Recycled Materials Resource Center - 5th Generation

The Recycled Materials Resource Center (RMRC) has a history spanning over three decades, marked by its evolution and adaptability to the changing transportation infrastructure needs. Initially founded to address the challenges surrounding using recycled materials in transportation infrastructure, RMRC's journey started with its first generation in 1998 at the University of New Hampshire through an agreement with FHWA based on a stipulation in TEA-21RMRC-1. The primary objective of RMRC-5G is to propel the optimal utilization of recycled materials within transportation infrastructure through the fifteen study objectives. This will be accomplished through a multifaceted approach that combines pioneering research and development efforts, comprehensive outreach initiatives, and cutting-edge technology transfer. By focusing on innovation and knowledge dissemination, RMRC-5G aims to set new standards for strategically incorporating recycled materials fostering climate-resilient and sustainable transportation systems that address evolving environmental challenges. The RMRC-5G research program will underscore the vital role of industrial byproducts in building climate-resilient transportation infrastructure, especially those that cannot be recycled through conventional means. The program will encompass a comprehensive spectrum of research domains, emphasizing the strategic application of these byproducts, such as recycled carbon fiber, plastics, and rubber, to enhance the climate adaptability and resilience of transportation materials. Utilizing scientific principles and applied research, the program will guide the evaluation of these materials, considering their long-term physical performance under changing climate conditions and extreme weather events. This research initiative will prioritize environmentally innovative solutions, validating data through an up-to-date database for life cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs). This comprehensive resource will empower decision-makers to make informed choices regarding material and construction options in the context of life cycle cost, sustainability, and resilience in a changing climate.

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  • English

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01933919
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
  • Contract Numbers: TPF-5(546)
  • Files: RIP, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Oct 16 2024 3:31PM