Browse Research and Publications - Illinois Center for Transporation by Title

  • Laboratory Evaluation of High Asphalt Binder Replacement with Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) for a Low N-Design Asphalt Mixture 
    Ozer, Hasan; Al-Qadi, Imad L.; Kanaan, Ahmad (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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  • LED Roadway Lighting, Volume 1: Background Information 
    Avrenli, Kıvanç A.; Benekohal, Rahim F.; Medina, Juan (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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  • LED Roadway Lighting, Volume 2: Field Evaluations and Software Comparisons 
    Avrenli, Kıvanç A.; Benekohal, Rahim F.; Medina, Juan (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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  • Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Usage: A Nationwide Survey 
    Chapman, Jeremy R.; Benekohal, Rahim F. (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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  • Load Rating and FRP Retrofitting of Bridge Abutment Timber Piles 
    Kim, Kun-Ho E.; Andrawes, Bassem O. (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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  • Load Rating and Retrofit Testing of Bridge Timber Piles Subjected to Eccentric Loading 
    Pablo Caiza; Shin, Moochul; Andrawes, Bassem (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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  • Longevity of Highway Pavement in Illinois---2000 Update 
    Gharaibeh, Nasir Ghaleb; Darter, Michael I. (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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  • Material Constituents and Proportioning for Roller-Compacted Concrete Mechanical Properties 
    LaHucik, Jeffrey R; Roesler, Jeffery R. (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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  • Mechanistic-Empirical (M-E) Design Implementation & Monitoring for Flexible Pavements: 2018 PROJECT SUMMARY 
    Thompson, Marshall, R; Lippert, David, L (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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  • Mechanistic-Empirical Design Concepts for Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements in Illinois 
    Beyer, Matthew; Roesler, Jeffrey R. (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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  • Mechanistic-Empirical Design Concepts for Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements in Illinois 
    Bordelon, Amanda C.; Roesler, Jeffrey; Hiller, Jacob E. (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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  • Mechanistic-Empirical Design, Implementation, and Monitoring for Flexible Pavements: A Project Summary 
    Thompson, Marshall R.; Al-Qadi, Imad L. (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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  • Methodology for Evaluation of Seal-Coated, Gravel, and Dirt Roads 
    Hossain, Mohammad I; Tutumluer, Erol (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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  • Minimizing Traffic-Related Work Zone Crashes in Illinois 
    El-Rayes, Khaled; Liu, Liang; Tarek Elghamrawy (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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  • Modeling Seniors' Activity-Travel Data 
    Mohammadian, Kouros; Behzad Karimi; Zahra Pourabdollahi; Martina Frignani (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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  • Modeling the Performance Properties of RAS and RAP Blended Asphalt Mixes Using Chemical Compositional Information 
    Sharma, Brajendra K.; Ma, Jing; Kunwar, Bidhya; Singhvi, Punit; Ozer, Hasan; Rajagopalan, N. (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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  • Modification of IDOT Integral Abutment Design Limitations and Details 
    Olson, Scott M.; Long, James H.; Hansen, James R.; Reneckis, Dziugas Joseph; LaFave, James M. (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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  • Modified Micro-Deval Procedure for Polishing of Fine Asphalt Mix Aggregates 
    Eluri, Zina (Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2018-05)
    A procedure combining Micro-Deval and 2nd generation Aggregate Imaging Measurement System (AIMS-II) test procedures was developed to characterize aggregate polishing characteristics, and in turn, provide a means for ...

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  • Modified Standard Penetration Test–based Drilled Shaft Design Method for Weak Rocks 
    Stark, Timothy D., Long, James H., Osouli, Abdolrzea. Baghdady, Ahmed K. (Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation, 2017-12)
    In this project, Illinois-specific design procedures were developed for drilled shafts founded in weak shale or rock. In particular, a modified standard penetration test was developed and verified to characterize the in ...

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  • Monitoring of the I-39 Kishwaukee Bridge 
    Ming Wang; Jinsuk Yim (2010-01)
    This report details the continuous monitoring of the Kishwaukee Bridge. The data collected includes measurements such as bridge deck acceleration, temperature changes, and crack opening displacement data from local ...

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