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In 2017, the AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures (COBS), Technical Committee T-19 on Software and Technology organized the pooled fund study TPF-5(372) BIM for Bridges and Structures. The pooled fund objective was to develop a standard way of exchanging 3D models and other digital data using an open, nonproprietary format. The TPF-5(372) stu
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Mitchell, A., Maier, F., Rivera, J., Reese, J., Costin, A., Liebich, T., Ouellette, J., & Gros, S. (2024). BIM for Bridges and Structures Final Report (Report No. TPF-5(372)). Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79794
Mitchell, Alexa, Francesca Maier, Julie Rivera, John Reese, Aaron Costin, Thomas Liebich, Jeffrey Ouellette, and Stéphane Gros. BIM for Bridges and Structures Final Report. Report no. TPF-5(372). Iowa. Dept. of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79794.
Mitchell, Alexa, et al. BIM for Bridges and Structures Final Report. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation, 2024, Report no. TPF-5(372), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79794.
This report documents the stress-strain responses from sensors embedded inside different layers of a pavement section on Interstate I-40, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Phase 3 of this project. Pavement responses were measured under real time traffic loads and routine Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) test loads at various weather condit
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Tarefder, R. A., Khan, Z., & Biswas, B. S. P. (2024). Study and Evaluation Material Response in Hot Mix Asphalt Based on Field Instrumentation (Phase 3) (Report No. R9200400). New Mexico. Department of Transportation. Research Bureau. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85871
Tarefder, Rafiqul A., Zafrul Khan, and B S Pushpendue Biswas. Study and Evaluation Material Response in Hot Mix Asphalt Based on Field Instrumentation (Phase 3). Report no. R9200400. New Mexico. Department of Transportation. Research Bureau, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85871.
Tarefder, Rafiqul A., et al. Study and Evaluation Material Response in Hot Mix Asphalt Based on Field Instrumentation (Phase 3). New Mexico. Department of Transportation. Research Bureau, 2024, Report no. R9200400, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85871.
The objective of this project is to evaluate published literature regarding the efficacy of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT test methods to characterize the performance of asphalt mixtures in the field. Many agencies have used and researched these BMD methods, and reviewing their efficiency can provide the state of Louisiana with additional tools and help ag
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Salari, S., & Rupnow, T. (2024). Literature Review of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT Test Methods for Balanced Mixed Design: Research Project Capsule [23–4B] (Report No. 23-4B). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73775
Salari, Saman and Tyson Rupnow. Literature Review of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT Test Methods for Balanced Mixed Design: Research Project Capsule [23–4B]. Report no. 23-4B. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73775.
Salari, Saman, and Tyson Rupnow Literature Review of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT Test Methods for Balanced Mixed Design: Research Project Capsule [23–4B]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024, Report no. 23-4B, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73775.
Considering the challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEVs), the integration of dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology into roadways has gained interest. By embedding DWPT components into pavement, electrical power can be delivered to an EV or HDEV as they are in motion
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Moncada, O. A., Imran, Z., Vickers, C., Gkritza, K., Pekarek, S., Aliprantis, D., Brovont, A., Jahangiri, B., & Haddock, J. E. (2024). Full-Scale Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer and Pilot Project Implementation (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/11). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317744
Moncada, Oscar Andrés, Zainab Imran, Connor Vickers, Konstantina Gkritza, Steven Pekarek, Dionysios Aliprantis, Aaron Brovont, Behnam Jahangiri, and John E. Haddock. Full-Scale Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer and Pilot Project Implementation. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/11. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317744.
Moncada, Oscar Andrés, et al. Full-Scale Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer and Pilot Project Implementation. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/11, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317744.
Commercial motor carrier customers on Kentucky highways must register and pay taxes for licensing and credentialing requirements. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) provides an online Motor Carrier Portal that offers information and instructions on meeting these requirements, but customers have increasingly resorted to calling into KYTC’s m
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Howell, B., Walton, J., Ross, P., & Martin, A. (2024). Online Instructional Tools for Motor Carriers (Report No. KTC-24-21). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2024.21
Howell, Brian, Jennifer Walton, Paul Ross, and Andrew Martin. Online Instructional Tools for Motor Carriers. Report no. KTC-24-21. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 2024. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2024.21.
