Evaluation and Full Scale Testing of Concrete Prefabricated Bridge Rails

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(367)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jun 15, 2017
Solicitation Number: 1436
Partners: FL, IADOT, NC, NJ, OH, OR, TX, UT
Contractor(s): University of Nebraska - Lincoln,Iowa State University
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Feb 16, 2024
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2024
Contract End Date: Feb 16, 2024
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $480,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Waider Wong
Waider.Wong@dot.gov
Phone: 410- 215-8778
Study Champion(s): James Hauber
james.hauber@iowadot.us
Phone: 515- 239-1290
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Florida Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- --
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin
Ohio Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout
Ohio Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout
Ohio Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout
Oregon Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim
Oregon Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim
Oregon Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim
Texas Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila
Utah Department of Transportation 2018 $40,000.00 James Corney David Stevens
Utah Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 James Corney David Stevens

Study Description

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) has been widely used as a means to reduce the number of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges in the nation. This approach is important to state DOTs because of the number of structurally deficient bridges in the nation. To complement ABC construction, which largely uses prefabricated components, concrete barriers should also follow accelerated construction method so that bridges can be completed over as short of a duration as possible and back open to the public as quickly as possible. Use of cast-in-place construction of barriers on ABC bridges is time consuming and not cost effective. Therefore, new ways to use prefabricated products for barrier construction should be investigated. Following the evaluation of the current state of knowledge, Iowa State University researchers have developed precast concrete barriers that can be rapidly implemented. This initial research was funded by the Accelerated Bridge Construction-University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC) housed at Florida International University, who leads the ABC-UTC university consortium. The research project considered two different barriers to deck connection details that were designed and tested under quasi static loads to understand the load distribution and evaluate the connection performance. The first connection utilizing inclined reinforcing bars promotes durability and reparability but its initial cost is higher than the second alternative. The second connection that utilizes U-shaped reinforcing bars for connecting the precast barriers to the bridge deck is durable and cost effective, but replacement cost will be higher than the first alternative.

Objectives

The purpose of this study is to develop an approved prefabricated barrier rail system for use on accelerated bridge construction (ABC) projects. It will make use of preliminary work completed by the ABC-UTC project (identification of structurally feasible system) and complete the evaluation protocol including crash testing to insure compliance with current AASHTO LRFD Specifications and AASHTO MASH.

Scope of Work

The scope of work outlined below in task form builds upon the results of the ABC-UTC research project noted above (to be noted for this proposed Pool Fund Plan as Phase I). It is noteworthy that there have been prior presentations/discussions with the AASHTO Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures (SCOBS T-04) and with the Transportation Research Board Subcommittee on ABC (the parent committee is AFF00) regarding the proposed work, and both groups support the need for the work and have endorsed the general scope of work outlined below. Task 1: Review of ABC-UTC Project (Phase I) and Finalize Details (with limited brainstorming/R&D for multiple concepts) Task 2: Conduct Numerical Modeling and LS-DYNA Simulation Task 3: Perform Impact Tests on Selected Prototype Designs Task 4: Refinement of Designs and Calibration of Models and Determination of Critical Impact Points based on Outcomes from Task 3 Task 5a: Perform Full-Scale Crash Tests on Concrete Barrier-Deck System(s) based upon AASHTO MASH criteria Task 5b: Construct, Repair and Remove Full-Size Bridge and Rail Systems Task 6: Calibrate Numerical Models Task 7: Perform Parametric Study and Design Optimization Task 8: Develop Design, Construction and Implementation Guidelines Task 9: Conduct Life-Cycle Performance and Cost Analysis

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $20,000 per year for three years. Additional tasks have been deferred pending availability of funding/partners.

Subjects: Bridges, Other Structures, and Hydraulics and Hydrology Safety and Human Performance

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Quarterly Report: December 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q3_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q2_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2020 5(367)_2020_Q1_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2019 5(367)_2019_Q4_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2019 5(367)_2019_Q3_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2019 TPF-5(367)_2019_Q2_Sritharan_617_FINAL.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2019 5(367)_2019_Q1_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2018 5(367)_2018_Q4_2018 12 31.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2018 TPF-5(367)_2018_Q3_2018 09 30.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2018 5(367) QPR 2018 06 30.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2018 2018 03 31 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2017 2017 12 31 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2017 2017 09 30 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(367) Acceptance Letter.pdf Memorandum Public
Approved Waiver Memo Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1436.pdf Memorandum Public
Waiver Request #1436 Waiver Request Letter.pdf Other Public
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1436.pdf Other Public
Waiver Request Letter TPF Solicitation 1436 Waiver Request Letter.pdf Other Public

