Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(150)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 960
Partners: MT, NHDOT, NY, PADOT, WI, WY
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Est. Completion Date: Jun 01, 2013
Contract/Other Number: DTFH61-08-X-30031
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2012
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $205,000.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $205,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Fred Faridazar
fred.faridazar@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3076
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Fred Faridazar
fred.faridazar@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3076
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Montana Department of Transportation 2006 $10,000.00 Mac McArthur Susan Sillick
Montana Department of Transportation 2007 $5,000.00 Mac McArthur Susan Sillick
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2006 $20,000.00 Edward Welch Ann Scholz
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Edward Welch Ann Scholz
New York State Department of Transportation 2006 $30,000.00 Donald Streeter Gary Frederick
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Roger Apple Lisa Tarson
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Roger Apple Lisa Tarson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2006 $10,000.00 James Parry Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2008 $10,000.00 James Parry Ethan Severson
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2006 $30,000.00 Tim McDowell Michael Patritch
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2007 $30,000.00 Tim McDowell Michael Patritch

Study Description

Combinations of chemical admixtures have been developed that allow the placement and curing of concrete at temperatures below freezing without the need for thermal protection. The admixture formulations used in `antifreeze concrete¿ self-protect against freezing to a minimum internal concrete temperature of °C. As part of the broader title Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, two research phases have been completed by way of sponsorship through the Transportation Pooled-Fund (TPF) program. The final report for Phase I - Establishing the Technology, designation TPF-5(003), was released in February 2004. Supported by 10 northern State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), this phase demonstrated the feasibility and practicality of using antifreeze admixtures in concrete, and devised the tools needed to design, mix, place, and cure concrete in below-freezing weather. Antifreeze formulations were used at five field sites during winter seasons. ASTM C 1622, Standard Specification for cold-Weather Admixture Systems, approved in 2005. The results from Phase II - Defining Engineering Parameters, designated as TPF-5(075), were released in April 2006. Phase II, supported by 9 State DOTs, defined the effect of the Phase I antifreeze formulations on the freeze-thaw durability of concrete. Exposed to freeze-thaw cycling, the durability increased with admixture dosage, except at higher dosages, where durability declined. These findings suggested a limit to the maximum amount of admixture that may be added into concrete. Both reports are available at http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/ Currently, concrete made according to the Phase I recommendations is capable of resisting freezing to an internal concrete temperature of at least ¿5 °C. However, experience has shown that this much protection is not always necessary, that is, a ¿5 °C concrete can be over-designed for many applications, and this may be more costly than is necessary. External to the pooled-fund program, three field studies were conducted in Alaska during 2007 and 2008. The field studies clearly demonstrated the need for development of tools and guidance on the usage of antifreeze concrete mixes. These tools are needed for designing the optimum admixture dosage for a given job site with varying weather conditions at any job location and form the basis for the Phase III investigation.

Objectives

The primary objective of this proposed effort is to develop tools and guidance to specify dosage levels of admixtures used in antifreeze concrete to correspond with the varying cold weather conditions experienced at any job location.

Scope of Work

The study consists of three primary components. A review of the data collected from previous field sites will be used to identify the required inputs needed in designing antifreeze concrete mixes. This information will be useful in developing guidance to design admixture dosages for concrete to meet the varying job site environmental conditions. A third, currently optional component of the study, will develop a computer-based design tool to allow the user to evaluate a full range of admixture dosages to fit the anticipated weather conditions at a given job location.

Comments

Research study for Phase III is in Progress.

Subjects: Maintenance Materials and Construction

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III―Guidance for Optimizing Admixture Dosage Rates, June 2014 http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/1035260 Final Report Public
Quaterly Report: Oct-Dec 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_OCT-DEC2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April-June 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_APR-JUN2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Jan-March 2013 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JAN-MAR2013.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: July - Sept 2009 TPF5-(150)_2_Progress_Report_JUL-SEP2009[1].doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: Jan - March 2009 quarterly_report_2009-03.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: April-June 2009 TPF5-(150) 2 Progress Report_APR-JUN2009.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Jul - Sep 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Jan-Mar 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JAN-MAR2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - Oct - Dec 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_OCT-DEC-2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report -April-June 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_31JUL2012[1].doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2011 TPF-5(150) 9 ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2011_31OCT2011.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - April - June 2011 TPF-5(150) 8 ProgressReport_Apr-Jun2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - January - March 2011 TPF-5(150) 7 ProgressReport_Jan-Mar2011v3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - April- September 2010 ProgressReport_April_to_September_2010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - January - March 2010 Progress_Report_January-March_2010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Oct - Dec 2009 TPF5-(150) 2 Progress Report_OCT-DEC2009.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2008 quarterly_report_2008-12.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Lead Agency Acceptance Memorandum TPF-5(150)0001SignedOriginal.pdf Memorandum Public
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III 960.pdf Solicitation Public

Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(150)
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 960
Partners: MT, NHDOT, NY, PADOT, WI, WY
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Est. Completion Date: Jun 01, 2013
Contract/Other Number: DTFH61-08-X-30031
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2012
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $205,000.00
Total Commitments Received: $205,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Fred Faridazar
fred.faridazar@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3076
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Fred Faridazar
fred.faridazar@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3076
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Montana Department of Transportation 2006 $10,000.00 Mac McArthur Susan Sillick 406-444-7693 ssillick@mt.gov
Montana Department of Transportation 2007 $5,000.00 Mac McArthur Susan Sillick 406-444-7693 ssillick@mt.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2006 $20,000.00 Edward Welch Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Edward Welch Ann Scholz 603-271-1659 ann.scholz@dot.nh.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2006 $30,000.00 Donald Streeter Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Roger Apple Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Roger Apple Lisa Tarson (717) 705-2202 ltarson@pa.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2006 $10,000.00 James Parry Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2008 $10,000.00 James Parry Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2006 $30,000.00 Tim McDowell Michael Patritch 307-777-4182 michael.patritch@dot.state.wy.us
Wyoming Department of Transportation 2007 $30,000.00 Tim McDowell Michael Patritch 307-777-4182 michael.patritch@dot.state.wy.us

Study Description

Study Description

Combinations of chemical admixtures have been developed that allow the placement and curing of concrete at temperatures below freezing without the need for thermal protection. The admixture formulations used in `antifreeze concrete¿ self-protect against freezing to a minimum internal concrete temperature of °C. As part of the broader title Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, two research phases have been completed by way of sponsorship through the Transportation Pooled-Fund (TPF) program. The final report for Phase I - Establishing the Technology, designation TPF-5(003), was released in February 2004. Supported by 10 northern State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), this phase demonstrated the feasibility and practicality of using antifreeze admixtures in concrete, and devised the tools needed to design, mix, place, and cure concrete in below-freezing weather. Antifreeze formulations were used at five field sites during winter seasons. ASTM C 1622, Standard Specification for cold-Weather Admixture Systems, approved in 2005. The results from Phase II - Defining Engineering Parameters, designated as TPF-5(075), were released in April 2006. Phase II, supported by 9 State DOTs, defined the effect of the Phase I antifreeze formulations on the freeze-thaw durability of concrete. Exposed to freeze-thaw cycling, the durability increased with admixture dosage, except at higher dosages, where durability declined. These findings suggested a limit to the maximum amount of admixture that may be added into concrete. Both reports are available at http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/ Currently, concrete made according to the Phase I recommendations is capable of resisting freezing to an internal concrete temperature of at least ¿5 °C. However, experience has shown that this much protection is not always necessary, that is, a ¿5 °C concrete can be over-designed for many applications, and this may be more costly than is necessary. External to the pooled-fund program, three field studies were conducted in Alaska during 2007 and 2008. The field studies clearly demonstrated the need for development of tools and guidance on the usage of antifreeze concrete mixes. These tools are needed for designing the optimum admixture dosage for a given job site with varying weather conditions at any job location and form the basis for the Phase III investigation.

Objectives

The primary objective of this proposed effort is to develop tools and guidance to specify dosage levels of admixtures used in antifreeze concrete to correspond with the varying cold weather conditions experienced at any job location.

Scope of Work

The study consists of three primary components. A review of the data collected from previous field sites will be used to identify the required inputs needed in designing antifreeze concrete mixes. This information will be useful in developing guidance to design admixture dosages for concrete to meet the varying job site environmental conditions. A third, currently optional component of the study, will develop a computer-based design tool to allow the user to evaluate a full range of admixture dosages to fit the anticipated weather conditions at a given job location.

Comments

Research study for Phase III is in Progress.

Subjects: Maintenance Materials and Construction

Title File/Link Type Private
Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III―Guidance for Optimizing Admixture Dosage Rates, June 2014 Final Report Public
Lead Agency Acceptance Memorandum TPF-5(150)0001SignedOriginal.pdf Memorandum Public
Quarterly Report: December 2008 quarterly_report_2008-12.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: Jan - March 2009 quarterly_report_2009-03.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: July - Sept 2009 TPF5-(150)_2_Progress_Report_JUL-SEP2009[1].doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - January - March 2010 Progress_Report_January-March_2010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - April- September 2010 ProgressReport_April_to_September_2010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - January - March 2011 TPF-5(150) 7 ProgressReport_Jan-Mar2011v3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - April - June 2011 TPF-5(150) 8 ProgressReport_Apr-Jun2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2011 TPF-5(150) 9 ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2011_31OCT2011.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Jan-Mar 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JAN-MAR2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report Jul - Sep 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report -April-June 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_31JUL2012[1].doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - Oct - Dec 2012 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_OCT-DEC-2012.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Jan-March 2013 TPF-5(150)ProgressReport_JAN-MAR2013.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: April-June 2009 TPF5-(150) 2 Progress Report_APR-JUN2009.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Oct - Dec 2009 TPF5-(150) 2 Progress Report_OCT-DEC2009.doc Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April-June 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_APR-JUN2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_JUL-SEP2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quaterly Report: Oct-Dec 2013 TPF-5_150_ProgressReport_OCT-DEC2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Extending the Season for Concrete Construction and Repair, Phase III 960.pdf Solicitation Public

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