Investigation and Assessment of Effective Patching Materials for Concrete Bridge Decks
Patching of deteriorated portions of concrete bridge decks is an important repair activity that has to be conducted in a timely manner to maintain the serviceability and extend the longevity of these vital links in our transportation infrastructure. Currently, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCOOT) specifies the use of ready-mix concrete (plant-produced) for bridge-deck patching. Alternative rapid set patching materials that are amenable to on-site batching and mixing with excellent bond characteristics and accelerated cure rates are desirable. The objectives of the research are to: (1) develop of a curated set of alternate repair materials; (2) develop a process of rapid investigation techniques through non-destructive testing to identify the cause and extent of deterioration in the bridge deck; and (3) develop guidelines, based on the above, to appropriately select suitable repair methods and materials.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $286,493.00
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Contract Numbers:
SPR 755
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Sponsor Organizations:
South Carolina Department of Transportation
955 Park Street
P.O. Box 191
Columbia, SC United States 29202-0191Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Performing Organizations:
Clemson University
110 Lowry Hall
Box 340911
Clemson, SC United States 29634-0911 -
Principal Investigators:
Rangaraju, Prasada
- Start Date: 20200901
- Expected Completion Date: 20230228
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Patching
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01754171
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: South Carolina Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: SPR 755
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Oct 5 2020 9:11AM