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Ground-borne vibrations in structures due to passing trains are an ongoing issue in the rail industry. While in extreme cases such vibrations can lead to structural fatigue and failure, occupant comfort is usually the controlling factor. With the advent of higher-speed rail as well as the increasing value of urban real estate near train tracks, acc
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Foster, C. (2020). Analysis of Vibrations in a Structure due to Passing Trains Using a Coupled Finite Element and Multibody Dynamics Model (Report No. NURail2017-UIC-R16a). National University Rail Center (NURail). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56311
Foster, Craig. Analysis of Vibrations in a Structure due to Passing Trains Using a Coupled Finite Element and Multibody Dynamics Model. Report no. NURail2017-UIC-R16a. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56311.
Foster, Craig Analysis of Vibrations in a Structure due to Passing Trains Using a Coupled Finite Element and Multibody Dynamics Model. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020, Report no. NURail2017-UIC-R16a, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56311.
Intermodal hubs play an important role in the operation of railway networks. Intermodal freight is a primary revenue stream for Class I railroads in the United States. Intermodal traffic volume has increased approximately 10 percent since 2011 and reached new all-time record volumes during the summer of 2017. This growth combined with shifts in tra
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Dick, C. T., Chen, W., & Pugh, M. (2020). Quantifying Intermodal Facility Capacity Factor Interactions through Simulation (Report No. NURail2017-UIUC-R20). National University Rail Center (NURail). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56307
Dick, C. Tyler, Wesley Chen, and Michael Pugh. Quantifying Intermodal Facility Capacity Factor Interactions through Simulation. Report no. NURail2017-UIUC-R20. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56307.
Dick, C. Tyler, et al. Quantifying Intermodal Facility Capacity Factor Interactions through Simulation. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020, Report no. NURail2017-UIUC-R20, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56307.
In this paper, finite element (FE) structural dynamics algorithms are used along with multibody systems (MBS) techniques to develop detailed railroad track substructure models to analyze the differential settlement in the ballast due to dynamic cyclic loading conditions. A cap plasticity material model is used in order to capture the geotechnical b
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Foster, C. (2020). Computational Analysis of Railroad Ballast Settlement (Report No. NURail2017-UIC-R16). National University Rail Center (NURail). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56312
Foster, Craig. Computational Analysis of Railroad Ballast Settlement. Report no. NURail2017-UIC-R16. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56312.
Foster, Craig Computational Analysis of Railroad Ballast Settlement. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020, Report no. NURail2017-UIC-R16, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56312.
Five transportation equity questions were developed for this assessment. Question 1 addressed EMS response in urban and rural areas. People with a bachelor’s degree or higher thought slightly more that rural response is worse. Rural residents believed it is worse and half of urban residents agreed. CSET minority respondents thought that rural respo
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Prevedouros, P. D., Nunes, F., & Barros, R. (2020). Results of a Survey on Transportation Safety Equity in Hawaii. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54657
Prevedouros, Panos D, Flavia Nunes, and Rafaea Barros. Results of a Survey on Transportation Safety Equity in Hawaii. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54657.
Prevedouros, Panos D, et al. Results of a Survey on Transportation Safety Equity in Hawaii. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54657.
This research supported Caltrans Office of Land Surveys’ (OLS) update of Chapter 15 of the Caltrans Survey Manual and creation of the Caltrans MTLS Guidelines document. In addition, the research contributed to firmware/software updates on both the Trimble MX8 and Riegl VMX1HA MTLS systems, the integration of a Ladybug 5+ 360-degree camera to the MX
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Yen, K. S., & Lasky, T. A. (2020). Support for Caltrans Statewide Mobile Terrestrial Laser Scanning (MTLS) System Usage (Report No. CA21-3179). California. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research and Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57490
Yen, Kin S. and Ty A. Lasky. Support for Caltrans Statewide Mobile Terrestrial Laser Scanning (MTLS) System Usage. Report no. CA21-3179. California. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research and Innovation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57490.
Yen, Kin S., and Ty A. Lasky Support for Caltrans Statewide Mobile Terrestrial Laser Scanning (MTLS) System Usage. California. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research and Innovation, 2020, Report no. CA21-3179, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57490.
The use of curbs along roads is often required for certain functions such as drainage control, right-of-way reduction and sidewalk separation. However, curbs along roadways can adversely affect the interaction of errant vehicles with roadside barriers. Curbs placed near guardrail systems increase the propensity for vehicle override, vehicle underri
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Ronspies, K., Rosenbaugh, S., Bielenberg, R. W., Faller, R. K., & Stolle, C. S. (2020). Evaluation of the MGS Placed 6 in. Behind a 6-in. Tall AASHTO Type B Curb To MASH TL-3 (Report No. TRP-03-390-20). Midwest Roadside Safety Facility. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55872
Ronspies, Kellon, Scott Rosenbaugh, Robert W. Bielenberg, Ronald K. Faller, and Cody S. Stolle. Evaluation of the MGS Placed 6 in. Behind a 6-in. Tall AASHTO Type B Curb To MASH TL-3. Report no. TRP-03-390-20. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55872.
Ronspies, Kellon, et al. Evaluation of the MGS Placed 6 in. Behind a 6-in. Tall AASHTO Type B Curb To MASH TL-3. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, 2020, Report no. TRP-03-390-20, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55872.
The goal of this project was to focus on understanding driver attention and decision-making behavior at short-storage highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs) compared to non-short storage HRGCs. While rail safety has improved from the mid-1990s to 2010 (Yeh & Multer, 2008), the decreasing trend has flattened over the last 10 years (Tey, et al., 2013).
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Veinott, E., Linja, A., & Lautala, P. (2020). Understanding Attention Management and Driver Decision Behavior at Short-Storage Rail Grade Crossings (Report No. NURail2019-MTU-R17). National University Rail Center (NURail). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56581
Veinott, Elizabeth, Anne Linja, and Pasi Lautala. Understanding Attention Management and Driver Decision Behavior at Short-Storage Rail Grade Crossings. Report no. NURail2019-MTU-R17. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56581.
Veinott, Elizabeth, et al. Understanding Attention Management and Driver Decision Behavior at Short-Storage Rail Grade Crossings. National University Rail Center (NURail), 2020, Report no. NURail2019-MTU-R17, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56581.
Despite the abundance of research that has aimed to understand the effects of highway work zones, very little definitive information is available concerning the determination of work zone length (WZL). Quantitative studies that holistically model WZL are very rare. To fill this gap, this study identifies critical factors affecting WZL and develops
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Choi, K., Jeong, H. D., Lee, Y. C., & Yin, Y. (2020). Selecting the Most Feasible Construction Phasing Plans for Urban Highway Rehabilitation Projects (Report No. 19ITSLSU07). Transportation Consortium of South-Central States. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4270584
Choi, Kunhee, H David Jeong, Yong-Cheol Lee, and Yangtian Yin. Selecting the Most Feasible Construction Phasing Plans for Urban Highway Rehabilitation Projects. Report no. 19ITSLSU07. Transportation Consortium of South-Central States, 2020. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4270584.
Choi, Kunhee, et al. Selecting the Most Feasible Construction Phasing Plans for Urban Highway Rehabilitation Projects. Transportation Consortium of South-Central States, 2020, Report no. 19ITSLSU07, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4270584.
The ubiquity of sensors and increasing computational resources has enabled monitoring driver, vehicle, and roadway surroundings. A key objective of this research is to extract useful information from multi-dimensional data streams coming in from sensors. The has developed a framework for obtaining, processing, and analyzing high-frequency multi-dim
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Khattak, A. J., Arvin, R., Chakraborty, S., Melton, C., & Clamann, M. (2020). Driver Impairment Detection and Safety Enhancement Through Comprehensive Volatility Analysis (Report No. CSCRS-R23). Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56547
Khattak, Asad J., Ramin Arvin, Subhadeep Chakraborty, Chad Melton, and Michael Clamann. Driver Impairment Detection and Safety Enhancement Through Comprehensive Volatility Analysis. Report no. CSCRS-R23. Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56547.
Khattak, Asad J., et al. Driver Impairment Detection and Safety Enhancement Through Comprehensive Volatility Analysis. Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety, 2020, Report no. CSCRS-R23, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56547.
Disruptive events lead to capacity degradation of transportation infrastructure, and a good restoration plan can minimize the aftermath impacts during the recovery period. This is considered one aspect of resiliency for transportation systems. Although unmet demand has been proposed as one measure of resilience for freight transportation, it has ra
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Zhao, T., & Zhang, Y. (2020). Capacity-Flow Feature-Based Restoration Strategy Optimization for Resilient Transportation Systems To Enhance Mobility, Accessibility, and Equity After Disruptive Events (Report No. CTEDD 019-06 SG). Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58527
Zhao, Tingting and Yu Zhang. Capacity-Flow Feature-Based Restoration Strategy Optimization for Resilient Transportation Systems To Enhance Mobility, Accessibility, and Equity After Disruptive Events. Report no. CTEDD 019-06 SG. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58527.
Zhao, Tingting, and Yu Zhang Capacity-Flow Feature-Based Restoration Strategy Optimization for Resilient Transportation Systems To Enhance Mobility, Accessibility, and Equity After Disruptive Events. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020, Report no. CTEDD 019-06 SG, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58527.
This project analyzed the various laws pertaining to shared micro-mobility systems, such as bike-share and scooter-share. In order to examine the relevant laws in all 50 states, the research team developed a list of questions related to sharing platforms. Data were collected in nine categories—Definitions, Age Restrictions, Safety Equipment, Licens
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Pimentel, D., Koglin, T., & Lowry, M. B. (2020). Taming and Tapping the Bikeshare Explosion: Review of Shared Micro-mobility Laws (Report No. 2018-S-UI-1). Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56489
Pimentel, David, Timothy Koglin, and Michael B. Lowry. Taming and Tapping the Bikeshare Explosion: Review of Shared Micro-mobility Laws. Report no. 2018-S-UI-1. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56489.
Pimentel, David, et al. Taming and Tapping the Bikeshare Explosion: Review of Shared Micro-mobility Laws. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020, Report no. 2018-S-UI-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56489.
The guidance developed as part of this research project communicates and lays out the expectations for VISSIM model development and deliverables so that both the vendor and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) can move through modeling projects in congruence based on current best practices. This will provide consistency in vendor delive
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Hill, M., Pittenger, J., & Ceifetz, A. (2020). Development of a Michigan-Specific VISSIM Protocol for Submissions of VISSIM Modeling (Report No. SPR-1689). Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62525
Hill, Matthew, Jason Pittenger, and Andrew Ceifetz. Development of a Michigan-Specific VISSIM Protocol for Submissions of VISSIM Modeling. Report no. SPR-1689. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62525.
Hill, Matthew, et al. Development of a Michigan-Specific VISSIM Protocol for Submissions of VISSIM Modeling. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2020, Report no. SPR-1689, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62525.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues to use a variety of reclaimed and recycled materials in highway construction. Recycled materials are used in highway construction to supplement aggregates, concrete, hot-mix asphalt (HMA), steel, and sealants, as well as for soil modification and pavement markings. This report summarizes th
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Morse, K. L. (2020). Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2019 (Report No. PRR 172). Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87577
Morse, Kelly L.. Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2019. Report no. PRR 172. Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87577.
Morse, Kelly L. Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2019. Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2020, Report no. PRR 172, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87577.
This project investigated the state-of-the-practice on conducting field investigation for rehabilitation of non-interstate routes and whether field investigation is cost effective for the SCDOT. An online survey was conducted to determine the state-of-the-practice on pavement rehabilitation for non-interstate routes. A total of 29 responses were re
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Huynh, N., Mullen, R., Gassman, S., Ziehl, P., & Ahmed, F. (2020). Development of Pavement Design and Investigation Strategies for Non-Interstate Routes (Report No. FHWA-SC-20-04). South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54686
Huynh, Nathan, Robert Mullen, Sarah Gassman, Paul Ziehl, and Fahim Ahmed. Development of Pavement Design and Investigation Strategies for Non-Interstate Routes. Report no. FHWA-SC-20-04. South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54686.
Huynh, Nathan, et al. Development of Pavement Design and Investigation Strategies for Non-Interstate Routes. South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research, 2020, Report no. FHWA-SC-20-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54686.
Detection performance as a function of distance was measured for 16 subjects who pressed a button upon aurally detecting the approach of an electric vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with loudspeakers that broadcast one of four additive warning sounds. Other test conditions included two vehicle approach speeds [10 and 20 km/h (kph)] and two backgro
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Roan, M. J., Neurauter, L., Song, M., & Miller, M. (2020). Probability of Detection of Electric Vehicles with Added Warning Sounds. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60346
Roan, Michael J, Luke Neurauter, Miao Song, and Marty Miller. Probability of Detection of Electric Vehicles with Added Warning Sounds. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60346.
Roan, Michael J, et al. Probability of Detection of Electric Vehicles with Added Warning Sounds. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60346.
Ecologists and engineers are constantly exploring new methods and adapting existing techniques to improve mitigation measures that increase motorist safety and wildlife species conservation. Crossing structures, combined with fences, are some of the most highly effective mitigation measures that are employed around the world due to their ability to
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Bell, M., Ament, R., Fick, D., & Huijser, M. P. (2020). Improving Connectivity: Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Wildlife, Bicyclists, and/or Pedestrians A Report for Tasks 1–4 (Report No. P701-18-803 TO 2). Nevada. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54474
Bell, Mat, Rob Ament, Damon Fick, and Marcel P. Huijser. Improving Connectivity: Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Wildlife, Bicyclists, and/or Pedestrians A Report for Tasks 1–4. Report no. P701-18-803 TO 2. Nevada. Dept. of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54474.
Bell, Mat, et al. Improving Connectivity: Innovative Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Wildlife, Bicyclists, and/or Pedestrians A Report for Tasks 1–4. Nevada. Dept. of Transportation, 2020, Report no. P701-18-803 TO 2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54474.
The main objectives of this project are (1) to evaluate the infrastructure damages incurred by the overweight (OW) permit trucks, (2) to compare the permit policies between states to check understand how each state handles the OW permits, and (3) to develop the methodology to minimize the error in weighing the truck weight (gross vehicle weight and
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Nassif, H., Ozbay, K., Na, C., Lou, P., & Demiroluk, S. (2020). Development of Advanced Weigh-In-Motion (A-WIM) System for Effective Enforcement of Overweight Trucks to Reduce their Socioeconomic Impact on Major Highways. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59884
Nassif, Hani, Kaan Ozbay, Chaekuk Na, Peng Lou, and Sami Demiroluk. Development of Advanced Weigh-In-Motion (A-WIM) System for Effective Enforcement of Overweight Trucks to Reduce their Socioeconomic Impact on Major Highways. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59884.
Nassif, Hani, et al. Development of Advanced Weigh-In-Motion (A-WIM) System for Effective Enforcement of Overweight Trucks to Reduce their Socioeconomic Impact on Major Highways. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59884.
How should public transit agencies deliver mobility services in the era of shared mobility? Previous literature recommends that transit agencies actively build partnerships with mobility service companies from the private sector, yet public transit agencies are still in search of a solid empirical basis to help envision the consequences of doing so
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Shen, Q., Wang, Y., & Gifford, C. (2020). Exploring Partnership Between Transit Agency and Shared Mobility Company: An Incentive Program for App-Based Carpooling. University of Washington. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-020-10140-w
Shen, Qing, Yiyuan Wang, and Casey Gifford. Exploring Partnership Between Transit Agency and Shared Mobility Company: An Incentive Program for App-Based Carpooling. University of Washington. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-020-10140-w.
Shen, Qing, et al. Exploring Partnership Between Transit Agency and Shared Mobility Company: An Incentive Program for App-Based Carpooling. University of Washington. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2020, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11116-020-10140-w.
U.S. Route 30 (US30) in the North Huntingdon Township (NHT) serves as a main commercial corridor as well as a regional arterial. Part of a growing area, there are significant challenges in regards to congestion, safety, travel demand and mobility. There is a great need to provide a holistic mobility solution including driving, transit usage, park-a
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Ma, W., & Qian, S. (2020). Smart Multi-modal Transportation Solutions for North Huntingdon Township in Response to Roadway Construction Projects on Route-30. Mobility21, Carnegie Mellon University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56320
Ma, Wei and Sean Qian. Smart Multi-modal Transportation Solutions for North Huntingdon Township in Response to Roadway Construction Projects on Route-30. Mobility21, Carnegie Mellon University, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56320.
Ma, Wei, and Sean Qian Smart Multi-modal Transportation Solutions for North Huntingdon Township in Response to Roadway Construction Projects on Route-30. Mobility21, Carnegie Mellon University, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56320.
The New Madrid Fault Zone (NMFZ) passes through the middle of northeast Arkansas (NEA), which is located in the western part of the upper Mississippi Embayment (ME) area. With the history of major earthquakes and the merge of ME and NMFZ in the region, the understanding of the nature of ground responses and prospects of liquefaction hazards in NEAR
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Hossain, Z., Elsayed, A., Hasan, M. A., & Islam, M. R. (2020). Site-Specific Seismic Ground Motion Analyses for North-East Arkansas (Report No. 19GTASU01). Transportation Consortium of South-Central States. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4273199
Hossain, Zahid, Ashraf Elsayed, Md Ariful Hasan, and Md Rafiue Islam. Site-Specific Seismic Ground Motion Analyses for North-East Arkansas. Report no. 19GTASU01. Transportation Consortium of South-Central States, 2020. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4273199.
Hossain, Zahid, et al. Site-Specific Seismic Ground Motion Analyses for North-East Arkansas. Transportation Consortium of South-Central States, 2020, Report no. 19GTASU01, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4273199.
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