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A questionnaire concerning the specifications on the use of vibratory rollers on bituminous concrete was sent to the 50 state highway agencies. All 50 agencies replied, and many indicated that their specs were in a state of change. The report presents the survey results. Field experience is discussed under five headings: (1) dual-drum density vs. s
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Hughes, C. S. (1974). Vibratory compaction of bituminous concrete -- where does it stand? (Report No. VHTRC 75-R7). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19614
Hughes, Charles S. Vibratory compaction of bituminous concrete -- where does it stand?. Report no. VHTRC 75-R7. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19614.
Hughes, Charles S Vibratory compaction of bituminous concrete -- where does it stand?. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R7, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19614.
An investigation of ferro-cement indicates that when used in colored panels, such panels can be used to enhance the appearance of concrete structures. The panels are simply made, light in weight, and easily attached to either old or new structures. When the panels are used as accent colors, relatively few are required, and the cost is thereby minim
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Zuk, W. (1974). Esthetic enhancement of concrete structures using ferro-cement panels (Report No. VHRC 73-R46). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20074
Zuk, William. Esthetic enhancement of concrete structures using ferro-cement panels. Report no. VHRC 73-R46. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20074.
Zuk, William Esthetic enhancement of concrete structures using ferro-cement panels. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R46, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20074.
The cost-effectiveness analysis procedure for roadside safety improvement evaluation has been developed on an immediate implementation basis. This report documents the procedures to be applied in conducting the physical roadside hazard inventory and recommending safety improvement alternatives on Texas freeways. Immediate implementation of the mate
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Weaver, G. D., Post, E. R., & Woods, D. L. (1974). Procedures Manual for Roadside Hazard Inventory and Safety Improvement Alternatives (Report No. 11-1). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84779
Weaver, Graeme D., Edward R. Post, and Donald L. Woods. Procedures Manual for Roadside Hazard Inventory and Safety Improvement Alternatives. Report no. 11-1. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84779.
Weaver, Graeme D., et al. Procedures Manual for Roadside Hazard Inventory and Safety Improvement Alternatives. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974, Report no. 11-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84779.
Studies were conducted to relate the deflection of flexible pavements to such environmental factors as temperature and moisture content of the pavements and their subgrade soils. Also considered were the thickness and the relative positions of the different components making up the pavement systems. Seven pavement designs were studied with respect
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Vaswani, N. K. (1974). Evaluation of pavement design in Virginia based on layered deflections, subgrade and its moisture content (Report No. VHRC 73-R52). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19869
Vaswani, N. K. Evaluation of pavement design in Virginia based on layered deflections, subgrade and its moisture content. Report no. VHRC 73-R52. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19869.
Vaswani, N. K Evaluation of pavement design in Virginia based on layered deflections, subgrade and its moisture content. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R52, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19869.
Pavement markings have definite and important functions in a proper scheme of traffic control. One such marking, the pavement edge line, has received much favorable public reaction. One of the limitations of the edge line as conventionally applied is that it is broken at all intersecting roads and streets, which leaves the motorist without marking
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Shelor, J. D. (1974). Pavement marking extensions for deceleration lanes (Report No. VHRC 73-R55). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20013
Shelor, John D. Pavement marking extensions for deceleration lanes. Report no. VHRC 73-R55. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20013.
Shelor, John D Pavement marking extensions for deceleration lanes. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R55, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20013.
The report reviewed was prepared by Hays Gamble, C. John Langley, Jr., Owen Sauerlender, and other researchers from Pennsylvania State University, who attempted to determine the extent to which certain effects of limited access highways altered the value of residential real estate. The review was intended to provide the highway administrator with a
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Allen, G. R. (1974). A critical review of "Community effects of highways reflected by property values" (Report No. VHRC 73-R54). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19829
Allen, Gary R. A critical review of "Community effects of highways reflected by property values". Report no. VHRC 73-R54. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19829.
Allen, Gary R A critical review of "Community effects of highways reflected by property values". Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R54, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19829.
