Inspection and QA/QC for ABC Projects

Details

• Creators:
  Citir, Nazik ; Laflamme, Simon ; Freeseman, Katelyn ; Scott, Michael H. ; Eisenmann, David ; Phares, Brent M.
• Corporate Creators:
  Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC) ; Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Bridge construction
  • Durability
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Industrial plants
  • Inspection
  • Prefabricated bridges
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control accelerated bridge construction
  • ABC quality assurance
  • ABC quality control
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  ABC-UTC-2013-C3-ISU03-Final
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report (October 2017- December 2018)
• Corporate Publisher:
  Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center (ABC-UTC)
• Abstract:
  The effectiveness of cast-in-place joints and other connections are of critical importance for ABC projects. While high strength materials are being used for these in-field connections, there is a general lack of existing research regarding inspection of joint quality and performance prior to opening to traffic. While these joints are intended to be constructed quickly, poor quality performance/construction will be detrimental to the equally important longevity of construction. This report evaluates the capabilities of existing nondestructive testing technologies that could be used to determine bond and joint strength between pre-formed deck panels and the cast-in-place joint strips, and other ABC components of interest. The results of the information collection will be used to assess the feasibility of various techniques for further implementation in QA/QC efforts relating to ABC projects.
• Content Notes:
  ABC-UTC Project: Inspection and QA/QC for ABC Projects
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTRT13-G-UTC41
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/41835/dot_41835_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.92 MB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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