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Unique IDProject TitleSponsoring AgencyType of workContractor (If Applicable)Principal Investigator (PI) / Author(s)Project StatusProject Cost (if Available)Project Duration (months)(Anticipated) Project Completion DateStudy FocusLink to TRID Record or Project WebsiteLink to Project Report
R-00001Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Calibration for Pavement RehabilitationOregon Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityChris WilliamsCompletedJan-13Calibration https://trid.trb.org/View/1246872 http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Programs/ResearchDocuments/spr718_mechempiricalpvmtdesign.pdf
R-00002Development of the 2002 Guide for the Design of New and Rehabilitated Pavement Structures: Phase IINCHRPNCHRP- FundedERES Consultants, Inc.John P. HallinCompleted$6,579,08073Feb-04Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1227884 http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/archive/mepdg/guide.htm
R-00003Traffic Data Collection, Analysis, and Forecasting for Mechanistic Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedCompletedDec-05Traffic https://trid.trb.org/View/753969 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=13781
R-00004Assessment of Iowa Climatic Data and Its Integration into the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design ProcedureIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedMidwest Transportation ConsortiumChris WilliamsCompletedMay-06Climate, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1226623
R-00005Sample Rigid Pavement Design Tables Based on Version 0.8 of the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design GuideCalifornia Department of TransportationState-FundedPavement Research Center, University of CaliforniaJohn HarveyCompletedJun-06Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/809118 http://www.ucprc.ucdavis.edu/PDF/MPEDG Stg 5 Final UCPRC-TM-2006-04 with FHWA.pdf
R-00006Determination of the In-Place Hot-Mix Asphalt Layer Modulus for Rehabilitation Projects Using a Mechanistic-Empirical ProcedureVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Tech Transportation InstituteAmara Loulizi, Gerardo Flintsch, Kevin McGheeCompleted10Jul-06Material https://trid.trb.org/view/788316 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/07-cr1.pdf
R-00007Analysis of Pavement Response Data and Use of Nondestructive Testing for Improving Pavement Design and Adoption of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Procedure Using the Gilford Route 15 Instrumented Pavement Test SectionMaine Department of TransportationState-FundedWorcester Polytechnic Institute, University of MaineRajib Mallick, Sean O'Brien, Dana HumphreyCompletedAug-06Materials, Models https://trid.trb.org/view/804919 https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/56000/56000/56010/ME-REPORT0401AI1.PDF
R-00008Projected Traffic Loading for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideArkansas State Highway and Transportation DepartmentState-FundedUniversity of ArkansasNam Tran, Kevin HallCompletedSep-06Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1334564
R-00009Implementation of the Florida Cracking Model into the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignFlorida Department of TransportationState-FundedBjorn Birgisson, Jianlin Wang, Reynaldo RoqueCompletedDec-06Calibration, Models https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=811322
R-00010Investigation of Concrete Properties to Support Implementation of the New AASHTO Pavement Design GuideWisconsin Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Wisconsin – MadisonTarun Naik, Yoon-Moon Chun, Rudolph KrausCompleted14Dec-06Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/798297 http://minds.wisconsin.edu/bitstream/handle/1793/53330/06-03FR.pdf
R-00011WINFLEX 2006: Mechanistic-Empirical Overlay Design System for Flexible PavementIdaho Transportation DepartmentState-FundedUniversity of IdahoFouad M. BayomyCompletedDec-06Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/843677
R-00012Asphalt Materials Characterization in Support of Implementation of the Proposed Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Tech Transportation InstituteGerardo FlitschCompleted9Jan-07Material https://trid.trb.org/view/806282 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19821
R-00013Development of a Regional Pavement Performance Database for the AASHTO Mechanistic – Empirical Pavement Design Guide Part 1: Sensitivity Analysis Part 2: Validations and Local CalibrationWisconsin Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonHussain BahiaCompleted20May-07Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/811446 https://minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/54000
https://trid.trb.org/view/811448
R-00014Development of an Empirical-Mechanistic Model of Overlay Crack Progression using Data from the Washington State PMS DatabaseCaltrans Division of Research and InnovationState-FundedUniversity of California, DavisJohn HarveyCompleted22Jul-07Models, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/936279 http://www.ucprc.ucdavis.edu/PDF/UCPRC-RR-2006-15.pdf
R-00015Calibration of Pavement Response Models for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design MethodTexas Transportation InstituteState-FundedUniversity of Texas, AustinRong Luo, Jorge ProzziCompleted12Sep-07Models, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/855973 http://static.tti.tamu.edu/swutc.tamu.edu/publications/technicalreports/167264-1.pdf
R-00016Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design: Evolution and Future ChallengesTransportation Association of CanadaTransportation Association of CanadaHaas, Tighe, Dore, HeinCompletedDec-07Design https://trid.trb.org/view/858980 http://conf.tac-atc.ca/english/resourcecentre/readingroom/conference/conf2007/docs/s12/haas.pdf
