Evaluation of Concrete Bridge Deck Mixtures Using Shrinkage-Ring Tests
The aim of this document is to evaluate and compare concrete mixture designs using a granitic aggregate and employing mitigation measures. Specific measures include polypropylene fibers and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA). Four different mixture designs were evaluated: control, addition of 8 lb/yd3 (4.75 kg/m3) of polypropylene fibers, dosage of 2% SRA by weight of cementitious material, and the combination of both mitigation methods. Two experimental approaches were carried out to assess restrained shrinkage: single-ring and dual-ring. Mechanical properties such as compressive and tensile strength were studied for each mixture. Results indicated that incorporating fibers into the mixture roughly doubles the time to cracking. Adding SRA into the mix increased the cracking age by 90%. The combination of 8 lb/yd3 (4.75 kg/m3) of fibers with 2% of SRA replacement proved to be the most effective measure for extending cracking time—improving it by an average of five times the original cracking.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
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Corporate Authors:
University of Wyoming, Laramie
Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
Laramie, WY United StatesUniversity of Wyoming, Laramie
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Laramie, WY United States North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND United States 58108Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
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Authors:
- Tanner, Jennifer
- Buenfil, Shamel Perez
- Publication Date: 2023-12
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Edition: Final Report
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 44p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Admixtures; Bridge decks; Bridge management systems; Cracking; Shrinkage
- Geographic Terms: Wyoming
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01868617
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: MPC 22-483
- Contract Numbers: MPC-652
- Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
- Created Date: Dec 27 2022 2:40PM