Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center

Performance Measures for Iowa Transportation Systems

Published:

2006-02-01

Abstract:

The purpose of performance measures in planning operations is to identify and track meaningful, quantifiable measures that reflect progress toward the goals of the plan. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has already adopted performance meas...

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04/06/2019

Development of a Method to Determine Pavement Damage Due to Detours

Published:

2005-04-01

Abstract:

The research presented in this report provides the basis for the development of a new procedure to be used by the Iowa DOT and cities and counties in the state to deal with detours. Even though the project initially focused on investigating new tools...

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[PDF - 851.25 KB]

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04/06/2019

Predicting Fatigue Lifetime from Strain Histograms in an Abbreviated Time Window - Executive Summary

Published:

2006-12-01

Abstract:

This work presents the development of a methodology for estimating the year in which American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)-prescribed fatigue lifetime expectations will be reached for a structural detail on a ste...

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Predicting Fatigue Lifetime from Strain Histograms in an Abbreviated Time Window

Published:

2006-12-01

Abstract:

This work presents the development of a methodology for estimating the year in which AASHTO-prescribed fatigue lifetime expectations will be reached for a structural detail on a steel highway bridge. The methodology is based upon a year-round strain ...

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[PDF - 1.83 MB]

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04/06/2019

Phase 1: Proof of Concept Validation of Methodology to Examine the Responsible Use of Recycle in Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Drainage Pipe - Executive Summary

Published:

2006-08-01

Abstract:

The corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe industry would like to consider the responsible use of recycled materials in their pipe production and also in their pipe standards. However, one of the key concerns is what would be the effect of ...

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Phase 1: Proof of Concept Validation of Methodology to Examine the Responsible Use of Recycle in Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Drainage Pipe

Published:

2006-10-31

Abstract:

The corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe industry would like to consider the responsible use of recycled materials in their pipe production and also in their pipe standards. However, one of the key concerns is what would be the effect of ...

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[PDF - 669.72 KB]

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04/06/2019

Permeability of Superpave

Published:

2004-03-01

Abstract:

To ensure successful implementation of Superpave in Arkansas, AHTD addressed the concern over ACHM permeability by sponsoring research project TRC-9901, “Permeability of Superpave”. The primary objective of the research was to develop strategies ...

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[PDF - 1.16 MB]

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04/06/2019

Primary and Secondary Incident Management: Predicting Durations in Real Time

Published:

2011-04-01

Abstract:

Traffic incidents are a major source of congestion in Virginia. Secondary incidents comprise a relatively small but important portion of all incidents, and relatively little is known about their occurrence, characteristics, and associated delays. The...

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[PDF - 2.18 MB]

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04/06/2019

Perpetual Pavement Instrumentation for the Marquette Interchange Project - Phase 1 Final Report

Published:

2007-09-01

Abstract:

This report provides details on the design, installation and monitoring of a pavement instrumentation system for the analysis of load-induced stresses and strains within a perpetual HMA pavement system. The HMA pavement was constructed as part of an ...

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[PDF - 2.63 MB]

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04/06/2019

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Over Rubblized PCC

Published:

2008-03-01

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This report has presented findings of research conducted to determine the viability of constructing Portland cement concrete pavements over rubblized PCC. Rubblization of aged PCC pavements is a common technique for in-place recycling of these paveme...

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[PDF - 533.71 KB]

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04/06/2019

Critical Literature Review of High-Performance Corrosion Reinforcements in Concrete Bridge Applications

Published:

2004-07-01

Abstract:

A critical literature review regarding high-performance reinforcement for concrete bridge applications was conducted. This included (1) an overview of the corrosion-induced concrete deterioration process, (2) corrosion control alternatives, (3) the u...

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[PDF - 496.97 KB]

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04/06/2019

Concrete Pavement Road Map, Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology: An Executive Summary

Published:

2005-01-01

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The Concrete Pavement (CP) Road Map is a comprehensive and strategic plan for concrete pavement research that will guide the investment of research dollars for the next several years. It will result in technologies and systems that help the concrete ...

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[PDF - 951.86 KB]

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04/06/2019

Concrete Mixture Optimization Using Statistical Methods: Final Report

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2003-07-01

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This report presents the results of a research project whose goals were to investigate the feasibility of using statistical experiment design and analysis methods to optimize concrete mixture proportions and to develop an Internet-based software prog...

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[PDF - 1.41 MB]

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04/06/2019

Computer-Based Guidelines for Concrete Pavements Volume I-Project Summary

Published:

2005-02-01

Abstract:

This report documents enhancements incorporated in the (HIgh PERformance PAVing) HIPERPAV® II software. Enhancements made within this project include the addition of two major modules: a module to predict the performance of jointed plain concrete pa...

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[PDF - 688.10 KB]

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04/06/2019

Computer-Based Guidelines For Concrete Pavements Volume II: Design and Construction Guidelines and HIPERPAV II User's Manual

Published:

2005-02-01

Abstract:

This report documents enhancements incorporated in the (HIgh PERformance PAVing) HIPERPAV® II software. Enhancements made within this project include the addition of two major modules: a module to predict the performance of Jointed Plain Concrete Pa...

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[PDF - 5.10 MB]

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04/06/2019

Collaborative Research on Road Weather Observations and Predictions by Universities, State DOTs and National Weather Service Forecast Offices

Published:

2004-09-01

Abstract:

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Road Weather Management program partnered with the National Weather Service (NWS) to sponsor five research projects through the Cooperative Program for Operational Meterology, Education, and Training (COMET)....

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[PDF - 1.39 MB]

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04/06/2019

Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and their Safety

Published:

2004-09-01

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While additional research is needed to determine which devices should be used to set specific design criteria, the findings suggest that design guidelines might need to be revised to incorporate the needs of emerging road and trail users. The results...

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04/06/2019

Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety

Published:

2004-10-01

Abstract:

This study was undertaken to clarify the operational characteristics of an increasingly diverse group of trail and other nonmotorized transportation users. Three "Ride for Science" data collection events were conducted to obtain the physical dimensio...

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[PDF - 1.33 MB]

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04/06/2019

Detecting Weakened Highway and Railroad Bridge Substructures at Deck Level

Published:

2016-05-01

Abstract:

The ability to detect damage in substructures of highway and railway bridges using modal vibration techniques performed at the superstructure deck level is investigated as a means to improve nondestructive testing evaluation in cases where visual ins...

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[PDF - 1.93 MB]

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04/06/2019

Effective Utilization of Innovation Techniques within Mississippi’s Intermodal Professional Workforce

Published:

2015-08-01

Abstract:

This project focused on enhancing the professional workforce within Mississippi's intermodal transportation industry. This was accomplished through a series of "Intermodal Transportation Innovation Summits" that brought together transportation profes...

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[PDF - 151.31 KB]

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04/06/2019

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