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(2012-10)This study investigated the effect of high asphalt binder replacement for a low N-design asphalt mixture including RAP and RAS on performance indicators such as permanent deformation, fracture, fatigue potentials, ...
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(2012-10)Roadway lighting is a fundamental public service that leads to a safer environment for both pedestrians and drivers. It is estimated that lighting alone accounts for around 3% of the total U.S. electricity consumption. ...
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(2012-10)The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for roadway lighting can potentially save energy costs and reduce the frequency of maintenance. The objective of this study is to explore the current state of the art in LED roadway ...
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(2001-12)A national survey was conducted to gather information regarding the use of light-emitting diode (LED) traffic lights and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in traffic signal controller cabinets. A survey was mailed ...
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Literature Review and Data Analysis on the Impacts of Prolonged Events on Transit System Ridership (Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2021-08)The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically disrupted transit operations and induced significant transit ridership losses worldwide. Given its unprecedented duration, magnitude, and scale, the long-term effects are still unclear. ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2016-05)This report details Phase II of the study titled Strengthening of Bridge Wood Piling Retrofits for Moment Resistance. Phase I of the research (project R27-082) was focused on developing a load rating method for timber piles ...
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(2012-11)This report first evaluated the load rating procedure currently in use by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for rating timber piles supporting multiple-span, simply supported bridges. For simplicity, these ...
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(2002-12)Results of the latest round of pavement longevity studies in Illinois provide updated performance data through 2000 for HMAC, JRCP, and CRCP new construction as well as AC overlays (first, second, and third overlays) of ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2022-02)A research study investigated longitudinal cracking developing along an experimental unbonded concrete overlay (UBOL) on I-72 near Riverton, Illinois. The project evaluated existing literature on UBOL (design, construction, ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2020-12)The Illinois Marine Transportation System (IMTS) is a key component of the nation’s inland waterway system. IMTS is comprised of 27 locks and dams, 19 port districts, more than 350 active terminals, and 1,118 miles of ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2018-08)Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is increasingly becoming an alternative pavement type because of its construction expediency, reductions in material and construction costs, sustainability benefits, and overall structural ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2018-06)This document is a summary of the tasks performed for Project ICT-R27-149-1. Mechanistic-empirical (M-E)–based flexible pavement design concepts and procedures were previously developed in Illinois Cooperative Highway ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), 2009-04)The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) currently has an existing jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) design based on mechanistic-empirical (M-E) principles. However, their continuously reinforced concrete pavement ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), 2009-07)The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) currently has an existing jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) design method based on mechanistic-empirical (M-E) principles. The objective of this research was to provide ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2014-05)Mechanistic-empirical (M-E)–based flexible pavement design concepts and procedures were developed in previous Illinois Cooperative Highway Research Program projects (IHR-510, IHR-524, and ICT- R28) and have been implemented ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2019-06)The objective of this research project was to develop methodologies for the evaluation of different types of seal-coated, gravel, and dirt roads by using a best-practice-oriented pavement-management system in Illinois. A ...
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(2013-04)This report presents the findings of a research project to study and develop recommendations to minimize work zone crashes in Illinois. The objectives of this project were (1) to provide in-depth comprehensive review of ...
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(2013-08)The United States is experiencing an increase in its elderly population. According to Census Bureau estimates, this population should increase by 104.2% from 2000 to 2030, which translates into 72.1 million elders by ...
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(Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2017-01)Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) can improve the sustainability of asphalt concrete (AC) due to cost savings and environmental factors, but it is necessary to ensure that pavement ...
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(2009-08)The use of integral abutment bridges (IABs) is growing rapidly in the U.S., primarily because of lower maintenance costs compared to conventional bridges. However, current length and skew limitations employed by IDOT are ...
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