Concrete Materials, 2014
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TRB's Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2441 consists of 17 papers that examine capillary pressure monitoring in plastic concrete for controlling early-age shrinkage cracking; volume stability and cracking potential of prebagged, cement-based nonshrink grouts for field-cast connections; surface texture measurements of crack surface to establish joint shear stiffness; mixture design for minimizing cement content in pavement concrete; abrasion response and impact on friction with nanoconcrete for rigid pavements; a kinetic study of photocatalytic degradation of nitrogen monoxide with titanium dioxide nanoparticles in concrete pavements; development, field testing, and implementation of improved bridge parapet designs; and development of an aggregate avoidance index for evaluating recycled aggregate concrete. This issue also explores a methodology for identifying zero-stress time for jointed plain concrete pavements; observed variability in cylinder and core strength from U.S. Federal Highway Administration highway materials engineering course; acoustic emission and low-temperature calorimetry study of freeze and thaw behavior in cementitious materials exposed to sodium chloride salt; determination of required insulation for preventing early-age cracking in mass concrete footings; effect of fiber-reinforced polymer wrapping on concrete chloride penetration and concrete cover; influence of slag aggregate production on its potential for use in internal curing; performance of portland limestone cements; laboratory and field investigations on high-volume fly ash concrete for rigid pavement; and fracture properties of roller-compacted concrete with virgin and recycled aggregates.
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THE THESIS
This collection of research papers investigates advancements and challenges in concrete materials science and application within civil engineering. The papers cover a range of critical topics including methods for controlling early-age shrinkage cracking, assessing the volume stability and cracking potential of grouts, and measuring surface texture for joint shear stiffness. Further research explores mixture designs to minimize cement content, the abrasion response of nanoconcrete, and the kinetic study of photocatalytic degradation using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The collection also addresses practical applications such as improved bridge parapet designs, evaluation of recycled aggregate concrete, and methodologies for identifying zero-stress time in concrete pavements.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Capillary pressure monitoring in plastic concrete for controlling early-age shrinkage cracking.
- Volume stability and cracking potential of prebagged, cement-based nonshrink grouts.
- Surface texture measurements of crack surface to establish joint shear stiffness.
- Mixture design for minimizing cement content in pavement concrete.
- Abrasion response and impact on friction with nanoconcrete for rigid pavements.
- Kinetic study of photocatalytic degradation of nitrogen monoxide with titanium dioxide nanoparticles in concrete pavements.
- Development, field testing, and implementation of improved bridge parapet designs.
- Development of an aggregate avoidance index for evaluating recycled aggregate concrete.
- Methodology for identifying zero-stress time for jointed plain concrete pavements.
- Observed variability in cylinder and core strength from U.S. Federal Highway Administration highway materials engineering course.
- Acoustic emission and low-temperature calorimetry study of freeze and thaw behavior in cementitious materials exposed to sodium chloride salt.
- Determination of required insulation for preventing early-age cracking in mass concrete footings.
- Effect of fiber-reinforced polymer wrapping on concrete chloride penetration and concrete cover.
- Influence of slag aggregate production on its potential for use in internal curing.
- Performance of portland limestone cements.
- Laboratory and field investigations on high-volume fly ash concrete for rigid pavement.
- Fracture properties of roller-compacted concrete with virgin and recycled aggregates.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection of papers is presented as part of TRB's Transportation Research Record, indicating a focus on practical and research-oriented applications within the transportation sector. The breadth of topics suggests a comprehensive overview of current investigations into concrete materials, from fundamental properties to performance in specific applications like pavements and bridge structures. The inclusion of studies on recycled materials and sustainable practices points to a forward-looking perspective within the field. The research presented is likely intended for engineers, researchers, and material scientists involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Page Count:
134
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Transportation Research Board
ISBN-10:
0309295300
ISBN-13:
9780309295307
Non-Fiction
Science & Technology
Concrete Technology
Construction
Civil Engineering
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