Kevin J. Folliard, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 78712

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, January 1995

M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, December 1991

B.S., Civil Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, March 1990

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

 

Associate Professor, University of Texas, Austin, TX

Courses: Concrete Materials, Advanced Concrete Materials, Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials, Concrete Durability

September 2005-present

Visiting Professor, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

March 2006-July 2006

Assistant Professor, University of Texas, Austin, TX

Courses: Construction Materials, Advanced Concrete Materials, Properties and Behavior of Engineering Materials, Concrete Durability

September 1999-August 2005

Assistant Professor, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Courses: Concrete Construction, Materials Science for Engineers; Advanced Concrete Technology

September 1997-August 1999

Instructor, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

Courses: Concrete Construction Methods; Advanced Concrete Construction

September 1996-June 1997

Research Assistant, University of California at Berkeley

Supervisor: Professor P. Kumar Mehta, 1990-1995

Teaching Assistant, University of California, Berkeley

Courses: Properties of Civil Engineering Materials; Concrete Materials;

Concrete Construction, 1990-1994

Research Supervisor, National Science Foundation SUPERB Program

University of California at Berkeley, 1992

Research Assistant, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Supervisor: Professor Edward H. Kalajian, 1989-1990

Research Assistant, National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Supervisor: Professor Kenneth C. Hover, 1989

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Research Associate Engineer, W.R. Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA

Research and development of concrete admixtures, including project management responsibilities. March 1997 - August 1997

Senior Research Engineer, W.R. Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA

Research and development of concrete admixtures and materials.

February 1995 - March 1997

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

 

Texas Blazers Outstanding Faculty Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006.

Top Research Innovations and Findings for 2005, awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for research conducted under TxDOT Project 4563, “Prediction Model for Concrete Behavior,” 2006.

Austin Industries Endowed Teaching Fellow, 2005-present.

Portland Cement Association Research Fellowship (with T. Ley), 2005.

College of Engineering Award for Outstanding Teaching by an Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin, 2004

American Concrete Institute Fellow, 2003

Portland Cement Association Research Fellowship (with J. Ideker), 2003

Faculty Appreciation Week Award for Teaching Excellence, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003

Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003

Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 2002

American Concrete Institute Young Member Award for Professional Achievement, 2002

Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award, The University of Texas at Austin, 2001

Outstanding Faculty Award, The University of Delaware American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter, 1999

Eisenhower Fellowship, Federal Highway Administration, 1999

Research Recognition Award, W.R. Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA 1996-1997

Vision Award, W.R. Grace & Co., Cambridge, MA, 1996

American Concrete Institute Research Fellowship, 1993

Roy W. Carlson-Milos Polivka-Arthur E. Ross Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley, 1993

Harry H. Hilp Research Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley, 1992

Alexander Klein Memorial Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley, 1991-1992

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

Chair, American Concrete Institute Committee 201, Durability, 2008-present

Member, American Concrete Institute Subcommittee 318-A, General, Concrete, and Construction

Member, American Concrete Institute Committee on Publications, 2003-present

Member, RILEM TC 191-ARP, Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity, 2005-present

Member, International AAR Organizing Committee, 2008-present

Secretary, American Concrete Institute Committee 201, Durability, 2001-2008

Member, American Concrete Institute Committee 236, Materials Science of Concrete, 1999-2007

Member, Technical Advisory Panel for Research Monitoring Committee 5 (RMC-5), 2002-present

Member, Transportation Research Board Committee A2E01, Durability of Concrete, 2001-2005

Member, American Concrete Institute Committee 544, Fiber Reinforced Concrete, 1997-2005

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials Committee C09, Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, 2002-2004

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials Subcommittee C09.26, Chemical Reactions, 2002-2004

Chair, American Society for Testing and Materials Task Group (under jurisdiction of C09.26) on Accelerated Concrete Prism Test, 2002-2004

Reviewer, American Concrete Institute Materials Journal, 2000-present

Reviewer, American Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Civil Engineering Materials, 1999-present

Reviewer, Materials Characterization Journal, 2006-present

Reviewer, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2003-present

Member, Board of Directors of American Concrete Institute Central Texas Chapter, 2001-present

Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 1999-present

Co-Chair, Programs, American Concrete Institute Central Texas Chapter, 2001-2003

Co-Chair, Scholarships Program, American Concrete Institute Central Texas Chapter, 2002-2003

 

 

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND COMMITTEES

 

Faculty Advisor and Founder, American Concrete Institute Student Chapter, The University of Texas at Austin, 2001-present

Member, Awards Committee, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006-present

Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2007-present

Member, Long-Range Planning Committee, Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2006-present

Faculty Advisor, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003-2004

Area Coordinator, Construction Materials Program, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2000-present

Member, Graduate Fellowships, Financial Aid, and Recruiting Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999-present

Member, Graduate Curricula and Policies Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2000-2001

Faculty Advisor and Member, Chi Epsilon, The Civil Engineering Honor Society, 2002-2003

Member, American Society for Engineering Education, 1999-2001

President and co-Founder, American Concrete Institute Student Chapter, University of California at Berkeley, 1992-1994

 

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

 

Engineer in Training (EIT), Florida, 1990

 

REFEREED TECHNICAL PAPERS

 

Thomas, M.D.A., Folliard, K.J., Drimalas, T., and Ramlochan, T., (2008) “Diagnosing delayed ettringite formation in concrete structures,” Cement and Concrete Research, Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2008, pp. 841-847.

 

Halmen, C, Trejo, D., and Folliard, K.J., (2008), “Service Life of Corroding Galvanized Culverts Embedded in Controlled Low-Strength Materials,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, May 2008, Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. 366-374.

 

Riding, K.A., Poole, J.L., Schindler, A.K., Juenger, M.C.G, and Folliard, K.J., (2008), “Quantification of Effects of Fly Ash Type on Concrete Early-Age Cracking,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, March-April 2008, Volume 105, No. 2, pp. 149-155.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C., and Folliard, K.J., (2007) “Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Split Face Delaminations and Practical Implications,” Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Available On-Line, DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2007.05.009.

 

Brown, M.D., Smith, C.A., Sellers, G., Folliard, K.J., and Breen, J.E., (2007), “Use of Alternative Materials to Reduce Shrinkage Cracking in Bridge Decks,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, November 2007, Volume 104, Issue 6, pp. 629-637.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C., and Folliard, K.J., (2007) “Comparison of Distribution of Properties in Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Units Between Manufacturers,” The Masonry Society Journal, September 2007, Volume 25, Number 1, pp 21-30.

 

Poole, J.L., Riding, K.A., Folliard, K.J., Juenger, M.C.G., and Schindler, A.K., (2007) “Hydration Study of Cementitious Materials using Semi-Adiabatic Calorimetry,” American Concrete Institute Special Publication 241-05, April 2007, pp. 59-76.

 

Riding, K.A., Poole, J.L., Juenger, M.C.G., Schindler, A.K., and Folliard, K.J., (2007) “Calorimetry Performed On-Site: Methods and Uses,” American Concrete Institute Special Publication 241-05, April 2007, pp. 25-38.

 

Thomas, M.D.A, Fournier, B., Folliard, K.J., Shehata, M.H., Ideker, J.H., and Rogers, C. (2007), “Performance Limits for Evaluating Supplementary Cementing Materials Using Accelerated Mortar Bar Test,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, March 2007, Volume 104, Issue 2, pp. 115-122.

 

Tremblay, C., Bérubé, M.-A., Fournier, B., Thomas, M.D.A., and Folliard, K.J. (2007), “Effectiveness of Lithium-Based Products in Concrete Made with Canadian Natural Aggregates Susceptible to Alkali-Silica Reactivity,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, March 2007, Volume 104, Issue 2, pp. 195-205.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C., Folliard, K.J., and Trejo, D. (2007), “Frost Durability Indexes of Segmental Retaining Wall Units,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, January 2007, Volume 104, Issue 1, pp. 23-32.

 

Poole, J.L., Riding, K.A., Folliard, K.J., Juenger, M.C.G, and Schindler, A.K. (2007), “Methods for Calculating Activation Energy for Portland Cement,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, January 2007, Volume 104, Issue 1, pp. 303-311.

 

Thomas, M.D.A., Fournier, B., Folliard, K.J., Shehata, M., and Ideker, J.H. (2006), “Test Methods for Evaluating Preventive Measures for Controlling Expansion due to Alkali-Silica Reaction in Concrete,” Cement and Concrete Research, October 2006, Volume 36, Issue 10, pp. 1842-1856.

 

Riding K.A., Poole J.L., Schindler A.K., Juenger M.G., and Folliard K.J. (2006), “Evaluation of Temperature Prediction Methods for Mass Concrete Members,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, September 2006, Volume 103, Issue 5, pp. 357-365.

 

Du, L., Arellano, M., Folliard, K.J., Nazarian, S., and Trejo, D. (2006), “Rapid-Setting CLSM for Bridge Approach Repair:  A Case Study,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, September 2006, Volume 103, Issue 5, pp. 312-318.

 

Harris, N.J., Hover, K.C., Folliard, K.J., and Ley, T. (2006), “Variables Affecting the ASTM Standard C 311 Loss on Ignition Test for Fly Ash,” Journal of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Volume 3, Issue 8, September 2006, On-Line Paper ID JAI100286.

 

Halmen, C, Trejo, D., Folliard, K.J., and Du, L. (2006), “Corrosion of Metallic Materials in Controlled Low-Strength Materials- Part 4,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, January 2006, Volume 103, Issue 1, pp. 53-59.

 

Halmen, C, Trejo, D., Folliard, K.J., and Du, L. (2005), “Corrosion of Metallic Materials in Controlled Low-Strength Materials- Part 3,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, November 2005, Volume 102, Issue 6, pp. 429-437.

 

Feng, X., Thomas, M.D.A., Bremner, T.W., Balcom, B.J., and Folliard, K.J. (2005), “Studies on Lithium Salts to Mitigate ASR-induced Expansion in New Concrete: A Critical Review,” Cement and Concrete Research, Volume 35, Issue 9 , September 2005, pp. 1789-1796.

 

Du, L. and Folliard, K.J., (2005) “Mechanisms of Air Entrainment in Concrete,” Cement and Concrete Research, Volume 35, Issue 8, August 2005, pp. 1463-1471.

 

Trejo, D., Halmen, C, Folliard, K.J., and Du, L. (2005), “Corrosion of Metallic Pipe in Controlled Low-Strength Materials—Parts 1 and 2,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, May 2005, Volume 102, Issue 3, pp. 192-201.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C. and Folliard, K. J. (2005), “Spatial Variations in Material Properties of Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Units, Part I: Observed Variations”, Journal of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2005, On-Line Paper ID JAI12292.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C. and Folliard, K. J. (2005), “Spatial Variations in Material Properties of Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Units, Part II:  Sampling Considerations for Absorption Tests”, Journal of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2005, On-Line Paper ID JAI12939.

 

Schindler, A.K. and Folliard, K.J. (2005), “Hydration Models for Cementitious Materials,” American Concrete Institute (ACI) Materials Journal, January 2005, Volume 102, Issue 1, pp. 24-33.

 

Du, L., Folliard, K.J, and Trejo, D. (2004), “A New Unbonded Capping Practice for Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Controlled Low-Strength Material Cylinders,” Journal of Cement, Concrete, and Aggregates (ASTM), June 2004, Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 1-8.

 

Folliard, K.J., Du, L., and Trejo, D. (2003), “Effects of Curing Conditions on Strength Development of Controlled Low-Strength Material,” ACI Materials Journal, January-February 2003, Volume 100, Issue 1, pp. 79-86.

 

Trejo, D, Folliard, K.J., and Du, L (2003) “Alternative Capping Materials for Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Controlled Low-Strength Materials,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering , September/October 2003, Vol. 15, No. 5., pp. 484-490.

 

Jeknavorian, A.A., Jardine , L,. Ou, C.C., Koyata, H.  and Folliard, K.J. (2003), “Interaction of Superplasticizers with Clay-Bearing Aggregates,” Special Publication (SP-217), Fourth International ACI/CANMET Conference on Concrete Durability, Sydney, Australia, 1293-1316, ACI/CANMET Conference on Superplasticizers and Other Chemical Admixtures, Berlin, Germany.

 

Du, L., Folliard, K.J, and Trejo, D. (2002), “Effects of Constituent Materials and Quantities on Water Demand and Compressive Strength of Controlled Low Strength Material,” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 6, pp. 485-495.

 

Liu, W., Hunsperger, R., Chajes, M., Folliard, K.J., and Kunz, E. (2002), “Corrosion Detection of Steel Cables Using Time Domain Reflectometry,” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, pp. 217-223.

 

Touma, W., Fowler, D., Carrasquillo, R., Folliard, K.J., and Nelson, N.R. (2001),  “Characterizing the Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates Using ASTM C 1293, ASTM C 1260, and Their Modifications,” Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), No. 1757, pp. 157-165.

 

Folliard, K.J. and Berke, N.S. (1997), "Properties of High-Performance Concrete Containing Shrinkage-Reducing Additives," Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 27, No. 9, pp. 1357-1364.

 

Berke, N.S., Hicks, M.C., and Folliard, K.J. (1997), "Systems Approach to Concrete Durability," Special Publication (SP-170), Fourth International ACI/CANMET Conference on Concrete Durability, Sydney, Australia, 1293-1316.

 

Berke, N.S., Dallaire, M.P, Durning, T.A., Folliard, K.J., and Kerkar, A.V. (1997), "Effects of Shrinkage-Reducing Additives on Concrete Properties," ASCE Journal of Civil Engineering Materials, Innovations Forum, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 1-6.

