The US Transportation Collection consists of documents from across all transportation modes with specific focus on research reports from US DOT, state DOTs, and other transportation organizations.
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Composite steel bridge girders are typically constructed using 7/8″ diameter shear studs. A large number of shear studs is often needed to satisfy AASHTO shear stud fatigue and strength requirements. Using a larger diameter shear stud can significantly reduce the required number of shear studs which in turn can improve construction worker safety, e
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The research included preliminary design studies to quantify the reduction in the number of shear studs that can be achieved with larger-diameter shear studs. This was followed by an extensive investigation of stud welding, followed by push-out tests to evaluate the static and fatigue performance of larger-diameter shear studs. Parametric finite el
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Ferry electrification is a growing domestic and global trend, driven by an interest in reducing operational and maintenance costs, and mitigating emissions at ports. Ferries are particularly well suited for electrification due to their relatively short travel distances over fixed routes, predictable schedule, and their ample onboard space for batte
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The objective of this project was to develop a hydraulically efficient portable concrete barrier (PCB) that complies with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH).
This project explored the use and value of AI and ML in transportation taking a multi-pronged approach that includes a literature review, a workshop, a survey, the development of three prototype ML models for four high-priority use cases, and the field testing of one of the prototyped models. Initial tasks were exploratory in nature and led to a be
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This project evaluated prioritized roadside safety issues and resulted in new or improved roadside safety devices. Devices found to be MASH compliant are suitable for implementation. Implementation of these roadside safety devices will improve motorist safety, reduce material and installation costs, and/or improve operations. These devices are bein
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wishes to move from a reactive to a proactive response during flood emergency operations. Real-time flood map services provide valuable information for TxDOT flood decision making. The National Weather Service initiated the operation of real-time flood inundation maps for Texas in October 2023. The res
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The predominate bridge railing used in the New England States are two-, three-, and four-bar steel post-and-beam designs developed and crash tested under the auspices of the New England Transportation Consortium (NETC). These bridge railing designs are commonly referred to as NETC bridge railings. The crash tests were performed in compliance with t
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Objectives • Evaluating the cross-anisotropic stiffness characteristics of Iowa soils and geomaterials through advanced cyclic true triaxial tests. • Evaluating the cross-anisotropic permanent deformation characteristics of Iowa soils and geomaterials through advanced cyclic true triaxial tests. • Determining the effect of freeze-thaw action on sti
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Work zones pose significant safety challenges on highways, with Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) being particularly susceptible to higher risk due to their larger size, slower acceleration/deceleration rates, and expanded blind spots. This study aimed to assess the impact of various work zone warning measures on the driving behavior of CMV operator
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The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) has been communicating with Bike Walk Montana and the Montana Department of Commerce’s Main Street Program to assist small towns with pop-up projects aimed at slowing traffic to create safer streets. The Department of Commerce reached out regarding opportunities for pop-up traffic calming in Hamilton, Mont
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The daily cost of rail operation is increasing due to the increase of rail network size. Therefore, reduction in operation power consumption is important to rail operator in order to fully optimize the daily operation cost. Operation power consumption in rail operation can be divided into 80% traction power such as vehicle propulsion system and 20%
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According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), there are over 600,000 highway bridges in the United States. Nationwide, the performance evaluation of bridges starts with the inspection of the bridge to determine the current condition. Inspections are conducted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). With more th
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The construction of longitudinal joints to specified densities significantly impacts the performance and service life of asphalt pavements. Ensuring proper compaction is essential to creating impermeable joints that can withstand water infiltration, prevent moisture damage, and enhance long-term performance. Various entities, including state depart
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The use of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in Texas bridges has the potential to add substantial improvements to bridge construction. Advanced material properties and superior durability of UHPC can result in significant design and construction benefits. Within this context, this project evaluated the application of UHPC for precast, pretens
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In a prior research project (BDK83 977-24), the Financial Achievability Model (FAM) was created for the Florida Department of Transportation Research Center. The Research Center can use the FAM in all phases of research to meet strategic objectives, including demonstrating the potential benefits of proposed projects, allowing for a more cost-effect
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By the end of 2022, nearly 450 roundabouts were installed on Minnesota roadways. An evaluation of traffic safety at roundabouts published by MnDOT in 2017 showed substantial decreases in fatal and serious injury crashes for all users at intersections after installation of a roundabout. The safety effects of roundabouts are largely due to geometric
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Seasonal and daily temperature variations, freeze-thaw cycles and other environmental factors lead to pavement distress on low-volume rural roads. Modifying asphalt mixtures could improve pavement resistance to these environmentally driven distresses. A comparison of the mechanical properties and performances of selected asphalt mixtures identified
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials R 100 standard provides instructions for making and curing concrete test specimens in the field. However, further research is needed to compare the strength of the field-cured specimen with the strength of the actual in-place concrete item. The purpose of this combined laborator
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Vehicle weaving describes the vehicle lane changes in areas between consecutive merge and diverge ramp junctions. During heavy traffic, vehicle weaving will slow down traffic, cause congestion, and increase the possibility of crashes. It is desirable to automatically capture the weaving information using camera videos in the weaving areas. The curr
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