Inspection Methods and Techniques to Determine Non-visible Corrosion of Prestressing Strands in Concrete Bridge Components

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(167)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Dec 20, 2007
Solicitation Number: 1134
Partners: CA, FHWA, IL, NY, PADOT
Contractor(s): Lehigh University
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Aug 01, 2012
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2010
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $415,869.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $210,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Lisa Tarson
ltarson@pa.gov
Phone: 717- 705-2202
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
California Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Mike Keever Sang Le
California Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Mike Keever Sang Le
Federal Highway Administration 2007 $25,000.00 Benjamin Graybeal Benjamin Graybeal
Federal Highway Administration 2008 $25,000.00 Benjamin Graybeal Benjamin Graybeal
Illinois Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Tom Domagalski Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Tom Domagalski Megan Swanson
New York State Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Sreenivas Alampalli Gary Frederick
New York State Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Sreenivas Alampalli Gary Frederick
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Tom Macioce Bonnie Fields
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Tom Macioce Bonnie Fields

Study Description

The current age and condition of a large number of prestressed concrete bridges and other highway structures require the development/utilization of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment to detect corrosion of reinforcing steel, and in particular prestressing steel that is otherwise undetectable by visible inspection methods. This research needs statement recently came to the forefront when a 1960 era prestressed concrete box fascia beam collapsed over I-70 in Pennsylvania. The beam had a small cross sectional area/surface area ratio. A post event survey indicated six other states experienced similar problems/failures with these types of beams. This event prompted a priority investigation of all similar bridges in the state and revealed substantial deterioration in many bridges that was heretofore undetectable. The concern for safety of the traveling public is paramount and rapid solutions are the order of the day. The cost in terms of time and dollars creates hurdles that states must negotiate to provide these solutions. Providing methods, techniques and equipment recommendations to states will go along way to assisting states in making informed decisions and allow more dollars to be spent on needed physical improvements.

Objectives

AASHTO and TRB will appoint a special joint research task force to provide direction and expert advice during the course of the investigation. The joint research task force will consist of representatives from the sponsoring agencies, member states, and the consultant community. A researcher (team or individual) with appropriate experience and expertise will be contracted to perform the work and report back to the joint research task force.

Scope of Work

See Attached File for Scope of Work

Comments

The target for participation in this project is to have fifteen to twenty (15-20) agencies participate at a rate of $15,000-$20,000 per year per agency.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Official Closeout Memo TPF-5(167) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2012-08-01
Progress Report: Jan- April 2010 Jan-April2010ProjectUpdate.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-08
Progress Report - 9/30/2009 Progress_Report_2009-09.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2009-10-22
Progress Report - 12/31/2009 Progress_Report_2009-12.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-02-12
Quarterly Report - 09/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-09.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-10-10
Quarterly Report - 06/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-06.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-10-10
Progress Report - 1/31/2009 Progress_Report_2009-01.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2009-05-20
Progress Report - 12/31/2008 Progress_Report_2008-12.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2009-01-15
Progress Report - 11/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-11.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2009-01-15
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Inspection Methods and Techniques to Determine Non-visible Corrosion of Prestressing Strands in Concrete Bridge Components 1134.pdf TPF Study Documentation Solicitation Public 2011-09-25

Inspection Methods and Techniques to Determine Non-visible Corrosion of Prestressing Strands in Concrete Bridge Components

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(167)
Lead Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Dec 20, 2007
Solicitation Number: 1134
Partners: CA, FHWA, IL, NY, PADOT
Contractor(s): Lehigh University
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Aug 01, 2012
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2010
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $415,869.00
Total Commitments Received: $210,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Lisa Tarson
ltarson@pa.gov
Phone: 717- 705-2202
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Mike Keever Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Mike Keever Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2007 $25,000.00 Benjamin Graybeal Benjamin Graybeal 202-493-3122 benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2008 $25,000.00 Benjamin Graybeal Benjamin Graybeal 202-493-3122 benjamin.graybeal@dot.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Tom Domagalski Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Tom Domagalski Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Sreenivas Alampalli Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Sreenivas Alampalli Gary Frederick 518-457-4645 gary.frederick@dot.ny.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2007 $20,000.00 Tom Macioce Bonnie Fields 717-214-8686 bfields@state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Tom Macioce Bonnie Fields 717-214-8686 bfields@state.pa.us

Study Description

Study Description

The current age and condition of a large number of prestressed concrete bridges and other highway structures require the development/utilization of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment to detect corrosion of reinforcing steel, and in particular prestressing steel that is otherwise undetectable by visible inspection methods. This research needs statement recently came to the forefront when a 1960 era prestressed concrete box fascia beam collapsed over I-70 in Pennsylvania. The beam had a small cross sectional area/surface area ratio. A post event survey indicated six other states experienced similar problems/failures with these types of beams. This event prompted a priority investigation of all similar bridges in the state and revealed substantial deterioration in many bridges that was heretofore undetectable. The concern for safety of the traveling public is paramount and rapid solutions are the order of the day. The cost in terms of time and dollars creates hurdles that states must negotiate to provide these solutions. Providing methods, techniques and equipment recommendations to states will go along way to assisting states in making informed decisions and allow more dollars to be spent on needed physical improvements.

Objectives

AASHTO and TRB will appoint a special joint research task force to provide direction and expert advice during the course of the investigation. The joint research task force will consist of representatives from the sponsoring agencies, member states, and the consultant community. A researcher (team or individual) with appropriate experience and expertise will be contracted to perform the work and report back to the joint research task force.

Scope of Work

See Attached File for Scope of Work

Comments

The target for participation in this project is to have fifteen to twenty (15-20) agencies participate at a rate of $15,000-$20,000 per year per agency.

Title File/Link Type Private
Official Closeout Memo TPF-5(167) -- Close out Memo - Electronic Signature.pdf Memorandum Public
Progress Report: Jan- April 2010 Jan-April2010ProjectUpdate.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report - 12/31/2009 Progress_Report_2009-12.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report - 9/30/2009 Progress_Report_2009-09.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Progress Report - 1/31/2009 Progress_Report_2009-01.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Progress Report - 12/31/2008 Progress_Report_2008-12.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Progress Report - 11/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-11.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Quarterly Report - 09/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-09.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 06/30/2008 Progress_Report_2008-06.pdf Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Inspection Methods and Techniques to Determine Non-visible Corrosion of Prestressing Strands in Concrete Bridge Components 1134.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public

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