Form ProjStat
(Rev. 5/2013)
(RTI)
Research Project Statement 17-139
FY 2017 Annual Program
Title:
Synthesis of Integral/Semi-integral Abutments and Implementation to Bridges (Deliverable
Based)
Project
Constraints:
1. Project length not to exceed 12 months.
2. Project budget not to exceed $60,000.
The Problem:
Bridge deck joints and bearings are exposed to continual wear and heavy impact from vehicles,
temperature, creep, shrinkage and chemicals. Since they are costly to install, maintain and
repair, over 40 states have developed jointless bridges with integral/semi-integral abutments
system, where possible. It has been proved that the integral/semi-integral system can perform
well without continuous maintenance. In Texas, the fist integral abutment bridge was built in the
1990's. It should be investigated to determine if the integral/semi-integral system can be
applicable to Texas soils and substructure types.
Technical
Objectives:
Perform a synthesis of existing data to investigate whether the integral/semi-integral system can
be applicable to Texas soils and substructure types.
Desired
Deliverables:
1. Value of Research (VoR) that includes both qualitative and economic benefits.
2. Project report that includes:
a. Current and historic usage.
b. Advantages and disadvantages.
c. Applicability to soil types in Texas.
d. Applicability to common substructure types in Texas.
e. Cost comparison.
f. Development of design concepts and details.
Proposal
Requirements:
1. Utilize the deliverable based templates (see the appendices provided or in the University
Handbook).
2. Proposals will be considered non-responsive and will not be accepted for technical
evaluation if they are not received by the deadline or do not meet the requirements stated in
RTI’s University Handbook.
3. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format, 1 PDF file per proposal. File name should
include project name and university abbreviation.
Pre-Proposal
Meeting
Information:
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
10:30 – 11:00AM
Austin Riverside Campus
118 E. Riverside Dr.
RTI Conference Room, 1st Floor
Webex Information:
1. Go to
https://txdot.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=txdot&rnd=0.9091095085622
569
2. Meeting Number: 735 915 144
3. If requested, enter your name and email address.
4. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: FY17
5. Click "Join".
Teleconference Information:
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you
can call:
Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-637-1408 (US)
Project Statement 17-139
Form ProjStat
(Rev. 5/2013)
(RTI)
Conference Code: 951 211 7290
Notifying RTI of
Intent to
Propose:
Notify your University Liaison of your intent to submit a proposal. Your Liaison will provide
information regarding the RFP.
Proposal
Deadline:
Proposals are due to RTI by 4:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, April 14, 2016. Email
submissions should be sent to rtimain@txdot.gov.
Project Statement 17-139