| Project Title | Improving Freeze-thaw Resistance and Fatigue Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete - Competitive |
|---|---|
| University | Pennsylvania State University |
| Principal Investigator(s) | PI: Aleksandra Radlinska Co-PI: Mehdi Shokouhian |
| Funding Source(s) and Amounts Provided (by each agency or organization) | PSU Federal Funds: $75,058 PSU Match: $75,807 MSU Federal Funds: $75,807 MSU Match: $75,807 |
| Total Project Cost | $301,730 |
| Start and End Dates | 01/03/2022 - 07/31/2025 |
| Brief Description of Research Project | The purpose of this project is to evaluate the use of silane emulsion to prevent strength loss due to water adsorption and improve the durability and freeze-thaw resistance of recycled aggregate concrete (RCA). It is the hypothesis of this project that the surface treated RCA can be utilized to design high-quality, freeze-thaw-resistant pavement concrete and reduce maintenance needs and costs of transportation infrastructure. |