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Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC 1 – Pavements
Construction
Project #
0-1887
0-40460-4129
0-4385
0-4386
0-4391
0-4398
0-4412
0-4479
0-4498
0-4502
0-4577
Title
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 An Objective Field Test to Determine Tack Coat
Adequacy
Improving Ride Quality of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
(PCCP)
Expediting Highway Construction While Retaining Quality
Develop Guidelines for Placing an Under Seal
Develop Guidelines for Designing and Constructing Thin Asphalt
Concrete Pavement (ACP) Overlays on Continuous Reinforcement
Concrete Pavement (CRCP) Pavements
Use of Alternative Water Sources in Construction Operations
Develop a Methodology for Establishing Bump Detection Using
Inertial Profile Measurements for Implementation With the Ride
Specification
Warranty Based Specifications for Construction
Micro-cracking Stabilized Bases during Construction to Minimize
Shrinkage
Further Development of NDT Devices to Identify Segregation in
HMAC
Beginning Ending
9/1/98
12/31/03
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/20/01
8/31/04
9/1/01
9/1/01
8/31/03
8/31/03
10/18/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/12/02
8/31/04
Maintenance
Project #
0-4061
0-4395
0-4396
Title
Comparison of Hot Poured Crack Sealant to Emulsified Asphalt
Crack Sealant (DDO)
Optimum Spot Base/Subgrade Repair Techniques for Moderate to
High Traffic Highways over Highly Expansive Subgrade Soils
Improving Edge Repair and Stabilization
Beginning Ending
Title
Improving Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Performance
Long-term Research on Bituminous Coarse Aggregate
Superpave Binder Tests for Surface Treatment Binders
Development of Improved Alkali Silica Reactivity Test Procedures
and Criteria
Development of Improved Alkali-silica Reactivity Test Procedures
and Criteria Subcontract
Correlation of Field Performance to Hamburg Wheel-tracking Test
Results
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/04
9/1/01
8/31/03
Beginning
10/15/99
1/18/00
9/1/99
Ending
8/31/04
8/31/04
3/31/03
9/1/00
8/31/04
2/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/00
8/31/05
Materials
Project #
0-1700
0-1707
0-1710
0-4183
0-4183-01
0-4185
1 of 11
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
Materials (continued)
0-4203
0-4240
0-4358
0-4362
0-4392
0-4467
0-4468
0-4518
0-4523
9-0558
0-9900
Strategic Study for Resolving Hot Mix Asphalt Related Issues
Develop Guidelines and Procedures for Stabilization of Sulfate
Soils
Materials, Specifications, and Construction Techniques for High
Performance Flexible Bases
Develop a Testing and Evaluation Protocol to Assess Seal Coat
Binder-aggregate Compatibility
Use of Fibers in Concrete Pavement
Developing An Upgraded Overlay Tester System to Characterize
the Reflection Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Concrete
Evaluate the Fatigue Resistance of Rut Resistant Mixes
Reevaluate Current Potential Vertical Rise (PVR) Design
Procedures
Controlling Mineralogical Segregation in Bituminous Mixes
Superpave Performance Testing
Operation of TxAPT Center
9/1/01
8/31/04
3/21/01
6/30/04
10/3/01
8/31/05
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
9/1/02
8/31/04
8/31/04
9/1/02
9/1/02
8/31/04
8/31/03
9/1/02
1/11/02
2/26/03
8/31/04
3/31/03
8/31/04
Pavement Design
Project #
0-0187-06
0-1700
0-1777
0-1778
0-4035
0-4393
0-4398
0-4495
0-4510
0-4517
0-4519
9-1502-01
Title
Texas Flexible Pavement Data Base
Improving Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Performance
Field Synthesis of Geotextiles in Flexible and Rigid Pavement
Overlay Strategies Including Cost Considerations
TxDOT Rigid Pavement Database
Further Development of Post-tension Pre-stressed Concrete
