NEXTGEN Concrete - Tests of the Future: Shrinkage
The objectives of this project are the following: (1) Design and fabricate the most advantageous test apparatus that will accommodate concrete with #57 while adapting to AASHTO T334. (2) Define the dimensions and specifications for the new test apparatus. (3) Create the resulting Florida Test Method. (4) Use the new apparatus to assess FDOT approved mix designs over the spectrum of shrinkage risk. (5) Develop a shrinkage profile analysis protocol or recommend commercially available software. (6) Develop an FDOT calibration/baseline mix recipe for use by all in a “comparative” approach and the shrinkage profile of a proposed mix compared to the baseline mix. (7) Set preliminary threshold for bridge deck concrete exclusion based on the results of the developed analysis protocol.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $250000
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Sponsor Organizations:
Florida Department of Transportation
Research Center
605 Suwannee Street MS-30
Tallahassee, FL United States 32399-0450 -
Managing Organizations:
Florida Department of Transportation
Research Center
605 Suwannee Street MS-30
Tallahassee, FL United States 32399-0450 -
Project Managers:
Ruelke, Tim
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Performing Organizations:
219 Grinter Hall
Gainesville, Fl United States 32611 -
Principal Investigators:
Ferraro, Christopher
- Start Date: 20220602
- Expected Completion Date: 20240531
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Concrete; Materials tests; Mix design; Shrinkage; Testing equipment
- Geographic Terms: Florida
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01847957
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Florida Department of Transportation
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Jun 3 2022 10:32AM