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Alternative Methods of Flexible Base Compaction Acceptance (open access)

Alternative Methods of Flexible Base Compaction Acceptance

"This report summarizes the concerns expressed with the current Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT) methods, presents approaches some TxDOT districts have taken to overcome problems, and summarizes the current status of other agencies' efforts at mechanistic based acceptance for flexible base. Also this report presents results and findings from a full-scale compaction experiment."
Date: May 2012
Creator: Sebesta, Stephen; Taylor, Ross & Frazier, James
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Development of an Early-Stage Toll Revenue Estimation Model (open access)

Development of an Early-Stage Toll Revenue Estimation Model

This report contains a standalone, spreadsheet-based model that prepares early-stage traffic and toll revenue estimates.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Beaty, Curtis & Lieu, Henry
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rational Use of terminal Achorages in Portland Cement Concrete Pavements (open access)

Rational Use of terminal Achorages in Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

Report describing the results of a study to look at various systems used to protect bridges from expansion of Portland cement concrete (PCC) due to changes in temperatures. It includes background information on the problem, identifies particular bridges that have concerns, a literature review on the topic, results of field experimentation, collection and analysis of data, and conclusions and recommendations, with supplementary references and appendices.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Jaiswal, Harshita; Ryu, Sungwoo; Choi, Pangil; Choi, Seongcheol; Jayawickrama, Priyantha; Senadheera, Sanjaya et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Compendium of student papers: 2011 undergraduate transportation scholars program. (open access)

Compendium of student papers: 2011 undergraduate transportation scholars program.

Report compiling the research papers written by students participating in the 2011 Undergraduate Transportation Scholars Program. The papers in this compendium report on the following topics: evaluating the impact of nighttime work zone lighting characteristics n motorists; late night roadway visibility; investigation of the use and pricing of the I-15 express lanes in San Diego; intercity passenger rail access to airports: a case study at the Milwaukee airport; development of a background complexity assessment tool; identifying pavement preservation treatments suitable for performance-related specifications; and arsenic content and retro-reflectivity of glass beads used in pavement markings.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Desorcie, Felicia; Jian, Ruoxin; Kelly, Pete; Larson, Shawn; Rasulo, Marcus; Rivera, Joshua et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Bond Review Board Local Government Annual Report: 2011 (open access)

Texas Bond Review Board Local Government Annual Report: 2011

Annual report of local government debt in Texas, broken down by areas and categories, with statistics and other relevant information.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas Bond Review Board
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Effects of bending and heat on the ductility and fracture toughness of flange plate (open access)

Effects of bending and heat on the ductility and fracture toughness of flange plate

"This report documents the findings of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)sponsored research project that investigated the possible causes of the cracking and developed recommendations to prevent the occurrence of such cracking."
Date: May 2012
Creator: Keating, Peter B. & Christian, Lee C.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Recommendations for design, construction, and maintenance of bridge approach slabs (open access)

Recommendations for design, construction, and maintenance of bridge approach slabs

Report regarding treatment methods for controlling settlements of approach slabs of new bridge construction. The report is presented in two parts, with the first part concerns the compiling and presentation of documented information while the second part deals with field evaluation of methods to reduce settlement.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Puppala, Anand J.; Archeewa, Ekarut; Saride, Sireesh; Hoyos, Laureano R., 1972- & Nazarian, Soheil, 1955-
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Design for CRCP (open access)

Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Design for CRCP

This report explains why a mechanistic-empirical (ME) based pavement design method will allow Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to optimize pavement structures to best utilize the limited financial resources available.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Ha, Soojun; Yeon, Jungheum; Choi, Byounghooi; Jung, Youn su; Zollinger, Dan G.; Wimsatt, Andrew James, 1964- et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Natural Outlook, May 2012 (open access)

Natural Outlook, May 2012

Newsletter discussing environmental issues and policies in Texas. This issue discusses the international delegations interested in shale production hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the early 2010s.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Waco Independent School District, May 2012 (open access)

Waco Independent School District, May 2012

This document "reviews the management and performance of Waco Independent School District's (Waco ISD) educational, financial, and operational functions."
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sunset Commission Staff Report: [Texas Adult Criminal Justice System and Windham School District] (open access)

Sunset Commission Staff Report: [Texas Adult Criminal Justice System and Windham School District]

Report from the Sunset Commission regarding the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Windham School District, and the Board of Pardons and Paroles. It includes background information, issues and recommendations, and supplementary documentation.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Lieberknecht, Chloe; Kennedy, Kelly; Daly, Leah; Beverly, Eric; Reed, Joseph; Roberson, Dawn et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Habitat Requirements of the Golden Orb (Quadrula aurea): Final Report (open access)