Pavements in Texas
Integration of Non-destructive Testing Data Analysis Techniques
Develop Guidelines for Designing and Constructing Thin Asphalt
Concrete Pavement (ACP) Overlays on Continuous Reinforcement
Concrete Pavement (CRCP) Pavements
Integration of FWD and GPR for Pavement Structural Analysis
Evaluate Equipment, Methods and Pavement Design Implications
For Texas Conditions of the AASHTO 2002 Axle-load Spectra
Methodology
Develop Statewide Recommendations for Application of PCC Joint
Reflective Cracking Rehabilitation Strategies Considering Lufkin
District Experience
Verification of the Modified Triaxial Design Procedure
Model Calibrations With Local Apt Data and Implementation For
Focused Solutions to NAFTA Problems
Beginning Ending
9/1/88
8/31/04
10/15/99
8/31/04
9/1/99
8/31/05
9/1/97
8/31/03
2/7/00
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
10/18/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/30/02
8/31/05
9/22/00
8/31/03
Pavement Management
Project #
0-4186
0-4381
Title
Cradle-to-grave Monitoring of Pavements and PMIS Functionality
Enhancement Planning
Develop An Automated System for Updating Pavement Layer Data
2 of 11
Beginning Ending
9/1/00
8/31/05
9/1/01
8/31/03
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
Pavement Management (continued)
0-4415
0-4479
0-4480
0-4574
7-4975
Remote Monitoring Moisture Content in Test Pavement In Waco
and Bryan Districts
Develop a Methodology for Establishing Bump Detection Using
Inertial Profile Measurements for Implementation With the Ride
Specification
Develop a Methodology for Collecting Stop and Go Inertial Profile
Measurements
Determine Impact of HB 2060 Permits on Texas Load Zone Roads
Implementation of An Automated Pavement Surface Distress
Rating System for Asphaltic Pavements
3/30/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
2/26/03
8/31/04
6/23/99
8/31/03
Traffic Characterization
Project #
0-4184
0-4361
0-4509
Title
Characterize the Effects of Permitted Overweight Loads On
ShH4/48 at the Port of Brownsville
Determine Effects of Tire Size and Inflation Pressure on Tire
Contact and Primary Pavement Responses to Loading
Evaluate Innovative Sensors and Techniques for Measuring Traffic
Loads
3 of 11
Beginning Ending
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/01
2/29/04
9/1/02
8/31/03
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC 2 – Transportation Planning
Demand
Project #
0-4057
0-4080
0-4219
0-4317
0-4410
0-4430
Title
Projected Changes in Transportation Demand and System Needs
Activity-based Travel Demand Modeling for Metropolitan Areas in
Texas
Planning for Innovative Transportation Technologies
Airport-related Traffic and Mobile Emissions Implications
Containerized Freight Movement in Texas
A Comprehensive Commodity/Freight Movement Model for Texas
Beginning Ending
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/01
9/28/01
9/1/01
9/1/02
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/05
Title
Behaviorally-consistent Integrated Transportation-land Use Models
Benefits of Access Management
Techniques for Mitigating Urban Sprawl
TxDOT Involvement in the Local Development Process
Beginning
9/1/00
12/13/01
9/28/01
9/1/02
Ending
8/31/04
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/03
Title
Guidelines for TxDOT – Regional Tollway Authority Cooperation
Public Sector Benefits of Intermodal Transportation Improvements
Registration of Heavy Trucks
Feasibility of Credit-Based Value Pricing on Texas Roadways
Managing Rural Truck Traffic in Texas
Increasing Use of Toll Financing in Texas
Landside Access Needs for Deep-water Ports in Texas
Public-Private Partnerships for Enhanced Intermodal Rail Service
in Texas
Freight Pipeline Feasibility Study
Beginning
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
Ending
8/31/03
2/29/04
