Projects Initiated in the 1990’s

PROJECTS INITIATED IN THE 1990’s:

90-1 Full-Scale Bridge Testing to Monitor Vibrational Signatures. Report: D.A. Bagdasarian and J. DeWolf, “Bridge Signature Development,” Interim Report, September 1993, JHR 93-222. Final Report (pdf) J.T. DeWolf and P.E. Conn, “Bridge Signatures for Continuous Bridges,” June 1995, JHR 95-242. Final Report (pdf)

90-3 Development of a Screening Model for Prioritizing the Remediation of Groundwater Contamination Sites. Report: D. P. Ahlfeld and M.S. Islam, “Development of a Screening Method for Prioritizing the Remediation of Groundwater Contamination Sites,” March 1992, JHR 92-208. Final Report (pdf)

90-4 Measurement of Resilient Modulus of Connecticut Soils. Report: R.P. Long and J. Crandlemire, “The Resilient Modulus of Some Connecticut Soils,” December 1992, JHR 92-216. Final Report (pdf)

90-6 Comprehensive Planning Study of Maintenance Facilities for the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Report: C.F. Davis and G. Campbell, “Comprehensive Planning Study of Maintenance Facilities for the Connecticut Department of Transportation,” December 1991, JHR 91-206. Final Report (pdf)

90-7 Demonstration of Low Capital Technologies to Reduce Diesel Bus Engine Emissions. Report: B.M. Cetegen, E.K. Dabora and M. Gendron, “Demonstration of Low Capital Technologies to Reduce Diesel Bus Engine Emissions, Interim Report No. 1,” February 1994, JHR 94-223. Final Report (pdf)

90-8 A Demonstration Geographic Information System for ConnDOT Operations. Report: C.R. Ferguson, “A Demonstration Geographic Information System for ConnDOT Operations,” May 1993, JHR 93-219. Final Report (pdf)

91-1 An Experimental and Analytical Study of Timber Bridges Comprised of Longitudinal Stringers, Transverse Decking, and Diaphragms. Report: M. Accorsi and S. Anderson, “An Experimental and Analytical Study of Timber Bridges Comprised of Longitudinal Stringers, Transverse Decking, and Diaphragms,” February 1993, JHR 93-217. Final Report (pdf)

92-1 Assessment of Transit Management Training Needs. Report: G.M. McCarthy and A.C. Rusaw, “Assessment of the Professional Education Needs of Public Transportation Management Personnel in Connecticut. A Plan for Developing and Delivering Training and Technical Assistance for Connecticut’s Public Transit Agencies,” February 1994, JHR 94-224. Final Report (pdf)

92-2 Cracking in Connections between Floor Beams and Supporting Girders. Reports: K.J. Bernard and J.T. DeWolf, “Fatigue Failure Investigation – Putnam Bridge,” December 1994, JHR 94-237 Final Report (pdf). R.R. Sartor and J.T. DeWolf, “Cracking in Connections Between Floorbeams and Supporting Girders – Development and Use of a Portable Strain Monitoring System for Bridge Evaluations,” March 1996, JHR 96-246. Final Report (pdf)

92-3 Durability of High Performance Concrete (HPC) Repair Materials. Report: S. Li, D.G. Geissert, G.C. Frantz and J.E. Stephens, “Durability and Bond of High Performance Concrete and Repaired Portland Cement Concrete,” June 1997, JHR 97-257. Final Report (pdf)

92-4 Investigation of Steel Pile Foundations in Corrosively Active Locations. Report: R.P. Long, J. Badinter and P.R. Kambala, “Investigation of Steel Pile Foundations in Corrosively Active Areas,” March 1995, JHR 95-239.
Final Report (pdf)

92-5 Development of a Two-Stage Facility Location Model for ConnDOT’s Maintenance System. Reports: G.M. Campbell and C.F. Davis, “Development of a Two-Stage Facility Location Model for ConnDOT’s Maintenance System, Phase One – Model Development,” August 1993, JHR 93-221. Final Report (pdf)
G.M. Campbell and C.F. Davis, “A Prototype Decision Support System for Two-Stage Facility Location in ConnDOT’s Maintenance System,” October 1995, JHR 95-244. Final Report (pdf)

92-6 Use of Incinerator Ash as a Construction Fill. Report : D. Lentz, KR. Demars, R.P. Long and N.W. Garrick, “Performance and Analysis of Incinerator Bottom Ash as Structural Fill,” September 1994, JHR 94-232. Final Report (pdf)

