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The Combs-Hehl Bridge is a series of structures over the Ohio River near Cincinnati spanning between Ohio on the east end and Kentucky on the west end. The overall bridge consists of four approach spans on the Kentucky side of the river (spans 1-4), two main truss spans over the river, (spans 5 and 6), and four approach spans on the Ohio side of th
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This study compared the fabrication requirements, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, construction components, and cost of using traditional bridge steels and corrosion-resistant steels. Comparisons were made based on existing literature, discussions with and knowledge gained from industry experts, experimental testing, and field visits. T
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Issues related to the replacement of damaged bridge decks were examined in this study. Finite element analyses of four post-tensioned box-girder bridges were conducted to investigate various strategies for safe and effective deck replacement without the use of falsework for any of the superstructure spans. Parameters of the study included straight,
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The objective of this research project was to develop methodologies for the evaluation of different types of seal-coated, gravel, and dirt roads by using a best-practice-oriented pavement-management system in Illinois. A statewide survey comprised of 13 questions collected 133 responses from county engineers and highway commissioners. Many counties
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The Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) has been bringing innovations to local Minnesota transportation engineers since 1959. Established through state legislation, the LRRB sponsors transportation research in the areas of design, construction, maintenance/operations, environmental compatibility, administration and implementation needs of ci
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Despite growing interest and momentum in enhancing active transportation, little weight is currently given to active transportation projects. This is largely due to the lack of sufficient data. In order to identify key areas for active transportation enhancement, to justify investment, and to measure success, it is necessary to understand where and
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Horizontal curves account for more than 25% of highway fatal crashes and have a crash rate that is three times that of other highway segments. Transportation agencies employ dynamic warning systems that utilize roadside speed detection and warning equipment to provide drivers with a warning when they enter a curve at a speed that might be too high
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Millions of Floridians use mass transit every day, many as their main means of transportation. Yet, over the past few years, transit ridership has declined, with Florida’s decline in ridership exceeding the national trend. Transit agencies often plan five and ten years out, and to do so, they need to understand the needs and attitudes that lead to,
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Methods New Jersey Department of Transportation has the ability to rehabilitate and open Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavements to traffic within a short period of time and minimize road closure effects using rapid concrete pavement repair methods. The goal of this study was to evaluate current accelerated concrete pavement rehabilitation technol
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The Texas Department of Transportation commissioned a study to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of lightweight noise barriers on Interstate Highway 30, near downtown Dallas. The highway segment in question, an elevated structure next to a creek, has presented noise problems for the adjacent neighborhood ever since its expansion in the earl
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The current method of load rating bridges according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications can underestimate the capacity and behavior of bridges. Analytical equations do not account for the degree of rigidity of the supports, unintended composite action due to friction between girders and the
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This work focuses on improving the eye tracking analysis tools used with the HumanFIRST driving simulator. Eye tracking is an importanttool for simulation-based studies. It allows researchers to understand where participants are focusing their visual attention while driving. The eye tracking system provides a nearly continuous record of the directi
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Most existing studies investigating highway feature extraction in the literature focus on a single source of data, e.g., aerial LiDAR or imagery data. Because each source of input data contains its own characteristic visual features, the fusion of the characteristic and complementary features acquired from both sensors can provide more reliable inf
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Florida International University researchers evaluated the effect of rejuvenators on the performance of RAP-containing asphalt mixes and compared their performance to conventional mixtures.
Despite growing interest and momentum in enhancing active transportation, little weight is currently given to active transportation projects. This is largely due to the lack of sufficient data. In order to identify key areas for active transportation enhancement, to justify investment, and to measure success, it is necessary to understand where and
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Corrosion of reinforcement in reinforced concrete leads to damage in both the concrete and the reinforcement that requires costly repairs and inconvenience to the traveling public. When concrete is reinforced with steel prestressing strands that are under sustained tensile stress, corrosion is more critical than in non-prestressed concrete with non
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Periodically, when the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) the Division of Construction receives requests to use non-standard warm mix asphalt technologies, it may be asked to waive the temperature specification or other product specifications/processes. The short-term and long-term impacts of this waiver are not completely understood. The Div
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Falling Road Fund receipts have placed added strain on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) already-underfunded highway program. Revenue declines have increased the urgency of improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Cabinet’s operations. One method KYTC can use to realize greater cost savings is improving the administration o
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Ohio State University. Department of Civil Engineering
2019-06-01
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Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District and County staff are faced with the difficult task of implementing effective channel maintenance programs to ensure safe operation of roadways. Natural channel design practices are commonly used in stream restoration, but have been adapted to address streambank lateral migration and sediment aggrada
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