Dimensional Stability of Prebagged Grouts for Prefabricated Bridge Element and System Connections
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-13-0031
Project Abstract:
This project will assess the dimensional stability, primarily shrinkage, of at least 12 prebagged grouts. At least six different standardized shrinkage tests, along with nonstandardized laboratory tests, will be completed to fully assess the real-world shrinkage behavior on the time continuum from mixing through fully cured. Thermal expansion will also be assessed. New shrinkage test methods that appropriately report the parameters of interest to the bridge construction sector may be suggested.
Goals:
The key project objective is to evaluate the dimensional stability, primarily shrinkage, of prebagged grout materials, which may be used in field-cast applications connecting prefabricated bridge elements and systems (PBES) components. The variety of existing test methods or assessing these materials have been demonstrated to provide a range of results that are not indicative of real-world performance. This project will provide a rational assessment of real-world performance of these materials and may suggest modifications to standardized test methods.
Research HUB ID:
7608
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$100,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
- DTFH61-13-D-01007
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Structures
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
Contact:
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 Contact
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact: