Evaluation of non-metallic fiber reinforced concrete in new full depth pcc pavements. Final report
This final report presents the construction and performance evaluation of a new full depth pavement, constructed with a new type non-metallic fiber reinforced concrete (NMFRC). The mixture proportions used, the quality control tests conducted for the evaluation of the fresh and hardened concrete properties, the procedure used for mixing, transporting, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing of the concrete are described. Periodic inspection of the full depth pavement was done and this report includes the results of these inspections. The feasibility of using this NMFRC in the construction of highway structures has been discussed. The new NMFRC with enhanced fatigue, impact resistance, modulus of rupture, ductility and toughness properties is suitable for the construction of full depth pavements. However, a life-cycle cost analysis shows that NMFRC is not a favorable choice, because of it`s high initial cost.
- Research Organization:
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rapid City, SD (United States); South Dakota Dept. of Transportation, Office of Research, Pierre, SD (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 350511
- Report Number(s):
- PB-99-137614/XAB; CNN: Contract SDDOT-310472; TRN: 91172205
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: See also PB97-197016.; PBD: 30 Dec 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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