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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Safety prediction models have been developed for urban freeway segments in Texas and elsewhere to apply to cross sections up to 10 lanes wide. These models are documented resources such as TxDOT’s Roadway Safety Design Workbook and the Highway Safety Manual and applied in several spreadsheet-based analysis tools. These tools are acknowledged in the
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The variations in electromagnetic and electric properties with the moisture content of several geomaterials were assessed in this report to demonstrate their viability in estimating the moisture content of compacted geomaterials. A prototype device was also designed and fabricated to estimate the moisture content of compacted geomaterials by measur
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The objective of this research project is to understand factors (especially curb/corner radii) affecting safety at intersections involving right-turning vehicles and pedestrians/bicyclists. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining crash data analysis with analysis of observational video data. For the crash analysis, data were assembled about mo
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The height of jump-outs along a fenced road corridor should be low enough for the target species to readily jump down from the fenced road corridor to the safe side, or the habitat side, of the fence. At the same time, the jump-outs should be high enough to discourage animals from jumping from the habitat side of the fence up into the fenced road c
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The Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) test is the most widely used test by state agencies based on a survey and specification review. The next most widely used test is the Hamburg Wheel-Track Test (HWTT). The survey also found there has been a move from the TSR test to the HWTT by state agencies over the last 10 years. Limited TSR and HWTT testing for t
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Over the years, efforts have been made to identify test procedures with appropriate moisture conditioning methods to quantify the potential of moisture susceptibility in asphalt mixtures. Some of the most commonly used test procedures include Modified Lottman Test (AASHTO T 283), Hamburg Wheel-Track Test (AASHTO T 324), and visual strip rating test
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Unmanaged construction stormwater runoff can pose a risk for the quality of downstream water bodies. Temporary sediment control practices are designed to capture sediment particles and reduce the turbidity of discharge; however, commonly used practices have limited performance in capturing fine-sized sediment particles. Flocculants can be introduce
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This study focuses on calibrating and validating performance models for pavement in Michigan and provides testing protocols for field and laboratory material testing. The research team selected various new and rehabilitation projects for flexible and rigid pavements to evaluate previous calibration efforts, verify global models in the Pavement-ME,
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Spearheaded by Defiance County, the research to develop a cost-efficient, flexible concrete mix was carried out by Ohio University's Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The study explored the integration of locally-sourced waste materials—tire shreds, fiberglass, polyester fiber, and plastic waste—into the concrete mix. Rigorous tes
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Rear-end collisions in work zones, induced primarily by speeding and tailgating, are a predominant concern for roadway safety. Although considerable research has shed light on the dangers and implications of speeding within these zones, there exists a conspicuous research gap on tailgating behaviors. To address this gap, the present project was con
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In this research, two significant ITBCs are selected to investigate the structural performance of skew reinforcing. The global models for ITBC 2 (skew angle 430) and ITBC 7 (skew angle 330) are established with four columns, I-girders in the forward and backward span, and a deck. Each ITBC is simulated in 15 cases of Static Test-1. Further, two cri
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Current equipment to measure faulting of jointed concrete pavements at the network level is ineffective and inefficient. One the one hand, joint detection at high speeds is challenging. On the other hand, the actual measurement is not accurate and fails to capture the transverse variability of faulting. In this project, a high- definition, high-spe
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Researchers evaluated the existing pavement conditions of the candidate section. A visual survey was conducted to identify existing distresses that are prevalent on the CPCD. An FWD testing was conducted to measure the structural capacity of the CPCD by obtaining slab deflections and calculating the load transfer efficiency (LTE). The CRCP overlay
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The project team compiled and reviewed existing road cross-section guidance (for urban, suburban, and rural environments), along with research findings, to identify content that would be appropriate for inclusion in Texas-based guidelines for cross-section optimization. A subsequent task focused on considering the data needs for assessing a propose
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Sediment control devices (SCDs) are used on construction sites to retain sediment and prevent stormwater from adversely affecting adjacent waterways. SCDs include silt fences, wattles, sediment logs and basins, filter dams, and inlet protection devices. These products are designed to be installed for specific applications (e.g., curb inlets, drop i
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Over 140 million tons of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) are produced in the United States per year (ACPA, 2009), and this material has been used in a host of transportation infrastructure applications, including fills, embankments, bases, subbases, and concrete pavements. Currently, TxDOT limits the maximum amount of recycled crushed concrete fi
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Geogrids are used within the base or as a subgrade/base interface layer for enhancing the performance of flexible and rigid pavements. While there has been significant use, particularly in Texas, of geogrid-reinforced pavements, limited research has dealt with the methodologies of quantifying their influence on pavement performance. In the state of
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The research study included experimental testing and numerical modeling to obtain and develop much needed experimental data and analytical tools to study the performance of seamless systems, identify design issues, and propose design guidelines for the U.S. practice.
In this research project, researchers designed a comprehensive survey to understand the freeway congestion reduction practices state departments of transportation employed by using big data. This survey addressed topics such as data collection methods, data analysis techniques, big data platform usage, report creation practices, and future needs.
Researchers conducted a comprehensive literature review to gather information on thermal segregation in asphalt mixes. Various hardware systems, specifications, and previous research studies were summarized and documented to understand the existing knowledge on the subject.
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