2007 ... Joseph Yura [and five others] · In the fi eld test, a crane applied load before and after the PMDF was attached directly to the top fl ange. In the laboratory, a 54 inch deep straight trapezoidal steel box-girder specimen with either PMDF or various diagonal bracing arrangements was subjected to torsion and bending tests. The tests
2006 ... RS: Sharon L. Wood; Researcher: John Breen · In Texas, the procedures in the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges (MCEB) are used to determine the load rating of existing structures. A large number of prestressed concrete bridges that were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s have load ratings that fall below the
1895-S [CTR] ... PSR 0-1895-S ... Project Summary Report, 0-1895
Full-text Link: ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/rti/psr/1895.pdf
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendations for Transit Scheduling and Data Integration Needs4.
2001 ... Hani S. Mahmassani, Sourav Dutt, and Leon S. Lasdon · Publ. by: University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
2001 ... J.A. Heffington [and five others] · The purpose of this summary report is to present the findings of a study on high performance lightweight concrete (f'c > 6000psi) to be used in pretensioned girders and deck panels. The major components of the study are as follows: 1) literature search; 2)lightweight concrete mix design development;
2002 ... Hani S. Mahmassani, Hussein Chebli, Keisha Slaughter, and F. Jordan Ludders · Publ. by: University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
2002 ... Jillyn K. O'Shea, Randy B.Machemehl and Thomas W. Rioux · Public highways and streets have dual but competing roles: to provide property access and to move through traffic. Highway functional classification systems recognize the competition between access and flow, generally specifying that principal arterial streets primarily
2002 ... Randy B. Machemehl [and three others] · The research developed new freeway design measures to effect freeway congestion mitigation, including incident management, emergency egress, and the treatment of bottleneck locations. The research recommended enhancing shoulder design practices in order to provide improved freeway
2001 ... Susan Handy [and six others] · Highway relief routes may have a variety of impacts on small- and medium-size communities, both positive and negative. On the positive side, communities benefit from a reduction in traffic through the heart of the community and the negative impacts such traffic brings, including noise, emissions,
1999 ... Zhanmin Zhang, David W. Fowler and W. Ronald Hudson · This summary report presents the most important concepts, findings, and recommendations developed in this research report. Issues related to implementation of the research results are also discussed in detail. · Publ. by: University of Texas at Austin.
2001 ... Zhanmin Zhang, David W. Fowler, W. Ronald Hudson, Ricardo Ceballos · Publ. by: University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
1781-S [CTR] ... PSR 0-1781-S ... Project Summary Report, 0-1781
Full-text Link: http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/0_1781_S.pdf
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Texas Rigid Pavement Database: Accomplishments and Trends21.
2005 ... Cesar Ivan Medina Chavez, B. Frank McCullough and Terry Dossey · To evaluate the concrete pavement network in Texas, Project 0-1778 conducted hundreds of condition surveys across the state. The information obtained from this field work is invaluable and has aided researchers to better understand pavements?
2006 ... RS: James O. Jirsa; Researchers: David Fowler, Harovel Wheat and David Whitney · The objective of this research project was to determine the long-term performance of structural concrete members with fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite wrap. In a lab setting, researchers examined a wide range of variables using
2005 ... Michael D. Engelhardt and Dan E. Leary · Texas has a large inventory of older metal truss bridges that were constructed in the late 19th century. Many of these bridges play an important role in the historical fabric of the communities they serve, and the bridges frequently have strong community support. Older metal truss
2000 ... Michael Hunter, Randy B. Machemehl and Alexei Tsynganov · In this study, the researchers traced freeway ramp design speed criteria contained in current AASHTO and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) design policies through roughly 50 years of technical literature. It was seen that TxDOT ramp design speed criteria
1998 ... Russell J. Kehl, Cesar A. Constantino and Ramón L. Carrasquillo · Publ. by: University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
2004 ... B. Frank McCullough [and five others] · Both directly and through sponsored research, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has been monitoring the condition of the state’s rigid pavements for more than 30 years. Thanks to that effort, it is now well established that portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements will
2011 ... Karl Frank · Fatigue tests and analytical studies undertaken in this research program have revealed that the rather simple looking connection of a tubular member to the end or base plate is not easy to quantify in terms of fatigue. The simple fatigue category approach used in the American Association of State Highway and
2006 ... RS: Zhanmin Zhang; Researchers: Carlos Caldas [and three others] · The objectives of this research were 1) to gather and analyze requirements for, and document a plan for, a prototype design of an Electronic Appraisal System (EAS) that would effectively support the transmission, analysis, and storage of appraisal
2001 ... David K. Merritt [and three others] · The ever-increasing number of vehicles on America?s roadways is causing pavements to deteriorate faster, requiring major rehabilitation or replacement. Rehabilitation or construction of new pavements, however, can cause significant traffic congestion, leading to a substantial increase
2002 ... Heather E. Gilmer and Karl H. Frank · The motivation for this research was the desire to develop improved procedures for qualifying fillet welds on bridge structures. The current procedure qualification tests prevent the use of active fluxes and other consumables or procedures which may be more applicable to fillet
1998 ... Brian Lee Larence, David W. Fowler and Ramón L. Carrasquillo · The Texas Department of Transportation is confronted with the monumental task of maintaining an extensive concrete infrastructure that is beginning to age and deteriorate. Maintenance of the transportation infrastructure is requiring more frequent and extensive levels of
2006 ... RS: Sharon L. Wood; Researchers: Matthew J. Bean [and twelve others] · Large-amplitude vibrations have been observed on numerous cable-stayed bridges around the world. Both long-span, cable-stayed bridges in Texas – the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Fred Hartman Bridge – have experienced large-amplitude, wind and
1994 ... Prepared by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1269-1. The objective of the research was to determine whether commercialization of rest areas could assist TxDOT in providing quality rest areas at a lower cost. · "June 1994" | "Departmental Information Exchange" · Publ. by: Texas Department of
1269-1 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1269-1(s)
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hydraulic Characteristics of Recessed Curb Inlets and Bridge Drains42.
1994 ... prepared by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1267-1. · "June 1994" | "Departmental Information Exchange" · Publ. by: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Research and Technology Transfer Office.
1267-1 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1267-1(s)
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ TEXAS Model for Intersection Traffic: Additional Features43.
1994 ... Prepared by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1258-1 which provided for updates to the TEXAS Model (Traffic EXperimental Analytical Simulation Model) for Intersection Traffic. · "July 1994" | "Departmental Information Exchange" · Publ. by: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Research and
1258-1 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1258-1(s)
Full-text Link: online resource not yet available
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Economic Effects of Highway Bypasses on Business Activities in Small Cities44.
1992 ... Prepared by Ray Donley · This report summarizes research report 1247-3. · "November 1992" | "Departmental Information Exchange" · Publ. by: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Research and Technology Transfer Office.
1247-3 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1247-3(s)
Full-text Link: online resource not yet available
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bracing of Steel Beams in Bridges45.
1994 ... Prepared by Ray Donley III · The report summarizes research report 1239-4. · Publ. by: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Research and Technology Transfer Office.
1992 ... by Ray Donley III · This research report evaluates the performance of aggregates from several sources commonly used throughout Texas. The aggregate selection was primarily based on the magnesium sulfate soundness (MSS) loss. Aggregates used in the project had a range of MSS values, with a large fraction of the total
1222-1 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1222-1(s)
Full-text Link: online resource not yet available
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Analyzing the Responses of Travelers to Traffic Disruptions and Control Actions47.
1994 ... Prepared by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1216-2 "Dynamic Framework for the Analysis of User Response to Traffic System Disruptions and Control Actions." · "June 1994" | "Departmental Information Exchange" · Publ. by: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Research and Technology
1216-2 Summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1216-2(s)
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fretting Fatigue in External Post-Tensioned Tendons48.
1992 ... prepared by Ray Donley · This report summarizes research report 1211-1. The objective was to determine whether changes in the angle of the tendons--in relation to the deviators--promotes fretting failure, which, if present, has the potential to shorten the life of the system. The particular focus of this study was the three-
1992 ... by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1177-4. "Many research engineers over the years have reported various problems with the resilient modulus test for soils. Some of these problems are associated with the testing setup, some with the testing procedure. In particular, researchers have observed
1177-4 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1177-4(s)
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Determining End-Result Smoothness Specifications for Rigid and Flexible Pavements in Texas50.
1994 ... prepared by Ray Donley III · This report summarizes research report 1167-2. The research study "sought to develop a methodology for determining a rational end-result smoothness specification for flexible and rigid pavements in Texas. In addition, The researchers attempted (1) to define training guidelines for those personnel
1167-2 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1167-2(s)
Full-text Link: online resource not yet available
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Interactive Graphics Intersection Design System: First-Stage Development51.
1992 ... by Ray Donley · This report summarizes research report 1139-1. "The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) of The University of Texas at Austin, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration, defined an operational framework for a first-stage Interactive Graphics
1139-1 summary [CTR] ... Summary Report (Center for Transportation Research), 1139-1(s)
Full-text Link: online resource not yet available
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