Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E.
Research Scientist
Research Interests:
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Concrete
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Supplementary cementitious materials
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Engineered cementitious composites
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Polymer Concrete
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Ultra high-performance concrete
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Overlays/pavements
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Construction 3D printing
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Self-healing concrete
Education:
- Ph.D. Engineering Science - Advanced Materials and Sustainability, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- M.S. Construction Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- B.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Registrations:
- Registered Professional Engineer, Commonwealth of Virginia
Memberships:
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Transportation Research Board (TRB):
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Member, NCHRP Panel 18-21, Utilization of Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Highway Applications
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Member, NCHRP Panel 18-22, Concrete Shrinkage Measurement and Cracking Mitigation
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American Concrete Institute (ACI):
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Voting Member, ACI Committee 240 Pozzolans
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Voting Member, ACI Task Group 240-TG3 Calcined Clays
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Associate Member, ACI Committee 236 Material Science
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Associate Member, ACI Committee 564 3-D Printing with Cementitious Materials
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Consulting Member, ACI Committee 239 Ultra High-Performance Concrete
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Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
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Member, Tau Beta Pi – The Engineering Honor Society
Awards:
- VTRC Horizon Award, 2022
- Excellence in Review Award, Journal of Research on Engineering Structures and Materials, 2022
- Outstanding Reviewer Award, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2021
- Research Travel Award, Louisiana State University, 2019
- Graduate Student Travel Award, Louisiana State University, 2015
- Cum Laude, University of New Orleans, 2013
- Magnolia Transfer Scholarship, University of New Orleans, 2011
- “Research Design and Tools for Oral and Writing Expression Award”, ESPOL, 2009
Current Projects
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Updating VDOT’s Concrete Permeability Requirements
Project No: 126728 -
Evaluation of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Overlay Applications in Virginia: Phase I
Project No: 127908 -
Effect of Carbon-Negative Carbon Black on Concrete Properties
Project No: 125840 -
Effect of Bridge Deck Placement Sequences on Cracking Performance
Project No: 126187 -
Addressing Fly Ash Shortage with Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
Project No: 123872 -
Entire Interior Culvert Lining with Engineered Cementitious Composites
Project No: 122144 -
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Mitigation in High Alkali Content Cements
Project No: 122315
Last updated: July 17, 2025