Howell, Brian, et al. Online Instructional Tools for Motor Carriers. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 2024, Report no. KTC-24-21, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2024.21.
An exploratory study was conducted for some bridges in the state of Indiana that evaluated the implementation potential of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Internal Redundancy of Mechanically-Fastened Built-Up Steel Members (IRM Guide Specification) and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical Memb
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Connor, R. J., Korkmaz, C., Kieffer III, C. J., & Ebert, A. (2024). Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/13). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317746
Connor, Robert J., Cem Korkmaz, Charles J Kieffer III, and Aurora Ebert. Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/13. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317746.
Connor, Robert J., et al. Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/13, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317746.
Research has demonstrated the multiple benefits of fibers for the early and late-age performance of concrete pavements and bridge decks. Many research studies have also shown that the expected enhancements in properties of concrete with recycled fibers could be commensurate with those of concrete reinforced with virgin fibers. However, compared wit
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Nassiri, S., Roy, S., Haider, M. M., Butt, A. A., Pandit, G., & Harvey, J. T. (2024). Literature Review and Industry Survey of Recycled Fibers from Novel and Existing Source Materials for Concrete Use (Report No. UCPRC-TM-2023-05). University of California (System). Pavement Research Center. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20R9MS2
Nassiri, Somayeh, Souvik Roy, Md Mostofa Haider, Ali A Butt, Gandhar Pandit, and John T Harvey. Literature Review and Industry Survey of Recycled Fibers from Novel and Existing Source Materials for Concrete Use. Report no. UCPRC-TM-2023-05. University of California (System). Pavement Research Center, 2024. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20R9MS2.
Nassiri, Somayeh, et al. Literature Review and Industry Survey of Recycled Fibers from Novel and Existing Source Materials for Concrete Use. University of California (System). Pavement Research Center, 2024, Report no. UCPRC-TM-2023-05, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20R9MS2.
Turbo Roundabouts – an emergent and “new” concept in the design of roundabouts – has the potential to address the limitations experienced with the adoption of multi-lane (2x2) roundabouts. The turbo roundabout can effectively guide drivers within the roundabout by restricting lane-changing and reducing lane-change-related conflicts, which are commo
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Dey, K., Naik, B., Ashraf, M. T., Ndeogo, B. I., & Hossen, M. A. (2024). Investigating Implementation Potentials of Turbo Roundabouts in Nevada (Report No. 732-19-803). Nevada Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79696
Dey, Kakan, Bhaven Naik, Md. Tanvir Ashraf, Bernard Issifu Ndeogo, and Md Amdad Hossen. Investigating Implementation Potentials of Turbo Roundabouts in Nevada. Report no. 732-19-803. Nevada Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79696.
Dey, Kakan, et al. Investigating Implementation Potentials of Turbo Roundabouts in Nevada. Nevada Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. 732-19-803, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79696.
An exploratory study was conducted for some bridges in the state of Indiana that evaluated the implementation potential of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Internal Redundancy of Mechanically-Fastened Built-Up Steel Members (IRM Guide Specification) and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical Memb
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Connor, R. J., Korkmaz, C., & Varma, A. (2024). Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78686
Connor, Robert J., Cem Korkmaz, and Amit Varma. Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78686.
Connor, Robert J., et al. Evaluating the Potential Benefits of Implementing AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical and System Redundant Members [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78686.
California faces unprecedented uncertainty about how much revenue the state will raise from a package of taxes on motor fuels and annual registration fees on light-duty vehicles that was established in 2017 by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). The SB 1 taxes are by far the largest source of revenue that the State of California generates to support maintenance,
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Agrawal, A. W., King, H., & Tasaico, H. A. �. (2024). How Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy Impact State-Generated Transportation Revenues? Projecting Scenarios through 2040 [Summary] (Report No. Project 2312). San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74201
Agrawal, Asha Weinstein, Hannah King, and H. A. “Burt” Tasaico. How Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy Impact State-Generated Transportation Revenues? Projecting Scenarios through 2040 [Summary]. Report no. Project 2312. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74201.
Agrawal, Asha Weinstein, et al. How Will California’s Electric Vehicle Policy Impact State-Generated Transportation Revenues? Projecting Scenarios through 2040 [Summary]. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2024, Report no. Project 2312, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74201.
