69A355 Research and Technology

Description

U.S. DOT hereby requests applications to result in the award of a new Cooperative Agreement, that will establish research on the properties and effectiveness of steel slag for use in concrete and cement and as construction material for transportation infrastructure. This funding opportunity requires an accredited research university of higher education to partner with a producer of steel in the United States to conduct this research. This funding opportunity is expected to enhance the understanding and potential for using steel slag in concrete and cement and will support previous research studies under the FHWA[1],[2],[3]. It will also help the U.S. DOT advance research and emerging technologies that support the Nation’s goals to decarbonize the transportation sector by 2050, strengthen resilience of the Nation’s transportation infrastructure, networks, and operations as guided by the strategic goals and priorities documented in the following U.S. DOT and U.S. Government plans: [1] https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/concrete/pubs/hif12009.pdf [2] https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/97148/008.cfm [3] https://highways.dot.gov/public-roads/autumn-1994/use-recycled-materials-highway-construction

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Hamid Ghasemi, Ph.D. <br/>Program Manager, Climate Change and Resilience Research and Technology <br/>Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) <br/>U.S. DOT 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE. Washington, DC 20590 <br/>Phone: 202-366-3994 <br/> <br/> <br/>Pankaj Arora <br/>Program Manager, Climate Change Research and Technology <br/>Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) <br/>U.S. DOT 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE. Washington, DC 20590 <br/>Phone: 202-308-3477
SteelSlagResearch@dot.gov