 

Mehta, P.K. and Folliard, K.J., (1995) "Rice-Husk Ash -- A Unique Supplementary Cementing Material: Durability Aspects,” Special Publication (SP-154), Second ACI/CANMET International Symposium on Advances in Concrete Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada, 531-541.

 

Folliard, K.J. and Sandberg, P. (1994) "Mechanisms of Concrete Deterioration by Sodium Sulfate Crystallization," Special Publication (SP-145), Third International ACI/CANMET Conference on Concrete Durability, Nice, France, 933-946.

 

Folliard, K.J., Ohta, M., Rathje, E., and Collins, P., (1994) "Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Expansive Cement Mortars," Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 24, No. 3, 424-432.

 

REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

 

Barborak, R., Folliard, K.J., and Thomas, M.D.A, (2004) “Using Lithium Compounds to Treat Hardened Concrete Suffering from ASR: Preliminary Laboratory Results,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity (ICAAR), Beijing, China, pp. 483-489.

 

Fournier, B., Chevrier, R., de Grosbois, M., Lisella, R., Folliard, K., Ideker, J., Shehata, M., Thomas, M., and Baxter, S., (2004) “The Accelerated Concrete Prism Test: Variability of the Test Method and Proposed Expansion Limits,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity (ICAAR), Beijing, China, pp. 314-323.

 

Ideker, J., Folliard, K.J., Juenger, M.J., and Thomas, M.D.A, (2004) “Laboratory and Field Experience with ASR in Texas, USA,” Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity (ICAAR), Beijing, China, pp. 1062-1070.

 

Li, D., Chajes, M.J., and Shenton H.W., Richardson, D., Wenczel, G., Soneji, J., and Folliard, K., (2000) “Delaware's High Performance Concrete Bridge Showcase: A Case Study,” PCI/FHWA/FIB International Symposium on High Performance Concrete, PCI, Orlando, FL, 677-686.

 

Liu, W., Hunsperger, R., Folliard, K.J., Chajes, M., Barot, J., Jhaveri, D., and Kunz, E., (1999) “Detection and Characterization of Corrosion of Bridge Cables by Time Domain Reflectometry,” Smart Structures and Materials, SPIE, Newport Beach, California, Vol. 3587, 28-39.

 

Nilsen, U., Sandberg, P., and Folliard, K.J., (1992) “Influence of Mineral Admixtures on the Transition Zone in Concrete,” Proceedings, Interfaces in Cementitious Composites, RILEM, Toulouse, France, 65-70.

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS

 

Thomas, M.D.A., Folliard, K.J., Drimalas, T. and Ramlochan, T. (2007) “Diagnosing delayed ettringite formation in concrete structures.” 11th EuroSeminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Porto, Portugal, CD-ROM.

Fournier, B., Nkinamubanzi, P-C., Lu, D., Thomas, M.D.A., Folliard, K.J. and Ideker, J.H. (2006) “Evaluating potential alkali-reactivity of concrete aggregates – How reliable are the current and new test methods.” Proceedings of the Marc-Andre Berube Symposium on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete (Ed. B. Fournier), CANMET, Ottawa, pp. 21-44.

Ideker, J., Folliard, K.J., Fournier, B. and Thomas, M.D.A. (2006) “The role of ‘non-reactive’ aggregates in the accelerated (60oC) concrete prism test.” Proceedings of the Marc-Andre Berube Symposium on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete (Ed. B. Fournier), CANMET, Ottawa, pp. 45-70.

Feng, X., Thomas, M.D.A., Bremner, T.W., Balcom, B.J. and Folliard, K.J. (2006) “Effect of LiNO3 on ASR-induced expansion and dissolution of silica.” Proceedings of the Marc-Andre Berube Symposium on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete (Ed. B. Fournier), CANMET, Ottawa, pp. 139-152.

Folliard, K.J., Barborak, R.C., Ideker, J.H., Forunier, B. and Thomas, M.D.A. (2006) “Laboratory test methods for determining the dosage of lithium nitrate required to control ASR-induced expansion.” Proceedings of the Marc-Andre Berube Symposium on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete (Ed. B. Fournier), CANMET, Ottawa, pp. 153-170.

Riding K.A., Poole J.L., Schindler A.K., Juenger M.G., and Folliard K.J., (2006) “The Effects of Formwork and Environmental Conditions on Mass Concrete Temperatures,” Supplementary Papers of the Seventh CANMET/ACI International Conference on Durability of Concrete, May 28-June 3, 2006 Montreal, Canada, pp. 527-548.

 

Folliard, K.J., Ideker, J., Thomas, M.D.A., and Fournier, B., (2004) “Assessing Aggregate Reactivity Using the Accelerated Concrete Prism Test,” Proceedings of Seventh CANMET/ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology, Supplemental Papers, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 26-29, pp. 269-284.

