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The objectives of this project were to investigate how connected vehicle (CV) data could be integrated with existing infrastructure data, and how the integrated data could be utilized to improve decision-making for highway operations and to enhance traveler information during inclement winter weather events. Because of some unforeseen difficulties,
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Shi, X., Wang, Y., Pu, Z., Wang, H., Siam, M. R. K., Akin, M., & He, Y. (2020). Exploring Weather-Related Connected Vehicle Applications for Improved Winter Travel in the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC). https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IM4MWI
Shi, Xianming, Yinhai Wang, Ziyuan Pu, Haizhong Wang, M R K Siam, Michelle Akin, and Yaqin He. Exploring Weather-Related Connected Vehicle Applications for Improved Winter Travel in the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IM4MWI.
Shi, Xianming, et al. Exploring Weather-Related Connected Vehicle Applications for Improved Winter Travel in the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/IM4MWI.
A study was conducted examining the factors affecting shear capacity and load rating, two potential methods for assessing condition of in-service prestressed concrete bridge girders, and a simple procedure for assessing whether and how a bridge should be rated for shear was developed. First, a detailed literature review was conducted to collect res
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Floyd, R., Pei, J. S., Murray, C. D., Toshima, J., Ali, A., & Roswurm, S. (2020). Development of Rating Tool for Prestressed Concrete Bridges Vulnerable to Shear (Report No. FHWA-OK-20-01 Revision 1). Oklahoma. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57411
Floyd, Royce, Jin-Song Pei, Cameron D. Murray, John Toshima, Afnan Ali, and Stephen Roswurm. Development of Rating Tool for Prestressed Concrete Bridges Vulnerable to Shear. Report no. FHWA-OK-20-01 Revision 1. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57411.
Floyd, Royce, et al. Development of Rating Tool for Prestressed Concrete Bridges Vulnerable to Shear. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2020, Report no. FHWA-OK-20-01 Revision 1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57411.
Due to the increasing budget constraints and decreasing time in pavement construction, there has been renewed interest in exploring the application of cost-effective and rapid pavement construction techniques. Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is a stiff mixture of aggregate, cementitious materials, and water, that is compacted by vibratory rollers [
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Khayat, K. H., & Farzadnia, N. (2020). Compacted Concrete Pavement (Report No. RECAST UTC # 00064824). Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54675
Khayat, Kamal H. and Nima Farzadnia. Compacted Concrete Pavement. Report no. RECAST UTC # 00064824. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54675.
Khayat, Kamal H., and Nima Farzadnia Compacted Concrete Pavement. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020, Report no. RECAST UTC # 00064824, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54675.
The North Carolina Ferry System provides a critical transportation link for North Carolina residents, visitors, and local business owners. Ferry operations in North Carolina can be traced back to several early efforts to better connect both the state’s inner banks with its far-reaching outer banks and as a means for crossing some of the state’s man
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Bert, S. A., Norboge, N., Davis, J., Head, W., Babich, J., & Findley, D. (2020). Economic Contribution of North Carolina’s Ferry System (Report No. NCDOT- 87727). North Carolina State University. Institute for Transportation Research & Education. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54714
Bert, Steven A., Nicolas Norboge, Joy Davis, Weston Head, Justin Babich, and Daniel Findley. Economic Contribution of North Carolina’s Ferry System. Report no. NCDOT- 87727. North Carolina State University. Institute for Transportation Research & Education, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54714.
Bert, Steven A., et al. Economic Contribution of North Carolina’s Ferry System. North Carolina State University. Institute for Transportation Research & Education, 2020, Report no. NCDOT- 87727, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54714.
It is predicted that half of the vehicles sold and 40% of vehicle travels could be autonomous in the 2040s (Litman 2017). However, how the presence of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) impacts highway capacity and network system performance remains unclear. Without this knowledge, it is hard to understand and quantify the implication of the d
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Soleimaniamiri, S., Shi, X., Li, X. (., & Hu, Y. (2020). Incorporating Mixed Automated Vehicle Traffic in Capacity Analysis and System Planning Decisions. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54431
Soleimaniamiri, Saeid, Xiaowei Shi, Xiaopeng (Shaw) Li, and Yujie Hu. Incorporating Mixed Automated Vehicle Traffic in Capacity Analysis and System Planning Decisions. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54431.
Soleimaniamiri, Saeid, et al. Incorporating Mixed Automated Vehicle Traffic in Capacity Analysis and System Planning Decisions. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54431.
Riprap rock and large-sized aggregates are extensively used in transportation, geotechnical, and hydraulic engineering applications. Traditional methods for assessing riprap categories based on particle weight may involve subjective visual inspection and time-consuming manual measurements. Aggregate imaging and segmentation techniques can efficient
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Huang, H., Luo, J., Tutumluer, E., Hart, J. M., & Qamhia, I. (2020). Size and Shape Determination of Riprap and Large-Sized Aggregates Using Field Imaging (Report No. FHWA-ICT-20-002). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/20-003
Huang, Haohang, Jiayi Luo, Erol Tutumluer, John M. Hart, and Issam Qamhia. Size and Shape Determination of Riprap and Large-Sized Aggregates Using Field Imaging. Report no. FHWA-ICT-20-002. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2020. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/20-003.
Huang, Haohang, et al. Size and Shape Determination of Riprap and Large-Sized Aggregates Using Field Imaging. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2020, Report no. FHWA-ICT-20-002, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/20-003.
We used unique data from the 2016 Washington State Student Travel Survey combined with built environment data to first confirm the factors shown to influence children walking to and from school in previous literature. Walkability scores were then estimated for K-8 Washington state schools under different data availability scenarios. First, models w
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Moudon, A. V., Shi, X., & Chen, Y. (2020). Washington State School Walk Score. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54011
Moudon, Anne Vernez, Xiao Shi, and Yefu Chen. Washington State School Walk Score. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54011.
Moudon, Anne Vernez, et al. Washington State School Walk Score. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54011.
This research was completed in tandem as a project funded through MoDOT and the MidAmerica Transportation Center. It used deep learning methods, along with geospatial data from the USGS National Map and other public geospatial data sources, to develop forecasting tools capable of assessing water level rate of change in high risk flood areas. These
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Corns, S. M., Long, S. K., Hale, J., Kanwar, B., & Gude, V. (2020). Predictive Deep Learning for Flood Evacuation Planning and Routing (Report No. 25-1121-0005-130). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54547
Corns, Steven M, Suzanna K Long, Jacob Hale, Bhanu Kanwar, and Vinayaka Gude. Predictive Deep Learning for Flood Evacuation Planning and Routing. Report no. 25-1121-0005-130. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54547.
Corns, Steven M, et al. Predictive Deep Learning for Flood Evacuation Planning and Routing. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2020, Report no. 25-1121-0005-130, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54547.
Severe floods in the United States Midwest have caused major erosion at bridge abutments despite the fact that their protection design measures followed existing guidelines (e.g., HEC 23, 2001 and following updates through 2009). One likely possibility for the severe bridge erosion observed especially at small bridges is that the methodology to est
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Constantinescu, G., & Wu, H. (2020). Development of New Design Guidelines for Protection Against Erosion at Bridge Abutments-Phase II (Report No. 25-1121-0005-141-2). University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mid-America Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54545
Constantinescu, George and Hao Wu. Development of New Design Guidelines for Protection Against Erosion at Bridge Abutments-Phase II. Report no. 25-1121-0005-141-2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mid-America Transportation Center, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54545.
Constantinescu, George, and Hao Wu Development of New Design Guidelines for Protection Against Erosion at Bridge Abutments-Phase II. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mid-America Transportation Center, 2020, Report no. 25-1121-0005-141-2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54545.
Considering the rapid boom in information technology and people’s increasing dependence on mobile data, automotive manufacturers have started equipping vehicles with wireless communication capabilities, manufacturing what are commonly known as connected vehicles, and autonomous systems to assist drivers with certain driving tasks. These technologic
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Jeihani, M., Banerjee, S., Kabir, M. M., & Khadem, N. (2020). Driver's Interactions with Advanced Vehicles in Various Traffic Mixes and Flows (Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), V2X, Trucks, Bicycles and Pedestrians) - Phase I: Driver Behavior Study and Parameters Estimation. Urban Mobility & Equity Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54708
Jeihani, Mansoureh, Snehanshu Banerjee, Md Muhib Kabir, and Nashid Khadem. Driver's Interactions with Advanced Vehicles in Various Traffic Mixes and Flows (Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), V2X, Trucks, Bicycles and Pedestrians) - Phase I: Driver Behavior Study and Parameters Estimation. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54708.
Jeihani, Mansoureh, et al. Driver's Interactions with Advanced Vehicles in Various Traffic Mixes and Flows (Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), V2X, Trucks, Bicycles and Pedestrians) - Phase I: Driver Behavior Study and Parameters Estimation. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54708.
In order to properly characterize modified asphalt binders and mixes for Alaskan pavements, this study evaluated properties of 13 asphalt binders typically used in Alaska from three different suppliers, and 10 hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures which were either produced in the lab or collected from existing paving projects in Alaska. Various binder an
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Liu, J. H. I., & Liu, J. (2020). Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Modified Asphalt Binders and Mixes for Alaskan Pavements (Report No. INE/CESTiCC 19.20). Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50937
Liu, Jenny Hsing-I and Jun Liu. Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Modified Asphalt Binders and Mixes for Alaskan Pavements. Report no. INE/CESTiCC 19.20. Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50937.
Liu, Jenny Hsing-I, and Jun Liu Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Modified Asphalt Binders and Mixes for Alaskan Pavements. Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer, 2020, Report no. INE/CESTiCC 19.20, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50937.
A fiber-reinforced super-workable concrete (FR-SWC) made with 0.5% micro-macro steel fibers and 5% CaO-based expansive agent was used for the new deck slab of Bridge A8509. The selected FR-SWC had a targeted slump flow of 20 in. at the casting location. Multiple trial batches were performed, in collaboration with the concrete supplier, to adjust th
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Khayat, K. H., & Abdelrazik, A. (2020). Field Implementation of Super-Workable Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Infrastructure Construction [Volume II] (Report No. RECAST UTC # 00046732). Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54643
Khayat, Kamal H. and Ahmed Abdelrazik. Field Implementation of Super-Workable Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Infrastructure Construction [Volume II]. Report no. RECAST UTC # 00046732. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54643.
Khayat, Kamal H., and Ahmed Abdelrazik Field Implementation of Super-Workable Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Infrastructure Construction [Volume II]. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020, Report no. RECAST UTC # 00046732, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54643.
framework is developed for performance-based engineering of transportation infrastructure considering multiple hazards. The framework builds upon the FEMA P-58 methodology for seismic performance evaluation of buildings, but utilizes an event-based approach in a multi-hazard context and considers both structural and downtime losses. The framework i
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Nikellis, A., Wu, T., Whittaker, A. S., & Sett, K. (2020). Performance-Based Engineering of Transportation Infrastructure Considering Multiple Hazards (Report No. CAIT-UTC-REG14). Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59128
Nikellis, Alexandros, Teng Wu, Andrew S Whittaker, and Kallol Sett. Performance-Based Engineering of Transportation Infrastructure Considering Multiple Hazards. Report no. CAIT-UTC-REG14. Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59128.
Nikellis, Alexandros, et al. Performance-Based Engineering of Transportation Infrastructure Considering Multiple Hazards. Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, 2020, Report no. CAIT-UTC-REG14, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59128.
Within public transportation, data-driven metrics are fundamental to an agency’s ability to properly plan and manage the resources within their network. Past efforts to analyze the performance of these systems have been hampered by a lack of centralized real-time data archives. Issues such as difficult data acquisition, varying data formats, and li
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Barbeau, S. J., Pham, M., Nieves, J. A., & Bertini, R. L. (2020). Improving Transportation Performance Measurement via Open "Big Data" Systems – Phase 1 Transit. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54417
Barbeau, Sean J., Minh Pham, Jorge Adorno Nieves, and Robert L. Bertini. Improving Transportation Performance Measurement via Open "Big Data" Systems – Phase 1 Transit. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54417.
Barbeau, Sean J., et al. Improving Transportation Performance Measurement via Open "Big Data" Systems – Phase 1 Transit. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54417.
Chupp, W., Hastings, A., & Solman, G. (2020). Sensitivity Analysis on Highway Noise Level Differences between Leq and Ldn. John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48868
Chupp, William, Aaron Hastings, and Gina Solman. Sensitivity Analysis on Highway Noise Level Differences between Leq and Ldn. John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48868.
Chupp, William, et al. Sensitivity Analysis on Highway Noise Level Differences between Leq and Ldn. John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.), 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48868.
With on-board sensors such as camera, radar, and Lidar, connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) can sense the surrounding environment and be driven autonomously and safely by themselves without colliding into other objects on the road. CAVs are also able to communicate with each other and roadside infrastructure via vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-t
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Wu, G., Zhao, Z., Wang, Z., & Barth, M. J. (2020). Development of Eco-Friendly Ramp Control for Connected and Automated Electric Vehicles (Report No. NCST-UCR-RR-20-04). University of California, Riverside. https://doi.org/10.7922/G23F4MWB
Wu, Guoyuan, Zhouqiao Zhao, Ziran Wang, and Matthew J. Barth. Development of Eco-Friendly Ramp Control for Connected and Automated Electric Vehicles. Report no. NCST-UCR-RR-20-04. University of California, Riverside, 2020. https://doi.org/10.7922/G23F4MWB.
Wu, Guoyuan, et al. Development of Eco-Friendly Ramp Control for Connected and Automated Electric Vehicles. University of California, Riverside, 2020, Report no. NCST-UCR-RR-20-04, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7922/G23F4MWB.
The main objective of this research is to evaluate the feasibility of using high-volume recycled materials for concrete production in rigid pavement. The goal was to replace 50% of the solids with recycled materials and industrial by-products. The performance of concrete mixtures made with different fine and coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA)
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Khayat, K. H., & Sadati, S. (2020). High-Volume Recycled Materials for Sustainable Pavement Construction (Report No. RECAST UTC # 00046728). Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54573
Khayat, Kamal H. and Seyedhamed Sadati. High-Volume Recycled Materials for Sustainable Pavement Construction. Report no. RECAST UTC # 00046728. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54573.
Khayat, Kamal H., and Seyedhamed Sadati High-Volume Recycled Materials for Sustainable Pavement Construction. Research on Concrete Applications for Sustainable Transportation (RE-CAST) (UTC), 2020, Report no. RECAST UTC # 00046728, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54573.
University of Florida researchers evaluated ATSC operation on several corridors in Florida, before and after installation of ATSC, documenting advantages and disadvantages of different approaches and implementations.
Elefteriadou, L. (2020). Before and After-Implementation Studies of Advanced Signal Control Technologies in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65583
Elefteriadou, Lily. Before and After-Implementation Studies of Advanced Signal Control Technologies in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65583.
Elefteriadou, Lily Before and After-Implementation Studies of Advanced Signal Control Technologies in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65583.
Researchers discovered strong evidence of damage to Livingston Parish’s inundated roadway system during the flood of August 2016. LTRC conducted a comprehensive structural assessment of inundated roadways in Livingston Parish, Louisiana with the falling weight deflectometer (FWD). Treated (inundated) versus non-treated (non-inundated) statistical m
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Gaspard, K., Zhang, Z., & Martinez, M. (2020). Structural Assessment of Inundated Roadways in Livingston Parish, Louisiana With the Falling Weight Deflectometer (Report No. LTRC 19-03TA-P). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65577
Gaspard, Kevin, Zhongjie Zhang, and Mark Martinez. Structural Assessment of Inundated Roadways in Livingston Parish, Louisiana With the Falling Weight Deflectometer. Report no. LTRC 19-03TA-P. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65577.
Gaspard, Kevin, et al. Structural Assessment of Inundated Roadways in Livingston Parish, Louisiana With the Falling Weight Deflectometer. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2020, Report no. LTRC 19-03TA-P, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65577.
Hydraulic conductivity (permeability) is a fundamental hydromechanical parameter quantifying the resistance of a permeable medium to water flow. Of interest to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is especially the vertical hydraulic conductivity of the soil underlying stormwater retention ponds, which determines the quickness of stormwater
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Mohseni, A., Klammler, H., Rodgers, M. O., Velasquez, A., & Liu, A. (2020). Field Testing and Calibration of the Vertical In situ Permeameter (VIP) Development of An Improved Vertical and Horizontal In situ Permeameter (VAHIP). Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56233
Mohseni, Ana, Harald Klammler, Michael O. Rodgers, Aminta Velasquez, and Angelina Liu. Field Testing and Calibration of the Vertical In situ Permeameter (VIP) Development of An Improved Vertical and Horizontal In situ Permeameter (VAHIP). Florida Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56233.
Mohseni, Ana, et al. Field Testing and Calibration of the Vertical In situ Permeameter (VIP) Development of An Improved Vertical and Horizontal In situ Permeameter (VAHIP). Florida Department of Transportation, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56233.
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