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Completed Research Project Reports

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Bridges, Signs, and Guardrails
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 20-3: Investigating Thermal Imaging Technologies and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Improve Bridge InspectionsKevin Ahearn, AECOM 3/23122Webinar 
Presentation 
Final Report 
Fact Sheet 
Poster 
NETC 20-1: In-Service Performance Evaluation of NETC Bridge RailingsChristine E. Carrigan,
RoadSafe LLC
4/22119Final Report
NETC 19-3: Improved Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Steel Beam EndsSimos Gerasimidis, UMass Amherst1/24125Presentation
Final Report
Fact Sheet
Poster
NETC 19-1: Curved Integral Abutment Bridge DesignAdam Stockin, WSP USA3/22121Project Webinar
Presentation
Final Report
Final Report – Appendices only
Design Guidelines
Fact Sheet
Poster
NETC 18-1: Development of MASH Computer Simulated Steel Bridge Rail and Transition DetailsChuck Plaxico and Malcom Ray, RoadSafe LLC6/20115Final Report
NETC 14-2: Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges

 

 

Civjan S. (UMASS Amherst)05/17100Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 13-1: Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour ConnectionsSergio F. Brena (University of Massachusetts Amherst)5/18Final Report
NETC 02-6 (Phase 2): Sealing of Small Movement Bridge Expansion Joints – Phase II: Field Demonstration and MonitoringMalla,R. (UConn)07/1186Final Report
PB2011-114173
NETC 02-6: Sealing of Small Movement Bridge Expansion JointsMalla, R. (UConn)06/0658Final Report
NETC 00-5: Guardrail Testing – Modified Eccentric Loader Terminal (MELT)at NCHRP 350Albertson,
D.C., Menges, W.L., Haug, R.R.
07/0235
PDF Version

PB2003-02532
NETC 00-3: Design, Fabrication and Preliminary Testing of a Composite Reinforced Timber GuardrailDavids, W. and Botting, J. (U Maine, Orono)03/0439PDF
Version
NETC 99-6: Analytical and Experimental Investigation of the Effects of
Concrete Removal Operations on Adjacent Concrete That Is To Stay
Masih,
R., Wang, T., Forbes, A.
01/0229Final Report

PB2003-104142

NETC 99-3: Development of Priority Based Statewide Scour Monitoring Systems
in New England
Ho,
C. (UMass, Amherst)
08/0124Final Report

PB2002-0540

NETC 99-1: NCHRP Report 350 Testing and Evaluation of NETC
Bridge Rail Transitions
Alberson, D.C., Menges, W.L., Haug, R.R. (Texas A &
M)
01/0653PDF Version
View Video
NETC 99-1

View Video
NCHRP Report 350
NETC 94-2: Nondestructive Testing of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Using
Radar Imaging Techniques
Huston,
D., Fuhr, K., Maser, K. and Weedon, W.
07/0219PDF Version

 

PB2004-05571

Full-scale Crash Evaluation of the NETC
4-Bar Sidewalk-mounted Steel Bridge Railing
Kimball, C.E., Mayer, J.B.(Southwest Research Institute)03/9914
PDF Version

PB99-137507
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the NETC 2-Bar Curb-mounted Bridge RailMak,
K., and Menges, W. (Texas A&M)
02/9810PDF Version
PB99-119026
Construction Costs of New England BridgesAlexander,
J. (U Maine)
11/961
PDF Version

PB97-124630
Road Construction & Maintenance
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 09-2: Effective Establishment of Native Grasses on Roadsides in New EnglandKuzovkina, Y., Campanelli, J., Schulthess, C., Ricard, R., Dreyer, G06/1697Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

NETC 02-5: Determination of Moisture Content of Deicing Salt at Point
of Delivery
Long,
R.P., Demars, K.R., Balunaini, U.
03/0445Final Report
NETC 01-6: Field Evaluation of a New Compaction Monitoring DeviceMiller,
H.J., Mallick, R.
06/0342Final Report

 

PB2003-107151

NETC 97-1: A Portable Method to Determine Chloride Concentration on RoadwayPavementsGarrick, N. W., Nikolaidis, N. P., and Luo, J.09/0217Final Report
PB2003-104532
Intelligent Transportation Systems
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 20-04: Coordinating State Policies, Laws and Regulations for Automated Driving Systems Across New EnglandGreg Rodriguez,
Stantec
6/22120Final Report
NETC 17-1: Quick Response: New England Connected Automated VehiclesChaffee, C., Murtha, S.10/18108Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 02-8: Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications to Ski Resorts in New EnglandSadek, A.W., Knapick, R.J.03/0446Final Report
Materials
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 18-2: Framework of Asphalt Balanced Mix Design (BMD) for New England Transportation AgenciesWalaa Mogawer (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)12/20116Final Report
NETC 13-1: Development of High Early Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour ConnectionsBrena, S.; Civjan, S.; Castine, S.; Ramos, G.12/18115Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 13-3 Phase II: Development of Implementation for Unified Quality Assurance (QA) Processes of Precast and Prestressed Concrete Elements [PCE/PSE] for New EnglandDave, E.; Sias, J.E.; Charabati, J.; Perkins, A.01/19118Final Report: Phase II

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 13-3 Phase I: Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) FunctionsDave, E.; Sias, J.E.; Medina, R.; Kotowski, M.; Perkins, A.03/18110Final Report: Phase I

 

 

NETC 09-3: Advanced Composite Materials: Prototype Development and DemonstrationLopez-Anido, R.A.; Goslin, K.08/1698Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 05-5: Measurement of Adhesion Properties Between Topcoat Paint and
Metallized/Galvanized Steel with Surface Energy Measurement Equipment
Yang, S.C., Lee, K.W., Mirville, M, Lu, C., and Pahram A.09/1393PDF Version
NETC 03-7: Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer CompositesParnas, R., Shaw, M., and Liu, Q.08/0763
PDF Version
NETC 03-2: Field Studies of Concrete Containing Salts of an Alkenyl-Substituted
Succinic Acid
Civjan, S.A., and Crellin, B.06/0873PDF Version
NETC
01-1 (T2 Phase I): Advanced Composite Materials in New England’s Transportation
Infrastructure – Technology Transfer Phase 1: Selection of Prototype
Brena,
S., Civjan, S. (UMass Amherst)
11/0977PDF Version
NETC 01-1: Advanced Composite Materials for New England’s Transportation Infrastructure:
A Study for Implementation and Synthesis of Technology and Practice
Brena,
S., Civjan, S. (UMass Amherst)
05/0662PDF Version
NETC 97-3: Performance Specifications for Wood Waste as an Erosion Control
Mulch and as a Filter Berm
Long,
R. and Demars, K. (UConn)
03/0125PDF Version

 

PB2001-104257

NETC 97-3: Use of Wood Waste Materials for Erosion ControlDemars,
K., Long, R., Ives, J. (UConn)
04/0020PDF Version

 

PB2000-105139

NETC 97-2: Performance Evaluation and Economic Analysis of Combinations
of Durability Enhancing Admixtures (Mineral and Chemical) in Structural
Concrete for the Northeast U.S.A.
Civjan,
S., LaFave, J., Lovett, D., Sund, D.,Trybulski, J.
02/0336PDF Version

 

PB2003-07237

NETC 96-3: Effectiveness of High Strength Composites as Structural &
Protective Coatings for Structural Elements
Balaguru,
P. (Rutgers)and Lee, K.W. (URI)
05/0128PDF Version

 

PB2001-107278

NETC 95-1: Use of Tire Chip/Soil Mixtures to Limit Frost Heave and Pavement
Damage of Paved Roads
Lawrence,
B., Chen, L. and Humphrey, D.,(U Maine)
06/0012PDF Version

 

PB2000-106652

NETC 94-3: Procedures for the Evaluation of Sheet Membrane WaterproofingKorhonen,
C., Buska, J., Cortez, E. and Greatorex, A.
08/9913PDF Version

 

PB99-164717

NETC 94-1: Structural Analysis of New England Subbase Materials and StructuresLee,
K.W., Huston, M.T, Davis, J. and Vajjhalla, S. (URI)
06/0126PDF Version PB2002-100459
Tire Chips as Lightweight Backfill for Retaining Walls-Phase IITweedie,
J.J., Humphrey, D.N., Sandford, T.C. (U Maine)
11/988PDF VersionPB98-148638
Pavements
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 21-1: Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New EnglandGonzalo Rada, WSP USA7/23
Project Webinar 
Presentation 
Final Report 
Pavement Data Quality Guidelines 
Fact Sheet 
Poster 
NETC 15-4: Quick Response: Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Process for Asphalt Pavement Construction in the NortheastSias, J (UNH)12/18112Final Report
NETC 15-3: Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England Mogawer, W.S.; Ashtiani, M.Z.; Austerman, A. 08/18109Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 13-2: HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS): Low Temperature and Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures Eshan, D.V.; Daniel, J.S.; Mallick, R.B.; DeCarlo, C.; Veeraragavan, R.K.; Kottayi, N.M. 06/18105Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 10-3: Low Temperature and Moisture Susceptibility of RAP Mixtures with Warm Mix Technology Mogawer, W.S.; Austerman, A. 03/18103Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 06-4: Preventative Maintenance and Timing of Applications Smith, K.; Peshkin D.; Mogawer, W.S.; Austerman, A. 06/17101 PDF Version
NETC 07-1: In-Place Response Mechanism of Recycled Layers Due to Temperature and Moisture Variations

 

 

 Daniel J.S.; Mallick R.B.; Kestler M.A.; Miller H.J. 11/16 96
PDF Version

Fact Sheet

NETC 06-1: New England Verification of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)Jo Sias Daniel, PIGhassan R. Chehab, co-PIDinesh Ayyala, Student AssistantIreneusz M. Nogaj, Student Assistant11/1287PDF Version
NETC 03-6: Fix It First: Utilizing the Seismic Property Analyzer and MMLS to Develop Guidelines for the Use of Polymer Modified Thin Lift HMA vs. Surface TreatmentsMogawer, W.S., Daniel, J.S., Austerman, A.J., Engstrom, B.09/1291PDF Version
NETC 04-4: Determining the Effective PG Grade of Binder
in RAP Mixes
Daniel, J.S.,Mogawer, W.S.01/1078PDF Version
NETC 04-1: Recycling Asphalt Pavements Containing Modified BindersJames Mahoney, PIScott Zinke, Research EngineerJohn DaDalt, Laboratory TechnicianAdam Zofka, ProfessorAlexander Bernier, Graduate StudentIlya Yut, Graduate Student03/1166PDF Version
PB2011-109713
NETC 03-5: Evaluation of a Field Permeameter as a Longitudinal Joint Quality
Indicator
Jo Sias Daniel, PIRajib B. Mallick, co-PIWalaa S. Mogawer, co-PI04/0764PDF
Version
NETC 02-1: Relating Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Density to
Performance
Mogawer, W.S., PI,Daniel, J.S., Co PI,
Austerman, A.J.
04/1076PDF Version
NETC 01-3: Design of Superpave HMA for Low Volume RoadsMogawer, W.S.,Mallick, R.12/0451PDF Version
NETC 01-2: Development of a Testing Protocol for Quality Control/Quality
Assurance of Hot Mix Asphalt
Mogawer,
W.S., Mallick, R.B., Crockford, W.C.
02/0443PDF Version
NETC 00-8: Performance and Effectiveness of a Thin Pavement Section Using
Geogrids and Drainage Geocomposites in a Cold Region
Helstrom, C.,
Humphrey,D.,
Labbe, J.
08/0760PDF Version
NETC 00-2: Evaluation of Permeability of Superpave MixesMogawer,
W.S., Mallick, R.B., Teto, M.R., Crockford, W.C.
07/0234PDF Version
NETC 99-2: Evaluation of Asphaltic Expansion JointsMogawer, W.S.,Austerman, A.J.11/0450PDF Version
NETC 97-4: Early Distress of Open-graded Friction CourseStephens,
J., Dougan, C., Mahoney, J., (UConn)
07/9916PDF Version
PB99-165078
NETC 96-1: Superpave ImplementationMahoney,
J., Stephens, J. (UConn)
09/9918PDF Version PB2002-100459
NETC 95-6: Guidelines for Ride Quality Acceptance of PavementsCollura,
J., (UMass, Amherst); ElKorchi, T. (WPI)
04/976PDF Version PB97-203236
Transportation Planning
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
Geotech
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 19-2: Multi-Scale Multi-Season Land-Based Erosion Modeling and Monitoring for Infrastructure ManagementChristopher Snow and Aimee Mountain,
GZA
2/22118Final Report
NETC 06-3: Establishing Default Dynamic Modulus Values for New EnglandJackson, E., Jingcheng, L., Zofka, A., Iliya, Y., Mahoney, J.04/1185PDF Version

