Improving the Foundation Layers for Concrete Pavements

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 1188
Former Study Number:
Status: End Solicitation Phase
Date Posted: Feb 27, 2008
Last Updated: Apr 07, 2022
Solicitation Expires: Jun 30, 2008
Partners: CA, CO, FHWA, IADOT, MI, PADOT, WI
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2008
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $3,500,000.00
Commitments Received: $875,000.00
Estimated Duration Month: 60
Waiver Requested: No
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Mark Dunn
mark.dunn@iowadot.us
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Colorado Department of Transportation $0.00
Federal Highway Administration $0.00
Iowa Department of Transportation 2008 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Michigan Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov

Background

Quality pavement foundation layers are essential to achieving excellent pavement performance. In recent years as truck traffic has greatly increased, the foundation layers have become even more critical to successful pavement performance. Unfortunately, there are still many pavement failures in the U.S. related to inadequate subbase, natural subgrade, and embankment (commonly referred to as foundation layers or roadbed). Factors that contribute to pavement foundation problems are believed to be poor construction practices, ineffective QC/QA testing methods and sampling plans, material variability and unpredictable long-term material behavior, poor verification of material properties during construction, insufficient development of performance-related specifications, and low capital investment in the foundation layers.

Objectives

The objective of this research is to improve the construction methods, economic analysis and selection of materials, in-situ testing and evaluation, and development of performance-related specifications for the pavement foundation layers. The outcome of this study will be conclusive findings that make pavement foundations more durable, uniform, constructible, and economical. Although the focus of this research will be PCC concrete pavement foundations, the results will likely have applicability to ACC pavement foundations and, potentially, unpaved roads. All aspects of the foundation layers will be investigated including thickness, material properties, permeability, modulus/stiffness, strength, volumetric stability and durability.

Scope of Work

All aspects of the foundation layers will be investigated including thickness, material properties, permeability, modulus/stiffness, strength, volumetric stability and durability. Forensic and in-situ testing plans will be conceived to incorporate measurements using existing and emerging technologies (e.g. intelligent compaction) to evaluate performance related parameters as opposed to just index or indirectly related parameter values. Field investigations will be conducted in each participating state. The results of the study will be compatible with each state¿s pavement design methodology and capable for use with the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). Evaluating pavement foundation design input parameters at each site will provide a link between what is actually constructed and what is assumed during design. There are many inputs to the pavement design related to foundation layers and this project will provide improved guidelines for each of these. The study will benefit greatly from maximizing the wide range of field conditions possible within the framework of a pooled fund study.

Comments

$35,000 per year for 5 years = $175,000 total commitment per state. The project can begin once five states have committed. In addition, the National CP Tech Center, through its cooperative agreement with the FHWA, will support the project with up to one million dollars of funding.

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Improving the Foundation Layers for Concrete Pavements 1188.pdf TPF Study Documentation Solicitation Public 2011-09-25

Improving the Foundation Layers for Concrete Pavements

General Information
Solicitation Number: 1188
Status: End Solicitation Phase
Date Posted: Feb 27, 2008
Last Updated: Apr 07, 2022
Solicitation Expires: Jun 30, 2008
Partners: CA, CO, FHWA, IADOT, MI, PADOT, WI
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2008
Commitment End Year: 2013
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $3,500,000.00
Commitments Received: $875,000.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Mark Dunn
mark.dunn@iowadot.us
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2008 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Steve Megivern -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Michigan Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Mark Grazioli Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2010 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Josh Freeman Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2009 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $35,000.00 Jeff Horsfall Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov

Background

Quality pavement foundation layers are essential to achieving excellent pavement performance. In recent years as truck traffic has greatly increased, the foundation layers have become even more critical to successful pavement performance. Unfortunately, there are still many pavement failures in the U.S. related to inadequate subbase, natural subgrade, and embankment (commonly referred to as foundation layers or roadbed). Factors that contribute to pavement foundation problems are believed to be poor construction practices, ineffective QC/QA testing methods and sampling plans, material variability and unpredictable long-term material behavior, poor verification of material properties during construction, insufficient development of performance-related specifications, and low capital investment in the foundation layers.

Objectives

The objective of this research is to improve the construction methods, economic analysis and selection of materials, in-situ testing and evaluation, and development of performance-related specifications for the pavement foundation layers. The outcome of this study will be conclusive findings that make pavement foundations more durable, uniform, constructible, and economical. Although the focus of this research will be PCC concrete pavement foundations, the results will likely have applicability to ACC pavement foundations and, potentially, unpaved roads. All aspects of the foundation layers will be investigated including thickness, material properties, permeability, modulus/stiffness, strength, volumetric stability and durability.

Scope of Work

All aspects of the foundation layers will be investigated including thickness, material properties, permeability, modulus/stiffness, strength, volumetric stability and durability. Forensic and in-situ testing plans will be conceived to incorporate measurements using existing and emerging technologies (e.g. intelligent compaction) to evaluate performance related parameters as opposed to just index or indirectly related parameter values. Field investigations will be conducted in each participating state. The results of the study will be compatible with each state¿s pavement design methodology and capable for use with the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG). Evaluating pavement foundation design input parameters at each site will provide a link between what is actually constructed and what is assumed during design. There are many inputs to the pavement design related to foundation layers and this project will provide improved guidelines for each of these. The study will benefit greatly from maximizing the wide range of field conditions possible within the framework of a pooled fund study.

Comments

$35,000 per year for 5 years = $175,000 total commitment per state. The project can begin once five states have committed. In addition, the National CP Tech Center, through its cooperative agreement with the FHWA, will support the project with up to one million dollars of funding.

Title Type Private
Improving the Foundation Layers for Concrete Pavements TPF Study Documentation N

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