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Performance and Cost Effectiveness of Permeable Friction Course (PFC) Pavements0-5836-2E. Arambula, C.K. Estakhri, A. Epps Martin, M. Trevino, A.d. Smit, J. ProzziFebruary 2013
Implementation of New Pavement Performance Prediction Models in PMIS: Report5-6386-01-1N.G. Gharaibeh, S. Saliminejad, A.J. Wimsatt, A. Weissmann, J. Weissmann, C.M. Chang-AlbitresNovember 2012
Evaluation and Development of Pavement Scores, Performance Models and Needs Estimates for the TxDOT Pavement Management Information System - Final Report0-6386-3N.G. Gharaibeh, T.J. Freeman, S. Saliminejad, C.M. Chang-Albitres, J. Weissmann, A. Weissmann, A.J. Wimsatt, C.F. Gurganus, T. Papagiannakis, S. Nazarian, I. AbdallahOctober 2012
Performance Comparison of Various Seal Coat Grades Used in Texas0-6496-1P.E. Krugler, T.J. Freeman, J.E. Wirth, J.P. Wikander, C.K. Estakhri, A.J. WimsattJuly 2012
Heatwurx Patching at Two Locations in San Antonio5-9043-01-1T.J. Freeman, J.A. EppsJune 2012
Evaluation and Development of Pavement Scores, Performance Models and Needs Estimates: Phase I Activities0-6386-2N.G. Gharaibeh, T.J. Freeman, A.J. Wimsatt, Y. ZouJune 2011
Review of Best Practices for the Selection of Rehab and Preventive Maintenance Projects0-6586-1S. Dessouky, P.E. Krugler, A.T. Papagiannakis, T.J. FreemanApril 2011
Development of Performance-Based Evaluation Methods and Specifications for Roadside Maintenance0-6387-1N.G. Gharaibeh, D.B. Shelton, J. Ahmed, A. Chowdhury, P. KruglerJanuary 2011
Field Evaluation of Asphalt Mixture Skid Resistance and Its Relationship to Aggregate Characteristics0-5627-2E.A. Masad, A. Rezaei, A. Chowdhury, T.J. FreemanDecember 2010
NCHRP 9-49: Performance of WMA Technologies: Stage 1 - Moisture SusceptibilityA. Epps Martin, C.K. EstakhriSeptember 2010
Effective Prime Coats for Compacted Pavement Bases0-5635-1T.J. Freeman, J.W. Button, C.K. EstakhriAugust 2010
New Generation Mix-Designs: Laboratory Testing and Construction of the APT Test Sections0-6132-1L.F. Walubita, V. Umashankar, X. Hu, B.P. Jamison, F. Zhou, T. Scullion, A. Epps Martin, S. DessoukyMarch 2010
Synthesis of Current Research on Permeable Friction Courses: Performance, Design, Construction, and Maintenance0-5836-1K. Liu, A.E. Alvarez Lugo, A. Epps Martin, T. Dossey, A. Smit, C.K. EstakhriFebruary 2010
Addressing Safety through Evaluation and Optimization of Permeable Friction Course MixturesSWUTC/10/476660-00013-1A.E. Alvarez Lugo, A. Epps Martin, C.K. EstakhriJanuary 2010
Aggregate Resistance to Polishing and Its Relationship to Skid Resistance0-5627-SE. Masad, T.J. Freeman, A. Rezaei, A. Chowdhury 2010
Considerations for Rigid vs. Flexible Pavement Design when Allowed as Alternate Bids: Technical Report0-6085-1A.J. Wimsatt, C.M. Chang-Albitres, P.E. Krugler, T. Scullion, T.J. Freeman, M.B. ValdovinosAugust 2009
Considerations for Rigid vs. Flexible Pavement Designs When Allowed as Alternate Bids0-6085-SA.J. Wimsatt, P. Krugler, T. Scullion, T.J. Freeman, M.B. Valdovinos, C.M. Chang-AlbitresJuly 2009
Deploying Weigh-In-Motion Installations on Asphalt Concrete Pavements0-5551-1E.G. Fernando, D.R. Middleton, T.B. Carlson, R.R. Longmire, E.D. Sepulveda, L. Ruback, T.J. Freeman, J.H. OhFebruary 2009
Evaluation of Binder Aging and Its Influence in Aging of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete: Literature Review and Experimental Design0-6009-1C.J. Glover, A. Epps Martin, R. Han, N. Prapaitrakul, J. Zin, A. Chowdhury, J.J. LawrenceFebruary 2009
Pavement Scores Synthesis0-6386-1A.T. Papagiannakis, N.G. Gharaibeh, J. Weissmann, A.J. WimsattFebruary 2009
Evaluation and Selection Guide of Method of Repair for Routine Maintenance0-5821-P2Y. Jung, T.J. Freeman, D.G. ZollingerSeptember 2008
