Development of Structural Design Guide for Ultra High Performance Concrete

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 1434
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2016
Last Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Solicitation Expires: Jul 07, 2017
Partners: CA, CT, GADOT, IADOT, NY, WA
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2017
Commitment End Year: 2021
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $160,000.00
Commitments Received: $240,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Worrel
brian.worrel@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Benjamin Graybeal
benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3122
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Tom Ostrom Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Tom Ostrom Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Bao Chuong Melanie Zimyeski (860)594-2144 Melanie.Zimyeski@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Bao Chuong Melanie Zimyeski (860)594-2144 Melanie.Zimyeski@ct.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Dexter Whaley Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Dexter Whaley Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 jim Scarlata Gail Carpenter 518-457-8083 Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 jim Scarlata Gail Carpenter 518-457-8083 Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Bijan Khaleghi Douglas Brodin 360-705-7972 brodind@wsdot.wa.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Bijan Khaleghi Douglas Brodin 360-705-7972 brodind@wsdot.wa.gov

Background

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has been recognized as a choice of material for mitigating bridge infrastructure challenges as well as to introduce innovative construction projects. In recent years, the use of UHPC has gained momentum in bridge projects across the country. However, formal structural design guidance for this material does not exist in North America, and therefore a comprehensive effort is required to formulate recommended design guidance so that the application of this material can be broadened.

Objectives

Develop a comprehensive guide that can be used for structural design of UHPC.

Scope of Work

Using existing literature, design methods and outcomes from ongoing research, this project will develop a comprehensive guide that can be eventually implemented or cited by other standards and codes. The topics to be included in this guide include: 1) Introduction 2) Mechanical properties 3) Demand forces and stresses 4) Design methods using sectional analysis 5) Strength design 6) Serviceability design 7) Design for durability 8) Design of composite construction. In addition to providing very high compressive strength, UHPC has noticeable tensile strength. The current codes deal with the design of UHPC members in different manners especially when they are designed with reinforcing steel. This particular issue will be systematically studied and included in the design guidelines.

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $20,000 per year for two years.

Documents Attached
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Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1434.pdf Other Public
Waiver Request Letter TPF Solicitation 1434 Waiver Request Letter.pdf Other Public

Development of Structural Design Guide for Ultra High Performance Concrete

General Information
Solicitation Number: 1434
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2016
Last Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Solicitation Expires: Jul 07, 2017
Partners: CA, CT, GADOT, IADOT, NY, WA
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2017
Commitment End Year: 2021
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $160,000.00
Commitments Received: $240,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Worrel
brian.worrel@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Benjamin Graybeal
benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3122
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Tom Ostrom Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Tom Ostrom Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Bao Chuong Melanie Zimyeski (860)594-2144 Melanie.Zimyeski@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Bao Chuong Melanie Zimyeski (860)594-2144 Melanie.Zimyeski@ct.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Dexter Whaley Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Dexter Whaley Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 jim Scarlata Gail Carpenter 518-457-8083 Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 jim Scarlata Gail Carpenter 518-457-8083 Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Bijan Khaleghi Douglas Brodin 360-705-7972 brodind@wsdot.wa.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Bijan Khaleghi Douglas Brodin 360-705-7972 brodind@wsdot.wa.gov

Background

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has been recognized as a choice of material for mitigating bridge infrastructure challenges as well as to introduce innovative construction projects. In recent years, the use of UHPC has gained momentum in bridge projects across the country. However, formal structural design guidance for this material does not exist in North America, and therefore a comprehensive effort is required to formulate recommended design guidance so that the application of this material can be broadened.

Objectives

Develop a comprehensive guide that can be used for structural design of UHPC.

Scope of Work

Using existing literature, design methods and outcomes from ongoing research, this project will develop a comprehensive guide that can be eventually implemented or cited by other standards and codes. The topics to be included in this guide include: 1) Introduction 2) Mechanical properties 3) Demand forces and stresses 4) Design methods using sectional analysis 5) Strength design 6) Serviceability design 7) Design for durability 8) Design of composite construction. In addition to providing very high compressive strength, UHPC has noticeable tensile strength. The current codes deal with the design of UHPC members in different manners especially when they are designed with reinforcing steel. This particular issue will be systematically studied and included in the design guidelines.

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $20,000 per year for two years.

Title Type Private
Waiver Request Letter Other N
Waiver Approval Other N

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