Currently, there are no universally accepted procedures or criteria related to the inspection of pedestrian bridges in the U.S. While some states have some criteria in place, the FHWA has no specific recommendations or requirements for such structures. However, pedestrian bridges can be very complex structures in some cases, whether by using non-re
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Alharthi, A. A., & Connor, R. J. (2024). Development of a Formalized Program for In-Service Inspection of Pedestrian Bridges [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80156
Alharthi, Aedh A and Robert J. Connor. Development of a Formalized Program for In-Service Inspection of Pedestrian Bridges [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80156.
Alharthi, Aedh A, and Robert J. Connor Development of a Formalized Program for In-Service Inspection of Pedestrian Bridges [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80156.
A lack of reliable and affordable transportation exacerbates socioeconomic inequities for low-income individuals, especially people of color. Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) pilots or programs are a relatively new approach to addressing financial barriers to travel among the transport-disadvantaged. UBMs provide individuals with funds for various mo
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Rodier, C., Tovar, A. J., Fuller, S., D’Agostino, M. C., & Harold, B. S. (2024). A Survey of Universal Basic Mobility Programs and Pilots in the United States (Report No. UC-ITS-2022-06). University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74301
Rodier, Caroline, Angelly J Tovar, Sam Fuller, Mollie Cohen D’Agostino, and Brian S Harold. A Survey of Universal Basic Mobility Programs and Pilots in the United States. Report no. UC-ITS-2022-06. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74301.
Rodier, Caroline, et al. A Survey of Universal Basic Mobility Programs and Pilots in the United States. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2024, Report no. UC-ITS-2022-06, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74301.
Current design methods for landslide stabilization with numerical modeling do not bridge the gap between the strength reduction method (SRM) and load and resistance factor design (LRFD), resulting in designers making assumptions about how LRFD design criteria (which were developed based on limit-equilibrium analyses) translate to design using numer
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Strom, L. O., & Varathungarajan, D. A. (2024). Design of Landslide Stabilization Using the Strength Reduction Method and LRFD (Report No. CDOT-2024-03). Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75433
Strom, Lucas O and David A. Varathungarajan. Design of Landslide Stabilization Using the Strength Reduction Method and LRFD. Report no. CDOT-2024-03. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75433.
Strom, Lucas O, and David A. Varathungarajan Design of Landslide Stabilization Using the Strength Reduction Method and LRFD. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch, 2024, Report no. CDOT-2024-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75433.
The Traffic Records Data Quality Management Guide builds upon the information in the NHTSA 2011 report, Model Performance Measures for State Traffic Records Systems, by describing data quality performance measurement in the context of a data quality management program. The performance measurement process enables stakeholders to quickly identify pot
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Osbourn, C., Ruiz, C., Haney, K., Scopatz, B., Palmateer, C., & Bianco, M. (2024). Traffic Records Data Quality Management Guide: Update to the Model Performance Measures for State Traffic Records Systems (Report No. DOT HS 813 544). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78153
Osbourn, C, C Ruiz, K Haney, B Scopatz, C Palmateer, and MJ Bianco. Traffic Records Data Quality Management Guide: Update to the Model Performance Measures for State Traffic Records Systems. Report no. DOT HS 813 544. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78153.
Osbourn, C, et al. Traffic Records Data Quality Management Guide: Update to the Model Performance Measures for State Traffic Records Systems. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024, Report no. DOT HS 813 544, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78153.
Minnesota does not currently have legislation enabling the use of speed safety cameras (SSCs), previously referred to as automated speed enforcement (ASE). However, due to an increase in speed-related fatal crashes on Minnesota roadways and research indicating the effectiveness of SSCs (TRS 2204), there is renewed interest in passing enabling legis
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Moore-Ritchie, C., & Kienitz, H. (2024). Administrative Rules and Structures of Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Systems- Transportation Research Synthesis (Report No. MN TRS 2402). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77723
Moore-Ritchie, Chelsea and Heather Kienitz. Administrative Rules and Structures of Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Systems- Transportation Research Synthesis. Report no. MN TRS 2402. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77723.
Moore-Ritchie, Chelsea, and Heather Kienitz Administrative Rules and Structures of Speed Safety Camera (SSC) Systems- Transportation Research Synthesis. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024, Report no. MN TRS 2402, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77723.
