Laboratory and field evaluations of external sulfate attack in concrete (open access)

Laboratory and field evaluations of external sulfate attack in concrete

"The research described in this report aims to address several of these lingering issues, especially those that are particularly relevant to the state of Texas."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Drimalas, Thanos; Clement, John C.; Folliard, Kevin J.; Dhole, Raj & Thomas, Michael D. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures (open access)

Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures

"This is a final report of an extensive experimental and analytical examination of the fatigue behavior of the welded end connection used on high-mast light structures and traffic signal masts. The weld details commonly used for these connections produce very poor fatigue performance. Their performance is a function of base plate stiffness, weld type and geometry, and number of anchor bolts. Recommended connections and their corresponding fatigue strength are given as well as recommended fabrication and welding specifications."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Stam, Andrew Philip; Frank, Karl H.; Stern, A. P.; Anderson, T. H. & Richman, N. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Peer state assessment of TxDOT maintenance program and practices:  workshop and road rally findings (open access)

Peer state assessment of TxDOT maintenance program and practices: workshop and road rally findings

"The goal of the project was to conduct a workshop at CTR and in the Austin District that would educate the visiting peers on TxDOT"s maintenance practices and invite their feedback."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Gao, Lu; Chi, Seokho; Prozzi, Jorge Alberto; Yildirim, Yetkin; Zhang, Zhanmin; Centurion, Claudia et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History