 

Stokes, D. Pappas, J., Thomas, M.D.A, and Folliard, K.J., (2004) “Field Cases Involving Treatment or Repair of ASR-Affected Concrete Using Lithium,” Proceedings of Seventh CANMET/ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology, Supplemental Papers, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 26-29, pp. 285-302.

 

Trejo, D., Folliard, K.J., and Du, L., (2004) “Sustainable Development Using Controlled Low-Strength Materials,” Proceedings of International Workshop on Sustainable Development and Concrete Technology, Beijing, China, May 20–21, pp. 231-250.

 

Schindler A.K. and Folliard K.J., (2003) “Influence of Supplementary Cementing Materials on the Heat of Hydration of Concrete,” Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Advances in Cement and Concrete, Copper Mountain, Colorado, August 10-14, pp. 17-26.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

 

Thomas, M.D.A and Folliard, K.J., “Concrete Aggregates and the Durability of Concrete,” in Durability of Concrete and Cement Composites, edited by C.L. Page and M.M. Page, Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, England, ISBN 1 85573 940, 2007.

 

Folliard, K.J. and Simpson, B.T., “Low-Volume Polymeric Fiber-Reinforced Concrete,” in Practical Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, edited by A. Bentur and N. Banthia, Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, 1999.

 

Kerkar, A.V., Darwin, D.C., Folliard, K.J., Jeknavorian, A.A., and Lambert, J.F., “Chemical Admixtures,” in Cements Research Progress, American Ceramic Society, 1997.

           

 

BOOKS EDITED

 

Innovations in Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Value, ACI SP-216, edited by Banthia, N., Criswell, M., Tatnall, P., and Folliard, K., 2003.

 

NON-REFEREED PAPERS OR ARTICLES

 

Hill, R.L. and Folliard, K.J., “The Impact of Fly Ash on Air-Entrained Concrete,” HPC Bridge Views, Federal Highway Administration and the National Concrete Bridge Council, Skokie, IL, Issue No. 43, 2006.

RESEARCH REPORTS

 

Bilodeau, A., Fournier, B., Thomas, M.D.A., and Folliard, K.J., “Use of Class C Fly Ash in High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete Applications,” Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Report 1014914, 2007.

 

Chan, C., Hover, K.C., Folliard, K.J., Hance, R.M, and Trejo, D., “Durability of Segmental Retaining Wall Blocks: Final Report,” Federal Highway Administration, FHWA-HRT-07-021, 2007.

 

Folliard, K.J., Thomas, M.D.A, Fournier, B., Kurtis, K.E., and Ideker, J.H., “Interim Recommendations for the Use of Lithium to Mitigate or Prevent Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR),” Federal Highway Administration, FHWA-HRT-06-073, 2006.

 

Rathje, E., Trejo, D., and Folliard, K.J., “Potential Use of Crushed Concrete and Recycled Asphalt Pavement as Backfill for MSE Walls,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR PSR 4177-S, 2006.

 

Folliard, K.J., Sutfin, D., Turner, R., and Whitney, D.P., “Fiber in Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR PSR 4392-2, 2006.

 

Folliard, K.J., Whitney, D.P., Sutfin, D., and Turner, R., “Fiber in Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements: A Summary,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR PSR 4392-S, 2006.

 

Folliard, K.J., Barborak, R., Drimalas, T., Du, L., Garber, S., Ideker, J., Ley, T., Williams, S., Juenger, M., Thomas, M.D.A., and Fournier, B., “Preventing ASR/DEF in New Concrete: Final Report,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR 4085-5, 2006.

 

Folliard, K.J., Barborak, R., Drimalas, T., Du, L., Garber, S., Ideker, J., Ley, T., Williams, S., Juenger, M., Thomas, M.D.A., and Fournier, B., “Preventing ASR/DEF in New Concrete: A Summary,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR PSR 4085-S, 2006.

 

Rathje, E., Rauch, A., Trejo, D., Folliard, K.J., Viyanant, C., Esfellar, M., Abhishek, J., and Ogalla, M., “Evaluation of Crushed Concrete and Recycled Asphalt Pavement as Backfill for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR 4177-3, 2006.

 

Bauer, S., Cornell, B., Figurski, D., Ley, T., Miralles, J., and Folliard, K.J., “Alkali-Silica Reaction and Delayed Ettringite Formation in Concrete: A Literature Review,” The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Transportation Research (CTR), CTR 4085-1, 2006.

 

Thomas, M.D.A., Fournier, B., Folliard, K.J., Shehata, M., and Ideker, J.H., “Performance Limits for Evaluating Supplementary Cementing Materials using the Accelerated Mortar Bar Test,” Portland Cement Association, R&D Serial No. 2892, Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Illinois, USA, 2005, 22 pages.

