Project 2.05: Development and Testing of High/Ultra-High Early Strength Concrete for Durable Bridge Components and Connections
Development and Testing of High/Ultra-High Early Strength Concrete for Durable Bridge Components and Connections
Project 2.5
Project Summary
The objective of the research project is to enhance the robustness of current high-early strength concrete mixtures and develop mixture design specification of a next generation of high-early strength concrete to enable durable, sustainable and economical efficient accelerated bridge constructions (ABC) tailored to current and future conditions.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Kay Wille
Institution:
University of Connecticut
Co-PIs:
Dr. Ramesh Malla
Project:
Completed
Start Date:
10/01/2018
End Date:
09/30/2022
Project Cost:
$280,500
Project Type:
Base-funded
Agency ID:
69A3551847101
Sponsors:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, University Transportation Centers Program, Department of Transportation
University of Connecticut
Implementation of Research Outcomes:
The current research effort aims at material development to satisfy the performance requirements. It is envisioned that upon success the mixture designs and knowledge how to operate with ultra-high performance concrete will be shared with local concrete suppliers so that their personal can be trained in providing this type of concrete for construction projects. This project aims at directly impacting the construction industry towards a more sustainable infrastructure with enhanced service life.
Impacts and Benefits of Implementation:
Impacts and benefits of the research have yet to be realized upon the recent completion of the work.