Deicer Scaling Resistance of Concrete Pavements, Bridge Decks and Other Structures Containing Slag Cement

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 846
Status: End Solicitation Phase
Date Posted: Mar 01, 2004
Last Updated: Apr 23, 2015
Solicitation Expires: Sep 30, 2004
Partners: CT, FHWA, IADOT, KS, NY, OH
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2004
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $175,000.00
Commitments Received: $250,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Peter Kopac
Peter.Kopac@fhwa.dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3151
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2005 $8,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2006 $8,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2007 $9,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2004 $100,000.00 Suneel Vanikar Sharon Smith 202-366-1553 sharon.r.smith@dot.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2004 $9,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2005 $8,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2006 $8,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Kansas Department of Transportation 2005 $25,000.00 Dave Meggers Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
New York State Department of Transportation 2004 $25,000.00 Donald Streeter Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2005 $25,000.00 Cynthia Jones General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us

Background

Concrete containing slag generally exhibits excellent long-term strength and durability. However, several authors have expressed concern about the scaling resistance of concrete containing slag, especially when the dosage of slag exceeds 50% of the total cementitious material in the mixture (1-6). Much of the concern appears to be based on the results of laboratory scaling tests (most commonly ASTM C672) (7), which tend to be in poor agreement with field observations (2-6, 8-10). Others indicate that the test performs adequately for evaluating the relative scaling resistance of concrete specimens (11). A systematic study is needed to determine why this anomalous relationship exists between the scaling of field and laboratory concrete specimens containing slag. Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS), referred to simply as ¿slag¿ in this document, has a long history of use with portland cement in concrete. Generally, slag improves many properties of both plastic and hardened concrete. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Chemical Additions and Admixtures for Concrete summarizes the impact of slag on the properties of portland cement concrete (PCC) as listed in the table below (1). It is apparent that slag can make a significant contribution to the production of durable concrete products.

Objectives

· Document the field performance of existing concrete pavements, bridge decks, and other structures made with slag cement that have been exposed to cyclical freeze-thaw cycles in the presence of deicing chemicals. · Determine from the field study and construction/design records which mixtures and construction parameters have produced scale-resistant concrete containing slag. · Determine the effectiveness of ASTM C672 in predicting the deicer scaling behavior of field concrete. If discrepancies are noted, an attempt will be made to explain why the lab tests do not adequately mimic field performance and alternative procedures will be recommended to improve the correlation between lab tests and field performance.

Scope of Work

The project is proposed to be accomplished in two phases: Phase 1: - Document the field performance of existing concrete pavements, bridge decks, and other structures made with slag cement that have been exposed to cyclical freeze-thaw cycles in the presence of deicing chemicals. - Determine from the field study and construction/design records which mixtures and construction parameters have produced scale-resistant concrete containing slag. Phase 2: - Determine the effectiveness of ASTM C672 in predicting the deicer scaling behavior of field concrete. If discrepancies are noted, an attempt will be made to explain why the lab tests do not adequately mimic field performance and alternative procedures will be recommended to improve the correlation between lab tests and field performance. Note: Phase 1 of the project will be initiated once sufficient sponsorship is identified to enable expeditious execution of the research plan. Phase 2 sponsorship solicitation will continue concurrently with Phase 1 activity.

Comments

Phase I State DOTs* (3 @ $25,000) $75,000 Slag Cement Association* $100,000 Federal Highway Administration $100,000 Phase II: 7 states @ $25,000 = $175,000 Total Budget $450,000

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Deicer Scaling Resistance of Concrete Pavements, Bridge Decks and Other Structures Containing Slag Cement

General Information
Solicitation Number: 846
Status: End Solicitation Phase
Date Posted: Mar 01, 2004
Last Updated: Apr 23, 2015
Solicitation Expires: Sep 30, 2004
Partners: CT, FHWA, IADOT, KS, NY, OH
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2004
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $175,000.00
Commitments Received: $250,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Peter Kopac
Peter.Kopac@fhwa.dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3151
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2005 $8,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2006 $8,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2007 $9,000.00 John Henault James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2004 $100,000.00 Suneel Vanikar Sharon Smith 202-366-1553 sharon.r.smith@dot.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2004 $9,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2005 $8,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2006 $8,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Kevin Jones -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Kansas Department of Transportation 2005 $25,000.00 Dave Meggers Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
New York State Department of Transportation 2004 $25,000.00 Donald Streeter Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2005 $25,000.00 Cynthia Jones General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us

Background

Concrete containing slag generally exhibits excellent long-term strength and durability. However, several authors have expressed concern about the scaling resistance of concrete containing slag, especially when the dosage of slag exceeds 50% of the total cementitious material in the mixture (1-6). Much of the concern appears to be based on the results of laboratory scaling tests (most commonly ASTM C672) (7), which tend to be in poor agreement with field observations (2-6, 8-10). Others indicate that the test performs adequately for evaluating the relative scaling resistance of concrete specimens (11). A systematic study is needed to determine why this anomalous relationship exists between the scaling of field and laboratory concrete specimens containing slag. Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS), referred to simply as ¿slag¿ in this document, has a long history of use with portland cement in concrete. Generally, slag improves many properties of both plastic and hardened concrete. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Chemical Additions and Admixtures for Concrete summarizes the impact of slag on the properties of portland cement concrete (PCC) as listed in the table below (1). It is apparent that slag can make a significant contribution to the production of durable concrete products.

Objectives

· Document the field performance of existing concrete pavements, bridge decks, and other structures made with slag cement that have been exposed to cyclical freeze-thaw cycles in the presence of deicing chemicals. · Determine from the field study and construction/design records which mixtures and construction parameters have produced scale-resistant concrete containing slag. · Determine the effectiveness of ASTM C672 in predicting the deicer scaling behavior of field concrete. If discrepancies are noted, an attempt will be made to explain why the lab tests do not adequately mimic field performance and alternative procedures will be recommended to improve the correlation between lab tests and field performance.

Scope of Work

The project is proposed to be accomplished in two phases: Phase 1: - Document the field performance of existing concrete pavements, bridge decks, and other structures made with slag cement that have been exposed to cyclical freeze-thaw cycles in the presence of deicing chemicals. - Determine from the field study and construction/design records which mixtures and construction parameters have produced scale-resistant concrete containing slag. Phase 2: - Determine the effectiveness of ASTM C672 in predicting the deicer scaling behavior of field concrete. If discrepancies are noted, an attempt will be made to explain why the lab tests do not adequately mimic field performance and alternative procedures will be recommended to improve the correlation between lab tests and field performance. Note: Phase 1 of the project will be initiated once sufficient sponsorship is identified to enable expeditious execution of the research plan. Phase 2 sponsorship solicitation will continue concurrently with Phase 1 activity.

Comments

Phase I State DOTs* (3 @ $25,000) $75,000 Slag Cement Association* $100,000 Federal Highway Administration $100,000 Phase II: 7 states @ $25,000 = $175,000 Total Budget $450,000

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