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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This report is designed to assist the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in implementing the recommendations of a previous study, GDOT RP 13-29, “Task A: Evaluation of GDOT’s Small Business Program,” which concluded that the most effective way for GDOT’s Small Business Program (SBP) to level the playing field for small businesses is to imp
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In precast, prestressed concrete construction, the eccentricity of the prestressing force typically results in a net upward girder deflection known as camber. Camber is first observed at the time of prestress transfer and tends to increase thereafter as a function of time-dependent material properties. While accurately predicted levels of camber ar
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This study was designed to document the current state of the practice of public involvement in transportation decision-making and provide an update to the 2006 report documenting public involvement in the state of Florida. A literature review was completed as the first phase. Surveys and interviews were then conducted with metropolitan planning org
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University of Central Florida researchers identified statistical models best suited for predicting compressibility parameters of Florida soils based on basic soil index parameters obtained during a geotechnical site investigation. For these models, they identified critical soil index properties to correlate compressibility parameters with laborator
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This research project was conducted with the objective of evaluating the viability of using an automated computer application to detect, classify, and quantify cracks on flexible and rigid pavement surfaces from digital images, to be implemented in the annual Pavement Condition Survey (PCS). Phase I of this project was focused on identification and
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Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is an important alternative fuel that can help the State of California meet several greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and renewable energy targets. Despite considerable potential, current RNG use on national and state levels are not significant. RNG production potential in California through thermochemical conversion was ev
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The purpose of this project was to research and evaluate the different variations (temperature, notch dimensions, load rates, etc.) of the Semi-Circular Bend (SCB) Flexibility Index (FI) test. This project was also aimed to develop a method of comparison of the fatigue performance results between the SCB FI and the Overlay Tester to help provide th
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As part of a larger project (Project BDV25-977-24) to develop technology to inspect post-tensioning systems, University of South Florida researchers developed and field-tested a device that delivers and analyzes a cross-sectional image of a post-tensioning duct. The method and device are patented.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping our world. Soon our lives will be based on smart technologies. According to IHS Markit forecasts, the number of connected devices will grow from 15.4 billion in 2015 to 30.7 billion in 2020. Forrester Research reports that fleet management and transportation sectors lead others in Io T growth. This may come
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In precast, prestressed concrete construction, the eccentricity of the prestressing force typically results in a net upward girder deflection known as camber. Camber is first observed at the time of prestress transfer and tends to increase thereafter as a function of time-dependent material properties. While accurately predicted levels of camber ar
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States with extreme winter weather are faced with difficulty in maintaining and repairing W-beam guardrail and end terminal posts installed in soil. Due to frozen soil conditions, posts installed directly in soil require more resources and equipment to repair and can delay repair of a damaged guardrail and/or end terminal. In addition, longer durat
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The early identification of damage of fracture-critical members is of the outmost importance in the maintenance of a safe bridge infrastructure. A new Non-Destructive Evaluation method that gives an early warning of accumulating damage is been formulated herein. The Vibro-Acoustic Modulation method utilizes nonlinear interactions of a high frequenc
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On December 15, 2017, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District began a towing and recovery incentive program (TRIP) pilot where tow companies receive a monetary bonus for clearing commercial vehicle crashes within 90 minutes. TRIP’s key objective is the facilitation of quick and safe clearance of commercial vehicle crashes thro
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The purpose of this report is to describe the results of a study to (1) estimate flood-frequency characteristics for selected streamgages in Ohio and adjacent states based on data collected through water year 2015; (2) develop and present techniques for estimating flood-frequency characteristics of rural, unregulated streams in Ohio; and (3) implem
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INDOT will soon be embarking on infrastructure planning to accommodate autonomous vehicles. This new technology affords the ability to impact economic value creation across the supply chain in Indiana, as well as foster economic development in Indiana to support these emerging technologies. This proposal will be a first cut towards exploring the de
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In last few months, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has encountered recently paved sections exhibiting early distress throughout the state which is a major concern. NCDOT conducted an internal investigation on the causes of early distresses. And this investigation did not yield any conclusive results, hence; NCDOT recognized the
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In 2007, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) introduced specifications to allow asphalt surface mixtures to have up to 30% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) without a change in the virgin binder grade. Since 2007, increasing material costs and a growing awareness of the quantity of RAP available for use have sparked interest in allowing
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Florida Atlantic University researchers developed an online system, the Mapping Evaluation Tool (MET), that brings together traffic data from various sources and delivers it to traffic managers as a map.
Traffic fatality and injury rates have steadily decreased since 1950 thanks to the collective impacts of law enforcement, driver education, highway engineering, emergency medical services and advancements in vehicle safety technologies. However, motor vehicle crashes are still a leading cause of death in Wisconsin.
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