Research Resources
TCA advances concrete performance, sustainability, and innovation through applied research. This collection of research features studies developed with industry partners and academic institutions to address real-world challenges in materials, design, and construction.
TCA advances concrete performance, sustainability, and innovation through applied research. This collection of research features studies developed with industry partners and academic institutions to address real-world challenges in materials, design, and construction.
Beneficiated Fly Ash
Comparison of Beneficiated Fly Ash with a Popular Class F Fly Ash in Tennessee – 2019
Preliminary Study of the Potential of a Beneficiated Ultrafine Class F Fly Ash – 2019
Controlled Low Strength Materials (CLSM)
Excavatable and Early Strength CLSM using High LOI Fly Ash and Limestone Screenings – 2017
The New 2015 TDOT 204.06 Flowable Fill Specification – 2015
A Rapid Green Base Repair CLSM – 2009
New TDOT 204.06 CLSM Specification – 2009
Sustainable CLSM Mixtures for 2006 TDOT 204.06 – 2008
Early Strength Flowable Fill (ESFF) Mixtures for 2006 TDOT 204.06 – 2007
Excavatable Flowable Fill (EFF) Mixtures for 2006 TDOT 204.06 – 2007
Changes from the 1995 to the 2006 Specification – 2006
Tennessee Flowable Fill Study – 2003
Effect of Fine Aggregate Type on CLSM Properties– 2003
The Effects of Fly Ash and Portland Cement onLong Term Excavatability of Flowable Fill – 2001
Fines in FF Rock Products – 1997
High Volume Fly Ash (HVFA) and Lean, Green and Mean (LGM) Concrete
High Volume Substandard Fly Ash Roller-Compacted Concrete – 2015
Experimenting with High Volume Fly Ash Concrete in Tennessee – 2014
A High Volume Fly Ash Concrete Mixture for Tennessee Bridge Decks – 2014
Lean,Green and Mean (LGM) Concrete – 2009
Lean,Green and Mean (LGM) Concrete in TN Concrete Magazine – 2009
High Volume Fly Ash Concrete – 2007
Low Perm PCC
Going Past TDOT Specifications to Lower Concrete Permeability – Part 4 – 2020
Going Past TDOT Specifications to Lower Concrete Permeability – Part 3 – 2019
Going Past TDOT Specifications to Lower Concrete Permeability – Part 2 – 2019
Going Past TDOT Specifications toLower Concrete Permeability – Part 1 – 2018
Determining Concrete Chloride Permeability More Efficiently – Part 3 – 2018
Determining Concrete Chloride Permeability More Efficiently – Part 2 – 2017
Determining Concrete Chloride Permeability More Efficiently – Part 1 – 2016
Lowering the Chloride Permeability of a TDOT Class D PCC Mixture – Part 2 – 2014
Lowering the Chloride Permeability of a TDOT Class D PCC Mixture – Part 1 – 2013
Maturity
Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Maturity Predictions – Lesson 5 – 2006
Tennessee Evaluation of New Maturity Technology: Laboratory Investigation – 2005
New Maturity Technology 101 – Lesson 4 – 2005
Is the Maturity Concept Valid? – Lesson 3 – 2005
Field-cured Cylinders: Are They the Right Choice? – Lesson 2 – 2004
Cores vc. Lab-cured Cylinders: The Influence of Temperature – Lesson 1 – 2004
Evaluation of New PCC Maturity Technology – 2004
New PCC Maturity Technology – 2003
Pervious
TCA Pervious Concrete Mixture – 2012
Putting it All Together for a High Performance Pervious Concrete Mixture Design – Part 4 – 2012
Green2: High Volume Slag Substitution in Pervious Concrete – 2012
Help for Pervious PCC Producers – Part 3 – 2011
Help for Pervious PCC Producers – Part 2 – 2010
Help for Pervious PCC Producers – Part 1– 2010
Early TCA Experiments with Self-Compacting Pervious – 2009
Effects of Aggregate Type and Gradation on Pervious PCC – 2005
Pervious Research at TTU – 2004
Residential Durability
Going Beyond ACI 332: Commercial/Residential Enhanced Durability Concrete – Phase 1 – 2020
Going Beyond ACI 332: Commercial/Residential Enhanced Durability Concrete – First Look – 2020
Miscellaneous
Concrete Community Service: Helping Raptors and the Upper Cumberland Area – 2015
A Cheaper Estimate of Concrete Heat Evolution Due to Hydration – 2015
Tennessee Stabilized Base UsingSubstandard Fly Ash and Byproduct Limestone Screenings – 2013
Making Precast Concrete Mixtures More Sustainable with Byproduct Fine Aggregate – 2008
Research Projects at TTU – 2001
TCA Carbonation Study Summary1
TCA Launches New Research Slabs to Advance Concrete Durability - July 2025