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| Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-22-065 Date: May 2022 |
Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-22-065 Date: May 2022 |
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In 2021, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) for bridge preservation and repair (P&R) was rolled out as one of the innovative technologies in the Federal Highway Administration's Every Day Counts program. UHPC has been a proven solution in bridge construction for connections between prefabricated bridge elements and is an emerging solution for P&R that offers enhanced performance and improved lifecycle cost over traditional methods. UHPC repair solutions are long lasting and resilient, requiring less maintenance and fewer follow-up repairs than conventional methods. The information presented in this document provides background, context, and foundational knowledge to bridge owners and designers interested in using this innovative solution for preserving our Nation's highway bridges.
Cheryl Allen Richter, P.E., Ph.D.
Director, Office of Infrastructure
Research and Development
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Technical Report Documentation Page
| 1. Report No.
FHWA-HRT-22-065 |
2. Government Accession No. | 3. Recipient's Catalog No. | ||
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| 4. Title and Subtitle
Design and Construction of UHPC-Based Bridge Preservation and Repair Solutions |
5. Report Date
May 2022 |
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| 6. Performing Organization Code |
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| 7. Author(s)
Zachary B. Haber, Andrew Foden, Michael McDonagh, Justin Ocel, Kevin Zmetra, Benjamin Graybeal |
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| 9. Performing Organization Name and Address
Engineering Software Consultants |
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| 11. Contract or Grant No.
693JJ319D000055/ 693JJ320F000186 |
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| 12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development |
13. Type of Report and Period Covered
Final Report; June 2020–December 2021 |
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| 14. Sponsoring Agency Code
HRDI-40 |
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| 15. Supplementary Notes
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| 16. Abstract
This report is intended for bridge owners, contractors, and their supporting professionals responsible for design, construction, materials, and maintenance who are interested in including ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in their bridge preservation and repair (P&R) toolkit. This document aims to familiarize the reader with the material mechanical and durability properties of UHPC, along with common and emerging UHPC-based P&R solutions. Most notably, the document contains design and construction recommendations for three promising and fastest growing UHPC P&R applications: bridge deck overlays for rehabilitation, link slabs, and steel beam end repair. These recommendations are limited in scope but provide valuable information for all owner agencies considering the development of materials, construction, and design specifications. Lastly, much of the information provided herein builds on previous UHPC design and construction documents published by the Federal Highway Administration in Design and Construction of Field-Cast UHPC Connections (Report No. FHWA-HRT-19-011). |
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| 17. Key Words
Preservation, repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, UHPC |
18. Distribution Statement
No restrictions. This document is available through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161. |
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| 19. Security Classification (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classification (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No. of Pages
86 |
22. Price
N/A |
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