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United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
1986-07-01
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This report discusses transportation of all hazardous materials (commodities,radioactive materials including spent nuclear fuel, and hazardous wastes) thattravel by truck, rail, water, or air. The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)has identified four paramount policy issue areas for Congressionalconsideration: training, federal/state regulations
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United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment (1986). Transportation of hazardous materials (Report No. GPO 1987 0 - 191-237). United States. Government Printing Office. https://doi.org/10.21949/1404419
United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment. Transportation of hazardous materials. Report no. GPO 1987 0 - 191-237. United States. Government Printing Office, 1986. https://doi.org/10.21949/1404419.
United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment Transportation of hazardous materials. United States. Government Printing Office, 1986, Report no. GPO 1987 0 - 191-237, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1404419.
The Department's Research Section recognized the need for alternatives to the friction course materials. One such alternative which appeared promising was Sprinkle Treatment. Sprinkle Treatment, initiated in 1977 by the Federal Highway Administration in under the auspices of Demonstration Project No. 50, was developed in England where it has been w
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Paul, H. R., & Kemp, S. F. (1986). Sprinkle Treatment experimental project construction and first-year evaluation (Report No. Demonstration Project No. 50). Louisiana. Department of Highways. Research and Development Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21902
Paul, Harold R. and Sarah F. Kemp. Sprinkle Treatment experimental project construction and first-year evaluation. Report no. Demonstration Project No. 50. Louisiana. Department of Highways. Research and Development Section, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21902.
Paul, Harold R., and Sarah F. Kemp Sprinkle Treatment experimental project construction and first-year evaluation. Louisiana. Department of Highways. Research and Development Section, 1986, Report no. Demonstration Project No. 50, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21902.
Fly ash was used in this evaluation study to replace 15% of the cement inClass C-3 concrete paving mixes. One Class "c" ash from Iowa approvedsources was examined in each mix. Substitution rate was based on 1 to 1basis, for each pound of cement removed 1.0 pound of ash was added.The freeze/thaw durability of the concrete studied was not adversely a
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Moussalli, S. G. (1986). Evaluation of fly ash concrete durability containing class II durability aggregates (Report No. MLR-85-8). Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23386
Moussalli, Sam G.. Evaluation of fly ash concrete durability containing class II durability aggregates. Report no. MLR-85-8. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23386.
Moussalli, Sam G. Evaluation of fly ash concrete durability containing class II durability aggregates. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986, Report no. MLR-85-8, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23386.
Wence, D. E. (1986). Morse Brothers, Inc. concrete cylinder mold investigation : phase one report. Oregon. Highway Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22880
Wence, Donald E.. Morse Brothers, Inc. concrete cylinder mold investigation : phase one report. Oregon. Highway Division, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22880.
Wence, Donald E. Morse Brothers, Inc. concrete cylinder mold investigation : phase one report. Oregon. Highway Division, 1986, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22880.
Few data are available concerning the effects of sleep loss on vestibular responses although those responses are significant products of motion in aviation environments. This study assessed periodically throughout approx. 55 hrs. of sleep loss the ocular nystagmus and motion experiences of men exposed to both simple (angular acceleration and comple
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Collins, W. E. (1986). Effects of Sleep Loss on Vestibular Response during Simple and Complex Vestibular Stimulation (Report No. DOT/FAA/AM-86/9). Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21293
Collins, William E.. Effects of Sleep Loss on Vestibular Response during Simple and Complex Vestibular Stimulation. Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/9. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21293.
Collins, William E. Effects of Sleep Loss on Vestibular Response during Simple and Complex Vestibular Stimulation. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986, Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/9, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21293.
United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration
1986-07-01
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Annual report of the Maritime Administration for fiscal year 1985 as required by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. The Annual Report of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is submitted in accordance with Section 208 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. It reviews the Agency's activities in administering Federal maritime programs,
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United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration (1986). Annual Report of the Maritime Administration for Fiscal Year 1985 [MARAD 1985]. United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77534
United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration. Annual Report of the Maritime Administration for Fiscal Year 1985 [MARAD 1985]. United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77534.
United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration Annual Report of the Maritime Administration for Fiscal Year 1985 [MARAD 1985]. United States. Department of Transportation. Maritime Administration, 1986, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77534.
United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service
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1986-06-27
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JPRS publications contain information primarily from foreign newspapers, periodicals and books, but also from news agency transmissions and broadcasts. Materials from foreign-language sources are translated; those from English-language sources are transcribed or reprinted, with the original phrasing and other characteristics retained.This serial re
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United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, & United States. Joint Publications Research Service (1986). USSR Report: Transportation (Report No. JPRS-UTR-86-012). United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/15249
United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service and United States. Joint Publications Research Service. USSR Report: Transportation. Report no. JPRS-UTR-86-012. United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/15249.
United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, et al. USSR Report: Transportation. United States. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, 1986, Report no. JPRS-UTR-86-012, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/15249.
