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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Over the last 85 years, engineers and researchers have tweaked and analyzed every minute detail of roadway design with one goal: optimizing vehicular speed. Although the industry has been looking seriously at design for other modes since the late 1980’s, the vast majority of the money and energy has been poured into examining every nuance and detai
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Eluru, N., Tice, P., Hancock, P., Tirtha, S. D., & Fernandez-Diaz, P. (2023). Volume 1: Urban Driver Mental Frameworks and Implications. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76673
Eluru, Naveen, Patricia Tice, Peter Hancock, Sudipta Dey Tirtha, and Persys Fernandez-Diaz. Volume 1: Urban Driver Mental Frameworks and Implications. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76673.
Eluru, Naveen, et al. Volume 1: Urban Driver Mental Frameworks and Implications. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76673.
The current focus on promoting sustainability in the United States transportation infrastructure has led to adopting Diverse, Modern, and Unconventional Intersections and Interchanges (DMUII) to improve traffic flow while ensuring safety. However, the adoption of DMUII designs presents challenges, including a learning curve for the public and contr
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Rasdorf, W., Rouphail, N., Seracino, R., Han, K., & Bonilla, M. (2023). Guidelines to Enhance the Constructability of Diverse, Modern, and Unconventional Intersections and Interchanges (DMUII) (Report No. FHWA/NC/2021-12). North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73798
Rasdorf, William, Nagui Rouphail, Rudolf Seracino, Kevin Han, and Minerva Bonilla. Guidelines to Enhance the Constructability of Diverse, Modern, and Unconventional Intersections and Interchanges (DMUII). Report no. FHWA/NC/2021-12. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73798.
Rasdorf, William, et al. Guidelines to Enhance the Constructability of Diverse, Modern, and Unconventional Intersections and Interchanges (DMUII). North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2023, Report no. FHWA/NC/2021-12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73798.
This research effort is part of a collaborative research project between the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE). NCDOT Rail Division's mission is the “…safe and efficient movement of people and goods on North Carolina's railroa
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Brock, T., Hassett, R., Lippert, C., Erian, N., Daniels, C., List, G., Bert, S., & Findley, D. (2023). Economic Contribution of Rail in North Carolina (Report No. FHWA/NC/2022-19). UNC Institute for Transportation Research and Education. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83555
Brock, Tim, Ryan Hassett, Collen Lippert, Nihal Erian, Claire Daniels, George List, Steve Bert, and Daniel Findley. Economic Contribution of Rail in North Carolina. Report no. FHWA/NC/2022-19. UNC Institute for Transportation Research and Education, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83555.
Brock, Tim, et al. Economic Contribution of Rail in North Carolina. UNC Institute for Transportation Research and Education, 2023, Report no. FHWA/NC/2022-19, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83555.
Truck platooning—wirelessly linking two or more trucks to travel in a closely spaced convoy—is federally promoted to save fuel, improve the environment, and improve traffic operations. Platooning places trucks much closer than current design codes anticipate. While this strategy can provide higher fuel efficiency, it also can potentially overload s
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Steelman, J. S., Puckett, J. A., Linzell, D. G., & Yang, B. (2023). Truck Platooning Effects on Girder Bridges: Phase II-Service (Report No. WBS 26-1107-0202-001). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68881
Steelman, Joshua S., Jay A. Puckett, Daniel G. Linzell, and Bowen Yang. Truck Platooning Effects on Girder Bridges: Phase II-Service. Report no. WBS 26-1107-0202-001. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68881.
Steelman, Joshua S., et al. Truck Platooning Effects on Girder Bridges: Phase II-Service. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. WBS 26-1107-0202-001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68881.
Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) Employee and Business Development (EBD) office develops and provides required and elective training to ADOT staff and to external stakeholders. For its training programs, EBD’s objectives are to: (1) Improve employee competence and performance to enhance the performance of the agency; (2) Improve employ
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Perry, M., Manseth, K., & Perry, S. (2023). Measuring and Improving the Effectiveness of ADOT’s Employee Learning and Development Program (Report No. MPD0010-21 / CTR056167). Arizona. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72732
Perry, MacKenna, Kristi Manseth, and Steven Perry. Measuring and Improving the Effectiveness of ADOT’s Employee Learning and Development Program. Report no. MPD0010-21 / CTR056167. Arizona. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72732.
