Bridge Deck Cracking: Effects on In-Service Performance, Prevention, and Remediation

The main objectives of this project were: (a) to identify the causes of early-age cracking in concrete bridge decks, (b) to provide recommendations for effective mitigation of early-age cracking, (c) to assess the effect of cracks on the long-term durability and performance of concrete bridge decks, and (d) to identify the best and most cost-effective (on a life-cycle cost basis) remediation practices and optimum time to remediate to extend the life of bridge decks. The project was completed in 6 tasks and this document reports details of the methods of data collection, analysis, and conclusions for each task.

• Record URL:
  http://www.dot7.state.pa.us/BPR_PDF_FILES/Documents/Research/Complete%20Projects/Construction/Bridge%20Deck%20Cracking.pdf
• Record URL:
  http://www.mautc.psu.edu/docs/PSU-2013-07.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania State University, University Park

  Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute
  Research Office Building
  University Park, PA  United States  16802-4710

  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  Bureau of Planning and Research
  400 North Street, 6th Floor
  Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120-0064

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Hopper, Travis
  • Manafpour, Amir
  • Radlińska, Aleksandra
  • Warn, Gordon
  • Rajabipour, Farshad
  • Morian, Dennis
  • Jahangirnejad, Shervin
• Publication Date: 2015-8-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 267p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Bridge decks; Concrete bridges; Cost effectiveness; Cracking; Data collection; Deterioration; Durability; Preventive maintenance; Recommendations; Rehabilitation
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01576145
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PA-2015-006-120103, LTI 2016-03
• Contract Numbers: 355I01-120103
• Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 25 2015 4:17PM