Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

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Project Title

Dec 2007

The Effectiveness of Iowa's Automated Red Light Running Enforcement Programs (RLR, Phase 2)

Nov 2007

Appropriate Traffic Calming Techniques for Small Iowa Communities

Nov 2007

Development of Fatigue Design Procedures for Slender, Tapered Support Structures for Highway Signs, Luminaries, and Traffic Signals Subjected to Wind-Induced Excitation from Vortex Shedding and Buffeting

Oct 2007

Embankment Quality, Phase 4: Application to Unsuitable Soils (TR-492)

Oct 2007

Investigation of Steel Stringer Bridges: Substructures and Superstructures (TR-522)

Jul 2007

Assessment of Channelizing Device Effectiveness on High Speed/High Volume Roadways

Jul 2007

Flexible Start/Fixed Duration Contracting for Construction of Transportation Projects: A Case Study of the Paseo Bridge

Jun 2007

Asset Management Strategies to Mitigate Freeway Work Zone Congestion

Jun 2007

Effective Shoulder Design and Maintenance (TR-531)

Jun 2007

Prefabricated Elements Case Study

Jun 2007

Synthesis of Practices for Mitigating the Impact of Work Zones on Traffic

Jun 2007

Temporary Traffic Control and Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Closed Road Sections

May 2007

Evaluation of Long Term Field Performance of Cold In-Place Recycled Roads (TR-502)

May 2007

An Integral Abutment Bridge with Precast Concrete Piles (TR-438)

May 2007

Investigation of Electromagnetic Gauges for Determination of In-Place Density of HMA Pavements (TR-547)

May 2007

Thin Maintenance Surfaces, Phase 3: Municipal Streets and Low-Volume Rural Roads (TR-507)

Apr 2007

Development of a New Process for Determining Design Year Traffic Demands (TR-528)

Apr 2007

Evaluation of Intelligent Compaction Systems

Mar 2007

Field Validation of Intelligent Compaction Monitoring Technology for Unbound Materials and HMA

Feb 2007

Crash Record Validation Study

Jan 2007

Impact of Curling, Warping, and Other Early-Age Behavior on Concrete Pavement Smoothness: Early, Frequent, and Detailed (EFD) Study

Jan 2007

Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Laboratory and Field Applications, Phase 2

Dec 2006

Evaluation of Elliptical Steel Dowel Performance

Nov 2006

Algona Mill Truck Dispatching Automation

Nov 2006

Smart Wetlands Mitigation for Iowa Department of Transportation Projects

Aug 2006

Evaluation of Composite Pavement Unbonded Overlays: Phase III (TR-478, HR-1093, Proj. 2)

Aug 2006

Safety Impacts of Pavement Edge Dropoffs

Aug 2006

School Zone Safety Handbook

Jul 2006

Concrete Pavement Surface Characteristics (Proj. 15, Part 1)

Jun 2006

Evaluation of Unbonded Ultrathin Whitetopping of Brick Streets (TR-466)

Jun 2006

Manual of Practice for Roadway Maintenance Workers (TR-514)

Jun 2006

Using Scanning Lasers for Real-Time Pavement Thickness Measurement, Phase I (TR-538)

May 2006

Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for Hispanic Supervisors and Craft Workers, Phase 3

May 2006

Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed Using High Peformance Steel

May 2006

Evaluation of Corrosion Resistant Steel Reinforcing in the Deck Slab of a Three Span Prestressed Girder Bridge

May 2006

US Road Assessment Program

Apr 2006

Laboratory Study of Structural Behavior of Alternative Dowel Bars (Proj. 7)

Mar 2006

Field Evaluation of Compaction Monitoring Technology: Phase 2

Mar 2006

Materials and Mix Optimization Procedures for PCC Pavements (TR-484, Proj. 3)

Feb 2006

Mix Design Development for Pervious Concrete in Cold Weather Climates

Feb 2006

Iowa's Pervious Pavement Water Quality Project

Jan 2006

Evaluation of Transverse Joint Forming Methods in PCC Pavement (TR-532)

Jan 2006

Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Laboratory and Field Applications, Phase I (Proj. 17)

Dec 2005

Impact to Concrete Pavement Smoothness from Curling, Warping, and Other Early-Age Behavior: Early, Frequent, and Detailed (Proj. 16)

Dec 2005

Innovative Solutions for Slope Stability Reinforcement and Characterization in Iowa Soils (TR-489)

Dec 2005

Investigation of Improved Utility Cut Repair Techniques to Reduce Settlement in Repaired Areas (TR-503)

Dec 2005

Iowa Data Collection and Analysis for the 2005-2006 National Surface Characteristics Field Experiment Plan (TR-537)

Nov 2005

Self-Consolidating Concrete--Applications for Slip Form Paving, Phase 1

Nov 2005

Synthesis of Procedures to Forecast and Monitor Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts

Oct 2005

Guidelines for Removal of Traffic Control Devices in Rural Areas

Sep 2005

Design and Construction Procedures for Concrete Overlay and Widening of Existing Pavements (TR-511, Proj. 6)

Aug 2005

In Situ Detection Methods for Materials-Related Distress in Concrete Pavements: Phase II (HR-1081, Proj. 1)

Aug 2005

Integration of Road Weather Information with Traffic Data

Aug 2005

Safety Effectiveness of High-Speed Expressway Signals

Jul 2005

Evaluation of Hot Mix Asphalt Moisture Sensitivity Using the Nottingham Asphalt Test Equipment (TR-483)

May 2005

Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for American Supervisors and Hispanic Craft Workers, Phase 2

Jun 2005

Field Testing of Integral Abutments (HR-399)

Jun 2005

Implementing the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (TR-509)

Jun 2005

Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements Utilizing Rubblization and Crack and Seat Methods (TR-473)

Jun 2005

Review of Stability Berm Alternatives for Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Jun 2005

Determination and Evaluation of Alternate Methods for Managing and Controlling Highway-Related Dust, Phase II (TR-506)

Jun 2005

Field Evaluation of Elliptical Fiber Reinforced Polymer Dowel Performance (Proj. 5)

Jun 2005

Investigation of User Costs and Benefits of Winter Road Closures

Jun 2005

Trucks and Twin Cities Traffic Management

May 2005

Synthesis of Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Geomaterial Applications

May 2005

Measuring Pavement Profile at the Slip-Form Paver (TR-512, Proj. 12)

Apr 2005

Development of a Method to Determine Pavement Damage Due to Detours (TR-470)

Apr 2005

Soil Stabilization of Non-Uniform Subgrade Soils (TR-461, Proj. 4)

Mar 2005

Workshop on Research in FRP Composites in Concrete Construction

Jan 2005

Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures and Components Using Smart-Structure Technology

Jan 2005

Identification of the Best Practices for the Design, Construction, and Repair of Bridge Approach Sections (TR-481)

Jan 2005

Improved Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water by Ion Exchange

Jan 2005

Cost Comparison of Treatments Used to Maintain or Upgrade Aggregate Roads

Dec 2004

Evaluation of Different Methods to Calculate Heavy-Truck VMT

Dec 2004

Impacts of Overweight Implements of Husbandry on Minnesota Roads and Bridges

Dec 2004

Safety Impacts of Street Lighting at Isolated Rural Intersections, Part II

Dec 2004

Attributes of Good In-Service Concrete Pavements (Proj. 9)

Dec 2004

Reuse of Lime Sludge from Water Softening in Road Construction and Other Applications

Nov 2004

NCHRP Report 527: Integral Steel Box-Beam Pier Caps

Oct 2004

Development of Object-Oriented Specifications for Iowa DOT and Urban Standards (TR-487)

Oct 2004

Rural Expressway Intersection Synthesis of Practice and Crash Analysis

Sep 2004

Field Evaluation of Compaction Monitoring Technology, Phase 1 (TR-495)

Sep 2004

Steel Diaphragms in Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges (TR-424)

Sep 2004

Two-Lift Concrete Pavements to Meet Public Needs (Proj. 8)

Sep 2004

Material and Construction Optimization for Prevention of Premature Pavement Distress in PCC Pavements, Phases I and II

Aug 2004

Development of Abutment Design Standards for Local Bridge Designs

Aug 2004

Impact of Left-Turn Phasing on Older and Younger Drivers at High-Speed Signalized Intersections

Aug 2004

Improvement to Backwashing Procedures of Sand Filters

Jul 2004

Evaluating Speed Differences between Passenger Vehicles and Heavy Trucks for Transportation-related Emissions Modeling

Jul 2004

NCHRP Project 20-5, Topic 32-08 "Cost Effective Structures for Off-System Bridges"

Jun 2004

Alternative Solutions to Meet the Service Needs of Low Volume Bridges in Iowa (TR-452)

Jun 2004

Performance Properties of Ternary Mixtures for Concrete Pavements: Scoping Study (Proj. 13)

Jul 2003

Traffic Monitoring Program Planning with Remote Sensing

Jun 2004

Traffic Monitoring Program Plannning with Remote Sensing, Phase II

May 2004

Determination of the Optimum Base Characteristics for Pavements (TR-482)

