Application of Self-Consolidating Concrete in Bridge Structures

The objectives of this research were to evaluate the feasibility and performance of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) made with local aggregates for use in cast-in-place and precast concrete applications and to develop draft specifications, acceptance criteria, mix qualifications, and guidelines for use of SCC by SDDOT. Box culverts were designated as the first type of structures be constructed by SDDOT using SCC. A study was conducted at South Dakota State University to determine the feasibility of constructing precast and cast-in-place box culverts in South Dakota using SCC made with local aggregates. The research included literature search and review, development of SCC mix designs utilizing South Dakota local aggregates, aggregate testing, material testing of both fresh and hardened SCC properties, development of SCC special provisions in coordination with SDDOT staff and industry representatives, and evaluation of constructability of SCC box culverts.

• Record URL:
  http://www.ugpti.org/resources/reports/details.php?id=655
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23179
• Supplemental Notes:
  • This research is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
• Corporate Authors:

  Mountain-Plains Consortium

  North Dakota State University
  Fargo, ND  United States  58108

  South Dakota State University School of Law

  Brookings, SD  United States  57006
• Authors:
  • Wehbe, Nadim
  • Sigl, Arden
  • Boushek, Amanda
• Publication Date: 2011-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 220p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box culverts; Bridge construction; Cast in place concrete; Concrete aggregates; Feasibility analysis; Performance; Precast concrete; Self compacting concrete
• Geographic Terms: South Dakota
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01354587
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MPC Report No. 11-194, Interim Report - MPC 08-194
• Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 21 2011 7:38AM