Parametric Analysis of the Durability and Chloride Penetrability of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks

The primary objective of this research project is to reduce the uncertainty related to the fiber dosage rate and fiber dosage-to-paste volume ratio in fiber reinforced concrete mixes used in UDOT construction. By parametrically studying the effects of different fiber dosage rates on specific performance criteria, an ideal fiber dosage amount can be determined. The main performance criteria for optimization include strength, workability (ease of placement), long term durability (as a function of freeze/thaw and chloride penetration resistivity), and toughness (ability to flex with minimal cracking).

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $65000
• Contract Numbers:

  22-8443

  UT21.101

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Utah Department of Transportation

  Research and Innovation Division
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114
• Managing Organizations:

  Utah Department of Transportation

  Research and Innovation Division
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114
• Project Managers:

  Stevens, David

• Performing Organizations:

  Utah State University, Logan

  Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
  Logan, UT  United States  84332
• Principal Investigators:

  Sorensen, Andrew

• Start Date: 20211103
• Expected Completion Date: 20240531
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge decks; Chlorides; Durability; Fiber reinforced concrete; Mix design; Parametric analysis; Strength of materials; Workability
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01895791
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Utah Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: 22-8443, UT21.101
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 10 2023 12:03PM