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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Alkali-Silica Reaction Objectives 3 and 4

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-08-0061
Project Abstract:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has initiated an alkali-silica reaction (ASR) development and deployment program consistent with the requirements of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) legislation. The objective of this research is to eliminate/reduce the deteriorating effects of ASR in highway concrete structures even when exposed to adverse natural environments and/or additionally altered by the use of cost-effective deicers/chemicals. The results from this research will directly support ongoing efforts to improve the durability of highway infrastructure including pavements, brides, and other concrete highway structures. The proposed ASR research activities have four objectives. Objective 3 is: Nondestructive field test methods for evaluation of concrete structures for: presence of ASR; concrete deterioration rate and predict future expansion. Objective 4 is: Develop cost-effective methods to control ASR and extend service life of existing highway structures.

Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$878,015.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Corporate / Research Infrastructure, Technology Transfer, and Partnerships

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Team:
Infrastructure Materials Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-10

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
The Transtec Group
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact: