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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Numerous design conceptions and construction techniques regarding roadways on permafrost have been published recently. In addition to varying climatic factors, difficult subsurface conditions are encountered in permafrost environments. This design guide was prepared to include all aspects of permafrost engineering pertinent to roadways, to bridge t
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Phukan, Arvind (1982). Design Considerations for Roadways on Permafrost Final Report.
Phukan, Arvind "Design Considerations for Roadways on Permafrost Final Report" (1982)
Phukan, Arvind "Design Considerations for Roadways on Permafrost Final Report" , 1982
The report describes the results of the load tests and summarizes the collection of data on the dimensional changes and moisture content of the press-lain members and the number and types of vehicles using the bridge. The results of the load tests suggest that the AASHTO load distribution is conservative. Although the rails, wheel guards and posts
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Sprinkel, Michael M (1982). Evaluation of the performance of a press-lam timber bridge : bridge performance and load test after five years, final report..
Sprinkel, Michael M "Evaluation of the performance of a press-lam timber bridge : bridge performance and load test after five years, final report." (1982)
Sprinkel, Michael M "Evaluation of the performance of a press-lam timber bridge : bridge performance and load test after five years, final report." , 1982
An evaluation was made of the cost-effectiveness of the automotive products Microlon, an engine treatment consisting of Teflon suspended in a solvent, and Technol-G, a gasoline treating additive consisting of a blend of aliphatic and aromatic distillates. Examined in the evaluation were engineering test reports provided by the manufacturers of the
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Sprinkel, Michael M (1982). Evaluation of Microlon and Technol-G : final report..
Sprinkel, Michael M "Evaluation of Microlon and Technol-G : final report." (1982)
Sprinkel, Michael M "Evaluation of Microlon and Technol-G : final report." , 1982
Various guidelines that have been proposed for the operation of traffic signals in the flashing mode were reviewed. The use of existing traffic simulation procedures to evaluate flashing signals was examined and a study methodology for simulating and evaluating potential flashing signal schemes was developed. A case study is described in which the
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Moreno, Luis E and Demetsky, Michael J (1982). Simulation of flashing signal operations..
Moreno, Luis E and Demetsky, Michael J "Simulation of flashing signal operations." (1982)
Moreno, Luis E and Demetsky, Michael J "Simulation of flashing signal operations." , 1982
This paper reviews some of the problems associated with quality assurance for hydraulic cement concrete and the difficulties of relating the results of quality control and acceptance testing to the performance of the concrete facility. The importance of good control procedures and inspection of concrete placement by persons knowledgeable in concret
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Halstead, Woodrow J (1982). The quest for performance-related specifications for hydraulic cement concrete..
Halstead, Woodrow J "The quest for performance-related specifications for hydraulic cement concrete." (1982)
Halstead, Woodrow J "The quest for performance-related specifications for hydraulic cement concrete." , 1982
The report illustrates and evaluates the first use in Virginia of precast concrete replacement slabs for bridge decks. It shows that a bridge deck can be replaced with the precast slabs while traffic is maintained in the adjacent traffic lane. The quality of the prototype deck appears to be comparable to that of a conventional site-cast deck and, a
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Sprinkel, Michael M (1982). Precast concrete replacement slabs for bridge decks..
Sprinkel, Michael M "Precast concrete replacement slabs for bridge decks." (1982)
Sprinkel, Michael M "Precast concrete replacement slabs for bridge decks." , 1982
This report describes a project in which the bituminous pavement on an approximately 8-mi. (13-km) section of roadway was removed, recycled through a conventional asphalt batch plant, and relaid. The project was accomplished with little difficulty and proved that recycling is an economical, feasible process. The asphaltic mix relaid consisted of ab
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Hughes, Charles S (1982). Installation report : evaluation of recycled hot mix asphaltic concrete on Route 220..
Hughes, Charles S "Installation report : evaluation of recycled hot mix asphaltic concrete on Route 220." (1982)
Hughes, Charles S "Installation report : evaluation of recycled hot mix asphaltic concrete on Route 220." , 1982
Two test sections, one on new construction and the other on a maintenance resurfacing project, were installed in the fall of 1980 to evaluate the proprietary asphalt product Chem-Crete. Dynaflect and density measurements were performed on the experimental and control mixes and the performance of the pavements is being evaluated. Raveling was notice
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Maupin, G. W (1982). Evaluation of Chem-Crete : interim report..
Maupin, G. W "Evaluation of Chem-Crete : interim report." (1982)
Maupin, G. W "Evaluation of Chem-Crete : interim report." , 1982
In 1974 the Research Council initiated a statewide survey of metal truss bridges to identify any with historic significance. This pioneering effort was financed with state research funds as it was intended to aid the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation in meeting its obligations mandated by various requirements of the environmental r
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Spero, Paula A. C (1982). A survey and photographic inventory of metal truss bridges in Virginia, 1865-1932 : IX, the Bristol Construction District..
