NETC Advisory Committee Meeting
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Conference Call: Dial-in 1-866-906-7447, Participant Code: 8626283
Agenda and Documents
Below are links to documents that will be discussed during the meeting. (starred* documents require Advisory Committee approval)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Open Projects
| Project # and Title | PI, University | Update | End Date |
| 06-04: Preventive Maintenance and Timing of Applications | Mogawer,
UMass Dartmouth |
PI is working to address the Technical Committee’s comments on the draft final report and will submit a revised report. | Complete |
| 07-1: In-Place Response Mechanisms of Recycled Layers Due to Temperature and Moisture Variations | Daniel,
UNH |
Final report received and accepted by Technical Committee. PI has agreed to complete final tech transfer items and has templates. | Complete |
| 09-2: Effective Establishment of Native Grasses on Roadsides | Kuzovkina,
UConn |
Final report received and accepted by Technical Committee. PI has agreed to submit a revised final report in the NETC format and complete final tech transfer items. | Complete |
| 09-3: Advanced Composite Materials in New England’s Transportation Infrastructure | Lopez-Anido,
U of Maine |
Final report received and accepted by the Technical Committee. PI has agreed to complete final tech transfer items and has templates. | Complete |
| 10-3: Low Temperature and Moisture Susceptibility of RAP Mixtures with Warm Mix Technology | Mogawer,
UMass Dartmouth |
NCE fully executed between UVM and UMass Dartmouth. PI working with second contractor and has tested three mixtures. | 5/31/17
(NCE) |
| 13-1: Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections | Brena,
UMass Amherst |
NCE request approved by Advisory Committee, contract extension in process between UVM and UMass Amherst. PI completed literature review and is developing mix design and conducted pilot tests. | 1/14/17
(NCE) |
| 13-2: HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Singles (RAS): Low Temperature Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures | Mogawer,
UMass Dartmouth |
NCE fully executed between UVM and UMass Dartmouth. PI compiled survey results and discussed production of mixtures with consultant. | 12/1/17 (NCE) |
| 13-3: Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) Functions | Dave,
UNH |
NCE fully executed between UVM and UNH. PI provided quarterly report, including recommendations for QA practices, currently under review by the Technical Committee. | 4/2/17 (NCE) |
| 14-1: Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians | Ahmadjian,
UMass Amherst |
NCE approved to 12/31/2016, contract extension in process between UVM and UMass Amherst. No further updates awaiting next quarterly progress report. | 12/31/16 (NCE) |
| 14-2: Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges | Civjan,
UMass Amherst |
Field monitoring complete and final data analysis underway. | 4/17/17 |
| 14-4: Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and Mobility | Xie,
UMASS Lowell |
Received Naturalistic Driving Study data and have begun analysis. Tentatively selected location for evaluating proposed temporary traffic control strategies. | 7/5/17 |
| 15-1: Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long Ear Bats | Foster,
UNH |
Selected University notified and contract in process between UVM and UNH. | Proposed end date 10/31/18 |
| 15-2: Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older Drivers | Samuel,
UMass Amherst |
Technical Committee selected UMass Amherst Proposals and Advisory Committee reviewing ballot. | TBD |
| 15-3: Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England | Dave,
UNH |
Initial contract documents being drafted between UVM and UNH. | TBD |
| 15-4: Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Processes for Asphalt Pavement Construction | Scope of work development delayed until NETC Program is revised and relaunched. Awaiting finalization of 13-3 and report to inform this. | ||
3. NETC Fund Balance Update
- FY2016 Fund Balance Transfers – 0.00
- FY2017 Fund Balance Transfers – Pending Decision
- NETC Fund Balance as of 12/31/2018– $116,257.69 (without FY17 contributions, and without additional activities)
4. Other Business
- NETC Policies and Procedures Changes (Final Reports)*
- NETC Advisory Meeting – Retreat Follow Early November
- Agenda to follow
- Reminder NH and ME will provide update on Bridge-rail crash testing
- Reminder VT, NH and Coordinator will provide update on quick response project
- Next Meeting – November 22, 2016, 11 AM – 12 PM
- Merge November and December meeting, meet Tue. Dec. 13th, 11:00AM-12:00PM
5. Adjourn