Technical Information & Resources
UHPC 101: Industry research, studies, and relevant publications
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Ultra-High Performance Concrete is quickly gaining favor among federal and state governments. In an effort to help contractors, builders, and others in the concrete industry gain a better understanding of UHPC, we have compiled a list of resources for easy reference.
North American Deployments of UHPC in Highway Bridge Construction – An interactive map and list of all in-service bridges in the United States and Canada that use UHPC.
Ultra-High Performance Concrete: A State-of-the-Art Report for the Bridge Community – This report discusses in detail the state of the art in regards to the research, development, and deployment of UHPC in highway transportation infrastructure in the United States.
UHPC Connections for Prefabricated Bridge Elements – An example checklist for the construction of UHPC connections for prefabricated bridge elements. This is an excellent resource for bridge owners to consult when developing inspection procedures.
Cost and Ecological Feasibility of Using UHPC in Highway Bridges – The results of a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers Program to determine the economic and environmental feasibility of UHPC cross-sections in bridges.
Ultra-High Performance Concrete – A document providing an in-depth look at UHPC, including how it is made, mixed, and used.
Design and Construction of Field-Cast UHPC Connections – Guidance from FHWA on the design and deployment of field-cast UHPC connections. Includes a case study.
Ultra-High Performance Concrete Publications – The FHWA’s UHPC research and development program has published a number of publications covering the applications and uses of UHPC. This resource provides a list of those publications with direct links to sources when available.
The U.S. Federal Government and many state governments are strongly recommending that UHPC be used in a variety of highway infrastructure projects in accelerated bridge construction, bridge repair and maintenance, precast concrete deck panels, and field-cast connections between prefabricated bridge components.
UHPC is a core component of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program, instilled by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). EDC identifies and utilizes innovative technologies to reduce project timelines, increase safety, reduce traffic delays, and lessen the environmental impact of construction at the state and local levels.
EDC-3 Innovations for 2015–216 and EDC-4 Innovations for 2017–2018 include the use of UHPC connections for prefabricated bridge elements and systems, making it a favored concrete technology for these applications.
Every Day Counts (EDC) – Additional details on the EDC-3 and EDC-4 initiatives supporting the use of UHPC for prefabricated bridge elements and systems
Ballistic Penetration Tests for Ductal and Ultra-High Performance Concrete Samples – A Sandia National Laboratories report confirming the superior performance of Cor-Tuf under ballistic penetration tests as compared to Ductal.
UHPC: Pathway to Commercialization – A document outlining the results of a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, and the National Transportation Security Center of Excellence (NTSCOE) at the University of Connecticut to promote the acceptance and use of UHPC in U.S. construction.
Early-Age Strength of Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Various Curing Conditions – A study of the curing techniques and conditions used on-site for UHPC with the purpose of expediting the use of UHPC on construction sites.
Evaluation of Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete – A report from the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research which analyzes the structural behavior of precast beams made with UHPC.
Mechanical Properties and Anti-Spalling Behavior of Ultra-High Performance Concrete with Recycled and Industrial Steel Fibers – The findings of this study suggest that recycled steel fibers can be a viable substitute for industrial steel fibers in Ultra-High Performance Concrete.
Comparative Study Between the Cost of Normal Concrete and Reactive Powder Concrete (UHPC) – A study through Al-Mansour University College which delineates and defines the advanced characteristics of UHPC (referred to as RPC), focusing on cost-effectiveness and longevity over time.
