Abstract: Even though speed limits of gravel roads are typically set based on statutory guidelines, there are some instances where exceptions are allowed and in place. In the absence of detailed literature on the subject, this study ...

Abstract: Current materials and construction specifications for pavement preservation treatments are predominantly prescriptive and rarely correlate the initial quality of the treatment to its future performance. As a result, it is ...

Abstract: This paper describes the development and validation of an empirical model for predicting the International Roughness Index (IRI) over time. The model is designed to balance mathematical complexity and ease of implementation ...

Abstract: Current acceptance sampling plans for highway construction and materials require the sampling and testing of every individual lot (i.e., 100% of the lots are inspected). This approach is appropriate if the contractor is ...