Mineralogical Characterization of Pavement Aggregates in Maine Project 2.21 Project Summary Paving represents a significant cost for transportation infrastructure in the State of Maine. With a low population density and high road density, the State of Maine has significant paving needs. The adverse climate conditions across the diversity of environmental conditions in the state leads […]
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Efficiency of Fiber Reinforcement in Ultra-high Performance Concrete Project 2.20 Project Summary The proposed research aims at investigating the efficiency of fiber reinforcement in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) mixtures. This proposed research is a necessary step for the successful completion of the development of non-proprietary UHPC mixtures. Since fiber reinforcement is the most expensive part […]
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Recycling Large-Scale 3 D-Printed Polymer Composite Precast Concrete Forms Project 2.18 Project Summary Large-scale thermoplastic composite extrusion-based 3D printing has been used in research labs and is moving into industry. One significant use of large-scale 3D printing has been to make forms for manufacturing precast concrete parts. Once the forms have been used for casting […]
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Design and Development of High-Performance Compositesfor Improved Durability of Bridges in Rhode Island Project 2.17 Project Summary Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of our economy. But the current condition of America’s deteriorating transportation infrastructure network has raised serious concerns on safety, quality of life, and economic impacts. According to the recent American Society of Civil […]
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Enhancing the Durability of Bridge Decks by Incorporating Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Concrete Project 2.16 Project Summary In Rhode Island and other New England states, combined effects of freeze-thaw-induced damage and chloride ingress (from deicing salts) make it very challenging to maintain the quality of concrete on bridges and road surfaces. This project […]
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Incorporation of Pollinator Plantings to Enhance Ecosystem Functions and Durability of Transportation Right-of-Way Infrastructure Project 2.15 Project Summary Highway right-of-ways (ROWs) provide numerous ecosystem services beyond erosion control. Incorporation of native grasses and flowering plants into ROW plantings can further increase the services by providing habitat for endangered native pollinators while improving aesthetics, erosion control, […]
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Implementation of UHPC Technology into the New England Construction Industry Project 2.14 Project Summary The proposed research aims at the development and implementation of cost effective non-proprietary high and ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) mix designs. Research emphasis is being placed on testing and analysis of durability properties of promising UHPC mixtures, as well as testing […]
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Performance Structural Concrete Optimized for Cost, Durability and Manufacturability Project 2.13 Project Summary The primary goal is to develop prescriptive concrete mix designs that meet modern high- performance durability requirements while being practical to manufacture with New England-sourced materials and suppliers. These new Performance Concrete or High Performance Concrete (HPC) mix designs use graded aggregates, […]
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Evaluation of Processed Glass Aggregate for Utilization in Transportation Projects as A Sand Burrow. Project 2.12 Project Summary “Sand borrow” is a sand-like material most commonly used as a subbase under pavements. To provide good drainage and protect the pavement from frost heaves, the sand borrow material is required to have a low content of […]
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Culvert Rehabilitation using 3D Printed Diffusers Project 2.11
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