Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-165).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 293-308). Also available in electronic version.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (M.E.)--University of Canterbury, 2006. / Typescript (photocopy). "August 2006." Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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A study was performed to compare the linear static analysis and concrete design capabilities of two structural analysis and design programs - MicasPlus and STAAD III. Four structures were considered including a four span continuous beam, a two story 3-D frame, a seven story 3-D frame, and a fourteen story 3-D frame. The study compared the accuracy of the programs as well as their functionality. In the evaluation of the accuracy of analysis results, factors such as support reactions, nodal displacements, and element end forces were compared. The evaluation of the concrete design capabilities was based on comparing the reinforcement recommended by the two programs for beams and columns. For beam design, steel reinforcing bar selections for positive moment, negative moment, and shear reinforcing were compared. For column design, the cross sectional area of steel chosen by each program was compared. Factors considered in the evaluation of functionality included: user interface, ease of use, ease of learning, quality of output, documentation, flexibility, and analysis and design capabilities. / Master of Science

Approximately fifty percent of the bridges in the United States are considered deficient. The deterioration of the concrete components is a leading cause of the problem. The deterioration of concrete bridge decks is due primarily to corrosion of the reinforcing steel in the concrete. A promising solution to the problem is the use of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) as a replacement for reinforcing steel. The use of FRP as reinforcement has the following advantages of lightweight, high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, flexibility, and electromagnetic resistance. This paper looks at the use of FRP as reinforcement in concrete beams and compares the information from deflection measurements of different configurations. Also, a material cost comparison is made to determine the cost of using the FRP reinforcement over standard steel reinforcement. Concrete bridge deck systems are designed using steel and fiber-reinforced plastics and allowable stress and load resistance factor methods. Recommendations for further study and uses of FRP are made. / Master of Science