Instrumentation and Monitoring of Precast, Post-tensioned Bridge Approach Pavement

Project Details
STATUS

Completed

PROJECT NUMBER

05-197 & 05-219, TR-530 & TR-539

START DATE

07/01/05

END DATE

06/30/08

FOCUS AREAS

Infrastructure

RESEARCH CENTERS InTrans, BEC, CTRE
SPONSORS

Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa Highway Research Board

Researchers
Principal Investigator
Brent Phares

Bridge Research Engineer, BEC

Co-Principal Investigator
Michael LaViolette
Co-Principal Investigator
Dean Bierwagen

About the research

The purpose of this proposal is to instrument, monitor and evaluate the performance of a precast, post-tensioned concrete bridge approach pavement (PPAP). This project is an important step in the rapid construction as well as the overall ride quality and structural durability of bridges and approach pavements in Iowa.

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