Durability of Segmental Retaining Wall Blocks

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(026)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Contract Start Date: Nov 01, 2000
Solicitation Number: 19
Partners: CO, CT, IN, KS, ME, MN, NY, OR, WI, WY
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013
Contract End Date: Aug 31, 2005
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $0.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received:
100% SP&R Approval: Not Requested
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Michael Adams
mike.adams@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3025
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Michael Adams
mike.adams@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3025
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Colorado Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Indiana Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Kansas Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Maine Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
New York State Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Oregon Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00

Objectives

This study will examine existing wall installations, conduct forensic investigations, determine and verify why some blocks are not durable; determine environmental factors influencing block durability; and examine influence of concrete components such as aggregates, cement content, cement type, and additives on block durability. In addition, it will examine/correlate existing test procedures (ASTM C 1262, C 666, etc) or develop new test procedures that correlate laboratory performance to field performance and accurately predict length of service. Based on the results of these efforts, the project will then develop a performance-based specification to ensure a 75-year design life for different climates or regions.

Comments

The contract for the study has been modified to expand the scope for work and extend the duration until 8/31/05.

Subjects: Bridges, Other Structures, and Hydraulics and Hydrology

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Official Closeout Memo TPF-5(026) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Public

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Durability of Segmental Retaining Wall Blocks

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(026)
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Contract Start Date: Nov 01, 2000
Solicitation Number: 19
Partners: CO, CT, IN, KS, ME, MN, NY, OR, WI, WY
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013
Contract End Date: Aug 31, 2005
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $0.00
Total Commitments Received:
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Michael Adams
mike.adams@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3025
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Michael Adams
mike.adams@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3025
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Colorado Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Indiana Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Kansas Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Maine Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
New York State Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Oregon Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2001 $0.00

Study Description

Objectives

This study will examine existing wall installations, conduct forensic investigations, determine and verify why some blocks are not durable; determine environmental factors influencing block durability; and examine influence of concrete components such as aggregates, cement content, cement type, and additives on block durability. In addition, it will examine/correlate existing test procedures (ASTM C 1262, C 666, etc) or develop new test procedures that correlate laboratory performance to field performance and accurately predict length of service. Based on the results of these efforts, the project will then develop a performance-based specification to ensure a 75-year design life for different climates or regions.

Comments

The contract for the study has been modified to expand the scope for work and extend the duration until 8/31/05.

Subjects: Bridges, Other Structures, and Hydraulics and Hydrology

Title File/Link Type Private
Official Closeout Memo TPF-5(026) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Public
No document attached.

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