This work was initiated to assess the viability of removable rumble strips as replacements for asphalt rumble strips, particularly in short term highway work zones. The two rumble strips tested were … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Application of Removable Rumble Strips
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Pavement Resurfacing Intervals in Work Zone Optimization
Lane closures for highway resurfacing involve some intricate tradeoffs between the maintenance cost to highway agencies and the costs of delays and disruptions to motorists. Careful optimization of … [Read more...] about Pavement Resurfacing Intervals in Work Zone Optimization
From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program
In 1995, shortly after the 5-year Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) concluded and during the early stages of the national program to encourage the implementation of SHRP products, the … [Read more...] about From Research to Reality: Assessing the Results of the Strategic Highway Research Program
A Precursor System Analysis of Automated Construction, Maintenance, and Operational Requirements for Automated Highway Systems (AHS)
The University of California-Davis and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have participated in a Precursor System Analysis (PSA) of automated construction, maintenance, and … [Read more...] about A Precursor System Analysis of Automated Construction, Maintenance, and Operational Requirements for Automated Highway Systems (AHS)
Robotic Maintenance and Construction for Automated Highway Systems: Economic Analysis
The cost of congestion on major highways has become very high indicating the need for increased highway capacity and resulting in the conceptual development of automated highway systems. Although much … [Read more...] about Robotic Maintenance and Construction for Automated Highway Systems: Economic Analysis
The Effect of Incorporating Road User Costs During Construction on Pavement Management Decisions
As and when pavements experience a loss of serviceability engineers attempt to restore them by carrying out appropriate Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M&R) alternatives. For a given set of … [Read more...] about The Effect of Incorporating Road User Costs During Construction on Pavement Management Decisions