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/04
8/31/03
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/03
6/25/99
8/31/03
Title
Competitiveness of Alternative Transportation Modes
Texas' Investment in Transportation
Innovative Transportation Financing for the Future
Beginning
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
Ending
8/31/04
8/31/03
8/31/03
Impacts
Project #
0-4078
0-4221
0-4420
0-4429
Modes
Project #
0-4055
0-4058
0-4065
0-4119
0-4169
0-4433
0-4437
0-4565
9-1519
System
Project #
0-4013
0-4014
0-4567
4 of 11
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC 3 – Geometric Design, ROW, Environment and Hydraulics
Environment
Project #
0-4073
0-4249
0-4252
0-4377
0-4403
0-4543
0-4545
0-4548
0-4570
0-4571
0-4572
0-4573
0-4576
7-4903
Title
Probability Generation of Frequency and Severity of Nonrecurring
Congestion to Improve Emissions Analyses
Natural Resource Utilization in the Construction of Transportation
Facilities and the Role of Recycled Materials
Process Framework for Identifying and Prioritizing Water Quality
Improvements for Meeting TMDLS in Texas
Develop GIS-integrated Traffic Models for Mobile 6-based Air
Quality Conformity and TCM Analysis
Characteristics of Compost-Enhanced Topsoil: Moisture- Holding
and Water-Quality Improvements
Bridge Runoff Characterization
Alternatives to In-kind Wetland Mitigation in Texas or (evaluation
of Wetland Mitigation Alternative for TxDOT)
Minimizing Impacts to Existing Vegetation and Sensitive
Landforms during Roadway Construction
The South Texas Native Plant Restoration Project
Utilizing Compost As An Alternative Method to Standard Seedings
Characteristics of Compost Filter Berms
The Effects of Using Compost As a Preventive Measure to Mitigate
Shoulder Cracking
Emulsified Diesel Emission Testing , Performance Evaluation, and
Operational Assessment
Right-of-way Mowing Height Research
Beginning Ending
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
5/30/01
5/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/03
5/15/02
9/1/02
5/21/02
8/31/06
8/31/03
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
7/1/02
12/31/02
9/1/98
8/31/03
Geometric Design
Project #
0-4048
0-4162
0-4254
0-4364
0-4365
0-4366
0-4538
0-4564
Title
Before-and-After Evaluations of Safety Treatments on Rural
Highways
Evaluation of Barrier Systems and Placement Issues
Evaluation of Median Barrier Guidelines
Truck Accommodation Design Guidance
Urban Intersection Design Guidance
In-service Performance Evaluation of Roadside Safety Features
Ramp Design Considerations for Facilities Without Frontage Roads
Guardrail to Concrete Bridge Rail Transitions
Beginning Ending
Title
Evaluate the Effects of Channel Improvement, Especially Channel
Transitions, on Culverts and Bridges
Regional Characteristics of Unit Hydrographs
Beginning Ending
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/00
9/1/01
9/1/01
9/1/01
9/1/01
9/1/02
9/1/02
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/03
8/31/04
8/31/03
8/31/04
8/31/03
Hydraulics
Project #
0-2109
0-4193
5 of 11
9/1/99
8/31/04
9/19/00
8/31/03
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
Hydraulics (continued)
0-4194
0-4257
0-4378
0-4404
0-4405
0-4553
Regional Characteristics of Storm Hyetographs
Gutter Flow and Manning ‘N’ analysis
Establish Guidance for Soils Properties-based Prediction of
Meander Migration Rate
Estimating Travel Time of Direct Run-off in Areas of Very Flat
Terrain
Identify Appropriate Size Limitations for Hydrologic Methods
Synthesis of Storm Drain Design; Current Methodologies and Need
for Alternatives to the Rational Method
9/19/00
11/27/01
8/31/04
9/30/04
9/1/01
8/31/04
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/03
Right-of-way
Project #
0-4079
0-4808
Title
Impacts of Landuse and Landuse Change on Right-of-way Cost
