Tensile-testing laboratory. |
Center
for Structural Durability
TMRC’s
Center for Structural Durability addresses innovative materials
to strengthen concrete.
Traditionally,
concrete is reinforced with steel bar, which is prone to corrosion.
We are looking at such new materials as
- epoxy
coated steel
- stainless
clad steel
- stainless
steel
- fiberglass
- carbon
fibers
- glass
fibers
- steel
fibers
- slag
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A
sampling of our work
We are on the cutting edge nationally of work on ultra-high
performance concrete, also known as reactive powder concrete. This
material is six times stronger than steel, more durable, doesn’t
corrode, doesn’t crack, and does not allow chloride ingress.
It
could replace steel beams and may revolutionize the way we build
roadways and bridges—with new shapes; smaller, thinner, and
lighter members; and easier and quicker installation.
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