Current ICT Project
Investigators:
  J. Popovics (Primary), J. Roesler
Project Title:
  Development of an Improved Specification for Maximum Plastic Concrete Temperatures
Start Date: 10/1/2007
End Date: 6/1/2010
Summary of Project:
  This project is investigating the effects of high plastic concrete temperature on the performance and properties of concrete. After determining the temperature specifications used by other states and best practices with regard to warm temperatures regarding concrete properties, laboratory tests will be conducted to examine particular effects of high plastic concrete temperature on performance and properties of concrete. A better understanding of the effects of higher temperatures on fresh and hardened concrete properties will be gained.
Objective of Project:
  The main objective in this project is to develop improved specifications and procedures with regard to monitoring and maintaining plastic concrete temperatures to assure near and long-term concrete quality in the State of Illinois. An additional objective is to develop a better understanding of the effects of higher temperatures on fresh and hardened concrete properties overall, and to document this improved understanding.
Expected Outcome:
  Improved specifications and procedures with regard to monitoring and maintaining plastic concrete temperatures to assure near and long-term concrete quality in the State of Illinois.
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Last Updated: 11/18/2009