Developing Connections for Longitudinal Joints Between Deck Bulb Tees

The goal of the research is to minimize the cost and cracking potential at the longitudinal joint of the deck bulb tee girders so that the overall cost of bridge decks is minimized. The research is two-fold and will: 1) develop a mix with locally sourced materials for the ultra-high strength concrete used for the connection between the girders and 2) investigate the connection details for the deck bulb tee girders.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Proposed
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Washington State Department of Transportation

  Research Office
  P.O. Box 47372
  Olympia, WA  United States  98504
• Project Managers:

  Maurer, Marc

• Start Date: 20150701
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 39450

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Cracking of concrete pavements; Girders; High strength concrete; Longitudinal joints
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decked bulb tees
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I30: Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01560399
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Washington State Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 15 2015 1:00AM