 

Fournier, B., Bérubé, M.A., Thomas, M.D.A., Smaoui, N., and Folliard, K.J., “Evaluation and Management of Concrete Structures Affected by Alkali-Silica Reaction – A Review,” CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory, Report Number MTL 2004-11, 2004.

 

Thomas, M.D.A, Fournier, B., and Folliard, K.J., “Protocol for Selecting Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR)-Affected Structures for Lithium Treatment,” Federal Highway Administration, Publication Number FHWA-HRT-04-113, 2004.

 

Folliard, K.J., Thomas, M.D.A., and Kurtis, K., “Guidelines For The Use Of Lithium To Mitigate Or Prevent ASR,” Federal Highway Administration, Publication Number FHWA-RD-03-047, 2003.

 

Folliard, K.J. and Smith, K., “Aggregate Tests Related to Aggregate Tests Related to Performance of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements – State of the Knowledge,” National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 4-20C, Final Report, 2002.

 

Rathje, E.M., Rauch, A.F., Folliard, K.J., and Trejo, D., “Recycled Asphalt Pavement and Crushed Concrete Backfill:  Results from Initial Durability and Geotechnical Tests,” Report Number FHWA/TX-02/4177-2, 2002.

 

Folliard, K.J., Trejo, D., Du, L., and Sabol, S., “Controlled Low-Strength Material for Backfill, Utility Bedding, Void Fill, and Bridge Approaches,” National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 24-12(1), Phase I Interim Report, 2001.

 

Brown, M.D., Sellers, G., Folliard, K.J., and Fowler, D.W., “Restrained Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks:  State-of-the-Art Review,” Texas Department of Transportation Report 4098-1, 2001.

 

Rathje, E.M., Rauch, A.F., Folliard, K.J., Trejo, D., Little, D., Viyanant, C., Ogalla, M., and Esfeller, M., “Recycled Asphalt Pavement and Crushed Concrete Backfill:  State-of-the-Art Review and Material Characterization,” Texas Department of Transportation Report 4177-1, 2001.

 

Folliard, K.J., Trejo, D., Du, L., and Sabol, S., “Controlled Low-Strength Material for Backfill, Utility Bedding, Void Fill, and Bridge Approaches,” National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 24-12, Phase I Interim Report, 1999.

 

Folliard, K.J., “Aggregate Tests Related to Performance of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements,” National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 4-20B, Phase I Interim Report, 1999.

 

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 5218, “Extending the Service Life of Large or Unusual Structures Suffering from Premature Concrete Deterioration,” December 2004-August 2008, $716,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 4889, “Sulfate Resistance of Concrete Exposed to External Sulfate Attack,” September 2004-August 2009, $701,500.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project IAC 126XXIA013, “Coatings Systems for Sealing Bridge Structures Affected by ASR/DEF,” September 2006-August 2010, $500,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project IAC 467MTIA011, “Evaluation of Long-Term Durability of Concrete,” September 2007-August 2008, $200,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 5207, “Effects of Texas Fly Ash on Air Entrainment in Concrete,” September 2004-August 2007, $547,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 4563, “Heat Generation in Mass Concrete,” September 2002-August 2006, $1,142,640.

 

Principal Investigator, NCHRP Project 24-12(1), “Controlled Low-Strength Material for Backfill, Utility Bedding, Void Fill, and Bridge Approaches,” September 1998-August 2004, $454,733 ($279,352 of this amount expended at the University of Texas; $175,381 expended at the University of Delaware).

 

Principal Investigator, Federal Highway Administration Project DTFH61-01-02-R-00078, “Durability of Segmental Retaining Wall Blocks,” January 2003 – November 2005, $313,445.

 

Principal Investigator, “Research on Calcium Aluminate Cements,” Lafarge Aluminates, June 2004-May 2008, $175,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 4085, “Preventing Premature Concrete Deterioration due to ASR/DEF in New Concrete,” March 2000-August 2004, $1,033,000.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 4098, “Use of Innovative Materials to Control Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Bridge Decks,” September 2000-August 2003, $398,500.

 

Principal Investigator, Texas Department of Transportation Project 4392, “Use of Fibers in Concrete Pavements,” September 2000-August 2002, $268,500.

 

Principal Investigator, “Guidelines for the Use of Lithium to Mitigate or Prevent ASR,” Federal Highway Administration, Prime Contractor: The Transtec Group, Inc., April 2002 – June 2004, $258,304.

 

Co-Principal Investigator, International Center for Aggregate Research Project 302, “Verification and Implementation of Improved ASR Test and Mitigation Methods,” September 2001-August 2004, $350,000.

 

Principal Investigator, NCHRP Project 4-20C, “Aggregate Tests for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements:  State of the Knowledge,” April 2001-October 2001, $36,000.

 

Co-Principal Investigator, “High-Performance Concrete for Bridge 8F in Frederica, Delaware,” Federal Highway Administration, July 1999 - June 2001, $99,969 (funds expended at the University of Delaware).

 

Principal Investigator, “Strategic Review of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements in Delaware,” Delaware Department of Transportation, June 1999-June 2000, $20,000 (funds expended at the University of Delaware).

 

Principal Investigator, NCHRP Project 4-20B, “Aggregate Tests Related to Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Performance,” May 1999-September 1999, $19,995 (funds expended at the University of Delaware).

           

PATENTS

 

Jardine, L.A., Koyata, H., Folliard, K.J., Ou, C-C, Jachimowicz, F., Chun, B-W, Jeknavorian, A.A., and Hill, C.L., “Admixture for optimizing addition of EO/PO superplasticizers,” United States Patent 6,670,415, December 2003.

 

Jardine, L.A., Koyata, H., Folliard, K.J., Ou, C-C, Jachimowicz, F., Chun, B-W, Jeknavorian, A.A., and Hill, C.L., “Admixture and method for optimizing addition of EO/PO superplasticizer to concrete containing smectite clay-containing aggregates,” United States Patent 6,352,952, March 2002.

 

Berke, N.S., Folliard, K.J., Kerkar, A.V., and Gilbert, B.S., “Fibers having enhanced concrete bonding strength,” United States Patent 5,753,368, May 1998.

 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

 

 

“Laboratory and Field Investigations of External Sulfate Attack,” American Concrete Institute Spring Convention, Los Angeles, CA, April 2, 2008.

 

“Review of Expression and Analysis of Pore Fluid From Hardened Cement Pastes and Mortars by R.S. Barneyback Jr. and S. Diamond,” American Concrete Institute Spring Convention, Los Angeles, CA, March 31, 2008.

 

 “The Do’s and Don’ts of Concrete Durability,” World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, January 23, 2008.

 

“Impact of Aggregate Properties on Concrete Performance, “ presented to Nebraska Department of Roads, November 28, 2007.

 

“Alkali-Aggregate Reaction, “ presented to Nebraska Department of Roads, November 28, 2007.

 

“Sulfate Resistance of Concrete Exposed to External Sulfate Attack,” Texas Department of Transportation RMC 5 Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 7, 2007.

 

“Extending the Service Life of Large or Unusual Structures Suffering from Premature Concrete Deterioration Texas Department of Transportation RMC 5 Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 7, 2007.

 

Workshop on Alkali-Silica Reaction, presented to Massachusetts Highway Department, September 26, 2007.

 

“Performance Tests for Alkali-Silica Reaction,” RILEM TC 191-ARP Meeting, Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity, Ghent, Belgium, September 4, 2007.  

 

“Use of Lithium-Based Admixtures to Mitigate ASR in Existing Concrete Structures,” Federal Highway Administration – Lithium Technical Expert Panel Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, July 19, 2007.

Concrete Durability Short Course, presented at the Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland, June 11-15, 2007.

Supplementary Cementing Materials Workshop, presented to Grace Construction Products, May 16, 2007.

“Test Methods for Evaluating the Efficacy of ASR Prevention Strategies,” International Center for Aggregates Research Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, April 12, 2007.

Chemical Admixtures Workshop, presented to Roanoke Cement, Roanoke, VA, March 26, 2007.

Alkali-Aggregate Reaction Workshop, presented to Lafarge Corporation, Denver, CO, March 8-9, 2007.

Chemical Admixtures Workshop, presented to Lafarge Corporation, Denver, CO, March 7-8, 2007.

Chemical Admixtures Workshop, presented to Cement and Concrete Products Institute (CCPI), Honolulu, HI, February 5, 2007.

“ASR and DEF in Bridge Structures in Texas,” presented to Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), Houston, TX, November 13, 2006.

“Preventive Measures for Alkali-Silica Reaction,” presented to Texas Department of Transportation Annual Paving Conference, Austin, TX, November 1, 2006.

“Sulfate Resistance of Concrete Exposed to External Sulfates,” presented to Texas Department of Transportation Annual Paving Conference, Austin, TX, November 1, 2006.

National Highway Institute (NHI) Highway Materials Course, presented to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Austin, TX, October 23-27, 2006.

Chemical Admixtures Workshop, presented to Lafarge Corporation, Kansas City, KS, September 20-22, 2006.

