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| FY 2002 Research Projects |
NETC 02-2 NETC 02-3 NETC 02-5 NETC 02-6 NETC 02-8
NETC PROJECT 02-1 PROJECT TITLE: Relating Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Density to Performance PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Walaa Mogawa, UMass Dartmouth PI Email: wmogawer@umassd.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 9/01/03 END DATE: 8/31/05 PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationship between pavement density and performance through the testing of pavements at different levels of in-place density with accelarated pavement loading equipment and environmental stimulation and to use the obtained relationship to determine the pay adjustments for different densities. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
PROJECT TITLE: Establish Subgrade Support Values for Typical Soils in New England PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Ramesh Malla, University of Connecticut PI Email: mallar@engr.uconn.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 8/01/02 END DATE:7/31/05 PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To develop, based on analysis of relevant existing data and appropriate laboratory validation testing, prediction models to obtain typical support values (or range of typical values) for subgrade soils that are found in New England according to AASHTO soil classification. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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NETC PROJECT 02-5 PROJECT TITLE: Determination of Moisture Content of De-Icing Salt at Point of Delivery PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Kenneth Demars and Richard Long, University of Connecticut PROJECT STATUS: Continuing INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 7/01/02 END DATE: 12/31/03PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To find or develop a quick, simple and affordable method or device for measuring the moisture of road salt in the field. The test will be capable of measuring moisture contents in the range of 3% to 5% moisture content to an accuracy of +/0.5%. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 02-6 PROJECT TITLE: Sealing of Small Movement Bridge Expansion Joints PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Ramesh Malla, University of Connecticut PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 8/01/03 END DATE: 7/31/04PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To develop, based on analysis of relevant existing expansion joint sealing systems, the most durable joint sealing material design for small movement bridge expansion joints in New England and select an appropriate sealing material (recently developed polymers) and ascertain its suitability by laboratory validation testing. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS:
NETC PROJECT 02-8 PROJECT TITLE: Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications to Ski Resorts in New England PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Adel Sadek, University of Vermont PI Email: asadek@emba.uvm.edu INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 9/01/02 END DATE: 6/30/04PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To conduct a comprehensive study aimed at understanding the winter recreation travel problems in New England and northeastern New York State, and the applicability of ITS to address these problems. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 03-1 PROJECT TITLE: ABILITY OF WOOD FIBER MATERIALS TO ATTENUATE HEAVY METALS ASSOCIATED PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Allison MacKay, University of Connecticut PI Email: MacKayA@engr.uconn.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 8/23/03 END DATE: 8/22/05 PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Roadway runoff is a significant source of toxic contaminants in U.S. surface waters. Woody materials constitute a cheap, abundant material with the potential to attenuate suspended solids, heavy metals and organic contaminants in roadway runoff. The objective of this research is to identify the key parameters that affect the efficiency of wood fibers for removing typical contaminants from roadway runoff, including heavy metals, PAHs, nutrients and suspended solids. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 03-2 PROJECT TITLE: FIELD STUDIES OF CONCRETE CONTAINING SALTS OF AN ALKENYL-SUBSTITUTED SUCCINIC ACID PI Email: civjan@ecs.umass.edu PROJECT STATUS: Project agreement under development INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: TBD END DATE: TBD PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To determine the field applicability of using DSS in concrete for transportation structures. The research will develop mixing and placing procedures for concretes containing DDS and will study how well DSS added to concrete in highway and bridge structures protects against reinforcement corrosion and freeze-thaw damage. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
PROJECT TITLE: FEASIBILITY STUDY OF EROSION CONTROL LABORATORY IN NEW ENGLAND PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Richard Long, University of Connecticut PI Email: richard.long@uconn.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 9/01/03 END DATE: 8/31/04 PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To survey, obtain and summarize the needs pof the New England state transportation agencies concerning information about erosion protection products and techniques. This will include erosion control goals, objectives and best management practices (BMPs), including state and federal guidance, standards and regulations from each of the New England states. To determine the need for an erosion control facility in New England and the operational feasibility of a testing facility, including criteria for location, general facility requirements (including the ability to test for New England climates and soils), anticipated capital and operational costs and potential funding sources (e.g. state participants or testing for fees), and if findings indicate that a New England erosion control laboratory is required and feasible, prepare a final report with specific recommendations for objectives and work tasks of a second phase NETC project. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 03-4 PROJECT TITLE: MEASURING POLLUTANT REMOVAL EFFICIENCIES OF STORMWATER TREATMENT UNITS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts, Lowell PI Email: Jackie_Zhang@uml.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 9/01/03 END DATE: 2/28/05PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study is to establish preliminary guidelines for best management practices for stormwater. The objectives of the study are to: 1) develop a "bacteria budget" to track influent and effluent bacteria concentrations as well as measuring the growth or reduction of bacteria within the separator units; and, 2) determine the extent of bacteria survivability in hydrodynamic separator units. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 03-5 PROJECT TITLE: EVALUATION OF A FIELD PERMEAMETER AS A LONGITUDINAL JOINT QUALITY INDICATOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Jo Sias Daniel, University of New Hampshire PI Email: Jo.Daniel@unh.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 9/01/03 END DATE: 2/28/06PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The main objective of the study is to evaluate a field permeameter as a tool to evaluate the quality of longitudinal joints. This will be accomplished by performing field permeability testing using a permeameter developed as part of the study. Permeability and core density testing will be performed at various construction projects around New England and the performance of the longitudinal joints will be evaluated over the length of the project. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
NETC PROJECT 03-7 PROJECT TITLE: BASALT FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Richard Parnas, University of Connecticut PI Email: rparnas@mail.ims.uconn.edu PROJECT STATUS: Active INITIAL AGREEMENT DATE: 11/16/03 END DATE: 11/15/05PROJECT OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to investigate the use of basalt fibers in low cost composites for civil infrastructure applications requiring excellent mechanical properties and long lifetimes. A range of basic mechanical tests will evaluate polymer composites reinforced with basalt fibers. A limited number of companion tests will also be done with glass-reinforced composites using the same polymer as the basalt specimens to permit direct comparison between the two reinforcing materials. Subsequent tests will examine the effects of environmental exposure on the composite material behavior. REPORTS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
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