Elastomeric Concrete for Bridge Deck Expansion Dam Headers

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) currently approves Elastomeric Concrete products for use on Pennsylvania roadways based primarily upon the performance of the products during field evaluations. Field evaluation however takes time, and relies heavily on the characteristics of the evaluation site. A major objective of this project was to develop a set of specifications that will enable PennDOT to evaluate Elastomeric Concrete materials in the laboratory rather than in the field. This document describes the efforts put forth by the project team to develop the specifications. It includes a comprehensive literature review, review of existing practices and development of a testing program. The work presents a framework by which Elastomeric Concrete can be tested, evaluated and specified. The resulting specifications will be considered for implementation by PennDOT on a later date.

• Corporate Authors:

  Jeff Zell Consultants, Incorporated

  1031 4th Avenue
  Coraopolis, PA  United States  15108

  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:
  • Urbanec, Kenneth
  • Shettima, Mahiru
  • Scott, Molly
• Publication Date: 2007-3-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 81p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Expansion joints; Laboratory tests; Literature reviews; Specifications; Testing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Elastomeric concrete
• Geographic Terms: Pennsylvania
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01049500
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-PA-2007-008-050109, 06-006-106-Final Report
• Contract Numbers: 050109
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: May 5 2007 10:20AM