MODULAR POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING SAME

摘要

A load bearing deck (20) of a modular structural section (30) for use in a support structure such as a load bearing deck or highway bridge. The at least one modular structural section (30) includes at least one beam (50) and a load bearing deck (20) preferably formed of a polymer having elongate core members (46) having a polygonal shape, preferably a trapezoidal shape. Alternatively, the load bearing deck comprising at least one sandwich panel (30) is suitable for applications such as barge decks, hatchcovers, and other load bearing wall applications. Methods of constructing a support structure utilizing the modular structural section (30) including the polygonal, preferably trapezoidal core deck, and support members (22) are also provided.