This report describes an investigation in which four poles removed from service were studied to determine potential origins and driving factors of the handhole cracking. Each pole was cut and processed so that the crack surfaces could be examined. Sub-sized Charpy V-Notch (CVN) specimens were sampled from each pole and tested to estimate the toughn
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Yount, T., Yu, D., Bennett, C., Collins, W., & Li, J. (2024). Investigation of High Mast Illumination Pole Handhole Cracking [Technical Summary] (Report No. KS-24-02). Kansas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73984
Yount, Tristan, Danqing Yu, Caroline Bennett, William Collins, and Jian Li. Investigation of High Mast Illumination Pole Handhole Cracking [Technical Summary]. Report no. KS-24-02. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73984.
Yount, Tristan, et al. Investigation of High Mast Illumination Pole Handhole Cracking [Technical Summary]. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. KS-24-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73984.
Asphalt pavement thickness design, for both new and overlay scenarios, has been evolving since the 1960’s from empirical to mechanistic-empirical design frameworks. Regardless of the design methodology, the fundamental goal of thickness design has been to determine the optimum cross-section to achieve the desired performance under the prevailing co
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Gatiganti, S., Timm, D., & Tran, N. (2024). A Method of Maximum Thickness for Flexible Pavement Design (Report No. ALDOT Project 931-045). Auburn University. National Center for Asphalt Technology. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77133
Gatiganti, Suri, David Timm, and Nam Tran. A Method of Maximum Thickness for Flexible Pavement Design. Report no. ALDOT Project 931-045. Auburn University. National Center for Asphalt Technology, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77133.
Gatiganti, Suri, et al. A Method of Maximum Thickness for Flexible Pavement Design. Auburn University. National Center for Asphalt Technology, 2024, Report no. ALDOT Project 931-045, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77133.
This Transportation Research Synthesis (TRS) investigates potential strategies for equitable fee structuring among motorists in Minnesota as adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to accelerate. To examine funding structures that could address revenue shortfalls due to EV deployment, this TRS summarizes other states’ approaches to capturing
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Beattie, A., Fordham, D., & Joseph, S. (2024). Electric Vehicle Fee Restructuring - Transportation Research Synthesis (Report No. MN TRS2403). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77731
Beattie, Alice, Damon Fordham, and Sydney Joseph. Electric Vehicle Fee Restructuring - Transportation Research Synthesis. Report no. MN TRS2403. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77731.
Beattie, Alice, et al. Electric Vehicle Fee Restructuring - Transportation Research Synthesis. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024, Report no. MN TRS2403, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77731.
This study analyzed the historical trends in change orders (COs) associated with the Indiana Department of Transportation(INDOT) highway contracts. It also investigated correlations between COs and base factors (district, project type, contract type, award amount, geographical area (rural vs. urban)), and sought to understand the effect of the root
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Hastak, M., Gkritza, K., & Labi, S. (2024). INDOT Project Change Orders: Root Causes and Recommendations [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317747
Hastak, Makarand, Konstantina Gkritza, and Samuel Labi. INDOT Project Change Orders: Root Causes and Recommendations [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317747.
Hastak, Makarand, et al. INDOT Project Change Orders: Root Causes and Recommendations [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317747.
This study investigates the resistance forces acting on a cargo train under real operating conditions using experimental methods. By analyzing motion parameters such as speed, acceleration, and traction forces obtained through onboard measurement systems, the authors establish empirical resistance curves across various operational scenarios. The re
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Sawczuk, W., Kołodziejski, S., & Canas, A. M. R. (2024). Determination of the Resistance to Motion of a Cargo Train When Driving Without a Drive. Ministry of Science and Higher Education {Poland}. https://doi.org/10.19206/CE-184051
Sawczuk, Wojciech, Sławomir Kołodziejski, and Armando-Miguel Rilo Canas. Determination of the Resistance to Motion of a Cargo Train When Driving Without a Drive. Ministry of Science and Higher Education {Poland}, 2024. https://doi.org/10.19206/CE-184051.
Sawczuk, Wojciech, et al. Determination of the Resistance to Motion of a Cargo Train When Driving Without a Drive. Ministry of Science and Higher Education {Poland}, 2024, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.19206/CE-184051.
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