Corrosion presents one of the greatest threats to the durability of reinforced concrete structures, yet it is also one of the least understood components of the design process for most engineers. The nation's infrastructure ...

A research project was conducted at the Phil M. Ferguson Structural Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin investigating the allowable tensile stress limits of prestressed concrete. The project was funded by TxDOT ...

Widening of existing highways often results in new mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls being placed in front of existing stable walls. The design of these walls is unique because limited right-of-way often forces the ...

Recent research reports have suggested that one of the potential causes of low compressive strengths in air-entrained concrete is the clustering of air voids around the aggregates. The phenomenon of clustering of air voids ...

This research project, funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA Project DTFH61-02-C-0097), focuses mainly on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) studies and ways to mitigate the effects of alkali-silica reaction in fresh ...

To ensure that compacted backfill performs as expected, compaction control is performed in the field by measuring the dry unit weight and moisture content of the compacted fill. The nuclear gauge is the most common device ...

Trapezoidal box girders are frequently used in curved bridge interchanges due to advantages in aesthetics, maintenance, and structural performance compared to comparable I-shaped girders. The smooth shape provides an ...

Researchers have examined the benefits of outsourcing engineering design services from various perspectives. However, the process by which complex engineering design work is outsourced across international boundaries has ...

According to increasing demand for oil, numerous offshore oil producing structures have been constructed in the Gulf of Mexico. A jacket-type platform is one of the oil producing structures, which has deck structures, ...

The specialized microstructure and chemical composition of MMFX reinforcement results in a material that possesses both corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. MMFX Steel Corporation of America guarantees for its ...