Trans Texas Corridor ROW Royalty Payment Feasibility
6 of 11
Beginning Ending
9/1/02
8/31/04
10/17/02
9/30/03
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC 4 – Traffic Operations
Operational Issues in Design
Project #
0-40840-4128
0-4160
0-4278
0-4286
0-4434
Title
Countermeasures to Reduce Crashes at Signalized Intersections
Near Vertical Curves
Countermeasures for Wrong-Way Movement on Freeways
Operating Freeways With Managed Lanes
Safety Measures for Rural Intersections
Operational and Safety Guidelines for Roadway Facilities Around
Schools
Safety Evaluation of HOV Lane Design Elements
Beginning Ending
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
10/6/00
9/1/01
8/31/03
8/31/05
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
Operations Management
Project #
0-1752
0-4265
0-4273
0-4304
0-4413
0-4421
0-4422
0-4449
0-4450
0-4451
0-4750
Title
Translink Research Program
Improving Traffic Signal Operation Near Railroad Grade Crossing
With Active Devices
Yellow and Red Intervals to Improve Signal Timing Plans For Left
Turn Movements
Improved Operation of Traffic Signal Controllers at Isolated
Arterial Intersections
Advance Warning of Stopped Traffic
A Simplified Approach for Selecting Optimal Traffic Responsive
Control Parameters
Measuring Performance of Traffic Signal Systems Using Existing
Detector Technology
Cost-effective Strategies for Communicating With Remote
Surveillance Stations
Coordinating Traffic Management Responses Between TxDOT
Districts in Extraordinary Events
Alternative Funding Solutions for ITS Deployment
Long-Term Research into Vehicle Detector Technologies
Beginning Ending
9/1/96
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/02
3/5/03
8/31/03
8/31/05
Policies, Procedures, and Education
Project #
0-4028
0-4196
Title
Statistical Analysis of Highway Work Zone Hazards and Their
Associated Risks
Safety Impact of Red-light-running in Texas: Where is
Enforcement Really Needed?
Beginning Ending
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
Traffic Operations Devices and Their Applications
Project #
0-1796
Title
Impacts of Retro-reflectivity on Sign Management, Maintenance,
and Design
7 of 11
Beginning Ending
9/1/97
8/31/03
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
Traffic Operations Devices and Their Applications (continued)
0-4023
0-4052
0-4150
0-4170
0-4174
0-4260
0-4266
0-4271
0-4447
0-4471
0-4472
0-4475
0-4747
0-4882
Automated Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Design and Display
Guidelines for the Use and Spacing of Delineation and Chevrons
Evaluation of Pavement Marking Effectiveness
Improved Signing for Urban Freeway Conditions
Traffic Control Devices and Strategies to Improve the Safety Of
Mobile and Short Duration Work Zones
Advance Warning for End-of-Green Phase for High Speed Traffic
Signals
Improving Urban Intersection and Arterial Traffic Control Plans
Applications for Advanced Sign Sheeting Materials
Development of Specifications and Testing Procedures for
Pedestrian Signal Heads
Evaluation of Horizontal Signing Applications
Evaluation of Edge-Line and Centerline Rumble Strips
Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Display Signs (DSDS)
Assessing the Impacts of Active Nighttime Work Zones Upon
Motorist and Worker Safety
Refinement of a Non-Contact Method to Determine the Thickness
and Uniformity of Application for Thermoplastic Pavement
Marking Material
8 of 11
9/1/00
9/1/02
9/1/00
9/1/00
8/31/03
2/28/04
8/31/03
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
9/1/01
8/31/03
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/03
9/1/02
9/1/02
9/1/02
6/30/05
2/28/05
8/31/03
2/24/03
2/28/05
3/13/03
8/31/04
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC 5 – Structures
Long Term Performance
Project #
0-14010-1405
0-1774
0-2100
0-2116
