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A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Development, Characterization and Applications of a Non Proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete for Highway Bridges. Research Spotlight
In recent years, several vendors have developed ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) that surpasses traditional concrete mixes by offering exceptional freeze-thaw resistance, reduced susceptibility to cracking and far less reinforcement corrosion from deicing salts. While the durability properties of UHPC are very attractive to MDOT, UHPC mixes are currently prohibitively expensive for widespread use and require specialized equipment and curing practices. The department’s research to develop a less-expensive, non-proprietary version of UHPC is showing promise.
Development, Characterization and Applications of a Non Proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete for Highway Bridges. Research Spotlight
In recent years, several vendors have developed ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) that surpasses traditional concrete mixes by offering exceptional freeze-thaw resistance, reduced susceptibility to cracking and far less reinforcement corrosion from deicing salts. While the durability properties of UHPC are very attractive to MDOT, UHPC mixes are currently prohibitively expensive for widespread use and require specialized equipment and curing practices. The department’s research to develop a less-expensive, non-proprietary version of UHPC is showing promise.
Development, Characterization and Applications of a Non Proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete for Highway Bridges. Research Spotlight
S. El-Tawil (author) / M. Alkaysi (author) / A. E. Naaman (author) / W. Hansen (author) / Z. Liu (author)
2016
2 pages
Report
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English