93-1 Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a GIS/GPS Resource Center at the University of Connecticut. Report: C.F. Davis, “Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a GIS/GPS Resource Center at the University of Connecticut,” February 1995, JHR 95-238. Final Report (pdf)

93-2 Evaluating the Applicability of Analytical Decision Support Tools for the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Report: G.M. Campbell and C.F. Davis, “Evaluating the Applicability of Analytical Decision Support Tools for the Connecticut Department of Transportation,” August 1994, JHR 94-231. Final Report (pdf)

93-3 Strategies for Using Stabilized Wastes in Construction. Report: R.P. Long and D. Grasso, “Strategies for Using Stabilized Wastes in Construction,” May 1996, JHR 96-249. Final Report (pdf)

93-4 Hydrodynamic and Transport Models of Coastal Waters for Use in Design and Management of Highway Structures . Reports: Lin, J.D., Qiu, K., Liao, W. and Lefor, M.W., “A Two-Dimensional Finite-Volume Hydrodynamic Model for Coastal Wetlands: Final Report,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program Report No. JHR 03-294 Final Report (pdf), December 2003. Lin, J.D., Lefor, M.W., Hua, J.S., Rui, K. and Liao, W.G., “A Psuedo-2D Hydrodynamic Model for a Tidal River-Wetland System” Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program Report No. JHR 96-253 Final Report (pdf), December 1996. Lin, J.D., Lefor, M.W., Liao, W.G. and Qiu K.J., “Two-Dimensional Finite-Volume Hydrodynamic Model for River-Marsh Systems: User’s Manual,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program Report No. JHR 02-275 Final Report (pdf), June 2002. Lin, J.D., Lefor, M.W., Liao, W.G. and Qiu K.J., “Two-Dimensional Finite-Volume Hydrodynamic Model for River-Marsh Systems: Tutorial,” Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut Cooperative Highway Research Program Report No. JHR 02-277 Final Report (pdf), June 2002.

93-6 Fatigue Tests of 27 Year Old Bridge Beams. Report: C. Rao and G. Frantz, “Test on Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams – Fatigue Tests of the Bridge Beams,” December 1995, JHR 95-245. Final Report (pdf)

94-2 Implementing Decision Support Techniques for the Selection of Pavement Markings and Other Applications. Reports: G.M. Campbell and C.F. Davis, “Applying Multi-Criteria Decision Making to the Selection of Pavement Marking,” September 1994, JHR 94-233. Final Report (pdf) G.M. Campbell and C.F. Davis, “Applying Multi-Criteria Decision Making to the Selection of Pavement Markings: A User’s Guide,” October 1994, JHR 94-235. User’s Guide (pdf)

94-3 An Automated System for Pavement Distress Evaluation (Phase II). Report:
H. Oh, N.W. Garrick and L.E.K Achenie, “Automated Pavement Evaluation System for Pavement Distress Assessment,” September 1997, JHR 97-261.Final Report (pdf)

94-4 Effective Use of the ConnDOT GPS Base Station. Report: J. E. Bean and C.R. Ferguson, “Effective Use of the ConnDOT GPS Base Station,” February 2003, JHR 03-289. Final Report (pdf)

95-1 Decision and Risk Analysis Applications for Congestion Management. Report: C.F. Davis, J.N. Ivan and G.M. Campbell, “Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Risk Analysis to Congestion Management,” September 1996, JHR 96-252.
Final Report (pdf)

95-2 Data Reconciliation Based on Traffic Count Analysis System. Reports: M. Zhao, N.W. Garrick and L.E.K. Achenie, “Data Reconciliation Based on Traffic Count Analysis System – User’s Guide,” August 1997, JHR 97-256. User’s Guide (pdf) M. Zhao, N.W. Garrick and L.E.K Achenie, “Data Reconciliation Based on Traffic Count Analysis System,” November 1997, JHR 97-260. Final Report (pdf)

95-3 Safety Belt/Motorcycle Helmet Usage Survey. Report: C.F. Davis and C. I. Vinsonhaler, “Safety Belt/Motorcycle Helmet Usage Survey,” March 1996, JHR 96-248.Final Report (pdf)

95-4 Evaluation of Community Traffic Safety Programs and Motorcycle Operator Training Programs. Report: C. F. Davis, “Evaluation of Community Traffic Safety Programs and Motorcycle Operator Training Programs” April 1997, JHR 97-255.
Final Report (pdf)

