Performance Centered Concrete Construction
Surveys conducted for the past 5 years indicate that a number of states have changed or are in the process of changing their specifications in response to the Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) initiative. It is time to consider “what’s next?” The intent of this proposed work is to answer that question. The fundamental philosophy is unchanged; the ability to specify, measure, and deliver concrete paving mixtures that perform as intended for their design lifetime and beyond. Having the capability to consistently prepare reliable, high-performing mixtures at the batch plant naturally leads to the need to evaluate what happens to the concrete through the stages of transportation, placement, finishing and sawing. Actions between the batch plant and the grade that potentially influence the longevity of a mixture include: transport, handling, water / admixture addition, vibration, finishing / texturing, curing, sawing, and opening to traffic. Properties that may be affected by these actions include: uniformity, consolidation, air void system stability, durability and strength, segregation, smoothness, and cracking. It is intended to follow the previous PEM model to: (1) Establish a sound understanding of these properties and how they are affected by workmanship; (2) Develop / select appropriate test methods for evaluation at or behind the paver; (3) Select pass / fail criteria; (4) Provide tools for contractors to ensure that compliance is practical; (5) Provide documentation and training resources to encourage agencies and contractors to adopt performance based specifications reflecting PEM and related construction practices; and (6) Assist agencies and industry in the transition to realistic performance based specifications.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Programmed
- Funding: $680000
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Contract Numbers:
TPF-5(517)
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Sponsor Organizations:
Michigan Department of Transportation
Van Wagoner Building
425 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI United States 48909Missouri Department of Transportation
1617 Missouri Blvd.
P.O. Box 270
Jefferson City, MO United States 65102Idaho Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 7129
3311 W. State Street
Boise, ID United States 83707-1129Colorado Department of Transportation
2829 W. Howard Place
Denver, CO United States 80204Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA United States 50010Kansas Department of Transportation
Eisenhower State Office Building
700 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS United States 66603-3754Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Keystone Building
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA United States 17120 -
Managing Organizations:
Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA United States 50010 -
Project Managers:
Clute, Khyle
- Start Date: 20230531
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Admixtures; Concrete pavements; Paving; Performance based specifications
- Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials; Pavements;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01881964
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
- Contract Numbers: TPF-5(517)
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: May 10 2023 4:45PM