Development of an Extremely Durable Concrete (EDC) - A Novel Approach Coupling Chemistry and Autogenous Crack Width Control

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,377,649
Location:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
09/26/2019 - 09/25/2022

Technology Description:

Develop a novel ductile EDC that is resistant to chemical attacks and possesses built-in crack width control not feasible with current concrete. This new concrete is targeted to meet everyday construction requirements and have tensile resistance that dramatically enables efficient additive manufacturing and the construction of resilient energy facilities.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Marina Sofos
Project Contact:
Dr. Victor Li
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
vcli@umich.edu

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Release Date:
05/09/2019