Glued Laminated Deck

Glue laminated (Glulam) timber deck panels typically consist of a series of panels, prefabricated with water-resistant adhesives that are tightly abutted along their edges. Glulam deck panels typically span transversely across the full width of the bridge, spanning over the longitudinal steel girders. The joints of adjacent panels are typically sealed with a bituminous sealer that provides a watertight deck surface (21). In accordance with Article 9.9.4.2 of the AASHTO LRFD (7th Edition, 2014), the panels should be attached to steel girders with metal clips that extend over the girder flange and are bolted through the wood deck.