PMSS Project Details

Project ID:	FHWA-PROJ-10-0064
Project Name:	Structural Performance of a Novel Ultra-High Performance Concrete Composite Connection
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 a novel Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) composite connections between prefabricated deck and girder components. The program includes the physical testing of two full scale test specimens, each of which includes two unique subspecimens. Cyclic and static structural loadings are to be applied to the test specimens in order to assess service and ultimate level performance.
Laboratories:	Structures Laboratory Concrete Laboratory
Start Date:	October 1, 2010
End Date:	March 31, 2012
Funding Amount:	$100,000.00
FHWA Program Name:	Ultra-High Performance Concrete with Ductility
Goals:	The key project objective is to investigate the performance of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) when used as a field-cast grout in the composite connection between prefabricated bridge decks and girders. 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 Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES). The novel connection detail has the potential to greatly enhance the use of prefabricated concrete bridge decks.
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:	Data not yet available
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: Ultra-High Performance Concrete Composite Connections for Precast Concrete Bridge Decks Product Type(s): Techbrief Description: Executive summary of research results and recommendations for implementation. Audiences: Academics, Bridge design professionals, Bridge owners, City and county agencies, Concrete industry, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, Implementers, Local bridge owners, Other highway agencies, Researchers, State departments of transportation, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: Concrete producers, Design engineers 2. Name: Ultra-High Performance Concrete Composite Connections for Precast Concrete Bridge Decks. Product Type(s): Research report, Technical report Description: Full report of research results and recommendations for implementation. Audiences: Academics, Bridge design professionals, Bridge owners, City and county agencies, Concrete industry, Implementers, Local bridge owners, Other highway agencies, Researchers, State departments of transportation, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: Design engineers, Concrete producers 3. Name: UHPC Composite Connection for Precast Bridge Deck Panels Product Type(s): Article Description: Peer-reviewed conference proceedings paper published in the proceedings of the 2012 PCI National Bridge Conference. Citation:Graybeal, B., “UHPC Composite Connection for Precast Bridge Deck Panels,” Proc., PCI National Bridge Conference, October 2012, Nashville, Tennessee, 13 pp. Audiences: Academics, Bridge design professionals, Bridge owners, City and county agencies, Concrete industry, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, Implementers, Local bridge owners, Other highway agencies, Researchers, State departments of transportation, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences:
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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 Bridge Decks Bridges Infrastructure Research Prefabricated Bridges Girders
FHWA Disciplines:	Design Construction and Project Management Structures
Subject Areas:	Bridges and other structures Materials Research