Payne, C. W. (1974). Survey on the use of studded tires and their contribution to pavement wear (Report No. VHRC 73-R15). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19978
Payne, Charles W. Survey on the use of studded tires and their contribution to pavement wear. Report no. VHRC 73-R15. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19978.
Payne, Charles W Survey on the use of studded tires and their contribution to pavement wear. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R15, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19978.
The current practice in Virginia is to reflectorize and illuminate all overhead highway signs because of their important role in the safe and orderly flow of traffic. Reflectorization is obtained by using reflective sheeting as background and legend materials, and diffuse illumination is provided on the sign surface by lighting fixtures. The perfor
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Robertson, R. N. (1974). Evaluation of high intensity sheeting for overhead highway signs (Report No. VHTRC 75-R24). Virginia Transportation Research Council. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18707
Robertson, R. N.. Evaluation of high intensity sheeting for overhead highway signs. Report no. VHTRC 75-R24. Virginia Transportation Research Council, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18707.
Robertson, R. N. Evaluation of high intensity sheeting for overhead highway signs. Virginia Transportation Research Council, 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R24, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18707.
The need for rural public transportation is coming into focus, although-Its magnitude is unknown because of limited data. This study was initiated to develop an efficient and economical methodology for determining the transportation needs of the rural population. A case study was conducted in one rural county so that any potential problems could be
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Robertson, R. N. (1974). A methodology for determining rural public transportation needs in Virginia (Report No. VHRC 73-R37). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18921
Robertson, R. N. A methodology for determining rural public transportation needs in Virginia. Report no. VHRC 73-R37. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18921.
Robertson, R. N A methodology for determining rural public transportation needs in Virginia. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R37, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18921.
In this investigation the changes in the subgrade moisture content under five road pavements ranging in age from new to about ten years old were determined and evaluated. The moisture content was determined by means of a nuclear moisture depth probe. This investigation has shown that: (1) the higher compaction and dry density of the subgrade soil,
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Vaswani, N. K. (1974). Subgrade moisture & temperature variations under road pavements in Virginia (Report No. VHRC 73-R29). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19521
Vaswani, N. K. Subgrade moisture & temperature variations under road pavements in Virginia. Report no. VHRC 73-R29. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19521.
Vaswani, N. K Subgrade moisture & temperature variations under road pavements in Virginia. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R29, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19521.
The structural behavior of a series of laboratory test specimens was investigated to determine the ultimate strength, the deformation characteristics, and the mode of failure of a trussed girder composed of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin. Computations based on classical theories of elasticity were made for comparison with experimental resul
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McCormick, F. C. (1974). Study of a trussed girder composed of a reinforced plastic (Report No. VHTRC 75-R6). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19995
McCormick, Fred C. Study of a trussed girder composed of a reinforced plastic. Report no. VHTRC 75-R6. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19995.
McCormick, Fred C Study of a trussed girder composed of a reinforced plastic. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R6, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19995.
Since the spring of 1964, the Virginia Highway Research Council has been developing and implementing statistical specifications for highway operations. One of these specifications is used for the acceptance of pugmill mixed materials. The purpose of this study was to review the data obtained under the present statistical specification for pugmill m
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Runkle, S. N. (1974). Review of a statistical specification for pugmill mixed material (Report No. VHRC 73-R35). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19960
Runkle, Stephen N. Review of a statistical specification for pugmill mixed material. Report no. VHRC 73-R35. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19960.
Runkle, Stephen N Review of a statistical specification for pugmill mixed material. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R35, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19960.
This report describes the results of an investigation of the tensile and elastic properties of highway pavement materials. Cores of four types of materials obtained from recently constructed highway pavements were obtained and tested. Experimental estimates of the tensile and elastic properties (tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and Poissont
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Marshall, B. P., & Kennedy, T. W. (1974). Tensile and Elastic Characteristics of Pavement Materials (Report No. 183-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85601
Marshall, Bryant P. and Thomas W. Kennedy. Tensile and Elastic Characteristics of Pavement Materials. Report no. 183-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85601.
Marshall, Bryant P., and Thomas W. Kennedy Tensile and Elastic Characteristics of Pavement Materials. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Highway Research, 1974, Report no. 183-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85601.
