Low Porosity High Strength Concrete for Highway Bridge Decks

Abstract

They are also grateful to Mrs. Janet Lovell for her fine work in preparation of some of the laboratory specimens for various studies in this research. The untiring efforts of Dennis Eliasen and Paul Tourney, undergraduate student assistants, in preparing concrete specimens and the diverse help provided during the course of this study is very much appreciated. The work done by the staff at the Chemistry Laboratory of the Materials and Testing Division, Indiana State Department of Highways (ISDH) , Indianapolis, in analyzing some samples is very much appreciated. Special thanks to Mr. Jackson and Mr. Richardson of that organization. Loan of certain equipment by the Research and Training Center, ISDH, West Lafayette, and suggestions provided by Mr. Barry Partridge of that organization are much appreciated. The financial support of the Indiana Department of Highways is also gratefully acknowledged as is the advice provided by personnel of the DOH and FHWA through individual contact and the Study Advisory Committee.