PMSS Project Details

Project ID:	FHWA-PROJ-09-0003
Project Name:	Structural Performance of Field-Cast, Ultra-High Performance Concrete Deck Level Connections
Status:	Completed
Contact:	Last Name: Graybeal First Name: Benjamin A (Ben) Telephone: 202-493-3122 E-mail: benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov
Organization:	Federal Highway Administration - Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)
Office:	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Team:	Bridge and Foundation Engineering Team
Roadmap/Focus area(s):	Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan and Roadmap
Project Description:	This project focuses on assessing the structural performance of deck-level ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) connections between prefabricated concrete components. The program includes the physical testing of six unique test specimens. Cyclic and static structural loadings were applied to the test specimens, performance was monitored, and conclusions were drawn.
Laboratories:	Structures Laboratory
Start Date:	January 1, 2009
End Date:	November 1, 2010
Funding Amount:	$200,000.00
FHWA Program Name:	Ultra-High Performance Concrete with Ductility
Goals:	Investigate the performance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) when used as a field-cast grout in deck-level connections between a prefabricated bridge deck and decked girder elements. The goal is to facilitate the use of Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) technology by engaging advanced cementitious materials to address specific concerns, which hinder widespread use of PBES.
Project Type:	Onsite
Background Information:	Data not yet available
Test Methodology:	Use structural testing methods to assess performance of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) connections.
Other Information:	The final report has been published.
Partners:	New York State Department of Transportation; Role(s): Advisory, Other stakeholder Iowa Department of Transportation; Role(s): Advisory, Other stakeholder
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Fieldtest:	Data not yet available
Expected Benefits:	Data not yet available
Deliverables:	1. Name: Field-Cast Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Connections for Modular Bridge Deck Elements Product Type(s): Research report, Techbrief Description: This deliverable is a summary of the research study results. Audiences: Researchers, Bridge design professionals, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: Publication URL(s): http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/structures/11022/index.cfm 2. Name: Behavior of Field-Cast Ultra-High Performance Concrete Bridge Deck Connections Under Cyclic and Static Structural Loading Product Type(s): Research report Description: The deliverable is a full report covering the results of the research study. Audiences: Researchers, Bridge design professionals, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: 3. Name: Fatigue Response in Bridge Deck Connection Composed of Field-Cast Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Product Type(s): Research report, Article Description: Transportation Research Record article reporting results of study. Audiences: Academics, Bridge design professionals, Bridge owners, Concrete industry, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, Local bridge owners, Other highway agencies, Researchers, State departments of transportation, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: , Design engineers, Concrete producers Publication URL(s): http://trb.metapress.com/content/c0144v7194073208/
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Project Findings:	Data not yet available
FHWA Topics:	Roads and Bridges--Design Roads and Bridges--Construction and Project Management Roads and Bridges--Structures Research/Technologies--FHWA Research and Technology Research/Technologies--Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)
TRT Terms:	Concrete Structures Infrastructure Bridges Research Prefabricated Bridges Bridge Decks
FHWA Disciplines:	Design Construction and Project Management Structures
Subject Areas:	Bridges and other structures Materials Research