The Exploratory Advanced Research Program Fact Sheet: Scanning and Convening Activities

15293292014Date derived from reference to Sept. 2013 meeting in the text and from TRID data of 2014. 20190514 CGPDFBriefFHWA-HRT-14-068Aging (Materials)Composite materialsCorrosion protectionDurabilityFiber reinforced polymersHighwaysMaterialsI30: MaterialsUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway AdministrationCORROSION DECAY is an expensive and ongoing challenge throughout the U.S.-highway network. To mitigate this problem, advanced composite materials are used in a wide range of infrastructure applications. These materials are lightweight, high strength and offer high-fatigue and corrosion resistant properties; however, accurately understanding how these materials degrade and age over time is critical for safe and economical implementation. Accordingly, a workshop supported by the Federal Highway Administration\u2019s Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program and the National Science Foundation was held to discuss state-of-the-art understanding and future research directions on aspects of aging of composites.78