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

Development of an Ultra-High Performance Concrete Bridge Superstructure System

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-08-0008
Project Abstract:

This project developed and refined an optimized component that combined the bridge superstructure and deck into a single modular element. This prestressed ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) component meets all load requirements in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials load and resistance factor design bridge design specification. It facilitates accelerated construction by allowing for the construction of a bridge that is almost entirely prefabricated.

Goals

The key project objective is to develop a modular bridge girder component that engages the unique strength and durability properties of UHPC to address pressing needs in the highway structure arena.

Research HUB ID:
7621
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
  • DTFH61-04-C-01029-T-10001
FHWA Program Area:
  • Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Structures
FHWA Activity:
  • Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Benjamin
Middle Initial:
A
Last Name:
Graybeal
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3122
Email Address:
Team:
Bridge Engineering Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-40

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

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

Managing Organization

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

Performing Organization

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