Correlating In-situ Rapid Concrete Durability Test With Standardized Methods Via Pore Structure Analysis
This project seeks to evaluate the concrete durability through the development and optimization of a novel, non-destructive, rapid in-situ testing method known as the Water Pressure Drop Test (WPDT). Traditional methods for assessing concrete durability, such as the rapid chloride penetration test (RCPT), bulk resistivity, and rapid freeze-thaw tests, require extensive sample preparation, precise laboratory conditions, and significant time investments, often making them impractical for field use. In contrast, the WPDT enables the assessment of concrete durability on site in as little as 20 minutes, eliminating the need for sample damage or prolonged saturation processes.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $75,000.00
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Contract Numbers:
69A3552348322
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Sponsor Organizations:
Innovative Bridge Technologies/Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (IBT/ABC-UTC)
Florida International University
Miami, FL United StatesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Principal Investigators:
Li, Linfei
- Start Date: 20250115
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Concrete; Durability tests; Nondestructive tests; Test procedures
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01954239
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Innovative Bridge Technologies/Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (IBT/ABC-UTC)
- Contract Numbers: 69A3552348322
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: May 4 2025 3:27PM