Alternatives Weigh-in-Motion Plan for Statewide Data0-5551-SE.G. Fernando, D.R. Middleton, T.B. Carlson, L. Ruback, E.D. Sepulveda, R.R. Longmire, T.J. Freeman, J.H. OhAugust 2008
Guidelines for Routine Maintenance of Concrete Pavement0-5821-1Y. Jung, T.J. Freeman, D.G. ZollingerJuly 2008
Evaluation and Recommended Improvements for Mix Design of Permeable Friction Courses0-5262-3A.E. Alvarez Lugo, A. Epps Martin, C.K. Estakhri, J.W. Button, C.J. Glover, N. Prapaitrakul, Z. KrauseMarch 2008
Guidelines on Construction and Maintenance of Porous Friction Courses in Texas0-5262-2C.K. Estakhri, A.E. Alvarez Lugo, A. Epps MartinFebruary 2008
Develop Guidelines for Routine Maintenance of Concrete Pavement: Project Summary Report0-5821-SD.G. Zollinger, T.J. Freeman, Y. Jung 2008
Guidelines for Routine Maintenance of Concrete Pavements0-5821-P1T.J. Freeman 2008
Assessing the Ability of Fog Seals to Seal Pavements, to Rejuvenate in Situ Binder, and to Retard Binder Oxidation0-5091-3N. Prapaitrakul, T.J. Freeman, C.J. GloverDecember 2007
Integrated Pavement Damage Analyzer (INTPAVE) Graphical User Interface Manual9-1502-01-P13C. Tirado, J.M. Mares, C. Carrasco, N. Gharaibeh, S. NazarianDecember 2007
Optimizing the Design of Permeable Friction Courses (PFC)0-5262-SA. Epps Martin, C.K. Estakhri, J.W. Button, C.J. GloverAugust 2007
Polymer Modified Asphalt Durability in Pavements0-4688-1W. Woo, E.K. Ofori-Abebresse, A. Chowdhury, J. Hilbrich, Z. Kraus, A. Epps Martin, C.J. GloverJuly 2007
Asset Management Literature Review and Potential Applications of Simulation, Optimization, and Decision Analysis Techniques for Right-of-Way and Transportation Planning and Programming0-5534-1P.E. Krugler, C.M. Chang-Albitres, K.W. Pickett, R.E. Smith, I.V. Hicks, R.M. Feldman, S.I. Butenko, D. Kang, S.D. GuikemaApril 2007
Development of a Long-Term Durability Specification for Modified Asphalt0-4688-SW. Woo, E.K. Ofori-Abebresse, A. Chowdhury, J. Hilbrich, Z. Kraus, A. Epps Martin, C.J. GloverJanuary 2007
Sensitivity Analysis and Strategic Plan for the Implementation of the M-E Design Guide in TxDOT Operations: Summary Report0-4714-ST.J. Freeman, J. Uzan, D.G. Zollinger, E. ParkDecember 2006
Sensitivity Analysis of and Strategic Plan Development for the Implementation of the M-E Design Guide in TxDOT Operations : Volumes 1&20-4714-1T.J. Freeman, J. Uzan, D.G. Zollinger, E. ParkOctober 2006
Initial Development of a Calibrated Mechanistic Approach and Associated Surrogate Test Protocols for HMAC Mixture Fatigue Characterization0-4468-SL.F. Walubita, A. Epps Martin, S.H. Jung, C.J. GloverJuly 2006
Application of Calibrated Mechanistic Fatigue Analysis with Aging Effects0-4468-3L.F. Walubita, A. Epps Martin, S. Jung, C.J. Glover, E. ParkJuly 2006
Synthesis of Current Practice on the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Porous Friction Courses0-5262-1A.E. Alvarez Lugo, A. Epps Martin, C.K. Estakhri, J.W. Button, C.J. Glover, S.H. JungJuly 2006
Characterizing the Effects of Routine Overweight Truck Traffic on SH4/480-4184-1E.G. Fernando, S.I. Ramos, J.H. Oh, J.E. Ragsdale, Z. Xie, R. Atkins, H. TaylorApril 2006
Analyze Existing Fog Seal Asphalts and Additives: Literature Review0-5091-1N. Prapaitrakul, T.J. Freeman, C.J. GloverDecember 2005
Comparison of Fatigue Analysis Approaches for Two Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) Mixtures0-4468-2L.F. Walubita, A. Epps Martin, S. Jung, C.J. Glover, M.T. Chowdhury, E. Park, R.L. LyttonAugust 2005
Development and Initial Validation of a Surface Performance-Graded Binder Specification0-1710-SL.F. Walubita, A.E. MartinJune 2005
