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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The use of pavement underdrains became common practice in Illinois following the issuance of a Department underdrain policy in December 1970. Since that time, a variety of materials have been incorporated as underdrains. As these materials evolved, IDOT?S standards and specifications were modified and unacceptable products were rejected from furthe
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Volume 2 is designed to assist community participants, vested with responsibilities for implementing EV-related policies at the local level, with development of an infrastructure deployment plan.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Demonstration Project No. 74 has clearly shown that significant differences exist between the volumetric properties of the laboratory designed and plant produced hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixes. The volumetric properties include voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) and the voids in the total mix (VTM). This pro
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The objectives of the study were to identify PCC mixes that offer increased deicer-freeze-thaw durability and to identify mix characteristics that contribute to premature durability distress. PCC mixes covering a range of air contents and water-cement ratios were mixed in the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation (WisDOT) Central Oddice laboratories an
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The purpose of the study reported here was to examine whether age and spatial ability are factors that influence a driver's ability to navigate and to use navigational displays. These factors were examined because previous research suggests that spatial ability may underlie navigational performance, including route-following and map-reading,and tha
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As part of its ongoing recycling efforts, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is attempting to reduce solid waste generation by 40 percent, and to spend at least 10 percent of its budget for consumable supplies, material, and equipment. Accordingly, the agency is evaluating every opportunity to use or reuse waste materials. Because of th
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In providing incentives for increased trade among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could considerably liberalize freight carriage across these countries' respective borders. While Texas has a substantial economic interest in this increased trade, transportation planners indicate that the state, because o
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The project was undertaken to assist with the design, planning, and analysis of pavement test sections for future use with the newly developed Texas Mobile Load Simulator. It specifically addresses the type, number, and positions for strain and pressure sensors in the test sections. In the project, the authors conducted two full factorial experimen
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Monitoring freeway traffic conditions in construction zones is difficult. A 17.7 kilometer (11 mile) section of U.S. 59 (Eastex) Freeway from I-610 North Loop to Beltway 8 North in Houston, Texas is under construction and was chosen for this demonstration project. The selected sensor technologies were the Doppler Radar and side-fire microwave rangi
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Twenty-three different asphalt binders were tested in the laboratory and were tested in the laboratory and were classified following the SHRP binder specification system. The rheological properties of the binders were evaluated using the Rheometrics Asphalt Analyzer (RAA) device and the Bending Beam Rheometer. All the rheological data pertaining to
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This report is an attempt to demonstrate the mutual interdependence of the NYMTC region. What ties it together? How does diversity contribute to it as a region? This report seeks to answer these questions. A second objective is to use this report to provoke a discussion of regional issues for the update of Critical Issues-Critical Choices, A Mobili
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The Performance Enhancement System (PENS) is a prototype electronic performance support system for Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs). PENS facilitates field data collection, information management, and on-line references, thus eliminating paperwork, redundant data-entry tasks, data errors, slow data-entry and turnaround times, and bulky paper refer
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An experimental device to measure the abdominal pressure in child-size Anthropomorphic Test Dummies (ATDs) during dynamic tests was developed. A description is provided of the two ATDs in which the device was installed, the CRABI six-month-old and the CAMIX two-year-old size ATD. The test device's construction and installation in the ATDs is descri
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A 10-hour, 4-day rotating shift schedule worked by some Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCSs) was compared to the more traditional 8-hour, 2-2-1 rapidly rotating schedule. Measures of performance and alertness were obtained from a group of 52 ATCSs at an en route ATC center on tasks in the NIOSH fatigue test battery. Additional information on sle
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The safe containment of biological specimens during air transport is of growing concern as the number of shipments and hazards associated with such material increases. The purpose of this study was to examine the durability of adhesive-closure polyethylene (PE) bags upon exposure to altitude. The tests consisted of two phases. The objective of the
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center envisions that their studies will require standard measure of pilot/crew performance. Therefore, the FAA commissioned the Crew System Ergonomics Information Analysis Center (CSERIAC) to (1) identify state-of-the-art pilot/crew performance measures in selected areas of interest, (2) provide
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This report examines relevant literature for guidelines relative to the use of flight simulators, ranging from full mission to part-task trainers, in addition to requirements for flight crew experience and qualifications. Both sets of guidelines are established based on human factors research requirements, and are intended to match those requiremen
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This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the location of accidents and bad driving situations based on the experiences and perceptions of truck drivers. A statewide survey of semi-truck drivers was cond
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This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the location of accidents and bad driving situations based on the experiences and perceptions of truck drivers. A statewide survey of semi-truck drivers was cond
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