96-1 Field Treatment of Soil Contaminated with Lead. Reports: R.P. Long, N.P. Nikolaidis and R. Bruell,, “Field Treatment of Soils Contaminated with Lead,” August 1999, JHR 99-271. Final Report (pdf)

96-2(1) Protection of Reinforcement with Corrosion Inhibitors, Phase I. Report: M.A. Allyn, G.C. Frantz and J.E. Stephens, “Protection of Reinforcement with Corrosion Inhibitors, Phase I,” November 1998, JHR 98-266. Final Report (pdf)

96-2(2) Protection of Reinforcement with Corrosion Inhibitors, Phase II. Report:
P.D. Goodwin, G.C. Frantz and J.E. Stephens, “Protection of Reinforcement with Corrosion Inhibitors, Phase II,” December 2000, JHR 00-279. Final Report (pdf)

96-3 Peak Period Trip Estimation Considering Level of Service and Socio-Economic Characteristics. Report: J.N. Ivan and U. Jha, “Predicting Peak Period Trips within the Four-Step Transportation Planning Process,” September 1997, JHR 97-258.
Final Report (pdf)

96-4 Relaxation in High-Strength Bolted Connections on Galvanized Steel. Report: J.T. DeWolf and J. Yang ,”Relaxation in High-Strength Bolted Connections with Galvanized Steel,” May, 1998, JHR 98-262.Final Report (pdf)

96-5 Evaluation of Source-Separated Compost for ConnDOT Projects. Report: K.R. Demars and R.P. Long, “Field Evaluation of Source-Separated Compost and CONEG Model Procurement Specifications for Connecticut DOT Projects,” December 1998, JHR 98-264. Final Report (pdf)

97-1(1) Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements: Phase I – Feasibility Study. Reports: F. Yuan, J. Ivan, N. Garrick and C. Davis, “Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements: Phase I – Feasibility Study,” May 1999, JHR 99-268. Final Report (pdf)

97-1(2) Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements: Phase II, F. Yuan, J. Ivan, N. Garrick and C. Davis, “Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements: Phase II – Safety Benefits of Intersection Approach Realignment,” December 2000, JHR 00-281. Final Report (pdf)

97-1(3) Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements: Phase III.
Report: J. Rimiller, J. Ivan, N. Garrick, “Estimating Benefits from Specific Highway Safety Improvements:Phase III-Safety Benefits from Left Turn Treatment,” February 2003, JHR 03-290. Final Report (pdf)

97-2 Estimating Temporal Distribution of Traffic Within the Peak Period. Report:
J. Ivan and S. Allaire, “Estimating the Temporal Distribution of Traffic Within the Peak Period,” January 2000, JHR 99-273. Final Report (pdf)

97-3 Enhancement of Photolog Applications and Display Environment. Report: C. Davis, “Enhancement of Photolog Applications and Display Environment,” June 1999, JHR 99-269. Final Report (pdf)

97-4 State-of-the-Art Rapid Non-Destructive Pavement Assessment. Reports: L. Liu, “State-of-the-Art Rapid Non-Destructive Pavement Assessment: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in Monostatic Mode,” February 1999, JHR 99-267. Final Report (pdf)

98-1 Development of a Test to Measure the Tendency for a Hot Mix to Segregate. Report – J. Stephens, J. Mahoney and C. Dippold, “Development of a Test to Measure the Tendency for a Hot-Mix Asphalt to Segregate,” February 2000, JHR 99-274.

98-3 Evaluation of Sign Support Structures. Report: J. DeWolf and J. Yang, “Stability Analysis of Truss Type Highway Sign Support Structures,” December 2000, JHR 00-280. Final Report (pdf)

99-1 Determination of PG Binder to Use in Hot Mix Containing RAP. Report: J. Stephens, J. Mahoney and C. Dippold, “Determination of the PG Binder Grade to Use in RAP Mix,” April 2001, JHR 00-278. Final Report (pdf)

99-3 Estimating Link Traffic Volumes by Month, Day of Week, and Time of Day for Crash Rate Prediction. Report: J. Ivan, W. ElDessouki, W. Zhao, and F. Guo, “Estimating Link Traffic Volumes by Month, Day of Week and Time of Day,” September 2002, JHR 02-287. Final Report (pdf)

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