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This report details a research project aimed at developing and deploying a cost-effective water level sensor network for monitoring scour critical bridges in Michigan. The project involved a comprehensive review of existing water level monitoring technologies, followed by the selection and pilot deployment of Open-Storm sensors on over 30 bridges a
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Kerkez, B., Galvin, K. K., & Dantzer, T. (2024). Electronic Water Level Sensors for Monitoring Scour Critical Structures (Report No. SPR-1740). Michigan. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82263
Kerkez, Branko, Kate Kusiak Galvin, and Travis Dantzer. Electronic Water Level Sensors for Monitoring Scour Critical Structures. Report no. SPR-1740. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82263.
Kerkez, Branko, et al. Electronic Water Level Sensors for Monitoring Scour Critical Structures. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. SPR-1740, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82263.
The continuous investigation into the mechanical properties and rehabilitation management of existing pavements is vital for the sustainability and efficiency of transportation systems. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) database, containing over 40 million records, necessitates modernized decision-making models that align with cur
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Yasarer, H., & Najjar, Y. M. (2024). Development of Pavement Performance Models for MDOT: A Neural Network Approach (Report No. FHWA/MDOT-RD-22-298). Mississippi. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75840
Yasarer, Hakan and Yacoub M. Najjar. Development of Pavement Performance Models for MDOT: A Neural Network Approach. Report no. FHWA/MDOT-RD-22-298. Mississippi. Dept. of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75840.
Yasarer, Hakan, and Yacoub M. Najjar Development of Pavement Performance Models for MDOT: A Neural Network Approach. Mississippi. Dept. of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/MDOT-RD-22-298, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75840.
Sign support systems are important structures in the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) bridge management system. Periodic inspections and maintenance activities are needed as long-term cost-effective maintenance strategy. This research provided the deterioration model and asset management plan for sign support systems to be considere
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Salama, T., & Chae, A. M. (2024). Highway Sign Support Systems: Condition Assessment Deterioration Models and Asset Management (Report No. CT-2323-F-23-4). Connecticut. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83388
Salama, Talat and Andy M Chae. Highway Sign Support Systems: Condition Assessment Deterioration Models and Asset Management. Report no. CT-2323-F-23-4. Connecticut. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83388.
Salama, Talat, and Andy M Chae Highway Sign Support Systems: Condition Assessment Deterioration Models and Asset Management. Connecticut. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. CT-2323-F-23-4, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83388.
This report presents the findings from the comprehensive study on Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Testing conducted by The Pennsylvania State University under the sponsorship of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The study focuses on the application of advanced non-destructive technologies to assess the condition
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Kooban, F., Radlińska, A., & Argüelles, A. P. (2024). Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management (Report No. FHWA-PA-2024-006-PSU WO 003). Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89167
Kooban, Farhad, Aleksandra Radlińska, and Andrea P. Argüelles. Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management. Report no. FHWA-PA-2024-006-PSU WO 003. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89167.
Kooban, Farhad, et al. Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2024, Report no. FHWA-PA-2024-006-PSU WO 003, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89167.
This project developed workflows and tools to advance the implementation and adoption of UASs to support bridge inspection practices. A series of workflows was developed to guide inspection personnel when conducting UAS- enabled bridge inspections, and guidance was prepared to assist agencies in the identification of bridge and site characteristics
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Karimoddini, A., Cavalline, T. L., Khan, M., Marfo, E., & Wu, T. (2024). Workflows, Implementation Tools, and Guidance for Efficient UAV-enabled Bridge Inspection (Report No. FHWA/NC/2022-10). North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82292
Karimoddini, Ali, Tara L Cavalline, Mubbashar Khan, Emmanuel Marfo, and Tau Wu. Workflows, Implementation Tools, and Guidance for Efficient UAV-enabled Bridge Inspection. Report no. FHWA/NC/2022-10. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82292.
Karimoddini, Ali, et al. Workflows, Implementation Tools, and Guidance for Efficient UAV-enabled Bridge Inspection. North Carolina Department of Transportation. Research and Development Unit, 2024, Report no. FHWA/NC/2022-10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82292.
Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation
2024-06-01
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The main purpose of the proposed research is to develop a mix design procedure for high RAM mixtures with both rejuvenators and fractionated RAM materials for Iowa DOT and local public agencies by thoroughly understanding complex interactions between fractionated RAM and rejuvenators. Main objectives of this research are to: 1) examine the effects
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Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (2024). Research Solutions — Reclaimed Asphalt May Offer Resource Savings and Improved Pavement Performance [Brief] (Report No. TR-770). Iowa Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79645
Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation. Research Solutions — Reclaimed Asphalt May Offer Resource Savings and Improved Pavement Performance [Brief]. Report no. TR-770. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79645.
Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation Research Solutions — Reclaimed Asphalt May Offer Resource Savings and Improved Pavement Performance [Brief]. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. TR-770, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79645.
Traffic signal performance measurement and visualization provide insights as operational tools to help traffic management centers get more benefits from infrastructure investment. ATSPM system uses high-resolution (0.1 sec) data to support the data-driven decision-making process and allows consistent and dynamic monitoring of signal-controlled inte
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Jin, P. J., Brennan, J. T. M., & Jalayer, M. (2024). Real-Time Traffic Signal System Performance Measurement (Project No. 2016–14) Phase III: System Integration, Intersection Deployment, and Control Center Dashboard Development [Brief] (Report No. FHWA-NJ2024-005). New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84062
Jin, Peter J., Jr. Thomas M. Brennan, and Mohammad Jalayer. Real-Time Traffic Signal System Performance Measurement (Project No. 2016–14) Phase III: System Integration, Intersection Deployment, and Control Center Dashboard Development [Brief]. Report no. FHWA-NJ2024-005. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84062.
Jin, Peter J., et al. Real-Time Traffic Signal System Performance Measurement (Project No. 2016–14) Phase III: System Integration, Intersection Deployment, and Control Center Dashboard Development [Brief]. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024, Report no. FHWA-NJ2024-005, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84062.
This paper aims to synthesize the literature on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for airports. The selected methodology was based on the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), a recognized framework for systematic reviews. Authors searched the Scopus and Web of Science databases for articles that met the following criteri
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Amiri, M. H., & Kuşakcı, A. O. (2024). A Scoping Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Airports. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE). https://doi.org/10.61186/crpase.10.2.2900
Amiri, Misagh Haji and Ali Osman Kuşakcı. A Scoping Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Airports. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE), 2024. https://doi.org/10.61186/crpase.10.2.2900.
Amiri, Misagh Haji, and Ali Osman Kuşakcı A Scoping Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Airports. Computational Research Progress in Applied Science & Engineering (CRPASE), 2024, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.61186/crpase.10.2.2900.
Suburban areas have lower density development than urban areas, which may make them less accessible for the growing population of low- and moderate-income suburban residents, particularly those without a personal vehicle. This research examines factors that lead these households to move to suburban areas and identifies accessibility barriers they f
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Pan, A., Deakin, E., & Shaheen, S. (2024). Struggling To Connect: Housing and Transportation Challenges of Low-Income Suburban Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area (Report No. UC-ITS-2022-32). University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.7922/G28S4N8P
Pan, Alexandra, Elizabeth Deakin, and Susan Shaheen. Struggling To Connect: Housing and Transportation Challenges of Low-Income Suburban Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Report no. UC-ITS-2022-32. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024. https://doi.org/10.7922/G28S4N8P.
Pan, Alexandra, et al. Struggling To Connect: Housing and Transportation Challenges of Low-Income Suburban Residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024, Report no. UC-ITS-2022-32, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7922/G28S4N8P.
Located within the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, California's transportation infrastructure, especially in the Bay Area, is susceptible to earthquakes. A review of current research and stakeholder interviews revealed a growing awareness of emergency preparedness among local jurisdictions and transit agencies in recent years. However, man
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Soga, K., Comfort, L., Zhao, B., Tang, Y. (., & Han, T. (2024). Assessing the Functionality of Transit and Shared Mobility Systems After Earthquakes (Report No. UC-ITS-RIMI-4K). University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.7922/G2NZ860C
Soga, Kenichi, Louise Comfort, Bingyu Zhao, Yili (Kelly) Tang, and Tianyu Han. Assessing the Functionality of Transit and Shared Mobility Systems After Earthquakes. Report no. UC-ITS-RIMI-4K. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024. https://doi.org/10.7922/G2NZ860C.
Soga, Kenichi, et al. Assessing the Functionality of Transit and Shared Mobility Systems After Earthquakes. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024, Report no. UC-ITS-RIMI-4K, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7922/G2NZ860C.
Highway agencies are responsible for maintaining pavements with good surface friction performance. High crash locations are often treated with a high friction surface treatment that has very good friction performance but has a high cost. This study examined asphalt surface mixtures with alternative friction aggregates using accelerated laboratory T
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Moore, N., Heitzman, M., Musselman, J., & Powell, B. (2024). Evaluation of Enhanced-Friction Asphalt Overlays and Surface Treatments (Report No. BED59). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88423
Moore, Nathan, Michael Heitzman, Jim Musselman, and Buzz Powell. Evaluation of Enhanced-Friction Asphalt Overlays and Surface Treatments. Report no. BED59. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88423.
Moore, Nathan, et al. Evaluation of Enhanced-Friction Asphalt Overlays and Surface Treatments. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. BED59, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88423.
The objective of this study is to explore the feasibility of using Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in a bridge link slab for the purpose of producing crack-free continuity detail. This new link slab detail will employ a UHPC mix design that is suitable for Louisiana.
Okeil, A. M., Rupnow, T., & Alaywan, W. (2024). Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Application in Link Slabs for Crack Mitigation: Research Project Capsule [24–1ST] (Report No. 24–1ST). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75254
Okeil, Ayman M., Tyson Rupnow, and Walid Alaywan. Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Application in Link Slabs for Crack Mitigation: Research Project Capsule [24–1ST]. Report no. 24–1ST. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75254.
Okeil, Ayman M., et al. Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Application in Link Slabs for Crack Mitigation: Research Project Capsule [24–1ST]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024, Report no. 24–1ST, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75254.
This report summarizes the research work that was completed to: 1) assess the effects of the properties of the aggregates, binders, RAP, and asphalt mixtures on low-temperature cracking resistance of mixes used on local roads, and 2) develop recommendations and specifications for designing low volume pavements that are more resistant to low-tempera
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Nazzal, M. D., Berner, W. (., Abbas, A., & Kim, S. S. (2024). Reducing Low-Temperature Cracking on Local Roads (Report No. FHWA/OH-2024/11). Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86690
Nazzal, Munir D, William (Chris) Berner, Ala Abbas, and Sang-Soo Kim. Reducing Low-Temperature Cracking on Local Roads. Report no. FHWA/OH-2024/11. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86690.
Nazzal, Munir D, et al. Reducing Low-Temperature Cracking on Local Roads. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/OH-2024/11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86690.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2024-06-01
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This fact sheet reports data on traffic fatalities by race and ethnicity, which might help develop countermeasures for those at risk. The term “race-ethnicity” is used to refer to the combined classification of race and ethnicity data. Of the 43,230 traffic fatalities in 2021, White people accounted for 50 percent while Black or African American pe
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2024). Traffic Safety Facts 2021 Data: Race and Ethnicity (Report No. DOT HS 813 572). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78156
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Traffic Safety Facts 2021 Data: Race and Ethnicity. Report no. DOT HS 813 572. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78156.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Facts 2021 Data: Race and Ethnicity. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024, Report no. DOT HS 813 572, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78156.
To reduce highway fatalities after dark, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued new requirements for pavement marking “retroreflectivity” (the measure to which pavement markings reflect headlamp light back to its source). This standard has been incorporated into the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) and a
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Supporting Files
Peterson, E., & Jackels, J. (2024). Methods for Maintaining Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity [Video]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79011
Peterson, Ethan and Jon Jackels. Methods for Maintaining Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity [Video]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79011.
Peterson, Ethan, and Jon Jackels Methods for Maintaining Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity [Video]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79011.