0-4069
0-4085
0-4086
0-4096
0-4148
0-4562
0-4563
7-2941
9-1521
Title
Determination of Fatigue Damage in Cable Stays
Durability Design of Post-tensioning Substructure Elements
Effect of Wrapping Chloride Contaminated Structural Concrete
With Multiple Layers of Glass Fiber/Composites and Resin
Long-term Strength Properties of High Pi Clays Used in
Embankment Construction
Effect of Wet Mat Curing Time and Earlier Loading on LongTerm Durability of Bridge Decks
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 Pre-stressed Concrete
Beams
Evaluation and Monitoring of Texas' Major and Unique Bridges
Field Monitoring of Trapezoidal Box Girders With Skewed
Supports
Effect of Emulsifiable Oils Used As Temporary Corrosion
Protection in Grouted Post-Tensioned Tendons
Heat Generation in Mass Concrete
Long-term Behavior of HPC Bridges
Lithium Field Implementation Trials - Treating Existing Concrete
Exhibiting Distress Due to Alkali Silica Reactivity
Beginning Ending
4/7/00
8/31/05
9/1/93
8/31/03
9/1/97
8/31/03
9/1/00
12/31/02
5/24/99
8/31/03
7/24/00
8/31/04
3/23/00
8/31/04
3/23/00
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/05
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
9/1/99
8/31/05
8/31/04
1/18/02
8/31/06
New Technologies
Project #
0-1854
0-4096
0-4098
0-4122
0-4124
0-4145
0-4176
0-4177
0-4178
0-4307
Title
New Method for Serviceability Design of Inverted Bent Cap
Ledges
Evaluation and Monitoring of Texas’ Major and Unique Bridges
Use of Innovative Materials to Control Drying Shrinkage Cracking
of Concrete Bridge Decks
Behavior of Cast-in-Place Slabs Connecting Precast and Steel
Girder Assemblies
Methods to Develop Composite Action in Non-composite Bridge
Floor Systems
Lateral Bracing of Bridge Girders by Permanent Metal Deck Forms
(PMDF)
Development of Precast Bridge Construction System
Use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement and Crushed Concrete As
Backfill for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls
Structural Fatigue Details
Steel Trapezoidal Girders: State of the Art
9 of 11
Beginning Ending
10/8/98
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/05
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
9/1/02
8/31/05
9/1/00
8/31/03
4/25/01
12/31/03
9/1/00
8/31/03
9/1/00
9/1/01
8/31/03
8/31/04
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
New Technologies (continued)
0-4371
0-4372
0-4375-CT
0-4375-TT
0-4418
0-4419
0-4470
0-4484
0-4485
9-1520
Examination of the AASHTO LRFD Strut and Tie Specifications
Improved Design Economy for Drilled Shafts in Rock
Innovative Design and Construction Methods for Off-system
Bridges
Innovative Design and Construction Methods for Off-system
Bridges
Bridge Slab Behavior at Expansion Joints
Retrofit Railing for Existing Truss Bridges
Development of Standard CCTV Camera Structures
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Installed Soil Nails
Design Methodology for Tiered MSE or Concrete Block Retaining
Walls
FRP Reinforcing Bars in Bridge Decks
9/1/01
9/1/01
8/31/04
8/31/04
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
8/31/03
9/1/01
10/30/01
2/12/03
9/1/02
8/31/04
8/31/03
8/31/05
2/29/04
9/1/02
8/31/04
8/17/99
2/28/03
Beginning
3/28/02
1/9/03
3/18/02
Ending
8/31/03
8/31/03
5/31/04
Transportation Security
Project #
0-4568
0-4568-01
0-4569
Title
Rapid Bridge Replacement Techniques
Rapid Bridge Replacement Techniques
Design of Bridges for Security
10 of 11
4.A.
Research Projects Active During FY 2003, By Category
RMC P – Policy
Policy
Project #
0-4297-CT
0-4416
Title
Tools for Contracting With Consultant for Engineering Services on
Highway Projects
Development of Improved Information for Estimating Construction
Time
11 of 11
Beginning Ending
7/17/01
8/31/03
10/2/01
8/31/03
4.A.
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