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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
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