Performance-Based Classification Methods for Reclaimed Fly Ash
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-19-0017
Project Abstract:
Over the past 80 years, concrete mixtures have become reliant on the use of fly ash to improve performance. Changes in emission standards for coal-fired power plants and the economics of natural gas have created shortages of fly ash. The loss of fly ash would cause significant challenges to the concrete industry and jeopardize the durability of our transportation infrastructure. Fortunately, there are tens of millions of tons of fly ash stored in solid waste disposal sites that can be easily accessed. Current classification procedures are not suited to handle the variety of available fly ash. New specifications are needed on the usage of reclaimed fly ash to produce concrete mixtures with long-lasting performance.
This project aims to combine advanced material characterization methods, performance-based testing, mechanistic modeling, and machine learning to create engineering tools to classify reclaimed fly ash. These tools will then be used to develop specifications and new American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials documents to classify and design concrete mixtures to use reclaimed fly ash from a variety of sources to ensure concrete mixtures that are constructible, durable, and with satisfactory engineering properties. Ultimately, a pilot project will be created to showcase the usage of reclaimed fly ash.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$1,099,956.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
- Exploratory Advanced Research
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Exploratory Advanced Research
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Spragg
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3233
Email Address:
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 Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovation Management
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Program Management
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Deliverables
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