Behavior of FRP Link Slabs in Jointless Bridge Decks

Table 2

FRP grid material properties provided by manufacturer.

Material characteristics	Value
Tensile stress, LW	207 MPa (30,000 psi)
Tensile modulus, LW	17.2 GPa (2.5×10^6 psi)
Compressive stress, LW	207 MPa (30,000 psi)
Compressive modulus, LW	17.2 GPa (2.5×10^6psi)
Flexural stress, LW	207 MPa (30,000 psi)
Flexural modulus, LW	12.4 GPa (1.8×10^6 psi)
Shear modulus	3.1 GPa (0.45×10^6 psi)
Short beam shear	31 MPa (4,500 psi)
Punch shear	68.9 MPa (10,000 psi)
Bearing stress, LW	207 MPa (30,000 psi)
Area of 1 inch deep FRP per 9 inch width per layer	894 mm^2 (1.43 in^2)
Area of 1.25 inch deep FRP per 9 inch width per layer	1112 mm^2 (1.78 in^2)