Abstract: The objective of the research was to assess the structural capacity of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) as a base layer and to investigate the effect of RAP content, moisture content (MC), freeze-thaw (F-T) conditioning, ...

Abstract: The best-value (BV) procurement process uses other key factors as well as bid price in the evaluation and selection of the best-performing contractor for the job. Contract time, lane rental, warranty, and quality of delivered ...

Abstract: The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material in new paving projects is increasing in popularity, with research showing that RAP blended with aggregate will increase the resilient modulus of subgrade material. These ...

Abstract: Best-value becomes a well known procurement practice in many states in the country. The objective of this transformation from the old practice of lowest bid to best-value is to increase the value added to the project for ...

Abstract: Increasing traffic volumes, heavier loads, higher tire pressures, and performance problems with asphalt concrete mixtures under adverse conditions are leading state highway departments to using modified binders to enhance ...