Laboratory evaluation of influence of operational tolerance (acceptance criterion) on performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete (open access)

Laboratory evaluation of influence of operational tolerance (acceptance criterion) on performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete

Report on a study examining the effects of variability in mix design of hot-mix asphalt concrete. The study tested the laboratory performance of the asphalt mixes and performed statistical analyses to determine the effects of each variable.
Date: June 2010
Creator: Vazquez, Christian G.; Aguiar-Moya, José Pablo; Smit, Andre de F. & Prozzi, Jorge Alberto
System: The Portal to Texas History
RTI Special Studies for TxDOT Administration in FY 2011 (open access)

RTI Special Studies for TxDOT Administration in FY 2011

Abstract: This research project was established by TxDOT's Research and Technology Implementation Office to address special studies required by the department's Administration during FY 2011. Three short-term, quick-turnaround tasks were completed and are documented.
Date: June 2012
Creator: Persad, Khali; Zhang, Zhanmin; Qazi, Abds; Harrison, Robert; Trevino, Manuel & Khwaja, Nabeel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Strut-and-Tie Model Design Examples for Bridges (open access)

Strut-and-Tie Model Design Examples for Bridges

A series of five detailed design examples feature the application of state-of-the-art strut-and-tie modeling (STM) design recommendations. Design components include: Five-Column Bent Cap of a Skewed Bridge, Cantilever Bent Cap, Inverted-T Straddle Bent Cap (Moment Frame), Inverted-T Straddle Bent Cap (Simply Supported), and Drilled-Shaft Footing.
Date: June 2012
Creator: Williams, Chris; Deschenes, Dean & Bayrak, Oguzhan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Validation and implementation of the structural condition index (SCI) for network-level pavement evaluation (open access)

Validation and implementation of the structural condition index (SCI) for network-level pavement evaluation

"The objective of this research is to validate the pavement Structural Condition Index (SCI) developed under a previous Research Project, 0-4322, and to develop guidelines for implementing the SCI at the network level."
Date: June 2011
Creator: Murphy, Michael; Zhang, Zhanmin & Peddibhotla, Sree Sravya Sruthi
System: The Portal to Texas History