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 Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) investigated the use of dowels with various anchoring methods and their effects on pavement performance. In a previous study, the characteristics of various epoxy and grout anchorage systems at the interface between new construction and existing concrete were studied using cut-out slabs brought int
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Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) represents the next generation of concrete, with a strength 3-4 times greater than traditional concrete (100-120 MPa as opposed to 30-40 MPa). However, most of the commercial UHPC mixes are proprietary and expensive. In this project, we document the development of nonproprietary, cost-effective UHPC mixes prim
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The impact of speed on roadways throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to be a critical concern in the effort of achieving zero fatalities and reducing serious injuries. Speed management solutions are plentiful, and their impact is known; what is missing is the lack of use—municipal officials may be apprehensive in implementation. T
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employs rock channel protection (RCP), also known as riprap, to manage energy dissipation and prevent scouring at culvert and storm drain outlets. The design for RCP at outlets follows guidelines outlined in Figure 1002-4 of ODOT's Location and Design Manual Volume 2, incorporating specifications from OD
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The Ohio Department of Transportation has partnered with Drivewyze to improve safety and mobility on Ohio’s highways, focusing on commercial vehicle safety alerts (CVSAs). Through this partnership, Drivewyze provides commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with real-time alerts via in-cab electronic logging devices (ELDs). The alerts are intended to
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The Ohio Department of Transportation has partnered with Drivewyze to improve safety and mobility on Ohio’s highways, focusing on commercial vehicle safety alerts (CVSAs). Through this partnership, Drivewyze provides commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with real-time alerts via in-cab electronic logging devices (ELDs). The alerts are intended to
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) employs rock channel protection (RCP), also known as riprap, to manage energy dissipation and prevent scouring at culvert and storm drain outlets. The design for RCP at outlets follows guidelines outlined in Figure 1002-4 of ODOT's Location and Design Manual Volume 2, incorporating specifications from OD
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Over the past 25–30 years, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has replaced lead-based coatings on many bridges, often with zinc-based systems. But many of these coating systems are now degrading and reaching the ends of their service lives. Historically, KYTC has relied entirely on remove-and-replace painting, however, given the programmati
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Road weather systems collect, analyze, and share weather information to help mitigate the disruptive impact of weather events on the nation’s surface transportation system. Much research and development has been undertaken to advance road weather management practice. Meanwhile, many state and local efforts have aimed to deploy connected vehicle (CV
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This project examined the use of the light weight deflectometer (LWD) and the air permeameter test (APT) for control of the state of compaction and hydraulic conductivity of aggregate drainage layers. The investigation included an extensive program of LWDs, APTs, and nuclear density tests on two testing strips constructed at an experimental site—on
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The objectives of this project were to determine the upper limit of specific field sand in a mix given the amount of active clay present in it, define the process to determine the clay content, and measure how they affect the performance of the asphalt mixtures. To address these objectives, this study focused on developing and verifying the guideli
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) initiated Project 0-7089 to explore the potential of using precast bridge substructures, particularly focusing on precast column solutions for multi- column bents. The project aimed to address the challenges and benefits associated with precast columns, which are known to expedite construction processe
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The study commenced with a comprehensive review of the existing literature combined with a questionnaire survey that focused on the evaluation of prevailing automated pavement condition data collection techniques. The primary objective was to identify potential strategies for enhancing data quality and operational efficiency, drawing insights from
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The goals of this project were to analyze and validate TSD data for use at the project and network levels, and to provide recommendations on ways to incorporate TSD data into existing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) pavement management systems. Researchers proposed procedures that use TSD structural data to enhance network- and project-l
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This study evaluated and developed machine learning models for pavement surface classification to enhance accuracy and reliability using advanced computational techniques. Initially, a detailed literature review on pavement texture and measurement methods provided a foundation for developing a prototype system. This system, integrating laser scanne
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The overarching objective of this project is to identify settlement criteria for embankments and retaining walls and develop a systematic soil improvement design tool to facilitate the method selection and construction time and cost estimation. There is a consensus that the post-construction settlement has profound impacts on the service conditions
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Researchers conducted three stakeholder workshops to assess stakeholder needs and concerns, opportunities for stakeholder coordination, and long-term EV infrastructure strategy considerations. Researchers also conducted interviews with peer states and metropolitan planning organizations. These efforts resulted in the development of a prototype EV c
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The purpose of this research project, conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, was to update and refine the mix design procedures for FDR to improve consistency, reliability, and performance of rehabilitated pavements. The project aimed to address the gaps and variability in current practices by suggesting certain changes to the standar
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The research team extracted material and project related information from the SMGR and DCIS databases, and pavement surface conditions, distress measures, and locations of all contracted and in-house construction and maintenance projects identified for four-year planning cycles from the Pavement Analyst database. The research team queried, integrat
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This project is a field support extension of Project 0-7168, 'Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to Determine Tire Rubber Content in Asphalt Binders.' That project showed that XRF can determine tire rubber content accurately. This project was to provide field support to districts to conduct XRF for tire rubber content in the field and a project site,
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