Perry, MacKenna, et al. Measuring and Improving the Effectiveness of ADOT’s Employee Learning and Development Program. Arizona. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. MPD0010-21 / CTR056167, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72732.
Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) is the most widely used construction material due to its versatility, durability, and economy (Mindess et al. 2003). However, PCC is also a quasi-brittle material that has low tensile strength and ductility, as well as weak resistance to the propagation of cracks. Also, problems related to shrinkage, durability and wo
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El-Hajj, B., Pitell, S., Sachs, S. G., & Haig, S. (2023). Microbial Concrete Sealer (Report No. FHWA-PA-2023-007-PITT WO 022). Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73089
El-Hajj, Bashear, Sarah Pitell, Steven G Sachs, and Sarah Haig. Microbial Concrete Sealer. Report no. FHWA-PA-2023-007-PITT WO 022. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73089.
El-Hajj, Bashear, et al. Microbial Concrete Sealer. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2023, Report no. FHWA-PA-2023-007-PITT WO 022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73089.
In the California Connected Vehicle (CV) Testbed, four intersections have been instrumented with NoTraffic sensors for more accurate detection of multi-modal traffic within the intersection conflict area, and six operational High Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) signals have been installed to enhance the safety for pedestrians and cyclists whil
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Zhou, K., & Gan, Q. (2023). Multi-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal System (MMITSS) Phase III Extension for Additional Enhancements. California. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75074
Zhou, Kun and Qijian Gan. Multi-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal System (MMITSS) Phase III Extension for Additional Enhancements. California. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75074.
Zhou, Kun, and Qijian Gan Multi-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal System (MMITSS) Phase III Extension for Additional Enhancements. California. Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75074.
This report presents a series of laboratory tests to evaluate the material properties of LCC and the pullout resistances of geogrid and steel strip in LCC specimens cast in the field. Based on the test results, the following conclusions can be drawn: The average wet densities of LCC ranged from 30 to 36 pcf at the age of 28 days and the average dry
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Han, J., Ye, Y., Parsons, R. L., O’Reilly, M., & Liu, H. (2023). Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill [Technical Summary] (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-21-2). Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68838
Han, Jie, Yuqiu Ye, Robert L. Parsons, Matthew O’Reilly, and Hao Liu. Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill [Technical Summary]. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-2. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68838.
Han, Jie, et al. Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill [Technical Summary]. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2023, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68838.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory circular AC 150/5100-13 authorized the use of state highway material specifications at nonprimary public-use airports serving aircraft less than 60,000 pounds gross weight. This approval is based on the condition that the safety and life span of these airports will not be adversely affected. The us
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Sulaiman, A. O., Ali, U. M., & Al-Qadi, I. L. (2023). Evaluation of the Asphalt Mixture Design Framework for Airfield Pavements in Illinois (Report No. FHWA-ICT-23-010: ICT-23-011;UILU-2023-2011). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-011
Sulaiman, Abdulgafar O, Uthman Mohamed Ali, and Imad L Al-Qadi. Evaluation of the Asphalt Mixture Design Framework for Airfield Pavements in Illinois. Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-010: ICT-23-011;UILU-2023-2011. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-011.
Sulaiman, Abdulgafar O, et al. Evaluation of the Asphalt Mixture Design Framework for Airfield Pavements in Illinois. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-010: ICT-23-011;UILU-2023-2011, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-011.
Ohio’s transportation system has witnessed the inclusion of a new mode of travel – shared micromobility (i.e., scooters, e-bikes, and other methods). Shared-micromobility is beneficial, in that, it connects with the larger transportation system and increases the value of other available transportation options. Initially, there were mixed views on t
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Naik, B., Thomas, J., Somadder, R., & Vincent, B. (2023). Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Research On-Call – Synthesis of Ordinances/Practices on Micromobility Systems Within Ohio [2021-ORIL6 Task #8] (Report No. FHWA/OH-2023-15). Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72874
Naik, Bhaven, John Thomas, Romim Somadder, and Brett Vincent. Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Research On-Call – Synthesis of Ordinances/Practices on Micromobility Systems Within Ohio [2021-ORIL6 Task #8]. Report no. FHWA/OH-2023-15. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72874.