May 2004

Effectiveness of All-Red Clearance Time on Intersection Accidents and Violation Trends

Apr 2004

In-Pavement Pedestrian Flasher Evaluation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mar 2004

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Westbound Roadway of the Iowa River Bridge

Mar 2004

Smooth, Quiet, Safe Concrete Pavements: Scoping Study (Proj. 14)

Feb 2004

Stringless Concrete Paving (TR-490)

Jan 2004

Portland Cement Concrete Patching Techniques vs. Performance and Traffic Delay

Jan 2004

Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for Hispanic Supervisors and Craft Workers, Phase 1

Jan 2004

Evaluation of Racial Differences in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Use: A Review of Current Literature

Dec 2003

Coordination of Transit and School Busing in Iowa

Dec 2003

I-235 Scheduling Support, Phase 4

Dec 2003

Properties of Blended Cements for Concrete Pavements

Nov 2003

Deploying the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Iowa

Nov 2003

Evaluation of a Post-tension Strengthened Steel Girder Bridge Using FRP Rods/Strands

Oct 2003

Application of Advanced Remote Sensing Technology to Asset Management

Sep 2003

Development of a Comprehensive Access Management Plan and Training Program for Missouri

Sep 2003

Statistical Analysis of Highway Needs Condition Data: Manual vs Automated

Jul 2003

In Situ Detection Methods for Materials-Related Distress in Concrete Pavements, Phase I (Proj. 1)

Jul 2003

MENA Research and Demonstration Site, Cherokee, IA

Jun 2003

Pedestrian Crossing Safety Technology Assessment

Apr 2003

Development of Bridge Load Testing for Load Evaluation (TR-445)

Apr 2003

Evaluation of Composite Pavement Unbonded Overlays, Phases I and II (TR-478, Proj. 2)

Apr 2003

Evaluation of Rammed Aggregate Piers for Highway Applications in Iowa Soils (TR-443)

Mar 2003

Des Moines River Water Quality Network (DRWQM), Red Rock and Saylorville Reservoirs

Mar 2003

Improved Pavement Curing Materials and Techniques: Part 2 (Phase III) (TR-479)

Feb 2003

Demonstration Project Using Railroad Flat Cars for Low Volume Road Bridges

Jan 2003

Thin Maintenance Surfaces, Phase 2 with Guidelines for Winter Maintenance on Thin Maintenance Surfaces (TR-435)

Jan 2003

Angle Parking on Iowa's Low Volume Primary Extensions in Small Towns

Jan 2003

Improving Efficiency of Transportation Projects Using Laser Scanning

Jan 2003

Retrofit Methods of Distortion Cracking Problems in Plate Girder Bridges (TR-436)

Dec 2002

Process to Identify High Priority Corridors for Access Management Near Large Urban Areas in Iowa

Nov 2002

Handbook of Simplified Practice for Traffic Studies (TR-455)

Oct 2002

Comparison of LIDAR and Conventional Mapping Methods for Highway Corridor Studies

Oct 2002

Road Equipment Procurement and Utilization Study

Aug 2002

Synthesis of Dowel Bar Research (HR-1080)

Aug 2002

Traffic Control Strategies in Work Zones with Edge Drop-Offs

Jul 2002

Temporary Speed Hump Impact Evaluation

Jun 2002

Comparison of LIDAR and Photogrammetry for Highway Planning and Design

Jun 2002

Embankment Quality, Phase 3 (TR-401)

Jun 2002

Evaluation of the Iowa DOT's Safety Improvement Candidate List Process

Jun 2002

Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle, Phase IV

May 2002

Technology Transfer of As-Built and Preliminary Surveys by Total Station GPS, Video Logging, and Laser Scanning (TR-446)

Apr 2002

Improved Pavement Curing Materials and Techniques: Part 1 (Phases I and II) (TR-451)

Dec 2001

Low Water Stream Crossings in Iowa (TR-453)

Nov 2001

Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Precast Concrete Bridges

Nov 2001

Paved Shoulders on Primary Highways in Iowa: An Analysis of Shoulder Surfacing Criteria, Costs, and Benefits

Oct 2001

Dowel Bar Optimization, Phases I and II

Oct 2001

GPS to LRM: Integration of Spatial Point Features with Linear Referencing Methods

Sep 2001

Remote Sensing to Support Linear Referencing Systems

Jun 2001

Investigation of Glass Fiber Composite Dowel Bars for Highway Pavement Slabs

May 2001

Systematic Identification of High Crash Locations (TR-442)

