Feasibility of Non-Proprietary Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for Use in Highway Bridges in Montana: Implementation
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. The focus of the proposed project is on taking this material beyond the laboratory, and successfully use it on a bridge project in Montana, specifically for field cast joints. This project is a required step to fully understand and capitalize on the benefits of using UHPC for this application and increase the performance, durability, and efficiency of Montana bridges.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $113,486
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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:
Berry, Michael
Matteson, Kirsten
- Start Date: 20201222
- Expected Completion Date: 20240430
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Feasibility analysis; Highway bridges; Joints; Ultra high performance concrete
- Geographic Terms: Montana
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01741868
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Montana Department of Transportation
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Jun 3 2020 4:21PM