Exploration of UHPC Applications for Montana Bridges
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has mechanical and durability properties that far exceed those of conventional concrete. However, using UHPC in conventional concrete applications has been cost prohibitive, with commercially available/proprietary mixes costing approximately 30 times more than conventional concrete. Previous research conducted at Montana State University (MSU) has focused on the development and evaluation of non-proprietary UHPC mixes made with materials readily available in Montana. These mixes are significantly less expensive than commercially available UHPC mixes, thus opening the door for their use in construction projects in the state. Building on the success of this previous research, the focus of the project proposed herein is to investigate further uses of this novel material in Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) bridge projects.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $161,015
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Sponsor Organizations:
Montana Department of Transportation
2701 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT United States 59620-1001 -
Managing Organizations:
Montana Department of Transportation
2701 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT United States 59620-1001 -
Project Managers:
Callejas, Vaneza
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Performing Organizations:
Montana State University, Western Transportation Institute
P.O. Box 174250
Bozeman, MT United States 59717 -
Principal Investigators:
Matteson, Kirsten
Berry, Michael
- Start Date: 20210801
- Expected Completion Date: 20240731
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Admixtures; Building materials; Highway bridges; Materials tests; Ultra high performance concrete
- Geographic Terms: Montana
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01741867
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Montana Department of Transportation
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Jun 3 2020 4:10PM