The research has consisted of building a bridge along route 102 in Bristol, NH utilizing HPC in the construction. The effectiveness of HPC is measured because it enables bridge engineers to design more cost-effective bridges that will sustain a longer service life.
Strength includes overall strength, modulus of elasticity, creep, and shrinkage.
HPC is intended to lower initial cost and extend service life. Last month, over two hundred people attended the High Performance Concrete Bridge Showcase in Waterville Valley. The event brought in people from the federal, state, local, academic, and private sectors. Vendors displayed their newest technologies and provided informative materials. The FHWA displayed the biggest attraction of the outdoor exhibits, their Concrete Testing Trailer.