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 effect of aggregate characteristics on the fatigue behavior of asphaltic mixtures was investigated by utilizing a laboratory constant deflection, flexural fatigue test. Coarse aggregate characteristics such as surface texture, rugosity, and flakiness index, were evaluated and attempts were made to correlate these with fatigue behavior. Since pr
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In 1966 and 1968 test sections of asphaltic concrete overlays fabricated with coarse lightweight aggregate and fine limestone were installed in the Roanoke-Bedford area. The experimental mixes used were designed in an attempt to develop skid resistant surface mixes for use in predominantly limestone areas. The mixes incorporated 20%-45% of lightwei
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Asphaltic pavements in Virginia had shown cracks in the surface layers only, and this had led to the belief that the durability properties of the asphalt had not been what they should have been and that the asphalt specifications needed to be revised. Recommendations from the study were incorporated in Department specifications.
Thirty-nine test panels were installed on three interstate bridges to evaluate several combinations of curing and protective treatments for concrete. Panels were cured with white pigmented liquid membrane and white polyethylene, both with and without subsequent treatments using linseed oil. One panel received a chlorinated rubber sealer marketed as
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Concern for improving the durability of concrete has focused renewed attention on all aspects of concrete technology. Numerous proprietary products which are claimed to improve durability have been marketed as protective coatings, curing agents or combinations of the two. The end purpose of this project is to evaluate the performance of several of
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The purpose of this study was to explore methods of obtaining a rough, durable texture on test slabs fabricated in the laboratory in an attempt to provide high skid resistance. The exploration involved the investigation of types of texture, time of texturing, and the effects of coarse aggregates and curing methods.
This study was oriented toward slabjacking procedures for raising slabs and filling voids on roadways, with emphasis on louisiana materials and equipment. The conclusions were: (1) holes should be about 1 1/4 inches in diameter, spaced 6 feet apart and no closer than 18 inches to edges or joints, (2) a slurry mix made up of 4 bags of cement per cub
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stripping is not a major problem in Louisiana. However there has been isolated instances of stripping occurring within the state and this study was initiated to ascertain if antistripping additives would have any benefical effect in combating stripping.A preliminary laboratory investigation was conducted on seven different commercially avilable add
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The purpose of this study was to establish quantitatively and systematically the association between the speed of movement of an optical environment and the extent of disorientation experienced by an individual viewing this environment. The degree of disorientation was determined by measuring the angle by which an individual deviates from a straigh
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Whole blood, red cell, and plasma preparations were stored at room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen. Samples were assayed over a 50-day period using the technique of constant-pH titration (pH-Stat). At least 90% of the cholinesterase activity in the whole blood and plasma preparations was retained for 6 days at room temperature and over 6 week
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The toxic effects of organophosphorus insecticides are commonly ascribed to cholinesterase (CHE) inhibition. A search of the scientific literature revealed the well-established fact that a number of chlorinated pesticides adversely affect reproduction in mice and rats.However, little is known about the effects of organophosphorus pesticides on repr
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Tolerance for all hot environments cannot be defined by a single criterion. At least three types of tolerance are discussed which might occur in aerospace activities. The tolerance categories have been designated (1) pain limited, (2) heat storage limited and (3) systems limited. Pain limited exposures are of short duration and require very high te
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A method of analysis for the combined effects of bending and shear deformations is presented. Although the method is primarily designed for the analysis of beams, it can be applied to other structural problems. The method is applicable to beams that have abrupt, or point-by-point, variations in their structural properties. Also, the beam may be sub
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A four-button (police, ambulance, fire, service) emergency radio call box system was installed by the Texas Highway Department on an eleven-mile section of 145 in Houston. This report evaluates the system in terms of usage, maintenance, driver acceptance, service offered, and cost effectiveness. Stopped vehicle studies were conducted to determine t
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The Windsor probe - test system was evaluated for determining compressive strength of concrete by comparing probe strengths against cylinder and core strengths from both laboratory and field-poured concrete. Advantages and disadvantages of this system were of prime consideration while cost and efficiency were also taken into account. The probe test
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The document is concerned with the several kinds of flight simulators available today which are valuable tools for research, training and proficiency determination. They range from simple trainer type devices, which are useful for the learning of specific tasks, to very sophisticated ground-based facilities and aircraft used for crew training under
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This is a progress report on Phase 2 of a study entitled "Synthetic Aggregate Research" being conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute. This phase deals specifically with synthetic aggregates for use in flexible base, and its primary objective is to develop acceptance criteria for such aggregates. It was initiated in 1966, after non-bloated,
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