A Surface Performance-Graded (SPG) Specification for Surface Treatment Binders: Development and Initial Validation0-1710-2L.F. Walubita, A.E. Martin, C.J. GloverJune 2005
Preliminary Fatigue Analysis of a Common TxDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete Mixture0-4468-1L.F. Walubita, A. Epps Martin, S. Jung, C.J. Glover, M.T. Chowdhury, E. Park, R.L. LyttonJune 2005
Development of a Prototype Crack Simulator0-4204-ST.J. Freeman, J.E. RagsdaleMay 2005
Analysis of Maintenance Treatments Produces Usage Guidelines0-4040-ST.J. Freeman, H. Ren, C.H. SpiegelmanApril 2005
Density of Longitudinal Construction Joints in Asphalt Concrete Pavements: Is there a Problem?0-1757-SC.K. Estakhri, T.J. Freeman, C.H. SpiegelmanApril 2005
Quality Assurance and Interval Estimation Procedures for Road Condition Distress Scores0-1861-2J.P. Wikander, T.J. Freeman, C.H. SpiegelmanAugust 2004
TxDOT Binder Quality Assurance Program: Assessment and Improvement0-4047-SA. MartinMay 2004
Analysis and Treatment Recommendations form the Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP)0-4040-3T.J. Freeman, H. Ren, C.H. Spiegelman, D.A. PinchottDecember 2003
Assessment of the TxDOT Binder Quality Assurance Program0-4047-2A. Martin, C.H. Spiegelman, E. Park, E. ArambulaDecember 2003
Development of Certification Equipment for TxDOT Automated Pavement Distress Equipment0-4204-1T.J. Freeman, J.E. RagsdaleJune 2003
Final Research Plan of Statistical Analysis for SMERP Data0-4040-2H. Ren, T.J. Freeman, C.H. SpiegelmanApril 2002
Maintenance Strategies for Pavements with Chemically Stabilized Layers0-1722-6T.J. Freeman, D.N. LittleMarch 2002
Vertical Moisture Barrier Evaluation at IH 45 near Palmer, Texas7-3930-SS. Bredenkamp, T. Scullion, J.E. Ragsdale, S.D. SebestaDecember 2001
Initial Assessment of TxDOT Binder Quality Assurance Program0-4047-1A. Epps, C.H. Spiegelman, E. Park, E. Arambula, T. Ahmed, T.V. ApanasovichDecember 2001
A Performance-Graded Binder Specification for Surface Treatments0-1710-1A. Epps, C.J. Glover, R. BarcenaOctober 2001
Paired Measurement Strategy to Analyze the Effects of Construction Specification Changes on Quality of HMA Surface Courses1877-5J.W. Button, T.J. Freeman, G. Fry, S.L. Jones, R.E. Smith, C.K. EstakhriJune 2001
General Measurement Strategy to Analyze the Effects of Construction Specification Changes on Quality of HMA Surface Courses1877-6J.W. Button, T.J. Freeman, C.H. Spiegelman, R.E. Smith, C.K. EstakhriJune 2001
Performance Prediction with the MMLS3 at WesTrack0-2134-1A. Epps, T. Ahmed, D.N. Little, F. HugoMay 2001
Density Evaluation of the Longitudinal Construction Joint of Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements0-1757-1C.K. Estakhri, T.J. Freeman, C.H. SpiegelmanApril 2001
Integration of Network- and Project-Level Performance Models for TxDOT PMIS1727-2R.E. Smith, B. Mukherjee, M. Zulyaminayn, C.C. Pilson, T. Dossey, B.F. McCulloughApril 2001
Performance Prediction with the MMLS3 at WesTrack0-2134-SA. EppsMarch 2001
Maintenance Selection Manual for Maintenance of Pavements with Chemically Stabiliized Layers - Airport Pavements 19980-1722-5T.J. Freeman, D.N. LittleJanuary 2000
Routine Airport Maintenance Program RAMPTTI-1999-10T.J. FreemanAugust 1999
Evaluation of the Vertical Moisture Barrier Installed on IH 45 Near Palmer, Texas7-3930-1S. Bredenkamp, T. Scullion, J.E. Ragsdale, S.D. SebestaApril 1999
Micro-surfacing Usage GuidelinesTRB 991554R.E. Smith, C.K. Beatty 1999
Develop Maintenance Strategy Selection Procedures for Pavements Incorporating Semi-Rigid or Chemically Stabilized Layers0-1722-2T.J. Freeman, D.N. LittleDecember 1998
Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety7-3972-SG.L. Ullman, J.E. Ragsdale, N.A. ChaudharyOctober 1998
Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety7-3972-1G.L. Ullman, J.E. Ragsdale, N.A. ChaudharyOctober 1998
Maintenance Selection Manual for: Maintenance of Pavements with Chemically Stabilized Layers / Highway Pavements0-1722-4T.J. Freeman, D.N. Little 1998
TxDOT's Pavement Management Information System: Current Status and Future Directions1420-ST. Scullion, R.E. SmithDecember 1997
Applications of Ground-Coupled GPR to Pavement Evaluation7-2947-ST. Scullion, S. Servos, J.E. Ragsdale, T.P. SaarenkentoNovember 1997
Data Integration for Pavement Research1461-1FT.J. Freeman, R.E. SmithNovember 1996
Results of the Thirty-Six Month Evaluation of the Texas Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP) Sites2908-3FT.J. FreemanSeptember 1996
Automated Daily Activity Report and Automated Construction Inspector's Report - User Manual with Analysis1991-1FJ.E. Ragsdale, S. Sutton, Z.A. Goff 1996
Micro-surfacing: Guidelines for Use and Quality Assurance1289-3K.D. West, R.E. Smith 1996
Comparing Ranking and Optimization Procedures for the Texas Pavement Management Information System1989-2FF.J. Zambrano, T. Scullion, R.E. SmithNovember 1995
Pavement Management Information System Concepts, Equations, and Analysis Models1989-1B.E. Stampley, B. Miller, R.E. Smith, T. ScullionAugust 1995
Results of the Twenty-Four Month Evaluation of the Texas Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP) Sites2908-2FT.J. FreemanAugust 1995
Evaluation of Micro-Surfacing Mixture Design Procedures and the Effects of Material Variation on the Test Responses1289-1E.M. Andrews, R.E. Smith, C.K. Beatty, J.W. ButtonApril 1995
Maintenance-Level-of-Service Evaluation Procedure for Texas1968-1FD.L. Woods, S. Alcoz, R.E. Smith, R.J. KoppaDecember 1994
Results of the Six- and Twelve-Month Evaluations of the Texas Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP) Sites2908-1FT.J. FreemanDecember 1994
Use of Micro-Surfacing in Highway Pavements1289-2FR.E. Smith, C.K. Beatty, J.W. Button, S.E. Stacy, E.M. AndrewsNovember 1994
Development and Construction of the Texas Supplemental Maintenance Effectiveness Research Program (SMERP) Experiment1981-1FT.J. Freeman, E.H. RmeiliOctober 1994
Using the Multidepth Deflectometer to Study Tire Pressure, Tire Type, and Load Effects on Pavements1184-2T. Akram, T. Scullion, R.E. SmithNovember 1993
Update: Implementation of the Micro PAVER Pavement Management System on TxDOT Aviation Division Airfields1913-2T.J. Freeman, G.B. DresserNovember 1993
Comparing Pavement Responses Under FWD and Truck Loads1184-2T. Akram, T. Scullion, R.E. SmithJuly 1993
Implementation of Micro PAVER Pavement Management System on Texas Division of Aviation Airfields1913-1T.J. Freeman, G.B. DresserApril 1993
Prototype Needs Estimating and Project Ranking Software for the TxDOT PMS1918-1FT. Scullion, C.H. Michalak, R.E. SmithNovember 1992
Determining Depth to Apparent Stiff Layer from FWD Data1159-1G.T. Rohde, R.E. SmithOctober 1991
Review of Alternate Pavement Design for Area a of Taxiway B & C Construction4100-1D.G. Zollinger, S. Kadiyala, R.E. Smith 1989
Use of Nondestructive Testing in the Design of Overlays for Flexible PavementsR.L. Lytton, R.E. Smith 1985
Operating Characteristics of and User Satisfaction with Commercially Available NDT EquipmentR.E. Smith, R.L. Lytton 1985
Synthesis Study of Nondestructive Testing Devices for Use in Overlay Thickness Design of Flexible PavementsFHWA/RD-83/097R.E. Smith, R.L. Lytton 1984
Laboratory Testing of Fabric Interlayers for Asphalt Concrete Paving ( Final Report)R.E. Smith 1984
Environmental Conditions for Placing Asphaltic Concrete Pavements214-11R.E. Smith, J. EppsDecember 1975
Guidelines for Selection, Application, and Evaluation of Prime Coats0-5635-P2T.J. Freeman