Evaluation and Full Scale Testing of Concrete Prefabricated Bridge Rails

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(367)
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jun 15, 2017
Solicitation Number: 1436
Partners: FL, IADOT, NC, NJ, OH, OR, TX, UT
Contractor(s): University of Nebraska - Lincoln,Iowa State University
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Feb 16, 2024
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2024
Contract End Date: Feb 16, 2024
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $480,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Waider Wong
Waider.Wong@dot.gov
Phone: 410- 215-8778
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Florida Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Steven Nolan Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 James Hauber -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela 6099632239 Giri.Venkiteela@dot.NJ.gov
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela 6099632239 Giri.Venkiteela@dot.NJ.gov
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Eddy Germain Giri Venkiteela 6099632239 Giri.Venkiteela@dot.NJ.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Gichuru Muchane Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout 614-466-3029 vicky.fout@dot.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout 614-466-3029 vicky.fout@dot.ohio.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Tim Keller Vicky Fout 614-466-3029 vicky.fout@dot.ohio.gov
Oregon Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim Alex.K.LIM@odot.state.or.us
Oregon Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim Alex.K.LIM@odot.state.or.us
Oregon Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Alex Lim Alex Lim Alex.K.LIM@odot.state.or.us
Texas Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Taya Retterer Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Utah Department of Transportation 2018 $40,000.00 James Corney David Stevens 801-589-8340 davidstevens@utah.gov
Utah Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 James Corney David Stevens 801-589-8340 davidstevens@utah.gov

Study Description

Study Description

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) has been widely used as a means to reduce the number of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges in the nation. This approach is important to state DOTs because of the number of structurally deficient bridges in the nation. To complement ABC construction, which largely uses prefabricated components, concrete barriers should also follow accelerated construction method so that bridges can be completed over as short of a duration as possible and back open to the public as quickly as possible. Use of cast-in-place construction of barriers on ABC bridges is time consuming and not cost effective. Therefore, new ways to use prefabricated products for barrier construction should be investigated. Following the evaluation of the current state of knowledge, Iowa State University researchers have developed precast concrete barriers that can be rapidly implemented. This initial research was funded by the Accelerated Bridge Construction-University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC) housed at Florida International University, who leads the ABC-UTC university consortium. The research project considered two different barriers to deck connection details that were designed and tested under quasi static loads to understand the load distribution and evaluate the connection performance. The first connection utilizing inclined reinforcing bars promotes durability and reparability but its initial cost is higher than the second alternative. The second connection that utilizes U-shaped reinforcing bars for connecting the precast barriers to the bridge deck is durable and cost effective, but replacement cost will be higher than the first alternative.

Objectives

The purpose of this study is to develop an approved prefabricated barrier rail system for use on accelerated bridge construction (ABC) projects. It will make use of preliminary work completed by the ABC-UTC project (identification of structurally feasible system) and complete the evaluation protocol including crash testing to insure compliance with current AASHTO LRFD Specifications and AASHTO MASH.

Scope of Work

The scope of work outlined below in task form builds upon the results of the ABC-UTC research project noted above (to be noted for this proposed Pool Fund Plan as Phase I). It is noteworthy that there have been prior presentations/discussions with the AASHTO Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures (SCOBS T-04) and with the Transportation Research Board Subcommittee on ABC (the parent committee is AFF00) regarding the proposed work, and both groups support the need for the work and have endorsed the general scope of work outlined below. Task 1: Review of ABC-UTC Project (Phase I) and Finalize Details (with limited brainstorming/R&D for multiple concepts) Task 2: Conduct Numerical Modeling and LS-DYNA Simulation Task 3: Perform Impact Tests on Selected Prototype Designs Task 4: Refinement of Designs and Calibration of Models and Determination of Critical Impact Points based on Outcomes from Task 3 Task 5a: Perform Full-Scale Crash Tests on Concrete Barrier-Deck System(s) based upon AASHTO MASH criteria Task 5b: Construct, Repair and Remove Full-Size Bridge and Rail Systems Task 6: Calibrate Numerical Models Task 7: Perform Parametric Study and Design Optimization Task 8: Develop Design, Construction and Implementation Guidelines Task 9: Conduct Life-Cycle Performance and Cost Analysis

Comments

Each partner’s commitment should total $20,000 per year for three years. Additional tasks have been deferred pending availability of funding/partners.

Subjects: Bridges, Other Structures, and Hydraulics and Hydrology Safety and Human Performance

Title File/Link Type Private
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(367) Acceptance Letter.pdf Memorandum Public
Approved Waiver Memo Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1436.pdf Memorandum Public
Waiver Request #1436 Waiver Request Letter.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report: September 2017 2017 09 30 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2017 2017 12 31 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2018 2018 03 31 QPR 5(367).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2018 5(367) QPR 2018 06 30.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2018 TPF-5(367)_2018_Q3_2018 09 30.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2018 5(367)_2018_Q4_2018 12 31.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2019 5(367)_2019_Q1_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2019 TPF-5(367)_2019_Q2_Sritharan_617_FINAL.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2019 5(367)_2019_Q3_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2019 5(367)_2019_Q4_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2020 5(367)_2020_Q1_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q2_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q3_Sritharan_617.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2020 TPF-5(367)_2020_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2021 TPF-5(367)_2021_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2022 TPF-5(367)_2022_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2023 TPF-5(367)_2023_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Waiver Request Letter TPF Solicitation 1436 Waiver Request Letter.pdf Other Public
Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1436.pdf Other Public

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