Enhancement of HIPERPAV (HIgh PERformance Concrete PAVing) III
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-10-0054
Project Abstract:
HIPERPAV© (HIgh PERformance Concrete PAVing) software was first released in 1996, followed by an updated version in 2005. The software program allows users to predict early-age concrete pavement behavior based on user-defined inputs for environmental, design, and construction conditions. The user inputs variables such as ambient weather conditions, thickness of pavement, mix design, time of placement, and type of curing. Mathematical models then calculate the progression of the concrete's strength gain and developing stresses for the first 72 hours after placement. In the new HIPERPAV III©, an enhanced moisture transport model has been developed, incorporated into the software, and has been released as of January 2010. The improved moisture model captures the interaction between pavement design, materials, environmental, and construction inputs and provides a more realistic characterization of moisture transport in the slab and its effect on early-age drying shrinkage, warping stresses, and strength development in the slab. The Transtec Group, Inc., under a Federal Highway Administration contract, is currently working on further enhancing the HIPERPAV III© software program to incorporate additional features. These features will include automatically downloading weather data from the National Weather Service website and adding slag aggregate input into HIPERPAV III©, along with its default thermal properties, such as coefficient of thermal expansion, specific heat, and thermal conductivities. For more information or to download a free copy of the software program, visit www.hiperpav.com.
Goals
The key project objective is to further enhance the HIPERPAV III© software program (HIgh PERformance Concrete PAVing) to incorporate additional features. These features include automatically downloading weather data from the National Weather Service website and adding slag aggregate input into HIPERPAV III©, along with its default thermal properties, such as coefficient of thermal expansion, specific heat, and thermal conductivities.
Research HUB ID:
7703
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$64,523.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Pavements and Materials
FHWA Activity:
- Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
- Highway Safety Improvement Program
Project Outputs:
Software program. [Source: FHWA, PMSS Database (2013)]
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Jack
Last Name:
Youtcheff
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3090
Email Address:
Team:
Infrastructure Materials Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-10
Management Organizations
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Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Project Lead
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Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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Project Contact
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Performing Organization
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Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
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