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| Federal Highway Administration > Publications > Public Roads > Vol. 58· No. 1 > New Research |
Summer 1994 |
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New ResearchThe following new research studies reported by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research and Development are sponsored in whole or in part with federal highway funds. For further details on a particular study, please contact Bob Bryant, editor of Public Roads, (202) 493-3468. NCP Category B--Traffic Operations/Intelligent Vehicle-Highway SystemsB.1: Advanced Traffic Management Systems Title: Models to Simulate IVHS Operations Objective: To modify existing traffic models to simulate IVHS operations such as real-time control strategies, route guidance capabilities, real-time graphic displays, environmental and safety measures of effectiveness, effects of invehicle navigation systems, probe vehicle/path selection capabilities, and user interfaces. As a minor effort, this activity will also examine the feasibility and applicability of incorporating advanced analytic techniques (such as image processing, neural networks, parallel processing, control theory, and real-time distribution systems) into the models. Contractor: Kamal Sciences Corporation Expected Completion Date: February 1999 Estimated Cost: $2,007,445 NCP Category C--PavementsC.3: Field and Laboratory Test Methods Title: Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) II Objective: To fabricate a second Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) to provide additional accelerated testing capability at the Pavement Testing Facility. Contractor: Engineering Inc. Service Expected Completion Date: June 1995 Estimated Cost: $2,048,267 C.6: Long-Term Pavement Performance Evaluation Title: Long-Term Pavement Performance Laboratory Testing--LAW Engineering Objective: To provide for long-term pavement performance laboratory testing. Contractor: LAW Engineering Expected Completion Date: February 1999 Estimated Cost: $1,779,618 Title: Long-Term Pavement Performance Laboratory Testing--Braun International Objective: To provide for long-term pavement performance laboratory testing. Contractor: Braun Intertec Pavement Expected Completion Date: February 1999 Estimated Cost: $1,695,234 NCP Category H--R&D Management and CoordinationH.3: Advanced Concepts Title: Site Integration Program Objective: To reduce construction time by 50 percent through the use of hierarchical control for the integration of all activities at the work site. Contractor: Department of Commerce Expected Completion Date: April 1995 Estimated Costs: $4,035,000 |
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