ABSTRACT Traffic signals help to maintain order in urban traffic networks and reduce vehicle conflicts by dynamically assigning right-of-way to different vehicle movements. However, by temporarily …
TRANSVERSE DISTRIBUTION FACTORS FOR HORIZONTALLY CURVED BRIDGES UNDER THE EFFECT OF PERMIT VEHICLES
ABSTRACT Permit vehicles with non-standard gage are increasingly used to carry heavy and oversized cargos. Currently, approximate methods and evaluation of the transverse, live load, girder …
UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIMATE AND CONCENTRATION DISCHARGE: AGRICULTURAL NITRATE IN THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED
Abstract The use of agricultural nitrate sources is a growing concern in Midwestern United States. Since the late 1980s, studies have shown that seasonal hypoxic zone formations at the Gulf of …
UNDERSTANDING USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR DISSEMINATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
ABSTRACT This research explores how agencies use social media and how helpful these technologies are from both the agency and social media-using public perspectives. The impetus for this is the …
USE OF SEMI-CIRCULAR BEND TEST TO CHARACTERIZE FRACTURE PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT CONCRETE WITH VIRGIN AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
ABSTRACT Cracking in asphalt pavements is a challenging problem and has been the subject of numerous research studies for decades. To properly address this problem, suitable tests must be …
USING δ2H AND δ18O TO DETERMINE THE FLOWPATHS AND TIMESCALES OF WATER AT THE SUSQUEHANNA SHALE HILLS CRITICAL ZONE OBSERVATORY
ABSTRACT A stable isotope sampling network was implemented at the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory. The objective was to determine the δ2H and δ18O signature in the catchment …
USING MOBILE PROBE DATA TO ESTIMATE TRAFFIC STATES AND THE EFFECTS OF PERIMETER CONTROL ON URBAN NETWORKS
ABSTRACT Aggregate models of traffic on urban networks have been studied for decades extending back to the 1960s and various theories have been developed to describe networks as a function of …
USING REAL-TIME SPEED DATA TO QUANTIFY IMPACTS OF WEATHER ON TRAVEL SPEEDS
ABSTRACT Travel speed is an essential criterion for evaluating motorists’ driving experiences and the traffic conditions they encounter when they travel. However, travel speed can be affected by …
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ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE: EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPORTIONS
ABSTRACT Ultra-High Strength concrete (UHSC) is a new type of concrete known for its superior mechanical properties and durability compared to the normal concrete. However, UHSC is not …
VIABILITY OF EMBEDDED ULTRASONIC SENSORS FOR STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING OF CONCRETE CRACKINGING OF CONCRETE CRACKING
ABSTRACT Concrete infrastructure is an integral part of a transportation system. Concrete is used in many bridges and a large percent of the U.S. highway system. Determining the condition of the …
WATER FOOTPRINT OF CITIES: A REVIEW AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
ABSTRACT Cities are hotspots of commodity consumption, with implications for non-local water resources. Water flows virtually into cities through this commodity exchange, meaning that local water …
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IMPACT OF PLUMBING DESIGN OF A BUILDING
ABSTRACT A building’s plumbing and sanitary system are crucial. The plumbing system must be planned and designed properly to meet the residents’ needs for hygiene. A plumbing system will aid …
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