 

PB2011-110854

NETC 03-3 Phase 2:
Design
Considerations for a Prototype Erosion Control Testing Plot
Long,
R.P., Demars, K.R. (UConn)
12/0556PDF Version
NETC 03-3:Feasibility Study of an Erosion Control Laboratory in New EnglandLong,
R.P., Demars, K.R. (UConn)
12/0449PDF Version
NETC 02-3:Establish Subgrade Support Values for Typical Soils in New EnglandMalla,
R., Joshi, S. (UConn)
04/0657PDF Version
NETC 00-4:
Portable
Falling Weight Deflectometer Study
Humphrey,
D., U Maine (Orono)
03/0552PDF Version
NETC 95-2: Suitability of Non-hydric Soils for Wetland MitigationBrannaka,
L.K., Evans, C.V. (UNH)
02/975PDF Version PB97-151880
Traffic Operations and Safety
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 20-2: Current Status of Transportation Data Analytics and Pilot Case Studies Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)Yuanchang Xie, UMass Lowell12/23124Webinar
Presentation
Final Report
Fact Sheet
Poster
NETC 15-2: Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older DriversKnodler, M.A,; Samuel, S.; Gao, S.; Zafian, T.; Agrawal, R.01/19114Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 14-4: Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and MobilityDr. Yuanchang Xie, PI; Dr. Nathan H. Gartner, Co-PI; Dr. Polichronis Stamatiadis, Co-PI; Tianzhu Ren; Gustavo Salcedo (UMass Lowell)03/18104Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC 05-8: Evaluation and Implementation of Traffic Simulation
Models for Work Zones
Dr. John Collura, PI (UMass Amherst)06/1080PDF
Version

View Video
NETC 05-7: Warrants for Exclusive Left Turn Lanes at Unsignalized
Intersections and Driveways
Dr. John N. Ivan, PI; Dr. Adel W. Sadek, Co PI; Hongmei ZhouSurang Ranade02/0972PDF
Version
NETC 05-6: Employing Graphic-Aided Dynamic Message Signs to Assist Elder Drivers’ Message ComprehensionDr. Jyh-Hone Wang, PI
Aaron Clark, Student Assistant
12/1082PDF
Version

