A report that explains testing of standard mix designs to determine minimum-required performance levels for developing performance-based concrete mix design criteria.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Class N fly ash and other pozzolans for mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and resisting sulfate attack.
The reuse potential of tire chips as coarse aggregates in pavement concrete was examined in this research by investigating the effects of low- and high-volume tire chips on fresh and hardened concrete properties. One concrete control mixture was designed, which well exceeds CDOT Class P concrete requirements.
The purpose of the report is to identify differences in Colorado's aggregates and asphalt cements as measured and compared to some of the European tests and specifications. Performance-related tests for asphalt cements developed by SHRP will be the ultimate method to identify performance and should be well received in Europe. Based upon the standard empirical tests on asphalt cements from four refineries commonly used in Colorado, the asphalt cements are comparable to those used in France. The 17 most frequently used aggregate sources in Colorado were tested for the study. The angularity of fine aggregates is measured with the NAA test procedure. The quality of the P200 is measured with respect to angularity, durability, and stiffening.
