Published jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Concrete Bridge Council
Robert J. Frosch, PhD, PE, Purdue University Crack control is an important issue for primarily two reasons: aesthetics and durability. Wide cracks detract from a structure visually as well as may unduly alarm the public that there are structural problems.
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Victor C. Li, University of Michigan Increasingly, DOTs are expected to maintain bridge inventories in good conditions under a tight budget. Simultaneously, there is a sense of urgency to enhance mobility and sustainability of transportation infrastructure. Given that concrete is
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Julie Buffenbarger, FACI, LEED AP, Lafarge (Part II of a two-part series) Design Selection with Life Cycle Analysis For several decades, researchers interested in the relationship between building materials, construction processes, and their environmental impacts have studied embodied energy in
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Gerobin Carnate, Hawaii DOT Hawaii’s climate is considered ideal for concrete construction due to its mild temperatures and moderate humidity levels year round. Rarely does the temperature rise above 90°F or drop below 65°F at lower elevations. Humidity may vary
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