Construction and Evaluation of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge Constructed Using Ultra High-Performance Concrete

Principal Investigator:

Brent Phares, bphares@iastate.edu (other projects)

Student Researchers:

• Brian Degen, td30je7@aol.com

Other Authors: Brian E. Degen

Project Status: In Progress

Start Date: 02/01/2005
End Date: 10/31/2008

Related Publications:

• New concrete handles a heavy, heavy load, CTRE en Route, 08/15/2005

Research Objective: The three overall objectives of the project are as follows. 1) To advance the state-of-the-art in concrete bridge construction technology by designing and constructing the first ultra high performance concrete bridge in the US in Wapello County, Iowa. 2) To develop experience in Iowa in the design and construction of bridges using advanced materials by using Iowa engineers and companies where possible. 3) To develop recommended design procedures for the shear design of ultra high performance concrete beams

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