Demonstration Project for Implementation of Performance Enhanced Mixtures (PEM)

Details

• Alternative Title:
  Demonstration Project for Implementation of Performance Engineered Mixtures
• Creators:
  Hanson, Todd ; McDaniel, Lisa
• Corporate Creators:
  Iowa. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Bureau
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Performance measurement
  • Admixtures
  • Resistivity method
  • Concrete pavements
  • Electrical resistivity
  • Performance based specifications
  • Mix design
• Publication/ Report Number:
  MLR-19-01
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Iowa
• Edition:
  Final Report (July 2018 to October 2019)
• Corporate Publisher:
  Iowa Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  Concrete has traditionally been accepted by testing air, slump, and strength. However, these test methods usually do not have a direct relationship with long term durability. A number of new test methods have been developed that give a better prediction of long-term performance. On a recent paving project on US 20 in Woodbury County, Iowa, several of the new test methods were evaluated to gain experience with the test methods and determine viability of using test methods for quality control and acceptance. The contractor performed quality control (QC) shadow testing using the SAM air meter test for air and freeze thaw potential, box test for workability, and resistivity testing for fluid transport properties. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Mobile Concrete Laboratory was also on the project collecting data for the PEM pooled fund project. Results indicated the new test methods are repeatable and provide valuable information on long term performance potential for concrete pavements.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  TPF-5(368)
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88273/dot_88273_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.07 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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