“Test Methods for Evaluating Sulfate Resistance of Concrete,” NANOCEM Technical Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, March 15, 2006.

“Sulfate Attack in Concrete – A North America Perspective,” Holcim Annual Technical Meeting, Baden, Switzerland, May 8, 2006.

“Laboratory Test Methods for Determining the Dosage of Lithium Nitrate Required to Control ASR-induced Expansion.” Marc-Andre Berube Symposium on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete, Montreal, Canada, June 1, 2006.

“Field Evaluations Using Lithium Nitrate to Treat ASR-Affected Structures,” EPFL Construction Materials Seminar, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 24, 2006.

“Achieving Durability Through the Use of Supplementary Cementing Materials,” ACI Northeast Texas Chapter, Concrete Technology Seminar, Dallas, TX, September 15, 2005.

 

“Concrete Durability,” Structural Engineering Association of Texas, Austin Chapter, Structural Seminar Series, Austin, TX, August 27, 2005.

 

“Freezing and Thawing,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, June 29, 2005.

 

“Concrete Aggregates,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, June 28, 2005.

 

“Supplementary Cementing Materials,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, June 27, 2005.

 

“Durability Problems in Texas Bridges,” Texas Department of Transportation, Bridge Presentation Meeting, Austin, TX June 24, 2005.

 

“Management of Field Structures Affected by ASR and/or DEF,” Texas Department of Transportation, Houston, TX, June 17, 2005.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Chicago, IL, March 22, 2005.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 24, 2005.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Louisville, KY, November 18, 2004.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2004.

 

“Laboratory and Field Investigations of Controlled Low-Strength Material,” American Concrete Institute Fall Convention, San Francisco, CA, October 27, 2004.

 

“Using Lithium Compounds to Treat Hardened Concrete Suffering from ASR: Preliminary Laboratory Results,” 12th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity (ICAAR), Beijing, China, October 16, 2004.

 

“Basics of Alkali-Silica Reaction,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Austin, TX September 16, 2004.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Austin, TX, September 16, 2004.

 

“Concrete and Sustainability,” American Coal Ash Association Workshop, Coal Combustion Partnership Program (C2P2), Las Vegas, NV, September 14, 2004.

 

“Freezing and Thawing of Concrete,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, July 14, 2004.

 

“Chemical Admixtures,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, July 13, 2004.

 

“Cement Hydration,” PCA/ACBM Workshop on Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Skokie, IL, July 12, 2004.

 

“Assessing Aggregate Reactivity Using the Accelerated Concrete Prism Test,” ACI/CANMET Conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Las Vegas, NV, June 2, 2004.

 

 “Sustainable Development Using Controlled Low-Strength Materials,” International Workshop on Sustainable Development and Concrete Technology, Beijing, China, May 21, 2004.

 

“Concrete Durability,” The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) Section 8 Meeting, Austin, TX, May 7, 2004.

 

“ICAR Project 302 – An Update,” Twelfth Annual Symposium on Aggregates:  Asphalt, Portland Cement Concrete, Bases and Fines, International Center for Aggregates Research, Denver, CO, April 5, 2004.

 

“Effects of CaO Content of Fly Ash on Alkali-Silica Reaction,” American Concrete Institute Spring Convention, Washington, D.C., March 16, 2004.

 

“Freeze-Thaw Durability of Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Blocks,” National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, February 4, 2004.

 

“Effects of Fly Ash on Concrete Durability,” Fly Ash Interactive Workshop, Houston, TX, January 19, 2004.

 

“Aggregates and Chemical Admixtures,” Lafarge North America Training Course for the Concrete Industry, Newark, NJ, January 8, 2004.

 

“Aggregates and Chemical Admixtures,” Lafarge North America Training Course for the Concrete Industry, Philadelphia, PA, January 7, 2004.

 

“Basics of Air Entrainment,” Fly Ash Interactions Workshop, Austin, TX, October 29, 2003.

 

“Concrete Durability,” Texas Department of Transportation Short Course, College Station, TX, October 15, 2003.

 

“Guidelines for the Use of Lithium Compounds to Prevent or Mitigate ASR,” Federal Highway Administration, Workshops held in CA (2), NE, NH, VT, PA, DE, ID, MA, TX, March 2003 – April 2004.

 

“Workshop on Concrete Durability,” Texas Department of Transportation, Lubbock, TX, February 18-19, 2003.

 

“Guidelines for the Use of Lithium Compounds to Prevent or Mitigate ASR,” Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C., December 19, 2002.

 

“Fundamentals of Concrete Durability,” American Society of Civil Engineers Austin Branch, Austin, TX, February 19, 2002.

 

“Basics of Concrete and Admixtures,” Federal Highway Administra