Naik, Bhaven, et al. Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Research On-Call – Synthesis of Ordinances/Practices on Micromobility Systems Within Ohio [2021-ORIL6 Task #8]. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development, 2023, Report no. FHWA/OH-2023-15, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72874.
State departments of transportation, including the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) focus on eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways. To accomplish this, MDT employed several strategies including an emphasis on improving traffic safety culture. Traffic safety culture strategies, including public awareness campaigns and
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Villwock-Witte, N., Clouser, K., Hetherington, N., Fay, L., May, D., Johnson, L., Bell, M., & Sullivan, J. (2023). Effectiveness of Highway Safety Public Education at Montana Motor Vehicle Registration Stations by Streaming a Variety of Safety Content (Report No. FHWA/MT-23-003/9832-766). Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518326
Villwock-Witte, Natalie, Karalyn Clouser, Neil Hetherington, Laura Fay, Dana May, Lura Johnson, Matthew Bell, and Jaime Sullivan. Effectiveness of Highway Safety Public Education at Montana Motor Vehicle Registration Stations by Streaming a Variety of Safety Content. Report no. FHWA/MT-23-003/9832-766. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2023. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518326.
Villwock-Witte, Natalie, et al. Effectiveness of Highway Safety Public Education at Montana Motor Vehicle Registration Stations by Streaming a Variety of Safety Content. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2023, Report no. FHWA/MT-23-003/9832-766, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518326.
Several state departments of transportation have recognized the benefits of modified asphalt mixtures in resisting multiple modes of climate-and load-induced distresses in flexible pavements. Throughout the past 50 years, asphalt binders have been modified with various components such as styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) polymers, ground tire rubber,
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Habbouche, J., & Nair, H. (2023). Evaluation of Hybrid Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: A Case Study in Virginia (Report No. VTRC 24-R1). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68709
Habbouche, Jhony and Harikrishnan Nair. Evaluation of Hybrid Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: A Case Study in Virginia. Report no. VTRC 24-R1. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68709.
Habbouche, Jhony, and Harikrishnan Nair Evaluation of Hybrid Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: A Case Study in Virginia. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2023, Report no. VTRC 24-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68709.
Roadside vegetation management can be a time-consuming and potentially dangerous task, particularly on steep embankments typical of unglaciated regions in Ohio. Furthermore, tree clearing is usually undertaken during difficult weather conditions (i.e., snowy, icy) as regulations for agencies that receive federal funding limit clearing to protect ha
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Witter, J. D., & Nazzal, M. (2023). District Highway Maintenance Research-On-Call Task 8: Improving the Process of Removing Totem Poles (Report No. FHWA/OH-2023-22). Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72899
Witter, Jonathan D and Munir Nazzal. District Highway Maintenance Research-On-Call Task 8: Improving the Process of Removing Totem Poles. Report no. FHWA/OH-2023-22. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72899.
Witter, Jonathan D, and Munir Nazzal District Highway Maintenance Research-On-Call Task 8: Improving the Process of Removing Totem Poles. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA/OH-2023-22, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72899.
Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) (also called foam or gas concrete) is a special construction material, which is typically composed of portland cement, water, and air voids created by a foaming agent. This material has been increasingly used as a backfill material for geotechnical applications. This report presents a series of laboratory tests c
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Han, J., Ye, Y., Parsons, R. L., O’Reilly, M., & Liu, H. (2023). Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-21-2). Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68837
Han, Jie, Yuqiu Ye, Robert L. Parsons, Matthew O’Reilly, and Hao Liu. Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-2. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68837.
Han, Jie, et al. Pullout Resistance of Reinforcement of Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2023, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68837.
