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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/159552.aspx

Recent improvements promise to realize the vision of a concrete that is crack-free and watertight, requires less construction time, offers a service life of 100 years, improves the versatility of the infrastructure, and promotes sustainable development. This article reviews several recent accomplishments and emerging technologies that will assist in achieving this vision.

English

pp 24-27

2007-11

TR News

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Concrete; Concrete structures; High performance concrete; Self compacting concrete; Service life; Sustainable development; Technological innovations

Transportation infrastructure

Design; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 28 2008 11:17AM

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