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 objectives of the presentation are: 1. Describe the steps necessary for properly developing an FDR candidate project 2. Identify which department's resources are required 3. Explain procedures required to successfully start FDR construction. The presentation sought to show the benefits of Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), what makes a good FDR cand
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Full-depth reclamation (FDR) is the main approach used across Texas to rehabilitate thin roadways that are structurally damaged. With the Eagle Ford Shale boom, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) faced the need to rehabilitate many miles of pavement in energy-sector areas of the state while placing heavy traffic back on the roadway the
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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) uses high friction surface treatment (HFST) as a countermeasure to address curve-related crashes proactively and reactively. In the US, as of December 2020, Georgia has the highest number of pavement miles and curve sites that use epoxy-based friction improvement surface treatments (FIST). These sites
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Recently, an increased number of CFRP repairs have been applied to strengthen concrete bridges' shear capacity. This poses many challenges as the bridge girder cannot be fully wrapped to ensure that the failure mode is governed by shear fracture combined with or followed by the CFRP fracture. Therefore, instead of fully wrapping the beam with CFRP,
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Most cold In-place recycled (CIR) construction uses asphalt emulsion or foamed asphalt with or without active fillers as a stabilizing agent. To ensure the CIR layer gains appreciable stiffness and strength to support traffic, the stabilizing agents have to undergo curing (to dry additional moisture). If traffic is allowed on the CIR layer before s
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The purpose of this project is to develop an algorithm that can predict ramp meter wait time at metered freeway on-ramps throughout the state of Utah using existing loop detector systems on the ramps. The loop detectors provide data in 60-second increments that include volume, occupancy, and the metering rate. Using these data sources, several ramp
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Chip sealing is a commonly used pavement maintenance technique that aims to delay pavement deterioration by reducing water infiltration and restoring skid resistance. The aim of this study was to characterize the chemical, molecular, and rheological properties of different asphalt emulsions, evaluate their laboratory performance, short-term field p
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The primary objective of this study was to assess the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of appropriate infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) operations and electrification across Indiana. A secondary objective of this study was to develop a strategic plan for INDOT that outlines new business opportunities for deve
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Passenger and heavy-duty vehicles make up 36% of California’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing emissions from vehicular travel is therefore paramount for any path towards carbon neutrality. Efforts to reduce GHGs by encouraging mode shift or increasing vehicle efficiency are, and will continue to be, a critical part of decarbonizing the tra
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The typical low-volume project in Louisiana is mill and replace (~2 in.) with no base repair. The less than ideal base conditions often lead to density variations in the asphalt wearing course. The 2016 Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development specification based pay for asphalt tonnage on density under a percent within limits (PWL) p
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The rapid development of transformative transportation technologies, such as bike-sharing, shared e-scooters, and ridehailing systems, is reshaping the transportation landscape. These transformative transportation technologies have the potential to significantly change travel behavior and travel demand and affect transportation agencies’ planning,
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This report presents the development and crash testing of a surface-mounted median guardrail on concrete. The research team developed several preliminary design concepts of the median guardrail. One of these was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation for further development through finite element simulation analysis and full-scale crash
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During specification meetings between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and asphalt contractors around the state, a concern was raised regarding the payment methods for low-volume roadways. At the time, DOTD was using the “percent within limits” (PWL) model to determine payment for all roadways.
The purpose of this project was to develop a method that could be used to assess the costs and benefits of collecting and maintaining a database on any asset of DOTD, to aid in determining for which assets it was worthwhile to collect data. The literature review established that a methodology for doing this does not already exist. The literature re
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The roadway system is critical to social development, economic growth, and the overall quality of life. In the U.S., the condition of highways and roads is being compromised due to several reasons including age deterioration, rising costs of construction, and a decline in funding. Similarly, in Minnesota, the majority of pavements are aging and in
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University of Florida researchers performed a thorough literature review to identify existing test methods that can quantify the performance of concrete with respect to heat evolution, cracking, and durability at the mix design phase.
In previous Local Road Research Board (LRRB) studies there has been discussion but no empirical data regarding proprietary stabilizers. The LRRB leveraged an existing rehabilitation project on the border of Beltrami and Hubbard Counties to gather data and report on two stabilizers: engineered emulsion (used on the Beltrami County portion) and BASE
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Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) is a thin permeable surface layer on pavements constructed to ensure higher air void content that provides drainage from the pavement surfaces. This results in a safer riding surface, especially on wet conditions. OGFC pavements have been reported to reduce about 30% more wet crashes compared to densely graded sur
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A preliminary analysis of failed prestressing strands within a post-tensioned tendon on the Wando River Bridge in South Carolina showed signs of possible hydrogen embrittlement. One proposed source of hydrogen is through galvanic coupling that may exist between the galvanized steel duct and the steel strands. This coupling, if present, can promote
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The use of precast prestressed girders with composite precast deck panels along with the use of precast prestressed deck bulb-T girders provide for more economical bridges because of their ability to utilize accelerated bridge construction techniques. The use of concrete deck panels and deck bulb-T systems require the use of closure pours between t
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