Electrochemical Properties and Reactions at the Surfaces and Interfaces of Concrete Aggregates, Cement and Mineral Admixtures

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General Information
Study Number: SPR-2(196)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Contract Start Date: Jul 24, 2001
Solicitation Number: 770
Partners: GADOT, IADOT, ID, IL, LA, MN, NC, NV, PADOT, SD, TX, WI
Contractor(s): University of Illinois
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number: DTFH61-01-C00026
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2012
Contract End Date: Sep 30, 2005
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $253,795.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $229,800.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Cheryl Richter
Cheryl.Richter@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3070
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): David Pamplin
david.pamplin@dot.gov
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Georgia Department of Transportation 2004 $20,000.00 Jerry German Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2005 $20,000.00 Jerry German Supriya Kamatkar
Idaho Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Mike Santi
Idaho Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Mike Santi
Illinois Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Matt Mueller Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Matt Mueller Megan Swanson
Iowa Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon
Iowa Department of Transportation 1998 $2,400.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon
Iowa Department of Transportation 1999 $2,400.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 1998 $10,000.00 Craig Duos Harold Paul
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 1999 $10,000.00 Craig Duos Harold Paul
Minnesota Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Nancy Whiting Ron Cassellius
Nevada Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Tie He Keith Maki
Nevada Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Tie He Keith Maki
Nevada Department of Transportation 1999 $20,000.00 Tie He Keith Maki
North Carolina Department of Transportation 0 $0.00
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Margo Thomson Beth Mroczka
South Dakota Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Dan Johnston David Huft
South Dakota Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Dan Johnston David Huft
Texas Department of Transportation 2004 $10,000.00 Elizabeth (Lisa) Lukefahr Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2005 $10,000.00 Elizabeth (Lisa) Lukefahr Ned Mattila
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 James Parry Karen Porter
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 1998 $20,000.00 James Parry Karen Porter

Objectives

To develop a more reliable test for alkali-reactivity potential of silica aggregates based on chemical measurements.

Scope of Work

1. Investigate modifications of ASTM C 289 to relate the measurement more directly to reaction chemistry. 2. Modify test procedures to more accurately measure dissolved silica, alkalinity and possibly swelling. 3. Revise threshold for reactive aggregates based on new understanding of reaction process. 4. Apply test method to aggregates from pooled fund member states.

Comments

This continues research initiated under the first round of the pooled fund. Work to date has used X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance and bulk chemical analysis to provide a fundamental understanding of the chemical conditions under with the ASR gel transforms into a layered material with a greater swelling potential. This second round of pooled funding is required to apply this understanding to develop a more reliable test method. ***The minimum amount requested from each participating state is $20K.

Subjects: Materials and Construction

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Financial Closeout Spreadsheet SPR 2-196 Expense Allocation - May 2012.xlsx Other Public
Official Closeout Memo SPR-2(196) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Public
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Electrochemical Properties and Reactions at the Surfaces and Interfaces of Concrete Aggregates, Cement and Mineral Admixtures 770.pdf Solicitation Public

Electrochemical Properties and Reactions at the Surfaces and Interfaces of Concrete Aggregates, Cement and Mineral Admixtures

General Information
Study Number: SPR-2(196)
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Contract Start Date: Jul 24, 2001
Solicitation Number: 770
Partners: GADOT, IADOT, ID, IL, LA, MN, NC, NV, PADOT, SD, TX, WI
Contractor(s): University of Illinois
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number: DTFH61-01-C00026
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2012
Contract End Date: Sep 30, 2005
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $253,795.00
Total Commitments Received: $229,800.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Cheryl Richter
Cheryl.Richter@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3070
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): David Pamplin
david.pamplin@dot.gov
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Georgia Department of Transportation 2004 $20,000.00 Jerry German Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2005 $20,000.00 Jerry German Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Idaho Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Mike Santi
Idaho Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Mike Santi
Illinois Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Matt Mueller Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Matt Mueller Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon Linda.Narigon@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 1998 $2,400.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon Linda.Narigon@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 1999 $2,400.00 Todd Hanson Linda Narigon Linda.Narigon@iowadot.us
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 1998 $10,000.00 Craig Duos Harold Paul 225-767-9101 harold.paul@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 1999 $10,000.00 Craig Duos Harold Paul 225-767-9101 harold.paul@la.gov
Minnesota Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Nancy Whiting Ron Cassellius
Nevada Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Tie He Keith Maki 702- 888-7446
Nevada Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Tie He Keith Maki 702- 888-7446
Nevada Department of Transportation 1999 $20,000.00 Tie He Keith Maki 702- 888-7446
North Carolina Department of Transportation 0 $0.00
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Margo Thomson Beth Mroczka 717-705-2201 mamroczka@state.pa.us
South Dakota Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 Dan Johnston David Huft 605-773-3358 dave.huft@state.sd.us
South Dakota Department of Transportation 1998 $15,000.00 Dan Johnston David Huft 605-773-3358 dave.huft@state.sd.us
Texas Department of Transportation 2004 $10,000.00 Elizabeth (Lisa) Lukefahr Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2005 $10,000.00 Elizabeth (Lisa) Lukefahr Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 0 $0.00 James Parry Karen Porter 608- 266-3199
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 1998 $20,000.00 James Parry Karen Porter 608- 266-3199

Study Description

Objectives

To develop a more reliable test for alkali-reactivity potential of silica aggregates based on chemical measurements.

Scope of Work

1. Investigate modifications of ASTM C 289 to relate the measurement more directly to reaction chemistry. 2. Modify test procedures to more accurately measure dissolved silica, alkalinity and possibly swelling. 3. Revise threshold for reactive aggregates based on new understanding of reaction process. 4. Apply test method to aggregates from pooled fund member states.

Comments

This continues research initiated under the first round of the pooled fund. Work to date has used X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance and bulk chemical analysis to provide a fundamental understanding of the chemical conditions under with the ASR gel transforms into a layered material with a greater swelling potential. This second round of pooled funding is required to apply this understanding to develop a more reliable test method. ***The minimum amount requested from each participating state is $20K.

Subjects: Materials and Construction

Title File/Link Type Private
Official Closeout Memo SPR-2(196) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Public
Financial Closeout Spreadsheet SPR 2-196 Expense Allocation - May 2012.xlsx Other Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Electrochemical Properties and Reactions at the Surfaces and Interfaces of Concrete Aggregates, Cement and Mineral Admixtures 770.pdf Solicitation Public

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