Use of dowel bars at longitudinal construction joints (open access)

Use of dowel bars at longitudinal construction joints

Report discussing the primary objective of this research project, whcih was to develop rational guidelines on the use of dowel bars in longitudinal construction joints (LCJs) for better-performing concrete pavements without potential longitudinal cracking problems.
Date: August 2011
Creator: Ha, Soojun; Cobos, Luis; Choi, Cheol Choi; Yeon, Jungheum; Cho, Byounghooi & Won, Moon C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laboratory Evaluation of Constructibility Issues with Surface Treatment Binder (open access)

Laboratory Evaluation of Constructibility Issues with Surface Treatment Binder

This report discusses a study related to the use of emulsified asphalt (EA) as a binder for sealing roads after construction. Due to the number complex variables that affect EAs, this research is meant to help TxDOT personnel better predict which EA will be most effective and bond most quickly to allow roads to open for traffic.
Date: October 2011
Creator: Senadheera, Sanjaya Priyantha, 1959-; Prozzi, Jorge Alberto; Smit, Andre; Bannerjee, Ambarish; Tubb, Andrew & Niu, Lei
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analysis of the occurrence and statistics of hazardous materials spill incidents along Texas highways and suggestions for mitigation of transport-related spills to receiving waters (open access)

Analysis of the occurrence and statistics of hazardous materials spill incidents along Texas highways and suggestions for mitigation of transport-related spills to receiving waters

"This report presents the results from a research on the occurrence and distribution of hazardous materials spills along Texas highway during the period of record from 2002-2006."
Date: June 6, 2011
Creator: Thompson, David B.; Morse, Audra & Acker, Jenna
System: The Portal to Texas History
Implementing the Ultra-High Pressure Water Cutter for Roadway Maintenance Application : Interim Report (open access)

Implementing the Ultra-High Pressure Water Cutter for Roadway Maintenance Application : Interim Report

This report has been designed to conduct a systematic evaluation of the ultra high pressure (UHP) water cutter as a pavement preservation tool for treatment of flushed, seal-coat surfaced pavements in Texas.
Date: December 2011
Creator: Lawson, William D. & Senadheera, Sanjaya Priyantha
System: The Portal to Texas History