Research Project

Instrumentation and Monitoring of Precast, Post-tensioned Bridge Approach Pavement

Researcher(s)

Principal investigator: Brent Phares, 515-294-5879, bphares@iastate.edu (project list)

Co-principal investigators:

Michael LaViolette
Dean Bierwagen

Project status

In progress

Start date: 07/01/05
End date: 12/31/07

Sponsor(s)/partner(s)

Sponsor(s):Iowa Highway Research Board

About the research

Research objective: The purpose of this proposal is to instrument, monitor and evaluate the performance of a precast, post-tensioned concrete bridge approach pavement (PPAP). This project is an important step in the rapid construction as well as the overall ride quality and structural durability of bridges and approach pavements in Iowa.

2711 S. Loop Drive, Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
Phone: 515-294-9501 ~ Fax: 515-294-0467
The Bridge Engineering Center is administered by Iowa State University's Institute for Transportation.