Investigation of Short-term Laboratory Aging of Neat and Modified Asphalt Binders

Investigation of Short-term Laboratory Aging of Neat and Modified Asphalt Binders
Author: David A. Anderson
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309213630

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 709: Investigation of Short-Term Laboratory Aging of Neat and Modified Asphalt Binders provides a proposed method of testing for short-term laboratory aging of neat and modified asphalt binders using the modified German rotating flask as an alternative to the rolling thin film oven test. The following appendixes A-E to NCHRP Report 709 are only available in electronic format."--

Refining the Simple Performance Tester for Use in Routine Practice

Refining the Simple Performance Tester for Use in Routine Practice
Author: Ramon Francis Bonaquist
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2008
Genre: Pavements
ISBN: 0309099382

TRB¿s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 614: Refining the Simple Performance Tester for Use in Routine Practice explores the develop of a practical, economical simple performance tester (SPT) for use in routine hot-mix asphalt (HMA) mix design and in the characterization of HMA materials for pavement structural design with the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide.

Precision of the Dynamic Modulus and Flow Number Tests Conducted with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester

Precision of the Dynamic Modulus and Flow Number Tests Conducted with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester
Author: Ramon Francis Bonaquist
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309213363

TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 702: Precision of the Dynamic Modulus and Flow Number Tests Conducted with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester describes the development of precision statements for the dynamic modulus and flow number tests conducted with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester.

Long and Deep Tunnels

Long and Deep Tunnels
Author: Vittorio Guglielmetti
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1336
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415558549

The design and construction of “long and deep” tunnels, i.e. tunnels under mountains, characterised by either considerable length and/or overburden, represent a considerable challenge. The scope of this book is not to instruct how to design and construct such tunnels but to share a method to identify the potential hazards related to the process of designing and constructing long and deep tunnels, to produce a relevant comprehensive analysis and listing, to quantify the probability and consequences, and to design proper mitigation measures and countermeasures. The design, developed using probabilistic methods, is verified during execution by means of the so called Plan for Advance of the Tunnel (PAT) method, which allows adapting the design and control parameters of the future stretches of the tunnel to the results of the stretches already finished, using the monitoring data base. Numerous criteria are given to identify the key parameters, necessary for the PAT procedure. Best practices of excavation management with the help of real time monitoring and control are also provided. Furthermore cost and time evaluation systems are analysed. Finally, contractual aspects related to construction by contract are investigated, for best development and application of models more appropriate for tunnelling-construction contracts. The work will be of interest to practising engineers, designers, consultants and students in mining, underground, tunnelling, transportation and construction engineering, as well as to foundation and geological engineers, urban planners/developers and architects.

Capacity and Operational Effects of Midblock Left-turn Lanes

Capacity and Operational Effects of Midblock Left-turn Lanes
Author: James A. Bonneson
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 704
Release: 1997
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780309060677

The objective of this research project was to develop a methodology for evaluating alternative midblock left-turn treatments on urban and suburban arterials. The methodology had to be applicable to three common midblock left-turn treatments: the raised-curb median, the flush median with two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) delineation, and the undivided cross section. The methodology developed for this research focuses on the evaluation of midblock street segments on urban and suburban arterials. The basis for NCHRP Report 395.