Project 3.05: Prevention of Stressed-Induced Failures of Prestressed Concrete Crossties ofthe Railroad Track Structure: Phase I

October 1, 2018

Prevention of Stressed-Induced Failures of Prestressed Concrete Crossties of the Railroad Track Structure: Phase I

Project 3.5

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Project Summary

The problem we are trying to solve is to understand and mitigate premature failures of prestressed concrete crossties (PSCCs), which are an essential structural component of a railroad track structure. The objectives of the project are to identify the main mechanisms of splitting cracks upon de-tensioning prestressing wires with respect to various geometrical/mechanical parameters and to develop more durable bonding mechanism between concrete and prestressing wires using engineered cementitious materials (ECM).

Principal Investigator

Dr. Moochul Shin

Co-PIs

Dr. Chang Hoon Lee

Institution:

Western New England University

Project Status

Active

Project Cost

$385,213

Start Date

10/01/2018

Project Type

Base-funded

End Date

09/30/2023

Agency ID

69A3551847101

Sponsors:

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation, Western New England University.

Implementation of Research Outcomes:

While an output of a 12,000 psi compressive strength ECM has been
developed by using locally available resources including aggregates, the
research team is still investigating and implementation of research outcomes
will be reported upon completion of the research outputs.