FY 2001
RMC 1 – PAVEMENTS
Construction
Project #
0-1781
0-1887
0-4046
0-4126
0-4147
0-4188
Title
Development Of Appropriate Testing Frequencies For The Guide To Minimum Testing
For Construction And Maintenance
Development Of Performance-Based Durability Tests And Specifications For Concrete
Pavement
The Impacts Of Construction Quality On The Life-Cycle Performance Of Pavements
Using Mechanistic Analysis
Development Of Infrared Photography And Ground Penetrating Radar Procedures For
Identifying Mixture Segregation (DDO)
Investigation Of Settlement At Bridge Approach Slab Expansion Joint
Development Of Methods And Materials To Accelerate Construction And Opening Of
PCC Pavements
Maintenance
Project #
0-1860
0-4040
0-4061
Title
Subgrade Repair And Stabilization Using In-Situ Vitrification
Analysis Of The Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP)
Experiment
Comparison Of Hot Poured Crack Sealant To Emulsified Asphalt Crack Sealant (DDO)
Materials
Project #
0-1700
0-1707
0-1708
0-1710
0-1742
0-1819
0-1872
0-4047
0-4114
0-4183
0-4185
0-4240
7-1993
7-2966
7-4935
7-4954
Title
Improving Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Performance
Long Term Research On Bituminous Coarse Aggregate
Predicting Hot Mix Performance From Measured Properties
Superpave Binder Tests For Surface Treatment Binders
Improved HMAC Plant Binder Aging Simulation
Evaluation Of Shear Strength Properties Of HMAC For Predicting Performance
Evaluate Non-Specification Properties For Performance Graded Asphalts Which May
Affect Performance
Analysis And Development Of Asphalt Quality Assurance Procedures (DDO)
Development of a Test Procedure for the Tube Suction Test (TST)
Development Of Improved Alkali Silica Reactivity Test Procedures And Criteria
Correlation Of Field Performance To Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Test Results (DDO)
Develop Guidelines and Procedures for Stabilization of Sulfate Soils
Evaluation Of Nontraditional Soil And Aggregate Stabilizers
Durability Of Surface Treatments As The Wearing Course Placed On Crushed Fly Ash
And Long Term Performance Of Crushed Fly Ash For Flexible Base
Use Of Waste Foundry Sands In Transportation Applications
Use Of Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Fines In TxDOT Applications
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FY 2001
Pavement Design
Project #
0- 187
0-1735
0-1777
0-1778
0-1780
0-1831
0-1869
0-4035
0-4182
7-4920
9-1502
Title
Texas Flexible Pavement Data Base
Development Of Structural Field Testing Of Flexible Pavement Layers
Field Synthesis Of Geotextiles In Flexible And Rigid Pavement Rehabilitation Strategies
Including Cost Considerations
TxDOT Rigid Pavement Database
Design Moduli From Seismic Data
Improvement Of Concrete Pavement Performance Model
Improving Flexible Pavement Design Procedures
Further Development Of Post-Tension Prestressed Concrete Pavements In Texas
Full Depth Recycling: Field Performance And Design Guidelines
Improving Long Term Flexible Pavement Performance
Model Calibrations With Local APT Data And Implementation For Focused Solutions
To NAFTA Problems
Pavement Management
Project #
0-1782
0-1784
0-4186
7-3997
7-4901
7-4975
Title
Development Of A Real-Time Transverse Pavement Profile Measurement System
Evaluate The Reproducibility Of The TxDOT FWD Fleet And Recommend
Improvements To The FWD Calibration Procedure
Cradle-To-Grave Monitoring Of Pavements And PMIS Functionality Enhancement
Planning
Automated Crack Monitoring System
Evaluation Of Ride Equation Using Current Profiler Systems And New Sensor
Technology
Implementation Of An Automated Pavement Surface Distress Rating System For
Asphaltic Pavements
Traffic Characterization
Project #
0-4184
Title
Characterize The Effects Of Permitted Overweight Loads On SH 4/48 At The Port Of
Brownsville
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FY 2001
RMC 2 – TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Demand
Project #
0-1833
0-4080
0-4083
0-4198
9-1519
Title
Infrastructure Impacts Of Containerships (Including Mega-Containerships) On The
Texas Transportation System
Activity-Based Travel Demand Modeling For Metropolitan Areas In Texas
Impacts Of Inland Ports On Trade Flows And Transportation In Texas
Evaluation of Travel Demand Models
Freight Pipeline Feasibility Study
Impacts
Project #
0-1843
0-1873
0-4001
0-4078
0-4141
0-4142
Title
Investigate The Economic Impacts Of Highway Relief Routes On Small And Medium
Size Communities
Investigation Of The Impact Of Frontage Roads As An Element Of Controlled Access
Facilities
Addressing Environmental Issues During Planning
Behaviorally-Consistent Integrated Transportation-Land Use Models
Techniques For Managing Access On Arterials
Forecasting Traffic Characteristics For Air Quality Analyses
Modes
Project #
0-1849
0-1858
0-4007
0-4008
0-4009
Title
Airport Access-Intermodal Strategies To Address Congestion At Airport/Highway
Interfaces
The Value Of Pipelines To The Transportation System Of Texas
The Role Of Rural Rail Transportation Districts In Texas
Transit Safety And Security Best Practices
Pricing Strategies For Managed Lanes
System
Project #
0-1810
0-4054
7-4938
Title
Highway Cost Allocation In Texas
Using Real-Time Traffic Data For Transportation Planning
Development Of An Urban Accessibility Index
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FY 2001
RMC 3 – GEOMETRIC DESIGN, ENVIRONMENT, HYDRAULICS,
& ROW
Environment
Project #
0-1836
0-1838
0-2107
0-2108
0-2112
0-2113
0-4015
0-4173
0-4190
0-4197
7-1996
7-4903
7-4916
Title
Regional Applications For Biotechnical Methods Of Streambank Stabilization In Texas
Transportation Control Measure Effectiveness In Ozone Nonattainment Areas
Mobile Source Emissions Modeling; Methods, Sensitivity And Analysis Of Assumptions
Develop An Integrated Roadside Management System (IRMS) For TxDOT
Evaluation Of Noise Barriers
Develop Plans To Add Cost-Effective And Aesthetically Pleasing Features To
Transportation Projects
Streamlining The Environmental Approval Process
Feasibility Of Retrofitting Drainage Facilities To Improve Water Quality
Emissions Due To Construction Equipment And Traffic Delays
Environmental Benefits Of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Mobile Stormwater Sampling System To Collect Stormwater Samples At Highway
Speeds Directly From The Road Surface
Right-Of-Way Mowing Height Research
A Study Of Ocelot Populations In Cameron County And Their Preference And
Utilization For Highway Crossings
Geometric
Project #
0-1816
0-4048
0-4064
0-4161
0-4162
0-4171
Title
Center Of Excellence Dyna3D Analysis (Crash Test Center)
Low Cost Design Safety Improvements For Rural Highways
Design Criteria For Improved Two Lane Section (Super 2)
Entry-Exit And Intersection Design Criteria For Barrier Separated HOV Facilities
Evaluation Of Barrier Systems And Placement Issues
Sample Size Expansion Of The Sidewalk Cross Slope Variability With Respect To The
Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
Hydraulics
Project #
0-2104
0-2105
0-2109
0-4193
0-4194
Title
Climatic Adjustment Of National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Runoff
Curve Numbers
Develop Guidance For Design Of New Bridges And Mitigation Of Existing Sites In
Severely Degrading And Migrating Streams
Evaluate The Effects Of Channel Improvement, Especially Channel Transitions, On
Culverts And Bridges
Regional Characteristics Of Unit Hydrographs
Regional Characteristics Of Storm Hyetographs
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FY 2001
Right-of-Way
Project #
0-2110
0-4149
Title
Development Of A GIS Platform For Inventory Of Utilities Located Within TxDOT
Right Of Way
Feasibility Of Utility Corridors In TxDOT Right-Of-Way
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FY 2001
RMC 4 – TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Operational Issues in Design
Project #
0-1792
0-2125
0-4031
0-4160
7-4945
Title
Roadside Safety Hardware For Traffic Control Devices
Development Of Countermeasures For Drowsy Driver Crash Problem
Measures To Improve Truck Traffic Safety In Texas
Operating Freeways With Managed Lanes
Understanding Road Rage
Operations Management
Project #
0-1752
0-2119
0-2127
0-4020
0-4022
0-4070
0-4156
0-4158
7-3986
7-4951
Title
Translink Research Program
Evaluation Of Vehicle Detection Systems
Developing Guidance For Sharing Archived/Warehoused ITS Data
Improvements To Signal Timing Software
Detection-Control System For Rural Signalized Intersections
Improved Inductive Loop Design For High-Bed And Light Vehicles
Integration Of Point-Based And Link-Based Vehicle Detection Data
Improving Diamond Interchange Operations Using Advanced Traffic Controller
Features
Evaluation Of ITS Environmental Monitoring System (Priority Corridor)