May 2001

Use of Remote Sensing to Identify Access Elements for Safety Analysis (Remote Sensing in Transportation Yr 1, Project 2)

May 2001

Use of Remotely Sensed Data for Infrastructure Management, Access Management, and Inventory

Mar 2001

HWYNEEDS: Methodology, Analysis and Evaluation (TR-433)

Dec 2000

Response of Iowa Pavements to Heavy Agricultural Loads (HR-1075)

Oct 2000

Determine Initial Cause for Current Premature PCC Pavement Deterioration (TR-406)

Jun 2000

A Laboratory Investigation into the Effects of Aggregate-Related Factors of Critical VMA in Asphalt Paving Mixtures (TR-415)

Apr 2000

Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures

Mar 2000

Impact of Deck Cracking, Phase II (TR-405)

Dec 1999

Commercial Vehicle Parking

Dec 1999

Embankment Quality, Phase 2 (TR-401)

Nov 1999

Access Management Research and Awareness Program Phase IV

Nov 1999

Field Demonstration Project: Reclaimed Fly Ash as Select Fill Under P.C.C. Pavements (TR-425)

Sep 1999

Work Zone Simulation Model

Aug 1999

Electronic Reference Library, Phase 1

Aug 1999

Feasibility of Using Railroad Flat Cars for Low Volume Road Bridges

Jul 1999

Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones

May 1999

Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES): An Evaluation of Medical Crash Costs

Apr 1998

Geographic Information System-Based Accident Location and Analysis System (GIS-ALAS)

Apr 1999

Thin Maintenance Surfaces (Amendment 14)

Apr 1995

Implementation of GIS at the Iowa Department of Transportation

Dec 1998

Evaluation of Information Technology to Support Distance Sharing and Learning

Dec 1998

Feasibility of Using Automated Distress Data in the County Need Study (TR-418)

Dec 1998

Geographic Information System (GIS) Database Development, Integration, and Maintenance for the Iowa Department of Transportation Maintenance Division

Oct 1998

Midwest ITS/CVO Mainstreaming

Oct 1998

Improved Employment Data For Transportation Planning

Oct 1998

Iowa Infrastructure Management Information System Pilot Project

Oct 1998

Simulation and Analysis of Arterial Traffic Operations Along the US 61 Corridor in Burlington, Iowa

Jul 1998

Coordination of Data Elements to support ISTEA Management Systems, Phase II, Statewide Implementation

Jul 1998

GIS Traffic Planning Tools

Jun 1998

Preventing Cracking at Diaphragm/Plate Girder Connections in Steel Bridges (TR-393)

Apr 1998

Development of GIS Accident Location and Analysis Systems (GIS-ALAS), Phase I

Dec 1997

Access Management Awareness Program Work Plan for Phase II (Amendment 1) (TR-402)

Dec 1997

Des Moines ITS Early Deployment

Dec 1997

Weigh-in-Motion Project and Handbook

Sep 1997

A Study on Speed Humps

May 1997

Coordination of Data Elements from the ISTEA Management Systems: Phase I

Apr 1997

Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle, Phase I

Feb 1997

GIS Technology Transfer of Transportation Modeling Environment to Local Agencies, Priority Technology Program of the FHWA

Dec 1996

Iowa Access Management Awareness

Nov 1996

Statewide Transportation Planning Model and Methodology Development Program

May 1996

Development of Applications for Interactive Transportation Planning GIS

Jun 1995

Interstate Cooperation for Implementation of ITS/CVO Functions: Institutional Opportunities and Barriers

Jun 1995

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO). Interstate Cooperation for Implementation of ITS-CVO Functions; Institutional Opportunities and Barriers

Nov 1994

Policy Issues of an Iowa Longer Combination Vehicle Network

Sep 1994

High-Speed Computing to Facilitate Real Time Analysis of Transportation Planning Alternatives

Jan 1994

Impacts on Safety of Left-Turn Treatment at High Speed Signalized Intersections (HR-347)

Dec 1993

A GIS-Based Travel Demand Modeling System for Supercomputing

Jan 1993

Needs Assessment: Traffic Data Storage, Processing, and Dissemination

Aug 1992

Economic Regulation of Intrastate Trucking: An In-Depth Examination of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

Jun 1992

Public Sector Participation in Local Rail Service Projects with an Economic Development focus

Feb 1992

Institutional Barriers and Opportunities for IVHS in Commercial Vehicle Operations: An Iowa Case Study

Aug 1991

Essential Parameters for an Iowa Bridge Management System

Dec 1989

Changing Role of Freight Transportation Modes and Intermodal Freight