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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Perform seismic testing at nine sites throughout Wyoming and attempt to correlate seismic data with pile driving records, rock strength, and depth of transitional material.
Corrosion at beam ends is one of the most widespread causes of damage in steel bridges. Accurate determination of the level of section loss due to corrosion damage is critical for estimating the bearing capacity and load rating of a bridge. Current evaluation methods are labor intensive and dependent on subjective assessments by inspectors. Unique
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Roadsides play an ever-increasing role in sustaining biodiversity. In 2020, we launched a project on backslopes along Highways 2 and 77 evaluating seeding and mowing treatments to enhance beneficial forbs including milkweed (Asclepias spp.) species. Analyses showed that seeding increased forb diversity, total forb cover, and floristic quality. Howe
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This report presents a study of an innovative superstructure system, termed Flex Beam, for short-span highway bridge applications. The system is comprised of inverted steel tee sections embedded in a concrete deck. An innovative mechanism for interface shear transfer between steel and concrete is provided by transverse deck reinforcement bars which
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Geosynthetics have been used to reinforce aggregate base courses to increase the structural support from the base to the pavement structure. This project aims to develop a study framework to evaluate and quantify the structural benefits under Nevada conditions. To achieve this objective, a five-stage research plan was developed to support a control
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The purpose of this project was to evaluate the performance of carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced concrete. Carbon nanotubes have exceptional mechanical properties and small scales. Combining them with composite material enables engineers to further modify material microstructure. Carbon nanotubes have been used extensively in modifying cement proper
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Inclement weather can significantly impact the performance of any transportation system, including roadways. Effective roadway operations and maintenance requires quality weather data to estimate real-time and near-future road conditions. While there are several sources of such data such as radar, Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), and Mobile
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The objective of this project was to demonstrate and evaluate a highly efficient and economical method for evaluation of the condition of bridge decks in Alaska. The method, Aerial Infrared Thermography (Aerial IR), implements traditional infrared thermography from a fixed-wing aircraft using high resolution infrared and visual cameras. To address
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis developed a logistics decision-support tool that facilitates the joint routing of pick-ups and deliveries for cooperating entities to reduce environmental impacts and transport costs. The researchers implemented the tool in several hypothetical case studies to better understand the impact of joint
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The overall goal of this research project is to evaluate performance of the DAD devices in comparison to temporary traffic signal devices and, based on the findings, provide recommendations to ODOT on their safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency for adoption in signalized work zones.
Measuring equity in transportation is vitally important to ensure that the transportation network serves the entire community without introducing barriers to access. However, not all methods for assessing transportation equity produce the same results or are appropriate for all scenarios—the analysis methods used should be selected to produce the h
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Highway ramps are hotspots of truck rollover crashes. Such crashes often block the entire ramp and cause severe congestion. Understanding the major causes of ramp truck rollovers is critical for developing effective countermeasures. This research utilizes drones to collect ramp traffic videos at seven high-risk ramps and develops an Oriented Mask-R
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Iowa has three classes of public roads: state primary highways, county (secondary) roads, and city streets. Among these, Iowa county roads serve rural Iowa transport needs by assuring a public road connection (i.e., to local access roads) for serving as conduits that channel the flow of people and commodities to and from towns and terminals (i.e.,
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An evaluation was conducted along State Route 60, in Muskingum County, Ohio as associated with ODOT’s construction contract 210208, (PID 101004) to examine the performance differences between traditional temporary traffic signals and Driver Assistance Devices (DADs) at driveways in a work zone. The project consisted of a field and microsimulation a
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Numerous modeling studies point to an intensification of the hydrological cycle under projected climate warming, with increasing frequency of extreme events, including heavy rainfall and flooding. So, what would projected changes in flooding mean for the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the bridges and structures that constitute Iowa’s
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Public agencies can take a leading role in supporting TOD by making land available to developers (selling or leasing land, potentially below market prices). With existing access to transit systems and often large land areas, park and rides that are publicly owned can be leveraged to support TOD uses, such as affordable housing, office space, small
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Ensuring the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in rural and small communities is becoming increasingly important as planners seek to encourage active travel and eliminate traffic-related injuries and fatalities, consistent with Vision Zero. One area of focus is the protection of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, who face a significant ris
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been working toward the implementation of balanced mix design (BMD) for several years. During that time, special provisions have been developed to address dense-graded surface mixtures with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) contents up to 30% and with RAP contents of 40% and above. In 2020, five f
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This report summarizes the investigation of construction practices and materials to develop durable concrete sidewalks which can resist scaling damage caused by exposure to freezing environment and deicer application. Over 16 months, a field study accompanied by laboratory testing was conducted to identify factors that affect the performance and du
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In this report, we analyze the feasibility of a northern Minnesota solar project and accompanying Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Red Lake Nation. We analyze three sets of benefits for MnDOT: government-to-government relations, environmental, and economic. In government-to-g
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