RESEARCH INITIATIVE ON THE USE OF STEEL SLAG IN CONCRETE AND CEMENT

Objective

The research study will advance the Decarbonization Research Priority and Embodied Carbon Research Priority as listed in the RD&T Strategic Plan: • Reduce carbon emissions associated with the extraction and manufacture of construction materials and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. • Develop tools, technologies, and guidance to improve infrastructure durability, longevity, and sustainability through innovative materials and structures • Ensure research investments are fully leveraged through the demonstration and deployment of the resulting products and innovations

Who Can Apply

• Other

Eligible applicant must be an accredited university with capabilities in conducting advanced research, data analysis and mining, laboratory and field testing related to pavement and asphalt materials and have a good understanding of approaches and technologies and associated sciences of a scope that covers the requested services. Additionally, the incumbent must partner with a US steel manufacturer that produces steel slag materials. The recipient Eligible Entity (accredited university) will be the direct and primary recipient of the U.S. DOT funds and must perform a substantive role in carrying out the cooperative agreement activities; it may not serve primarily as a conduit for awards to another party.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

SteelSlagResearch@dot.gov
202-366-3994