Understanding the Alkali-Silica Reaction Mechanism and Developing Rapid and Reliable Laboratory Test Methods to Address ASR Reactivity of Concrete Mixture Design
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-08-0040
Project Abstract:
The goal of this project is to eliminate/reduce the deteriorating effects of alkali-silica reactions (ASRs) in highway concrete structures, even when exposed to adverse natural environments, by understanding ASR mechanisms and developing methodology to design concrete mix design resistant to alkali-silica reactions (ASRs) phenomenon. Another goal of this project is to develop an accelerated laboratory test method to replace the ASTM C 1260 test method, which takes one to two years to complete.
Goals
The key project objectives are to:
- Advance the fundamental understanding of an ASR.
- Develop a rapid and reliable test method to evaluate concrete mixture design to assess ASR reactivity.
Research HUB ID:
7735
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$1,107,542.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Pavements and Materials
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Jack
Last Name:
Youtcheff
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3090
Email Address:
Team:
Infrastructure Materials Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact: