Research Project

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

The beam was load tested in the lab to failure. (Courtesy of Ken Dunker, Iowa DOT)

Researcher(s)

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

Other authors: Brian E. Degen

Student researcher: Brian Degen

Project status

In progress

Start date: 02/01/05
End date: 10/31/08

Publications

Related publications: New concrete handles a heavy, heavy load (CTRE en Route) August 2005

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Sponsor(s)/partner(s)

Sponsor(s):Iowa Department of Transportation

About the research

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

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.