This research report concerns a proposed technique for nondestructive inspection of cable stays for a cable-stayed bridge at Luling, Louisiana. The method proposed used acoustic transmission through the steel cables. The laboratory results shown herein establish the apparent feasibility of the method. Field measurement at the bridge from both ends
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Avasthi, A. S., Drake, R. L., & Le, H. Q. (1986). Nondestructive, in-place inspection of cable stays for the Mississippi River Bridge at Luling, Louisiana : final report (Report No. FHWA/LA-85-1ST(B)-194). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22018
Avasthi, Ajay S., Robert L. Drake, and Hai Q. Le. Nondestructive, in-place inspection of cable stays for the Mississippi River Bridge at Luling, Louisiana : final report. Report no. FHWA/LA-85-1ST(B)-194. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22018.
Avasthi, Ajay S., et al. Nondestructive, in-place inspection of cable stays for the Mississippi River Bridge at Luling, Louisiana : final report. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986, Report no. FHWA/LA-85-1ST(B)-194, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22018.
This report is the final report of this research project. It describes a compiling of materials utilized by various agencies for use in formation of inductive loop detectors. It further lists methods by which different agencies install materials in order to obtain a resilient detection system. Tested were loop sealants, loop wire, preformed loops a
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Johnston, S. A., & Rudisil, K. R. (1986). Improving materials and methods for installing inductive loop detectors : final report (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD 86-03). Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22959
Johnston, Samuel A. and Keith R. Rudisil. Improving materials and methods for installing inductive loop detectors : final report. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD 86-03. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22959.
Johnston, Samuel A., and Keith R. Rudisil Improving materials and methods for installing inductive loop detectors : final report. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD 86-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22959.
This study presents comprehensive data reflecting pertinent denial rates regarding the medical and general attributes of those airline pilots denied medical certification in calendar years 1983 and 1984. The overall annual denial rate of this group is 4.7 per 1,000 active airline pilots. Age-specific denial rates for airline pilots increase to the
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Dark, S. J. (1986). Medically Disqualified Airline Pilots [1986] (Report No. DOT/FAA/AM-86/7). Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21289
Dark, Shirley J.. Medically Disqualified Airline Pilots [1986]. Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/7. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21289.
Dark, Shirley J. Medically Disqualified Airline Pilots [1986]. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986, Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/7, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21289.
This report describes the performance of the ATC classes in the Flight Service Station Training Program 1981 to 1985 on the skills tests and laboratory exercises in Preflight (pilot briefing), Inflight, and Emergency Services. Over 80% of the final grade for the program is based on these measures. The average scores of the classes on the skills tes
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Convey, J. J. (1986). The Flight Service Station Training Program: 1981–1985 (Report No. DOT/FAA/AM-86/6). Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21287
Convey, John J.. The Flight Service Station Training Program: 1981–1985. Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/6. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21287.
Convey, John J. The Flight Service Station Training Program: 1981–1985. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986, Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/6, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21287.
This study was undertaken to provide the Louisiana DOTD with a data base from which decision-making information can be concerning the modification or stabilization of soils using flyash as a full or partial replacement for hydraulic cement or hydrated lime.This report deals with application to pavement bases only. It is further restricted to two so
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Melancon, J., Mitcha, ,. K. M., & Griffin, P. M. (1986). Laboratory evaluation of flyash treated embankment and base materials : interim report No. 1 (Report No. Research Report No. 182). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21910
Melancon, James, , Kim M. Mitcha, and Paul M. Griffin. Laboratory evaluation of flyash treated embankment and base materials : interim report No. 1. Report no. Research Report No. 182. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21910.
Melancon, James, et al. Laboratory evaluation of flyash treated embankment and base materials : interim report No. 1. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986, Report no. Research Report No. 182, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21910.
Safety is a very important aspect o f the highway program. The Iowa DOTinitiated an inventory of the friction values of all paved primaryroadways i n 1969. This inventory, with an ASTM E-274 test unit, hascontinued to the present time. The t e s t i n g frequency varies based upontraffic volume and the previous friction value.
Marks, V. J. (1986). Restoration of frictional characteristics on older Portland cement concrete pavement (Report No. HR-224). Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24322
Marks, Vernon J.. Restoration of frictional characteristics on older Portland cement concrete pavement. Report no. HR-224. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24322.
Marks, Vernon J. Restoration of frictional characteristics on older Portland cement concrete pavement. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. Highway Division, 1986, Report no. HR-224, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24322.
This study was undertaken to determine the magnitude of ground vibrations produced by traffic and/or construction blasting. Such information could provide a tool in defense of legal claims concerning physical damage to nearby properties. An engineering seismograph was used to collect vibration data at highway traffic model sites, elevated structure
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Bokun, S. G. (1986). Investigation of earth borne vibrations due to highway traffic and/or construction blasting : final report (Report No. FHWA/LA-85/178). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22014
Bokun, Steve G.. Investigation of earth borne vibrations due to highway traffic and/or construction blasting : final report. Report no. FHWA/LA-85/178. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22014.
