Date of Graduation
12-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Civil Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Micah Hale
Committee Member
Ernie Heysmfield
Second Committee Member
Clinton Wood
Keywords
Applied sciences, Alkali-silica reaction, Concrete
Abstract
Premature cracking of the barrier wall and pavement on I-49 south of Fayetteville, Arkansas due to a combination of Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) and freeze-thaw has led to ASR and freeze-thaw research at the University of Arkansas. Potential for further expansion (PFET), Damage Rating Index (DRI), and mitigation of freeze-thaw and ASR with sealers testing and results are contained herein. PFET results indicated that the pavement will not continue to expand from ASR. With other interstate pavements deteriorating prematurely throughout Arkansas, DRI has shown that most are damaged not only by ASR but by freeze-thaw too. Recommendations for freeze-thaw’s inclusion into DRI are included. Early results for a sealer that will limit ASR and freeze-thaw expansion are given and have shown that silanes with 40% silane work effectively to reduce ASR and freeze-thaw expansion.
Citation
Waidner, M. C. (2016). Identifying Damage, Predicting Expansion, and Determining the Effectiveness of Sealers on Concrete Affected by Alkali-Silica Reaction and Freeze-Thaw. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1835