High Performance Concrete Structural Designer Guide

1: OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
2: INTRODUCTION

3: DEFINITION AND CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition
3.3 Material and Performance Characteristics
3.4 References

4: RESEARCH
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Research Program at FHWA
4.3 Rapid Migration Test
4.4 References

5: STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION FOR HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Cost Effective Designs
5.3 Material Properties
5.4 Flexure
5.5 Shear and torsion
5.6 Deformations, delineations, and Camber
5.7 References

6: HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE (HPC) MIX DESIGN AND PROPORTIONING
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Advantages of High Performance Concrete in Highway Bridges
6.3 Mixture Proportioning I
6.4 Mixture Proportioning – Advanced Concepts
6.5 Selection of Materials Proportions
6.6 Specification Requirements for Strength and Durability
6.7 Conclusion
6.8 References

7: PRECAST/PRESTRESSED BEAM FABRICATION TRANSPORTATION AND ERECTION
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fabrication
7.3 Transportation and Erection
7.4 Bearings
7.5 References

8: CAST-IN-PLACE CONSTRUCTION
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Preparation for C & P Construction
8.3 Batching & Mixing
8.4 Handling & Placement
8.5 Finishing
8.6 Curing
8.7 Conclusions
8.8 References

9: BRIDGE INSTRUMENTATION
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Instrumentation Program
9.3 Examples
9.4 References

10: COSTS
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Types of Cost Estimate
10.3 Life-Cycle Cost
10.4 Initial and Long-term Cost Savings
10.5 Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate
10.6 Final Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate
10.7 Cost Data from State HPC Projects
10.8 References

11: CASE STUDIES AND LESSONS LEARNED
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Outline for Case Studies
11.3 Lessons Learned from HPC Projects
11.4 Project Listings
11.5 References

12: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

APP A: SAMPLE RESEARCH STATEMENTS

APP B: LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS