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Update of the AASHTO Guide to Standardized Highway Barrier Hardware

The objective of this research was to review and update the information contained within the following AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA Joint Committee, Task Force 13 (TF13) publication ‘A Guide to Standardized Highway Barrier Hardware’, 1995.
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20-Year Vision and Strategic Plan for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

The objective of this task was to develop a long-range vision (25-30 years from now) of what the MUTCD should be and develop a strategic plan or roadmap for how the MUTCD should be revised to be consistent with the vision. The MUTCD was first published in 1935. In 1970, the Federal Highway Admin
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A Framework for Collecting Emergency Responder/Roadside Worker Struck-by/Near-Miss Data

The objective of this task is to identify data inputs and assess and recommend data collection protocols as a first step in developing the struck-by/near-miss database for roadside workers and emergency responders
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Updated Research for Collision Damage and Repair of Prestessed Concrete Beams

Collision between over-height vehicles and bridges is an ever increasing problem nationwide. The bridge community is in need of current state of the art means and methods of evaluation and in-place repair of collision damaged precast/prestressed concrete beams. The NCHRP Report 280: Guidelines for E
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Analysis of New Highway Lighting Technologies

The objective of this research is to evaluate the potential and proper application of LED lighting technology and if applicable, other new roadway lighting technologies, to determine if and what additional research is required to properly establish guidance for these technologies. In the event the r
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Directory of Significant Truck Size and Weight Research

The body of research related to large truck size and weight is extensive, dating back nearly 80 years. In this context, the term “large truck” is generally understood to include single unit or combination vehicles in excess of 10,000 lbs, and in particular, vehicles in excess of 26,000 lbs. Early re
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Multi-Level Linear Referencing System (MLLRS) Cost - Benefit Value Analysis Study

To develop a Value Analysis Study Report and supporting products to quantify linear referencing system implementation impact on cost savings, time savings, performance/cost value index, and return on investment. Tasks included the following: · Provide a Certified Value Specialist (CVS) tea
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Measuring Cement Particle Size and Surface Area by Laser Diffraction

The objectives of this research were to (1) evaluate the practicality and effectiveness of the laser diffraction method to measure the particle size distribution and total surface area of cement powder compared to current methods in use by the state DOTs and (2) prepare a test method to measure part
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Challenges and Opportunities: A Strategic Plan for Equipment Management Research

The project identified the grand challenges that face the organizations that manage highway maintenance equipment and the research needed to address them . These challenges and research needs were identified based on input provided by professionals involved in the different aspects of equipment ma
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Development of Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Existing highway and Rail Transit Tunnels

Existing highway and rail transit tunnels are gradually becoming functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. These structures cause safety concerns. Older tunnels need frequent inspections, higher levels of maintenance, and rehabilitation. There is limited experience in the State Departments o
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