforced Concrete and Exodermic® Decks			Computation of Composite Section Properties
Tech-Line Issue #18			Tech-Line Issue #17

2017

	Expansion Joint Details and Deck Reinforcement
Tech-Line Issue #16

2016

	Composite Attachment of Grid Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks			Overfills and Overlays
Tech-Line Issue #15			Tech-Line Issue #14

2015

	Scuppers			Leveling Devices and Haunch Forms
Tech-Line Issue #13			Tech-Line Issue #12

2014

	Longitudinal (Strong Direction) Splice Options for Full and Partial Depth Grid Reinforced Concrete Decks			Transverse (Weak Direction) Splice Options for Full and Partial Depth Grid Reinforced Concrete Decks
Tech-Line Issue #11			Tech-Line Issue #10

2013

	Longitudinal (Strong Direction) Splice Options for Exodermic® Decks			Transverse (Weak Direction) Splice Options for Exodermic® Decks
Tech-Line Issue #9			Tech-Line Issue #8

2012

	Handling of Precast Grid Reinforced Concrete Panels			Lightweight Concrete: History, Benefits and Advantages with Grid Reinforced Concrete Decks
Tech-Line Issue #7			Tech-Line Issue #6

2011

	Design Considerations for Welded versus Riveted Open Steel Grid Bridge Decking			Grid Reinforced Concrete Deck Overhang Design Guidelines
Tech-Line Issue #5			Tech-Line Issue #4

2010

	Design of Filled Grid Deck Systems to Meet AASHTO LRFD Criteria		Splicing Grid Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck Panels Without Welding Using Conventional Rebar Methods
Tech-Line Issue #3		Tech-Line Issue #2


	Corrosion Protection Options for Grid Reinforced Concrete Decks
Tech-Line *Issue #1*