Improved ITS Information Network For Incident Management And Travelers
Policies, Procedures, and Education
Project #
0-1790
7-4961
Title
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Benefits
An Evaluation Of Dallas Area HOV Lanes
Traffic Operations Devices and their Applications
Project #
0-1796
0-2137
0-4021
0-4023
0-4027
0-4049
0-4150
0-4170
7-4940
Title
Impacts Of Retroreflectivity On Sign Management, Maintenance, And Design
Improving Work Safety Through Better Work Zone Traffic Management And
Enforcement
Traffic Control For Complex Work Zones
Automated Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Design And Display
Signalization Countermeasures To Reduce Red-Light-Running
Evaluation Of Clearview Alphabet With Super High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting
Evaluation Of Pavement Marking Effectiveness
Improved Signing For Urban Conditions
Photometric Requirements For Arrow Panels And Portable Changeable Message Signs
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FY 2001
RMC 5 – STRUCTURES
Environment and Safety Issues
Project #
0-4177
Title
Use Of Recycled Asphalt Pavement And Crushed Concrete As Backfill For
Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls
Long Term Performance
Project #
0-1400
0-1401
0-1405
0-1706
0-1774
0-1857
0-1895
0-1896
0-2100
0-2102
0-2116
0-2135
0-4069
0-4085
0-4086
0-4148
7-2941
7-4904
Title
Investigation Of Wind/Rain Induced Stay Vibrations In Cable Stayed Bridges
Determination Of Fatigue Damage In Cable Stays
Durability Design Of Post-Tensioning Substructure Elements
Optimization Of Concrete Mix Designs For Durability
Effect Of Wrapping Chloride Contaminated Structural Concrete With Multiple Layers
Of Glass Fiber/Composites And Resin
Structural Assessment Of In-Service Bridges With Premature Concrete Deterioration
Evaluate The Effect Of Allowing The Use Of 12*Sqrt (F’C) To Load Rate Prestressed
Concrete Bridges
Field Monitoring Of Trapezoidal Steel Box Beams
Long-Term Strength Properties Of High Pi Clays Used In Embankment Construction
Study Of Dapped Girder Ends On Steel Structures
Effect Of Wet Mat Curing Time And Earlier Loading On Long- Term Durability Of
Bridge Decks
Guidelines For Inspection Of Fracture Critical Steel Trapezoidal Girders
Mitigation Techniques For In-Service Structures With Premature Concrete
Deterioration
Preventing Premature Concrete Deterioration Due To Asr/Def In New Concrete
Allowable Design Release Stresses For Prestressed Concrete Beams
Field Monitoring Of Trapezoidal Box Girders With Skewed Supports
Long-Term Behavior Of HPC Bridges
Feasibility Of Hot-Dip (Zinc) Galvanizing And Other Coatings For Protection Of
Reinforcing Steel
New Technologies
Project #
0-1852
0-1853
0-1854
0-1855
0-1892
0-1898
Title
Prestressed Structural Lightweight Concrete Beams
Alternative Vertical Shear Reinforcement In Prestressed Concrete Beams
New Design Method For Inverted “T” Bents
Explore New Uses For T-Headed Bars In Structural Concrete Reinforcement
Applications
Inspecting FRP Composite Structures With Nondestructive Testing
Simplified Details For Trapezoidal Steel Box Beams
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FY 2001
0-2101
0-4098
0-4138
0-4145
0-4178
7-3995
9-1520
Allowable Stresses And Resistance Factors For High Strength Concrete
Use Of Innovative Materials To Control Drying Shrinkage Cracking Of Concrete
Bridge Decks
Full-Scale Crash Tests Of FRP Bar Reinforced Bridge Rails
Lateral Bracing Of Bridge Girders By Permanent Metal Deck Forms (PMDF)
Fillet Weld Detailing For Stiffener
Development Of Testing Procedures To Determine The Water/ Cement Ration Of
Hardened Portland Cement Concrete Using Semi-Automated Image Analysis
Techniques-Phase II
FRP Reinforcing Bars In Bridge Decks
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FY 2001
RMC P – POLICY
Policy
Project #
0-2122
0-2129
0-4144
0-4297
0-4941
Title
Synthesis Study Of The Effects Of Overweight/Oversized Trucks
Innovative Project Delivery Methods Available For Immediate Implementation In
TxDOT
Study Of Re-Refined Oil Used In Diesel Engines
Tools for Contracting with Consultant for Engineering Services on Highway Projects
Equipment Replacement Criteria Based On Life Cycle Cost Benefit Analysis (LCCBA)
Term: Transportation Equipment Replacement Methodology
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