Spero, Paula A. C "A survey and photographic inventory of metal truss bridges in Virginia, 1865-1932 : IX, the Bristol Construction District." (1982)
Spero, Paula A. C "A survey and photographic inventory of metal truss bridges in Virginia, 1865-1932 : IX, the Bristol Construction District." , 1982
A paving system was developed in Sweden in the 1960's in which relatively large rubber particles are incorporated into asphalt concrete pavements. The original purpose was to increase skid resistance and durability. This system, distributed under the trade names "Skega Asphalt" or "Rubit" in Scandinavia and "PlusRide" in the U.S.A., was also found
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Esch, David C. (1982). Construction and Benefits of Rubber-Modified Asphalt Pavements.
Esch, David C. "Construction and Benefits of Rubber-Modified Asphalt Pavements" (1982)
Esch, David C. "Construction and Benefits of Rubber-Modified Asphalt Pavements" , 1982
This proceedings gathered by the National Academy of Sciences has focused on survey data, its collection and use. Five research papers are included: "Problems of nonreported trips in surveys of nonhome activity patterns;" "Estimation of cross-cordon origin-destination flows from cordon studies;" "Toward improved collection of 24-h travel records;"
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A procedure is presented by which regional unit hydrograph and loss rate parameters are estimated for the generation of design storm hydrographs for watershed in Virginia. The state is divided into seven hydrological regions, and unit hydrograph and loss rate parameters are computed for each region and then related to watershed characteristics such
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Cruise, James and Yu, Shaw L (1982). Determination of rainfall losses in Virginia, phase II : final report..
Cruise, James and Yu, Shaw L "Determination of rainfall losses in Virginia, phase II : final report." (1982)
Cruise, James and Yu, Shaw L "Determination of rainfall losses in Virginia, phase II : final report." , 1982
More than 70% of motorists returning a questionnaire distributed for the study favored the exclusive/permissive signal, while about 17% said the signal reduced delays, and 30% said it created a hazard. Intersections with one or more right-turn-on-red movements seemed especially susceptible to vehicular conflicts. The ratios of accidents involving l
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Perfater, Michael A (1982). An assessment of exclusive..
Perfater, Michael A "An assessment of exclusive." (1982)
Perfater, Michael A "An assessment of exclusive." , 1982
An investigation into the Illinois method for the design of dense-graded emulsion base mixes had resulted in a report offering several modifications to that procedure. The Bituminous Research Advisory Committee then recommended that the Illinois method, along with the recommended modifications, be adopted for use in Virginia. This report was prepar
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Hughes, Charles S (1982). Virginia method for the design of dense-graded emulsion mixes..
Hughes, Charles S "Virginia method for the design of dense-graded emulsion mixes." (1982)
Hughes, Charles S "Virginia method for the design of dense-graded emulsion mixes." , 1982
The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation frequently utilizes induction loops in its vehicle detector systems. Although not documented, there have been many instances of loop failure; therefore, the practices and materials used by the Department in installing loop detectors were investigated. Two field tests were undertaken- the encase
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Arnold, E. D and Munn, G. L (1982). Installation report, state demonstration project, loop detectors..
Arnold, E. D and Munn, G. L "Installation report, state demonstration project, loop detectors." (1982)
Arnold, E. D and Munn, G. L "Installation report, state demonstration project, loop detectors." , 1982
Virginia. Governor's Task Force to Combat Drunk Driving
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1982-01-01
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The Governor's Task Force to Combat Drunk Driving was created to confront the problem of drunken driving in Virginia, and to ascertain Virginia's current efforts to address this problem so that these efforts could be assessed and appropriate changes recommended. The planning documents presented in this report were designed to provide an overview of
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Virginia. Governor's Task Force to Combat Drunk Driving (1982). Alcohol control in Virginia : planning documents for use by agencies of the Commonwealth..
Virginia. Governor's Task Force to Combat Drunk Driving "Alcohol control in Virginia : planning documents for use by agencies of the Commonwealth." (1982)
Virginia. Governor's Task Force to Combat Drunk Driving "Alcohol control in Virginia : planning documents for use by agencies of the Commonwealth." , 1982
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
1982-01-01
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Transportation Research Record 886 addresses "New Concepts in Data Analysis." The following papers are included within: "Origin-Destination Travel Survey for Southeast Michigan;" "Pilot Testing of Alternative Administrative Procedures and Survey Instruments;" "Vehicle Origin Survey;" "Analysis of Employee Residential Locations for Transit Planning;
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National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board (1982). New concepts in data analysis.
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board "New concepts in data analysis" (1982)
National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board "New concepts in data analysis" , 1982
This report presents the results of a survey of the energy used to heat various buildings owned and operated by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. Energy intensity and cost intensity indices (EII and CII) for buildings were calculated. These can be used to indicate possible deficiencies in the heating and cooling systems of the
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Pritchard, Alan C (1982). Relative heating costs for Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation buildings..
Pritchard, Alan C "Relative heating costs for Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation buildings." (1982)
Pritchard, Alan C "Relative heating costs for Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation buildings." , 1982
Twelve streams affected by highway construction were monitored to ascertain the effectiveness of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation's erosion and sediment control practices. The streams were located throughout Virginia in areas having different types of soil; viz., silts, sands, and clays. The results of the study indicate that
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Wyant, David C (1982). Efficiency of erosion control practices of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation : final report..
Wyant, David C "Efficiency of erosion control practices of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation : final report." (1982)
Wyant, David C "Efficiency of erosion control practices of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation : final report." , 1982
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