Developing a Roadmap for Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

The objectives of this pooled fund study are to: 1) Facilitate communication and information sharing among member states on the project topic, as well as with participants of the Fourth International Interactive Symposium on Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC). 2) Establish a forum for technology and knowledge exchange to enhance the practical understanding of UHPC implementation among member states. 3) Develop a strategic roadmap for future UHPC use and advancements, including the identification of research needs and the formulation of research ideas to be pursued through NCHRP, Pooled Funds, grants and other funding mechanisms. The anticipated benefits of this pooled fund are: 1) Minimized disruption to the traveling public by reducing the frequency and duration of bridge deck repairs. 2) Lower maintenance costs resulting from the enhanced durability and performance of UHPC wearing surfaces. 3) Improved worker safety through reduced exposure to on-site repair activities due to less frequent maintenance needs. The participating state departments of transportation (DOTs) will provide input throughout the project and benefit from shared insights into technologies used to date, as well as lessons learned from past projects across various regions. Additionally, they will gain exposure to the latest advancements to be presented at the Fourth International Interactive Symposium on UHPC, which will cover topics including UHPC material innovations, recent applications, and the long-term performance of UHPC-designed structures. Pooled fund participants will attend the symposium free of charge.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.pooledfund.org/Details/Study/1807

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Programmed
• Funding: $60,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  TPF-5(574)

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Connecticut Department of Transportation

  2800 Berlin Turnpike
  P.O. Box 317546
  Newington, CT  United States  06131-7546

  Iowa Department of Transportation

  800 Lincoln Way
  Ames, IA  United States  50010

  Michigan Department of Transportation

  Van Wagoner Building
  425 W. Ottawa Street
  Lansing, MI  United States  48909

  Texas Department of Transportation

  125 E. 11th Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78701-2483

  Utah Department of Transportation

  4501 South 2700 West
  Project Development
  Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114-8380

  New York State Department of Transportation

  50 Wolf Road
  Albany, NY  United States  12232
• Project Managers:

  Clute, Khyle

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

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge members; Cooperation; Knowledge management; Research management; Technology transfer; Ultra high performance concrete
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01984450
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
• Contract Numbers: TPF-5(574)
• Files: RIP
• Created Date: Mar 26 2026 2:07PM