2020

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Project 3.14: FRP-Concrete Hybrid Composite Girder Systems: Web Shear Strength and Design Guide Development

FRP-Concrete Hybrid Composite Girder Systems: Web Shear Strength and Design Guide Development Project 3.14 Project Summary UMaine recently developed and commercialized, in partnership with AIT Bridges, a novel, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge girder. This project will assess the shear strength of foam-core webs of the girders using a combined experimental and analytical approach. Data […]

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Project 4.10: Road Salt Impact Assessment (Safety Study)

Road Salt Impact Assessment (Safety Study) Project 4.10 Project Summary The proposed study supports a project sponsored by Maine DOT titled as “Road Salt Impact Assessment.” Winter weather and maintenance treatments have significant impact on highway safety and operations. Understanding the safety impact of these factors directly influence decisions on diminishing maintenance funds, and cost-benefit […]

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Project 3.10: Assessment and optimization of double CT bridge girder sections with longitudinal precast decks

Assessment and Optimization of Double Ct Bridge Girder Sections With Longitudinal Precast Decks Project 3.10 Project Summary This project focuses on the extension of novel, fiber-reinforced polymer tub girder (CT girder) sections to incorporate precast concrete deck panels. This will extend the application of this new bridge technology by modularizing construction, optimizing the use of […]

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Project 2.02: Concrete Systems for a 100-Year Design Life

Concrete Systems for a 100-Year Design Life Project 2.02 Project Summary The overall objective is to develop a suite of highly durable concrete systems suitable for a range of transportation infrastructure applications, given the range of constituent availability (e.g. appropriate aggregates, supplementary cementitious materials), conventions for structural details, and typical New England exposure conditions ranging […]

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Project 2.03: Measuring Adhesion Between Binders and Aggregates Using Particle Probe Scanning Force Microscopy at Low Temperatures

Measuring Adhesion Between Binders and Aggregates Using Particle Probe Scanning Force Microscopy at Low Temperatures Project 2.3 Project Summary Low temperature cracking is one primary distress of pavement materials in New England area. It is estimated that only half of the major US roads are in good condition, whereas thirteen percent are in poor condition. […]

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