Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology--

Webinar on National Highway Research Priorities March 28, 2012 - State of Good Repair

Presentation on National Highway Research Priorities: Economic Competitiveness - April 5, 2012

Part of the 2012 National Highway Research Priorities Webinar Series, This presentation discusses challenges to economic competitiveness including congestion and travel delay. UTCs can help with developing operational changes that bring lasting and equitable economic benefits to the Nation and its citizens. Read More

European Visit Highlights Federal Highway Administration Adaptation Research for Climate Change

Gradually and sometimes suddenly, temperature and storm forces take a toll on transportation infrastructure. Transportation research aims to adapt to climate change impacts. Read More

FHWA's Graybeal—A Rising Star

The Federal Highway Administration's Benjamin Graybeal was recognized by Structural Engineer magazine for his research and technical capability in high-performance concrete bridge engineering and bridge standards. Read More

FHWA Presolicitation for Support and Research in the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory

This is a Federal Highway Administration presolicitation notice (synopsis) for a full and open competition. The Office of Operations Research and Development (R&D) at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC), McLean, Virginia, needs technical support to conduct research, development, test, and evaluation activities. Go to this solicitation at FedBizOps

Stop! Red Light Ahead

A vehicle warns a driver who is approaching a red light. Vehicle and infrastructure real-time communication through wireless technology is a part of the Cooperative Vehicle-Highway testbed at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.

The Congressional staff members get an up-close look at research being done in the Structures Laboratory to help upgrade national bridge design specifications and improve the safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness of bridge construction in the United States.

2011 FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan

The work of the Office of Infrastructure R&D is carried out as an integral part of FHWA's broader Infrastructure Research and Technology (R&T) Program. Take a look at the agency-wide R&T goals and strategic objectives in the 2011 FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan.

Telling the R&T Story: The Value of Research…

This publication details how the Federal Highway Administration is advancing its research and technology programs to meet the Nation’s needs, including select examples of state-of-the-art technologies being developed and implemented such as highway safety software, intelligent traffic lights, and the deployment of prefabricated bridge elements and systems.

A car crashes into a barrier at the Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.

Federal Highway Administration Laboratory Receives ISO Accreditation for Quality and Consistency

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) recently received ISO:17025 certification.

Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program Update on Asphalt Binder Cracking Device

The analyses of Asphalt Binder Cracking Device (ABCD) interlaboratory study (ILS) were based on the data from 23 laboratories that used the original binder samples.

A picture showing shear testing of a 54-inch deep, LWHPC prestressed girder in the Structural Testing Laboratory at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. It displays cracking on the girder. (Photo Copyright: Gary Greene.)

Study Indicates Lightweight Concrete Could Save Money

The study on the behavior of lightweight high-performance concrete (LWHPC) justifies the use of significantly lighter structural members, which can reduce construction costs and increase load carrying capabilities. Lighter bridge sections allow for longer bridge spans, which can simplify the structural design and save money. Read More