Tendon forces are fundamental to the performance of post-tensioned (PT) bridges. Therefore, monitoring tendon forces is important for understanding the health of PT bridge elements and evaluating the condition of prestressing strands. Implementing a reliable method to monitor PT tendons during the service life of the structure, however, is a challe
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Williams, C. S., Okumus, P., Khatri, M. B., & Jung, M. J. (2024). Optical Fiber Sensor-Embedded Strands for Long-Term Monitoring of Post-Tensioned Tendons in Bridge Elements (Report No. BOWN-2024-01). Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530681
Williams, Christopher S, Pinar Okumus, Manan B Khatri, and Mi Jin Jung. Optical Fiber Sensor-Embedded Strands for Long-Term Monitoring of Post-Tensioned Tendons in Bridge Elements. Report no. BOWN-2024-01. Purdue University, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530681.
Williams, Christopher S, et al. Optical Fiber Sensor-Embedded Strands for Long-Term Monitoring of Post-Tensioned Tendons in Bridge Elements. Purdue University, 2024, Report no. BOWN-2024-01, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530681.
The main objective of this study was to independently evaluate the reliability and repeatability of a tension test method for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and adopted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as AASHTO T 397.
Sritharan, S., & Gali, S. (2024). Evaluation of AASHTO T 397, Standard Method of Test for Uniaxial Tensile Response of Ultra-High Performance Concrete [Tech Transfer Summary]. Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75752
Sritharan, Sri and Sahith Gali. Evaluation of AASHTO T 397, Standard Method of Test for Uniaxial Tensile Response of Ultra-High Performance Concrete [Tech Transfer Summary]. Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75752.
Sritharan, Sri, and Sahith Gali Evaluation of AASHTO T 397, Standard Method of Test for Uniaxial Tensile Response of Ultra-High Performance Concrete [Tech Transfer Summary]. Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75752.
This project investigated several aspects related to work zone safety. First, it examined the accuracy of the information recorded in the South Carolina (SC) traffic collision report forms (TR-310). A total of 200 fatal crashes in work zones between 2014 and 2020 were examined to determine how many discrepancies exist between the written narrative
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Huynh, N., Madarshahian, M., & Wegmet, J. (2024). Reducing Crash Risk at Work Zones in South Carolina (Report No. FHWA-SC-24-04). South Carolina. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77575
Huynh, Nathan, Mahyar Madarshahian, and Jackson Wegmet. Reducing Crash Risk at Work Zones in South Carolina. Report no. FHWA-SC-24-04. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77575.
Huynh, Nathan, et al. Reducing Crash Risk at Work Zones in South Carolina. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA-SC-24-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77575.
It is widely accepted that road traffic safety is a significant public health issue. One of the effective ways to improve road traffic safety is analyzing crash data to understand where traffic accidents occur, identify associated spatial and temporal patterns, and determine causation. In the State of New Mexico, locations of traffic accidents are
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Zhang, S., Eshelman, T. A., Sinclair, L. L., & Ferenchak, N. N. (2024). Enhancing Collaboration Through Web-Based Visualization and Analysis of Traffic Crash Data (Report No. 23UNM03). Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC). https://doi.org/10.21949/qz45-3057
Zhang, Su, Tyler A. Eshelman, Lisa L. Sinclair, and Nicholas N. Ferenchak. Enhancing Collaboration Through Web-Based Visualization and Analysis of Traffic Crash Data. Report no. 23UNM03. Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC), 2024. https://doi.org/10.21949/qz45-3057.
Zhang, Su, et al. Enhancing Collaboration Through Web-Based Visualization and Analysis of Traffic Crash Data. Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC), 2024, Report no. 23UNM03, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/qz45-3057.
Hot-mix cold-laid (HMCL) asphalt mixes are crucial for maintaining asphalt pavements via blade-on/level-up patching. While the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC) is widely used for hot-mix asphalt mixes due to its adjustable parameters and manageable compaction densities, the HMCL mix design still follows the Hveem mix design method, as per the Tex
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Chan, K. M., Zhou, F., & Estakhri, C. (2024). New Mix Design Method for Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Mixtures (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/0-7153-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75713
Chan, Kin Ming, Fujie Zhou, and Cindy Estakhri. New Mix Design Method for Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Mixtures. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7153-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75713.
Chan, Kin Ming, et al. New Mix Design Method for Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Mixtures. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7153-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75713.
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