Habitat Requirements of the Golden Orb (Quadrula aurea): Final Report

Final report of a project to determine habitat parameters influencing distributions of Golden Orb (Q.aurea) mussels in the Guadalupe-San Antonio river basin: "The objectives of this study can be summarized by the following task: 1) Identify four samples with sufficient populations of Q.aurea to evaluate habitat parameters. 2) Evaluate the distribution of Q.aurea at selected sample sites in relation to habitat parameters and monitor flow conditions at these locations. 3) Calculate the shear stress ratio (RSS) for multiple flow conditions and the relationship with mussel density at selected sites. 4) Compile and summarize life history information for Q.aurea and related species" (p. 8).
Date: May 31, 2012
Creator: Hammontree, Sarah E.; Mabe, J. A. & Kennedy, J. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cross Section, Volume 58, Number 5, May 2012 (open access)

The Cross Section, Volume 58, Number 5, May 2012

Monthly newsletter of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, discussing the field of underground water. Topics include profiles of water conservation research, annual pre-plant soil moisture survey data, annual Winter Water Level measurement data, and information about the latest water conservation tips.
Date: May 2012
Creator: High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 05-12, May 2012 (open access)

Credit Union Department Newsletter, Number 05-12, May 2012

Newsletter of the Texas Credit Union Department containing departmental news and announcements, deadlines, and other information of importance to credit unions.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas. Credit Union Department.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 33, Number 3, May/June 2012 (open access)

Texas EMS Magazine, Volume 33, Number 3, May/June 2012

Bimonthly magazine containing news and information that pertains to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. "The magazine's goals are to help organizations function professionally as EMS providers, to educate individuals so they can perform lifesaving prehospital skills under stressful conditions, and to help the public get into the EMS system when they need it" (p. 4).
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fees, Standards, and Reporting Requirements for Public Water Systems (open access)

Fees, Standards, and Reporting Requirements for Public Water Systems

This guidance document is revised to incorporate the most current rule language as of November 2011.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Supply Division.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inmate Monthly Report: April 2012 (open access)

Inmate Monthly Report: April 2012

Monthly report issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice providing statistical information about numbers and categories of inmates held in various locations across Texas.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas. Department of Criminal Justice.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aerial Assessment of Aquatic and Riparian Habitat in the Brazos River and Blanco River, Texas (open access)

Aerial Assessment of Aquatic and Riparian Habitat in the Brazos River and Blanco River, Texas

This report's purpose is "to evaluate the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UVA) to acquire high resolution multispectral aerial imagery from Texas rivers supporting natural resource management objectives" (p. 2).
Date: May 6, 2012
Creator: Hardy, Thomas B.; Kollaus, Kristy; Tolman, Kristina; Heard, Thomas & Tennant, James
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Training for Underground Storage Tank Operators: A guide for owners and operators of USTs (open access)

Training for Underground Storage Tank Operators: A guide for owners and operators of USTs

"This a general guide to laws and regulations for underground storage tanks and an aid in minimizing potential risks" (p. 1).
Date: May 2012
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Comptroller Susan Combs Distributes $633 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments (open access)

Comptroller Susan Combs Distributes $633 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

This document provides information on the distribution of $633 million in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments.
Date: May 9, 2012
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tax Information: Franchise Tax Reporting Tips for Combined Groups (open access)

Tax Information: Franchise Tax Reporting Tips for Combined Groups

This document provides tips for combined groups on franchise tax reporting.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Combs, Susan
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Affidavit for Direct Campaign Expenditure Report: Electronic Filing Exemption - Individual (open access)

Affidavit for Direct Campaign Expenditure Report: Electronic Filing Exemption - Individual

Blank form to file an affidavit for an individual filing exemptions related to campaign expenditures.
Date: May 29, 2012
Creator: Texas Ethics Commission
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Affidavit for Direct Campaign Expenditure Report: Electronic Filing Exemption - Entity (open access)

Affidavit for Direct Campaign Expenditure Report: Electronic Filing Exemption - Entity

Blank form to file an affidavit for an entity filing exemptions related to campaign expenditures.
Date: May 29, 2012
Creator: Texas Ethics Commission
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Examining the Design and Developmental Factors Associated with Crashes Involving Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motorists in Urban Environments (open access)

Examining the Design and Developmental Factors Associated with Crashes Involving Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motorists in Urban Environments

This report study examines how urban form-related variables affect the incidence of crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
Date: May 2012
Creator: Dumbaugh, Eric; Li, Wenhao & Joh, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History