Performance Related Specifications (PRS) for Concrete Bridge Superstructures- a Four Volume Report [Technical Summary]

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• Creators:
  Ramirez, Julio A. ; Olek, Jan ; Frosch, Robert J.
• Corporate Creators:
  Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program
• Corporate Contributors:
  Indiana Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Bridge Decks Concrete Bridges Corrosion Durability Epoxy Coatings Evaluation Field Studies Material Reinforcement Performance Specifications
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/IN/JTRP-2001/8
• Resource Type:
  Brief
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Indiana
• Edition:
  Technical Summary
• Corporate Publisher:
  Indiana Department of Transportation
• Abstract:
  The objective of the research study was to develop the essential components of a PRS for concrete bridge superstructures for application in the state of Indiana. The work conducted in this research project is presented in four volumes. Volume 1 summarizes the work conducted on the identification of performance levels and key parameters, and the development of acceptance criteria are addressed in Volume 1. The main objective of this volume is to present a proposed methodology for a PRS for concrete bridge superstructures. Volume 2 presents the research findings dealing with development of High-Performance Concrete (HPC) for applications in the bridge structures in the state of Indiana. The objective of the study presented in Volume 2 was to identify and develop concrete mixtures with adequate performance characteristics in terms of durability for the purpose of using these characteristics in performance-related specifications. Volume 3 summarizes the work conducted to investigate the behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete structures with an emphasis on bond and shear. The main objective of this volume is to provide design guidelines for the use of FRP reinforcement in bridge superstructures. Volume 4 summarizes the results of an evaluation of the bond performance of epoxy-coated bars with a coating thickness up to 18 mils.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  SPR-2325
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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