Bokun, Steve G. Investigation of earth borne vibrations due to highway traffic and/or construction blasting : final report. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986, Report no. FHWA/LA-85/178, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22014.
A microcomputer that communicates to traffic measuring devices (Golden River and TRIDAQS) via RS 232 port is equipped to emulate a 3278 workstation. Due to the emulation software and hardware type and the host computer program, data files could not be downloaded or uploaded. The mainframe's program was modified and a different emulation package emp
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Ritch, G. P. (1986). Developing a Freeway Data Base Model (Report No. FHWA/TX-86/53+421-3F). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84962
Ritch, Gene P.. Developing a Freeway Data Base Model. Report no. FHWA/TX-86/53+421-3F. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84962.
Ritch, Gene P. Developing a Freeway Data Base Model. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1986, Report no. FHWA/TX-86/53+421-3F, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84962.
A sample return-air window was tested in a guarded hot box to evaluate its performance under winter nighttime conditions with 100% of the air being returned to the occupied space. Predictions were then made of the window's performance under the same conditions when a fraction of the air was exhausted to the outside and the remainder mixed with make
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Lemon, F., & Meff, P. (1986). Air-Flow Windows – An Evaluation of Their Potential for Use in Arctic and Sub-Arctic Environments (Report No. AK-RD-86-23). Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40614
Lemon, FL and PW Meff. Air-Flow Windows – An Evaluation of Their Potential for Use in Arctic and Sub-Arctic Environments. Report no. AK-RD-86-23. Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40614.
Lemon, FL, and PW Meff Air-Flow Windows – An Evaluation of Their Potential for Use in Arctic and Sub-Arctic Environments. Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, 1986, Report no. AK-RD-86-23, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40614.
Dramatic technological developments are expected to make mobile satellite service (MSS) available within a few years. This new service, which appears to have great potential for Alaska, will make it possible to communicate with radios which are installed in vehicles (mobiles) or radios that can be carried in backpacks (transportables) virtually any
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Hills, A. (1986). Direct Satellite Communications Final Report (1986) (Report No. AK-RD-87-01). Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40631
Hills, A.. Direct Satellite Communications Final Report (1986). Report no. AK-RD-87-01. Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40631.
Hills, A. Direct Satellite Communications Final Report (1986). Alaska. Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, 1986, Report no. AK-RD-87-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40631.
Acrolein, an organic aldehyde (CH2=CH-CHO), is extremely irritating to the respiratory passages at very low concentrations. It is known to be present in the smoke from certain materials used in aircraft cabin interiors and could contribute, therefore, to an individual's failure to escape from a burning aircraft.In order to assess acrolein's ability
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Crane, C. R., Sanders, D. C., Endocott, B. R., & Abbott, J. K. (1986). Inhalation Toxicology: VII. Times to Incapacitation and Death for Rats Exposed Continuously to Atmospheric Acrolein Vapor (Report No. DOT/FAA/AM-86/5). Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21285
Crane, Charles R., Donald C. Sanders, Boyd R. Endocott, and John K. Abbott. Inhalation Toxicology: VII. Times to Incapacitation and Death for Rats Exposed Continuously to Atmospheric Acrolein Vapor. Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/5. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21285.
Crane, Charles R., et al. Inhalation Toxicology: VII. Times to Incapacitation and Death for Rats Exposed Continuously to Atmospheric Acrolein Vapor. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, 1986, Report no. DOT/FAA/AM-86/5, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21285.
Four epoxy overlay systems were applied to concrete bridge decks in north Louisiana to evaluate their performance as skid resistant surfaces primarily and also as concrete sealers. Dural Flexolith, Poly-Carb Flexogrid, and Con/Chem Cono/Crete were placed on three separate bridge decks; sand and Dural epoxy were placed on the fourth deck. Skid tests
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Rasoulian, M., & Burnett, C. (1986). Evaluation of thin epoxy system overlays for concrete bridge decks : interim report No. 1 (Report No. FHWA/LA-86/184). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22017
Rasoulian, Masood and Carl Burnett. Evaluation of thin epoxy system overlays for concrete bridge decks : interim report No. 1. Report no. FHWA/LA-86/184. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22017.
Rasoulian, Masood, and Carl Burnett Evaluation of thin epoxy system overlays for concrete bridge decks : interim report No. 1. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 1986, Report no. FHWA/LA-86/184, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22017.
The Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) was developed by the Federal Highway Administration to collect sample data on the public highway system in the United States and to provide information to the U.S. Congress and others on the current status of the highway system and future needs. This report examines the procedure to calculate the sam
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Memmott, J. L. (1986). Sample Size and Accuracy of Highway Performance Monitoring System (Report No. FHWA/TX-86/23+480-1). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86369
Memmott, Jeffery L.. Sample Size and Accuracy of Highway Performance Monitoring System. Report no. FHWA/TX-86/23+480-1. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86369.
Memmott, Jeffery L. Sample Size and Accuracy of Highway Performance Monitoring System. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1986, Report no. FHWA/TX-86/23+480-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86369.
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