Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation

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Consortium Members

Director's Message

"This grant has opened an avenue of opportunity for collaborations amongst the consortium members and many outside organizations. RE-CAST plans to carry out multi-scale and multi-disciplinary studies to investigate the use of innovative materials and structural systems to enhance the durability and sustainability of the transportation infrastructure. The ultimate goal of the proposed research program is to fast-track the acceptance of these technologies and develop national standards and guidelines for their use for the reconstruction of the nation’s infrastructure for the 21st Century." -Dr. Kamal H. Khayat, RE-CAST Director

Research Area

The RE-CAST team focuses on the development and deployment of emerging technologies involving advanced cement-based materials for the construction and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure with stringent requirements for rapid construction, environmentally friendly materials, and extended service life.

The development of these technologies requires advanced knowledge of materials science, including rheology, cement chemistry, microstructure, and engineering behavior, as well as the durability of the material under actual field conditions.

The ultimate goal of the proposed research is to fast-track the acceptance of these technologies and develop national standards and guidelines for their use for the reconstruction of the nation’s infrastructure for the 21st Century.

The strategic focus of RE-CAST covers two major Theme Areas:

Research activities within this theme can be described under: