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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is in the process of conducting several parallel efforts to evaluate rural highway horizontal curves. Following the adoption of the 2011 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, district personnel are checking and updating posted curve advisory speeds and other curve traffic control devices (e.
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Pratt, M. P., Geedipally, S. R., Avelar, R. E., Le, M., & Lord, D. (2019). Developing Enhanced Curve Advisory Speed and Curve Safety Assessment Guidelines (Report No. FHWA/TX-19/0-6960-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43800
Pratt, Michael P., Srinivas R. Geedipally, Raul Eduardo Avelar, Minh Le, and Dominique Lord. Developing Enhanced Curve Advisory Speed and Curve Safety Assessment Guidelines. Report no. FHWA/TX-19/0-6960-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43800.
Pratt, Michael P., et al. Developing Enhanced Curve Advisory Speed and Curve Safety Assessment Guidelines. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2019, Report no. FHWA/TX-19/0-6960-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43800.
Three casinos recently opened in Maryland: Maryland Live! at the Arundel Mills Mall, Horseshoe in Downtown Baltimore, and MGM at the National Harbor. While these new gaming resorts brought new jobs, economic development opportunities, and tax revenue to Maryland, they also created new travel demand patterns which could produce traffic impacts on re
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Zhang, L. (2019). Advanced Data Analytics and Mesoscopic Models for Special Event Impact Study at Maryland Casinos [Research Summary] (Report No. MD-19-SHA/UM/4-52). Maryland Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42368
Zhang, Lei. Advanced Data Analytics and Mesoscopic Models for Special Event Impact Study at Maryland Casinos [Research Summary]. Report no. MD-19-SHA/UM/4-52. Maryland Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42368.
Zhang, Lei Advanced Data Analytics and Mesoscopic Models for Special Event Impact Study at Maryland Casinos [Research Summary]. Maryland Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. MD-19-SHA/UM/4-52, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42368.
This report summarizes the details of an experimental work and finite element modeling that were conducted to evaluate: 1) the remaining axial capacity of steel H-piles having different corrosion severity and extension levels, and 2) the performance of repaired corroded steel H-piles. The research consisted of 32 short steel H-piles (10 × 42) encas
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Abdulazeez, M. M., Ramadan, A., Sherstha, B., Gheni, A., Gomaa, E., Darwish, Y., & ElGawady, M. (2019). Behavior and Repair of Corroded Steel H-Piles Phase I (Axial Behavior) (Report No. 25-1121-0005-133-1). Mid-America Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42394
Abdulazeez, Mohanad M, Amro Ramadan, Binod Sherstha, Ahmed Gheni, Eslam Gomaa, Yasser Darwish, and Mohamed ElGawady. Behavior and Repair of Corroded Steel H-Piles Phase I (Axial Behavior). Report no. 25-1121-0005-133-1. Mid-America Transportation Center, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42394.
Abdulazeez, Mohanad M, et al. Behavior and Repair of Corroded Steel H-Piles Phase I (Axial Behavior). Mid-America Transportation Center, 2019, Report no. 25-1121-0005-133-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42394.
The Performance Grading (PG) specification is currently used as the primary purchase specification and binder classification system in the state of Texas and many other parts of the world. Since its inception, binder production has evolved to include new technologies and additives that can be used to improve binder performance. However, in some cas
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Hajj, R., Filonzi, A., & Bhasin, A. (2019). Improving the Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder Specification: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-18/0-6925-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42401
Hajj, Ramez, Angelo Filonzi, and Amit Bhasin. Improving the Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder Specification: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-18/0-6925-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42401.
Hajj, Ramez, et al. Improving the Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder Specification: Final Report. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2019, Report no. FHWA/TX-18/0-6925-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42401.
In recent years, “Personal Transportation Devices” (PTDs) have exploded onto streets and sidewalks. These small devices transport individual persons at slow speeds and are either human-powered or motorized. Examples include electric (kick) scooters, skateboards, e-skateboards, roller blades, and Segways. One key to successfully integrating PTDs int
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Fang, K., Agrawal, A. W., & Hooper, A. M. (2019). How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices [supporting datasets] (Report No. 19-10). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44199
Fang, Kevin, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, and Ashley M Hooper. How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices [supporting datasets]. Report no. 19-10. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44199.
Fang, Kevin, et al. How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices [supporting datasets]. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2019, Report no. 19-10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44199.
The primary objectives of this project are to understand the accuracy of axle factors determined from vehicle length and to develop and evaluate methods for converting length data to axle-based classifications. Phase I of project TPF 5(340) assessed alternative methods to estimate axle factors and vehicle class from length-based data. The two best
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Gibbs, L., Minge, E. D., & Avelar, R. E. (2019). Viability of Vehicle Length in Estimating Vehicle Classification and Axle Factors: Final Report- Phase II. Wisconsin. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50840
Gibbs, Lee, Erik D. Minge, and Raul Eduardo Avelar. Viability of Vehicle Length in Estimating Vehicle Classification and Axle Factors: Final Report- Phase II. Wisconsin. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50840.
Gibbs, Lee, et al. Viability of Vehicle Length in Estimating Vehicle Classification and Axle Factors: Final Report- Phase II. Wisconsin. Department of Transportation, 2019, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50840.
This study is considered a first step toward validating applicability of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Part D to Wyoming conditions. The HSM Part D provides a quantitative measure of safety for various countermeasures known as crash modification factors (CMF). These CMFs are provided for four distinct groups of treatments: roadway segments (e.g.,
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Ahmed, M. M., Gaweesh, S., Hossain, M. J., Sharmin, S., & Peel, T. (2019). Highway Safety Manual Part D: Validation and Application in Wyoming (Report No. MPC 19-385). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42962
Ahmed, Mohamed M, Sherif Gaweesh, Md Julfiker Hossain, Sadia Sharmin, and Thomas Peel. Highway Safety Manual Part D: Validation and Application in Wyoming. Report no. MPC 19-385. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42962.
Ahmed, Mohamed M, et al. Highway Safety Manual Part D: Validation and Application in Wyoming. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2019, Report no. MPC 19-385, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42962.
ODOT’s Pickaway County Garage in Circleville is centrally located and equipped with a mechanic’s truck available to travel to locations where equipment breaks down and make minor repairs on site. However, anything more serious, such as a tire change, requires a service call to a commercial vehicle towing service, which are located outside the count
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Khoury, I., Jordan, J., Stickel Jr, J., Stickel Sr, J., & Gomez, M. (2019). Evaluate New Equipment or Technology Available for Roadside Fleet Repair (Report No. FHWA/OH-2019/13). Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61537
Khoury, Issam, Josh Jordan, Jimmy Stickel Jr, James Stickel Sr, and Michael Gomez. Evaluate New Equipment or Technology Available for Roadside Fleet Repair. Report no. FHWA/OH-2019/13. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61537.
Khoury, Issam, et al. Evaluate New Equipment or Technology Available for Roadside Fleet Repair. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2019, Report no. FHWA/OH-2019/13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61537.
This report investigates a new methodology for load rating of older reinforced concrete (RC) flat-slab and T-beam bridges in Indiana, using the tools of 3D finite element analysis. The Conventional Load Rating (CLR) method currently in use by INDOT relies on a simplified 2D analysis based on beam theory that may underestimate bridge capacity. Since
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Seok, S., Ravazdezh, F., Haikal, G., & Ramirez, J. A. (2019). Strength Assessment of Older Continuous Slab and T-Beam Reinforced Concrete Bridges (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/13). United States. Department of Transportation. Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316924
Seok, Seungwook, Faezeh Ravazdezh, Ghadir Haikal, and Julio A. Ramirez. Strength Assessment of Older Continuous Slab and T-Beam Reinforced Concrete Bridges. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/13. United States. Department of Transportation. Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, 2019. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316924.
Seok, Seungwook, et al. Strength Assessment of Older Continuous Slab and T-Beam Reinforced Concrete Bridges. United States. Department of Transportation. Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, 2019, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/13, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316924.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there have been 233 weather and climatic disasters exceeding $1 billion per event in the US between 1980 and 2018. It is estimated that the total costs of these events exceeds $1.5 trillion. As of April 30, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has repor
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Gaspard, K., & Zhang, Z. (2019). Impact of Inundation on Roadway Pavements: Case Study – LA 493 [Tech Summary] (Report No. State Project No. 30000607 / LTRC Project No. 12-1P). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66196
Gaspard, Kevin and Zhongjie Zhang. Impact of Inundation on Roadway Pavements: Case Study – LA 493 [Tech Summary]. Report no. State Project No. 30000607 / LTRC Project No. 12-1P. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66196.
Gaspard, Kevin, and Zhongjie Zhang Impact of Inundation on Roadway Pavements: Case Study – LA 493 [Tech Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2019, Report no. State Project No. 30000607 / LTRC Project No. 12-1P, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66196.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has more aggressively pursued preventive maintenance in recent years. Sealing concrete bridge decks is one preventive maintenance activity the Cabinet has actively pursued. KYTC’s Divisions of Maintenance and Structural Design requested assistance from researchers at the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC
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Wells, D., Palle, S., & Hopwood II, T. (2019). Developing Material Specification and Application Criteria for Sealing Concrete Bridge Decks (Report No. KTC-19-09/SPR19-56-5-1F). University of Kentucky Transportation Center. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.09
Wells, Danny, Sudhir Palle, and Theodore Hopwood II. Developing Material Specification and Application Criteria for Sealing Concrete Bridge Decks. Report no. KTC-19-09/SPR19-56-5-1F. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2019. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.09.
Wells, Danny, et al. Developing Material Specification and Application Criteria for Sealing Concrete Bridge Decks. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2019, Report no. KTC-19-09/SPR19-56-5-1F, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.09.
The focus of this exploratory study is emergency medical response (EMS) for motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) in American Indian reservations and communities. Tribal transportation professionals have raised questions about the role of EMS in the high MVC fatality rate – 656 annually – in these areas. We conducted a national survey (n=189) of tribal gove
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Quick, K., Dufour, S., & Narváez, G. (2019). Emergency Medical Services in American Indian Reservations and Communities: Results of a National Survey (Report No. CTS 19-10). Roadway Safety Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42699
Quick, Kathryn, Sara Dufour, and Guillermo Narváez. Emergency Medical Services in American Indian Reservations and Communities: Results of a National Survey. Report no. CTS 19-10. Roadway Safety Institute, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42699.
Quick, Kathryn, et al. Emergency Medical Services in American Indian Reservations and Communities: Results of a National Survey. Roadway Safety Institute, 2019, Report no. CTS 19-10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42699.
This toolbox was developed to provide a summary of information that local agencies should be aware of to prepare for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). The main goal of this toolbox is to assist local agencies in preparing for CAVs in the short term—5 to 10 years. Since local agencies are not generally expected to have the resources to becom
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Hallmark, S., Veneziano, D., & Litteral, T. (2019). Preparing Local Agencies for the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (Report No. MN/RC 2019-18). Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation. Research Services & Library. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61828
Hallmark, Shauna, David Veneziano, and Theresa Litteral. Preparing Local Agencies for the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Report no. MN/RC 2019-18. Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation. Research Services & Library, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61828.
Hallmark, Shauna, et al. Preparing Local Agencies for the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation. Research Services & Library, 2019, Report no. MN/RC 2019-18, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61828.
As concerns about climate change increase, so do calls for reductions in the use of fossil fuels and a shift to more sustainable and less-polluting transportation modes. Cities and urban areas are generally more concerned about these issues because their population comprises over half of the world’s population. Roadway congestion levels began to ri
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Ghanem, A., Wang, J., Rakha, H. A., & Du, J. (2019). Energy Efficient Transportation Modeling (Report No. UMEC-021). United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53581
Ghanem, Ahmed, Jinghui Wang, Hesham A. Rakha, and Jianhe Du. Energy Efficient Transportation Modeling. Report no. UMEC-021. United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53581.
Ghanem, Ahmed, et al. Energy Efficient Transportation Modeling. United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary, 2019, Report no. UMEC-021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53581.
The goal of this project was to understand how the culture within law enforcement agencies impacts engagement in traffic safety enforcement. The four objectives were to understand: (1) how law enforcement leaders and officers prioritize traffic safety relative to other public safety issues; (2) self-reported attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about
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Otto, J., Finley, K., Green, K., & Ward, N. J. (2019). Understanding Law Enforcement Attitudes and Beliefs about Traffic Safety (Report No. FHWA/MT-19-003/8882-309-08). Montana. Dept. of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518416
Otto, Jay, Kari Finley, Kelly Green, and Nicholas J. Ward. Understanding Law Enforcement Attitudes and Beliefs about Traffic Safety. Report no. FHWA/MT-19-003/8882-309-08. Montana. Dept. of Transportation. Research Programs, 2019. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518416.
Otto, Jay, et al. Understanding Law Enforcement Attitudes and Beliefs about Traffic Safety. Montana. Dept. of Transportation. Research Programs, 2019, Report no. FHWA/MT-19-003/8882-309-08, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518416.
In recent years, “Personal Transportation Devices” (PTDs) have exploded onto streets and sidewalks. These small devices transport individual persons at slow speeds and are either human-powered or motorized. Examples include electric (kick) scooters, skateboards, e-skateboards, roller blades, and Segways. One key to successfully integrating PTDs int
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Fang, K., Agrawal, A. W., & Hooper, A. M. (2019). How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices (Report No. 19-10). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44160
Fang, Kevin, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, and Ashley M Hooper. How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices. Report no. 19-10. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44160.
Fang, Kevin, et al. How and Where Should I Ride This Thing? “Rules Of the Road” for Personal Transportation Devices. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2019, Report no. 19-10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/44160.
The HumanFIRST Laboratory was recently awarded a grant through the University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research to match funds to completely overhaul the laboratory’s driving simulators. This upgrade, which includes large touchscreen displays in the immersive simulators’ cockpit, will allow the laboratory to conduct innovative
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Morris, N. L., Craig, C. M., Easterlund, P., & Achtemeier, J. (2019). HumanFIRST Driving Simulation Educational Development (Report No. CTS 19-11). Roadway Safety Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42702
Morris, Nichole L., Curtis M. Craig, Peter Easterlund, and Jacob Achtemeier. HumanFIRST Driving Simulation Educational Development. Report no. CTS 19-11. Roadway Safety Institute, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42702.
Morris, Nichole L., et al. HumanFIRST Driving Simulation Educational Development. Roadway Safety Institute, 2019, Report no. CTS 19-11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42702.
A combination of field and laboratory studies evaluated the impact of amending a wood-derived biochar to a roadway soil on stormwater runoff and water quality. At the field site, biochar amendment continued to demonstrate significant reductions in peak stormwater flow and cumulative runoff volume three years after construction. More limited water q
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Imhoff, P. T., Culver, T. B., & Chiu, P. C. (2019). Removing Nitrate from Stormwater with Biochar Amendment to Roadway Soils. Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/41713
Imhoff, Paul T., Teresa B. Culver, and Pei C. Chiu. Removing Nitrate from Stormwater with Biochar Amendment to Roadway Soils. Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/41713.
Imhoff, Paul T., et al. Removing Nitrate from Stormwater with Biochar Amendment to Roadway Soils. Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research, 2019, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/41713.
On September 25, 2013, Pier 22 for the Leo Frigo Bridge (B-05-381) near Green Bay, Wisconsin, moved vertically approximately two feet. One of the root causes of the vertical movement was the reduced structural capacity due to the loss of section of the steel H-piles that supported the pier as a result of severe corrosion. The purpose of this resear
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Poursaee, A., Rangaraju, P., & Ding, L. (2019). Evaluation of H-pile Corrosion Rates for WI Bridges Located in Aggressive Subsurface Environments (Report No. WHRP 0092-16-03). Clemson University. Glenn Department of Civil Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49883
Poursaee, Amir, Prasad Rangaraju, and Ling Ding. Evaluation of H-pile Corrosion Rates for WI Bridges Located in Aggressive Subsurface Environments. Report no. WHRP 0092-16-03. Clemson University. Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49883.
Poursaee, Amir, et al. Evaluation of H-pile Corrosion Rates for WI Bridges Located in Aggressive Subsurface Environments. Clemson University. Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, 2019, Report no. WHRP 0092-16-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49883.
Departments of Transportation have constructed thousands of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls to support bridge abutments in highway projects and for other applications. These MSE walls often include metal strips or grids as reinforcement, typically galvanized steel strips within granular backfill meeting Federal Highway Administration (FHW
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Parsons, R. L., Han, J., & Breckwoldt, C. (2019). Investigation of Variations in Corrosion Potential in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Backfill Due to Migration of Fines (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-18-5). University of Kansas. Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42004
Parsons, Robert L., Jie Han, and Chase Breckwoldt. Investigation of Variations in Corrosion Potential in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Backfill Due to Migration of Fines. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-18-5. University of Kansas. Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42004.
Parsons, Robert L., et al. Investigation of Variations in Corrosion Potential in Mechanically Stabilized Earth Backfill Due to Migration of Fines. University of Kansas. Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, 2019, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-18-5, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42004.
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