View Video
NETC 04-5: Network-Based Highway Crash Prediction Using Geographic Information
Systems
Dr. John N. Ivan, PIDr. Per E. Garder, Co PISumit Bindra, Graduate AssistantB. Thomas Jonsson, Post-Doctoral FellowHyeon-Shic Shin, Post-Doctoral FellowZuxuan Deng, Graduate Assistant06/0767PDF
Version
NETC 04-2: Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for
Improving Work-Zone Safety
Dr. Donald L. Fisher, PIDr. Michael Knodler, Co PIJeffrey Muttart01/0971PDF
Version
NETC 02-7: Validating Traffic Simulation Models to Inclement
weather Travel Conditions with Applications to Arterial Coordinated Signal
Systems
Sadek, A. and Amison-Agbolosu, S.(Univ. of Vermont)11/0447PDF
Version
NETC 00-7: A Complete Review of Incident Detection Algorithms
and Their Deployment
Parkany, E. andCie, C. (UMass, Amherst)02/0537PDF Version
NETC 95-3: Implementation and Evaluation of Traffic Marking Recesses for
Application of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings on Modified Open Graded
Friction Course
Lee,
K., Cardi, S., Corrigan, S. (URI)
07/0023PDF Version PB2001-101582
New England Vehicle Classification and Truck Weight Program – Phase I
Final Report
Collura, J., Chan, D., Evans, E., Kelly, S., Hosmer, T., Shuldiner, P.
(UMass, Amherst)
04/962PDF VersionPB99-116435
Other Projects
REPORT TITLE:AUTHOR(s):DATE:NETCR
Number:
PDF Link/
NTIS Number:
NETC 21-3: Initiating Seed Production for Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides in New EnglandJulia Kuzovkina, University of Connecticut8/24126Final Report 
Project Webinar 
Presentation 
Project Fact Sheet 
Poster 
Seedling Gallery 
Conservation Mowing Manual 
Fact Sheet – Conservation Mowing 
Fact Sheet – Pollinators 
Fact Sheet – Monarch Butterfly 
Native Mesic Seed Mix 
Native Dry Seed Mix 
Native Wet Seed Mix 
Native Coastal Seed Mix 
NETC 20-5: Re-Creating NETCKirsten Seeber and Chris Kline, CTC & Associates LLC2/22Final Report 
NETC 20-4: Coordinating State Policies, Laws and Regulations for Automated Driving Systems Across New EnglandGreg Rodriguez, Stantec Consulting Services Inc.6/22Project Webinar 
Presentation 
Final Report 
Fact Sheet 
Poster 
QR 18-4: Quick Response: 2019 ICNet WorkshopSias, J (UNH)12/19 Summary Memo

Research Needs Statements

NETC 18-3: Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into Operations Conducted by State Departments of TransportationJagannath Mallela,
WSP
3/21117Final Report
NETC 17-2: Quick Response: Quantification of Research BenefitsGross, F.; Le, T.01/19113Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

Webinar

Blank Cost Benefit Calculation Excel Sheet

Example 1 Excel Sheet

Example 2 Excel Sheet

NETC 15-1: Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long-Eared BatsFoster, J.; Linden, D.; Blomberg, E.; Fisher-Phelps, M.; Ineson, K.01/19117Final Report

Fact Sheet

Poster

Tech Transfer Toolbox

R Code

Responses to Comments

NETC 14-1: Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job-Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering TechniciansAhmadjian, C.; Ryan, A.; Knodler, M.; Fitzpatrick, C.; Bouchard, C.12/18111Final Report

 

Fact Sheet

Poster

NETC – THE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER STORYN/AN/AN/APDF Version
NETC 05-1: Development of Supplemental Resistance Method for the Design of Drilled Shaft Rock SocketsSandford, T.C.McCarthy, J.
Bussiere, J.
03/1183PDF Version
PB2011-110762
NETC 04-3: Estimating the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Steep Gradient Streams in New EnglandJacobs, J. (UNH)11/1081PDF Version
NETC 03-4: Measuring
Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of Stormwater Treatment Units
Zhang,
X., (UMass, Lowell)
09/0554PDF Version
NETC 03-1: Ability of Wood Fiber Materials to Attenuate
Heavy Metals Associated with Highway Runoff
MacKay, A. (UConn)07/0865PDF Version
NETC 02-2: Formulate Approach for 511 Implementation in New EnglandDr.
Paul Shuldiner, PI, University of Massachuetts/AmherstGregg Loan, P. ENG., Co-PI, IBI Group, Inc.Randy Knapick, AICP, Co-PI, IBI Group, Inc.
10/0544PDF Version
NETC 00-6:
Effective Visualization Techniques for the Public Presentation of Transportation
Projects
Garrick, N. (UConn)08/0548PDF Version
NETC 00-1: Ground-based Image and Data Acquisition Systems for Roadway
Inventories in New England – A Synthesis of Highway Practice
DeGray,
J., Hancock, K. (UMass, Amherst)
08/0230PDF Version
NETC 99-4: Quantifying Roadside Rest Area UsageGarder,
P., Bosonetto, N. (U Maine)
11/0238PDF VersionPB2003-104164

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