High precision road maps are a crucial component to facilitating autonomous driving techniques. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are experiencing exponential growth. According to the latest forecast from IHS Markit, over 33 million AVs will be on the road globally by 2040, posing a higher requirement to ensure AVs’ driving safety. Although current AVs rel
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Steele, J., Wu, J., Duong, A., Wyatt, B., Tapp, C., Tambunga, J., Kuhr, J., Ma, J., & McCarty, M. (2023). Digitizing Traffic Control Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) [Summary]. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72738
Steele, Joanne, Jason Wu, Ash Duong, Bethany Wyatt, Charles Tapp, Jacob Tambunga, James Kuhr, Jianming Ma, and Matthew McCarty. Digitizing Traffic Control Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) [Summary]. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72738.
Steele, Joanne, et al. Digitizing Traffic Control Infrastructure for Autonomous Vehicles (AV) [Summary]. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72738.
The objective of this project was to compare the performance of SP-9.5/FC-9.5 to SP-12.5/FC-12.5 Superpave asphalt mixtures and then determine if SP-9.5/FC-12.5 mixtures were at least equivalent to SP-12.5/FC-12.5 mixtures in terms of cracking and rutting resistance, including durability, for use in heavy traffic volume conditions.
Wilko, W., & Hu, S. (2023). Performance Evaluation of SP-9.5 and SP-12.5 Superpave Mixtures [Summary] (Report No. BE928). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70436
Wilko, Wayne and Sheng Hu. Performance Evaluation of SP-9.5 and SP-12.5 Superpave Mixtures [Summary]. Report no. BE928. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70436.
Wilko, Wayne, and Sheng Hu Performance Evaluation of SP-9.5 and SP-12.5 Superpave Mixtures [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. BE928, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70436.
The goal of this project is to identify efficiencies across ODOT for the ESP. Future application needs and data automation processes must be defined based on current ODOT personnel activity workflows, repetitive tasks, and activities and integration of cross-process and internal organization collaboration. Use cases and statements of work (SOW) mus
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Crow, M., Avery, P. A., & Fuller, J. (2023). Achieving Efficiencies Within ODOT With the Event Streaming Platform [Fact Sheet] (Report No. 114247). Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73177
Crow, Mallory, Paul A Avery, and John Fuller. Achieving Efficiencies Within ODOT With the Event Streaming Platform [Fact Sheet]. Report no. 114247. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73177.
Crow, Mallory, et al. Achieving Efficiencies Within ODOT With the Event Streaming Platform [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Development, 2023, Report no. 114247, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73177.
Building information modeling is a combination of technology and processes that has made significant changes to the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations industries. By enabling the visualization of project elements and their data in 3D, it allows for a reduction in unbudgeted changes, increased collaboration and efficiency, and n
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Brooks, K., Gerasimidis, S., & Civjan, S. (2023). The Current State of Practice of Building Information Modeling. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72362
Brooks, Kevin, Simos Gerasimidis, and Scott Civjan. The Current State of Practice of Building Information Modeling. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72362.
Brooks, Kevin, et al. The Current State of Practice of Building Information Modeling. Massachusetts. Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72362.
University of North Carolina (System). Institute for Transportation Research and Education
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As urban populations continue to grow, traffic congestion has become an increasingly pressing issue for drivers, leading to a greater demand for advanced navigation aids and traffic management solutions. Real-time traffic information, advanced traffic signal control strategies, and the integration of various data sources can play a crucial role in
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University of North Carolina (System). Institute for Transportation Research and Education (2023). North Carolina Center of Excellence for Mobility and Congestion [Summary]. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78871
University of North Carolina (System). Institute for Transportation Research and Education. North Carolina Center of Excellence for Mobility and Congestion [Summary]. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78871.
University of North Carolina (System). Institute for Transportation Research and Education North Carolina Center of Excellence for Mobility and Congestion [Summary]. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78871.
This research was conducted to evaluate the performance of three commercially available BFRP rebar products, before and after exposure to nine different aggressive environments, to develop acceptance criteria specifically for basalt-based fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) reinforcing bars.
Nolan, S., & Kampmann, R. (2023). BFRP Rebar Characterization and Performance [Summary] (Report No. BE694). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70437
Nolan, Steven and Raphael Kampmann. BFRP Rebar Characterization and Performance [Summary]. Report no. BE694. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70437.
Nolan, Steven, and Raphael Kampmann BFRP Rebar Characterization and Performance [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. BE694, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70437.
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