RE-CAST UTC Project Information

Project Title

Ultra-high Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) for Infrastructure Rehabilitation

University

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Principal Investigator

John Myers
Missouri University of Science and Technology

PI Contact Information

jmyers@mst.edu; 573-341-6618

Co-Principal Investigator

Kamal H. Khayat
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Funding Source(s) and Amounts Provided (by each agency or organization)

Missouri S&T: $35,000
Missouri Department of Transportation: $100,000
SmrREC Consortium: $90,000
RE-CAST: $226,247

Total Project Cost

$451,247

Matching Agency ID or Contract Number

Missouri S&T: internal match
Missouri Department of Transportation: TTyy1236 / TR201704
SmrREC: Acct#00048095 and 00048096
RE-CAST: Account # 00047947 and 00047713

RE-CAST Grant Award Number

DTRT13-G-UTC45

Start and End Dates

Start Date: August 1, 2014
End Date: September 30, 2019

Brief Description of Research Project

This study aims at developing sustainable concrete materials for infrastructure applications. The main idea is to develop a cost effective and sustainable ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete to be used in concrete infrastructure applications where enhanced durability and extended service life are key. The main emphasis for this concrete is its use focusing on bridge, approach slab and pavement joint detailing and other areas where high durability and ductility demands are required.

Describe Implementation of Research Outcomes

 Lab work will include the development of UHPC mixes using locally available materials. These more cost effect locally developed materials will be used in joint continuity studies, ultra-thin overlay on rigid and flexible pavements, and ultra-thin stay-in-place formwork. At the conclusion of this study, these systems will be ready for implementation by any bridge or highway owner.

Impacts/Benefits of Implementation

Provide USDOT/FHWA and state DOTs with a viable and economical locally developed UHPC and laboratory results on three possible infrastructure applications.

Web Links

Project website: http://recast.mst.edu/projects/uhpfrcforinfrastructurerehabilitation/

Final reports:

Voume I: Evaluation of Ultra High Strength Concrete (UHSC) in Joints of Bridge Girders

Volume III: Behavior of Ultra-High Strength Concrete Bridge Deck Panels Compared to Conventional Stay-In-Place Deck Panels