Abstract: Estimation of the pulling forces during installation is an important step in the successful design of a horizontal directional drilling project. Moreover, estimation of the postinstallation loads is important for the ...

Abstract: This paper describes the behavior of geogrid–reinforced concrete members. The application of geogrids in concrete constitutes a new dimension for using geosynthetics in infrastructure. In pavement applications, geogrids ...

Abstract: A viscoelastoplastic continuum damage (VEPCD) model has recently been developed and validated under the auspices of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program 9-19 project, entitled “Advanced Mixture Characterization ...

Abstract: It is common practice to adopt prescription specifications and performance-related specifications in airfield pavement construction. Limited studies have been reported in the literature on quality assurance procedures for ...

Abstract: In this study, the reliability of prestressed concrete (PC) bridge girders in the shear rating process is quantified, in which the use of a simple procedure to enhance the accuracy of shear capacity evaluation for rating ...

Abstract: In this study, an adjustment factor was developed to better estimate the shear capacity of simple span prestressed concrete (PC) girders, for intended use in load rating. The adjustment factor is expressed as a function ...

Abstract: In this study, the reliability of prestressed concrete (PC) bridge girders in the shear rating process is quantified, in which the use of a simple procedure to enhance the accuracy of shear capacity evaluation for rating ...

Abstract: Dealing with changes is one major concern in long-term public-private partnerships (PPP) concessions, especially during the implementation phase, as some changes might lead to disputes between PPP partners and disrupt the ...

Abstract: Thermal cracking performance assessment of flexible pavements is paramount to improve the quality of the roads in cold-climate regions. In this paper, a reduced testing framework for analysis of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) ...

Abstract: This paper addresses issues of machine compliance and instrumentation that affect the measurement of asphalt concrete material properties in the laboratory. Accurate determination of fundamental material properties is ...