Chen, M., Penzien, & J. (1974). An investigation of the effectiveness of existing bridge design methodology in providing adequate structural resistance to seismic disturbances. Phase III : analytical investigations of seismic response of short; single; or multiple-span highway bridges. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30442
Chen, M., Penzien, and J.. An investigation of the effectiveness of existing bridge design methodology in providing adequate structural resistance to seismic disturbances. Phase III : analytical investigations of seismic response of short; single; or multiple-span highway bridges. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30442.
Chen, M., et al. An investigation of the effectiveness of existing bridge design methodology in providing adequate structural resistance to seismic disturbances. Phase III : analytical investigations of seismic response of short; single; or multiple-span highway bridges. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30442.
Raab, L., & Daniel, T. (1974). The Virginia highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources, [1973-1974] (Report No. VHTRC 75-R14). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20022
Raab, Linda and Thomas Daniel. The Virginia highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources, [1973-1974]. Report no. VHTRC 75-R14. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20022.
Raab, Linda, and Thomas Daniel The Virginia highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources, [1973-1974]. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R14, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20022.
It was recently learned that a number of innovations in structural timber components are available to the construction industry, but that they were largely unknown to bridge designers. The purpose of this study was to develop for the Department a feasibility document that presented the latest technology in industrialized structural timber component
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Brown, H. E. (1974). Industrialized timber structures (Report No. VHRC 73-R63). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19761
Brown, H. E. Industrialized timber structures. Report no. VHRC 73-R63. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19761.
Brown, H. E Industrialized timber structures. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R63, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19761.
The Virginia Department of Highways has for many years been concerned with the slipperiness of highway pavements, and has undertaken remedial action at numerous high wet accident locations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the remedial action taken at 18 locations to determine if the percentages of wet accidents were significantly reduced.
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Payne, C. W. (1974). Evaluation of remedial treatments at skid accident locations (Report No. VHRC 73-R50). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19984
Payne, Charles W. Evaluation of remedial treatments at skid accident locations. Report no. VHRC 73-R50. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19984.
Payne, Charles W Evaluation of remedial treatments at skid accident locations. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R50, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19984.
This report is a compilation of responses from different states setting forth what they are doing to restore the texture and thereby improve the skid resistance of old portland cement concrete pavements. All of the methods reported in use seem to work satisfactorily in certain cases and none seem satisfactory in all cases. Therefore it is necessary
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Creech, M. F. (1974). Methods for increasing the harshness of texture on old concrete pavements : canvass of what the states are doing (Report No. VHRC 73-R40). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19679
Creech, Marion F. Methods for increasing the harshness of texture on old concrete pavements : canvass of what the states are doing. Report no. VHRC 73-R40. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19679.
Creech, Marion F Methods for increasing the harshness of texture on old concrete pavements : canvass of what the states are doing. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R40, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19679.
This paper reports an investigation into the development of a compaction procedure for base mixes containing aggregates of 1 1/2" (38 mm) maximum size. The specimens were made in a manner similar to that given in ASTM Designation 1561-71, except that a 6" diameter mold was used instead of a 4" mold. The compaction procedure was developed using a mi
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Freeman, J. R. (1974). Development of a base mix design procedure (Report No. VHTRC 75-R5). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20032
Freeman, J. R. Development of a base mix design procedure. Report no. VHTRC 75-R5. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20032.
Freeman, J. R Development of a base mix design procedure. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R5, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20032.
There are two basic parts to the report. First, the state sources of revenue for the Highway Fund for the fiscal year 1972-73 are identified to depict the current method of highway funding. (A study of revenues generated on the federal level is not included, since any change in the makeup or structure of the Fund would most probably be effected wit
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Daniel, T., & Raab, L. (1974). The state highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources (Report No. VHRC 73-R42). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20167
Daniel, Thomas and Linda Raab. The state highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources. Report no. VHRC 73-R42. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20167.
Daniel, Thomas, and Linda Raab The state highway construction and maintenance fund : a survey of revenue sources. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R42, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20167.
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