Current Projects
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| Project No | Project Title | RMC No | Start Date | End Date | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4562 | Corrison Resistance of Grouted Post-Tensioning Systems | 5 | 9/1/2002 | 8/31/2008 | John E. Breen |
| 0-4875 | Minimum Logitudinal Grade at Zero Cross Slope in Superelevation Transition | 3 | 9/1/2004 | 12/31/2007 | Randall J. Charbeneau |
| 0-4889 | Sulfate Resistance of Concrete Exposed to External Sulfate Attack | 5 | 9/1/2004 | 8/31/2008 | Kevin Folliard |
| 0-5185 | Noise Level Adjustments for Highway Pavements in TxDOT | 1 | 12/18/2003 | 8/31/2008 | Terrence E. Dossey |
| 0-5197 | Continuing Research on Allowable Design Release Stresses for Prestressed Concrete Beams | 5 | 9/1/2004 | 8/31/2008 | Oguzhan Bayrak |
| 0-5218 | Extending Service Life of Large or Unusual Structures Affected by Premature Concrete Deterioration | 5 | 11/23/2004 | 8/31/2008 | Kevin Folliard |
| 0-5220 | Investigation of Stormwater Quality Improvements Utilizing Permeable Pavement and/or the Porous Friction Course (PFC) | 3 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2009 | Michael Barrett |
| 0-5253 | D-Region Strength and Serviceability Design | 5 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Oguzhan Bayrak |
| 0-5444 | Rehabilitation Procedures for Longitudinal Cracks and Joints Separation in Concrete Pavement | 1 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | David W. Fowler |
| 0-5445 | Project Level Performance Database for Rigid Pavements in Texas | 1 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Moon Won |
| 0-5492 | Hydraulic Performance of Bridge Rails and Traffic Barriers | 3 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Randall J. Charbeneau |
| 0-5496 | Tracking the Performance of HMA Mixtures in Texas | 1 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge A Prozzi |
| 0-5498 | Methods of Evaluating the Redundancy of Steel Bridges | 5 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Eric Williamson |
| 0-5513 | Development of a Flexible Pavements Database | 1 | 9/1/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge A Prozzi |
| 0-5517 | Beneficial Use of Scrap Tire Bales in Highway Projects | 3 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge Zornberg |
| 0-5549 | Horizontal Cracking in Concrete Pavements | 1 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2009 | Moon Won |
| 0-5574 | Curved Plate Girder Design for Safe and Economical Construction | 5 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2009 | Todd Helwig |
| 0-5667 | Analysis and Guidelines for Establishing Unified Urban Land-Use and Transportation System Planning Framework and Procedures | 2 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Kara Kockelman |
| 0-5668 | Comprehensive Planning and Design Guidelines for Incorporating a Bus Rapid Transit Scenario to the Analysis of Texas Highway Corridors | 2 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Randy B. Machemehl |
| 0-5684 | Impacts of Dray system Along Ports, Intermodal Yards and Border Ports of Entry | 2 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Robert Harrison |
| 0-5686 | Utilizing the Data Collected at Traffic Management Centers for Planning Purposes Through Non-Traditional Sources and Improved Equipment | 2 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Travis Waller |
| 0-5701 | Cross-Frame and Diaphragm Layout and Connection Details | 5 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Michael Engelhardt |
| 0-5706 | Impact of Overhang Construction on Girder Design | 5 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2009 | Todd Helwig |
| 0-5708 | Improving Capabilities of Automated Distress Rating | 1 | 8/31/2008 | Bugao Xu | |
| 0-5799 | Synthesis Study of Programs Used to Reduce the Need for Inspection Personnel | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Cindy Menches |
| 0-5812 | Development of Application Guide and Specifications for Geotextiles in Soil and Base | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge Zornberg |
| 0-5824 | Correlation of Shallow, Low Blow Count Texas Cone Penetrometer Values and Shear Strength for Texas Soils | 5 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Stephen G. Wright |
| 0-5825 | Influence of Verification Cores on Point Bearing Capacity of Drilled Shafts | 5 | 9/1/2006 | 8/31/2008 | Fulvio Tonon |
| 0-5830 | Best Practices for Concrete Curb and Gutter | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Moon Won |
| 0-5831 | Bursting and Shear Behavior of Prestressed Concrete Beams With End Blocks | 5 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Oguzhan Bayrak |
| 0-5832 | Develop Mechanistic/Empirical Design for CRCP | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Moon Won |
| 0-5865 | Arterial Intelligent Transportation Systems-Infrastructure Elements and Traveler Information Requirements | 4 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | C. Michael Walton |
| 0-5881 | Quantifying the Transportation Network Effects on Investment Risk Meashres for Toll Feasibility Analysis | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | TTI Lead |
| 0-5913 | Feasibility of Speed Harmonization and Peak Period Shoulder Use to Manage Urban Freeway Congestion | 4 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Travis Waller |
| 0-5937 | Development of Potential Policies and Incentives to Encourage Movement of Containerized Freight on Texas Inland Waterways | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | TTI Lead |
| 0-5973 | Emerging Trade Corridors and Texas Transportation Planning | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Rob Harrison |
| 0-5974 | Estimating Texas Motor Vehicle Operating Costs | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Rob Harrison |
| 0-5985 | Evaluating Mexican Transportation Planning Processes and Implications for Texas Transportation Assets | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Jolanda Prozzi |
| 0-6034 | Planning and Financing Tools for Rural/Small Urban Area Projects | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | C. Michael Walton |
| 0-6037 | Alternatives to Asphalt Concrete Pavement Subbase for Concrete Pavement | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | TTI Lead |
| 0-6044 | Estimated and Actual Usage of Toll Facilities | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | C. Michael Walton |
| 0-6045 | Laboratory Evaluation of Influence of Operational Tolerance (Acceptance Criterion) on Performance of HMAC | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge A. Prozzi |
| 0-6048 | Soil Testing Using Centrifuge Technology | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Jorge Zornberg |
| 5-4035-01 | Construction and Evaluation of Post-Tensioned Prestressed Concrete Pavement | 1 | 12/16/2004 | 8/31/2008 | Moon Won |
| 5-4617-01 | Implementation of the Right of Way and Utility Adjustment Duration Planning Tool | 3 | 2/16/2006 | 1/31/2008 | James T. O'Connor |
| 5-4834-01 | Implementation of Ice Detection Equipment for Pavements and Bridge Decks | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Terry Dossey |
| 5-5178-01 | Measuring Access to Transit Service | 2 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | Chandra R. Bhat |
| 5-9029-01 | Implementation of the Use of Higher Micro-Fines in Concrete Pavements | 1 | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2008 | David W. Fowler |
| 9-1526 | Investigation of the Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures | 5 | 11/4/2005 | 8/31/2008 | Karl H. Frank |