MCTC Laboratory Operation

March 27, 2025 KTAdmin

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MCTC Laboratory Operation

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

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Provided Services

Program Management

Client Type

Federal Government – FHWA

ATI Role

Prime

Location

Mobile – Various Locations

Size

18-wheel tractor-trailer

Contract Value

$8.6M

Overview of the project

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) is an 18-wheel tractor-trailer that contains a complete, state-of-the-art concrete testing laboratory. Its purpose is to provide a nationwide workshop, equipment loan programs, and technical assistance to evaluate, showcase, and promote the use of existing and new technology relating to concrete durability. The program targets interested engineers in both government and industry promote a thorough evaluation of new equipment and techniques being developed from research and effectively transfers this technology throughout the United States. Central to this effort is assisting the State Highway Agencies to evaluate new equipment and test procedures on active project sites. ATI staff work with universities and research centers throughout the U.S. to evaluate new and prototype technologies/software pertaining to concrete mixtures, materials, test equipment, construction techniques, and practices.

Result / Impact

The new technologies that the MCTC acquires typically offer great potential based on research, but have not been proven on a wider scale. The MCTC staff evaluates new technologies in the field using a wide variety of geographical locations, materials, and conditions to see if the technology meets industry needs. Through this type of field testing, ATI provides valuable feedback to the researchers who can then make adjustments to their technologies thus, significantly reducing the technology refinement time. Once a technology is proven, ATI staff works with agencies to develop standard test methods for the new technologies or equipment.

Client Quote

“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the team on being selected for a Corporate Award this year. The team was selected for this recognition because your work had an Agency-wide impact and contributed to the advancement of FHWA corporate goals.”
“Thank you for your continued commitment towards achieving FHWA’s goals and making our Agency and our transportation system the best in the world. I commend you for your achievements.”

- Executive Director, Federal Highway Administration

“They have maintained the excellent responsiveness that has characterized their performance since I have become the COR for the MCTC. MCTC staff assistance has been invaluable in the development of plans for the new MCTC trailer; the Project Manager has been outstanding in assisting me with responses to questions and issues raised by the vendor building the new trailer”

- Contracting Officer, FHWA