R-00017Development of Truck Axle Spectra from Oregon Weigh-in-Motion Data for Use in Pavement Design and AnalysisOregon Department of TransportationState-FundedOregon Department of TransportationLori Elkins, Christopher HigginsCompletedJan-08Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/849621 http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Programs/ResearchDocuments/Truck_Load_Model_Load_Spectra_final_report.pdf
R-00018Calibration of the CalME Rutting Model Using 2000 NCAT DataCalifornia Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of CaliforniaRongzong WuCompletedMar-08Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1266222 http://www.ucprc.ucdavis.edu/PDF/UCPRC-TM-2008-04.pdf
R-00019Evaluating the Cracking Predicted by the MEPDG Using Results from the S.R. 22 Smart Pavement StudyPennsylvania Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of PittsburghJulie M. VandenbosscheCompletedApr-08Models https://trid.trb.org/view/869692
R-00020Calibration of CalME Models Using Field Data Collected from US 101 near Redwood National Park, Humboldt CountyCalifornia Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of CaliforniaRongzong WuCompletedMay-08Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1329926 http://www.ucprc.ucdavis.edu/PDF/UCPRC-TM-2008-14.pdf
R-00021Material Thermal Input for Iowa MaterialsIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityKejin WangCompletedMay-08Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/877818 https://intrans.iastate.edu/app/uploads/2008/02/task6-mepdg.pdf
R-00022Testing Iowa Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures for the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design ProcedureIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityKejin WangCompletedMay-08Materials https://ctre.iastate.edu/research/in-progress/testing-iowa-portland-cement-concrete-mixtures-for-the-mechanistic-empirical-pavement-design-guide/ https://intrans.iastate.edu/app/uploads/2018/03/mepdg_testing.pdf
R-00023Evaluation of Poisson’s Ratio for Use in the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)FHWAFHWA-FundedNew Jersey Department of TransportationAli Maher, Thomas BennertCompleted42Jun-08Material https://trid.trb.org/view/884317http://www.nj.gov/transportation/refdata/research/reports/FHWA-NJ-2008-004.pdf
R-00024Evaluation of MEPDG with TxDOT Rigid Pavement DatabaseTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Texas, AustinMoon WonCompleted36Aug-08Design https://trid.trb.org/view/915609 http://ctr.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubs/0_5445_3.pdf
R-00025Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Flexible Pavement Performance Prediction Models for MontanaMontana Department of TransportationState-FundedFugro Consultants LPHarold Von Quintus, James MoulthropCompleted84Aug-08Models, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/836589 http://www.mdt.mt.gov/research/projects/pave/pave_model.shtml
R-00026Evaluation of State Highway Agency Adoption of Practices for Implementing Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignFHWAFHWA-FundedTranstec GroupRasmussen, RobertCompleted$71,95524Sep-08General https://trid.trb.org/view/1230991
R-00027Calibration and Validation of the Enhanced Integrated Climatic Model for Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYClaudia Zapata, Williams HoustonCompletedDec-08Climate, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/859142 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=23098
R-00028Estimating Stiffness of Subgrade and Unbound Materials for Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonAnand J. PuppalaCompletedDec-08Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/877132 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=13598
R-00029Mechanistic Flexible Pavement Overlay Design ProgramLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentState-FundedLouisiana State UniversityZhong Wu, Kevin GaspardCompleted33Dec-08Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1098657 http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2010/fr_454.pdf
R-00030Mechanistic-Empirical Design Concepts for Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements in IllinoisIllinois Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignJeffery RoeslerCompleted30Dec-08Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/902086 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/16716
R-00031Field Verification of KDOT's Superpave Mixture Properties to Be Used as Inputs in the NCHRP Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideKansas Department of TransportationState-FundedKansas State UniversityDaba Shabara Gedafa, Mustaque Hossain, Stefan RomanoschiCompleted48Jan-09Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/886093 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/16645
R-00032Characterization of Unbound Materials (Soils/Aggregates) for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityHalil CeylanCompletedFeb-09Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1262246 http://publications.iowa.gov/14995/1/Iowa_DOT_InTrans_MEPDG_task_5_unbound_Materials.pdf
R-00033Existing Pavement Input Information for the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design GuideIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityHalil CeylanCompletedFeb-09Validation https://trid.trb.org/view/1262247 http://publications.iowa.gov/14996/1/Iowa_DOT_InTrans_MEPDG_task_7_exisiting_pavement_input.pdf
R-00034Validation of Pavement Performance Curves for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityHalil CeylanCompletedFeb-09Validation https://trid.trb.org/view/1262249 http://publications.iowa.gov/14997/1/Iowa_DOT_InTrans_MEPDG_task_8_validation_of_pavement.pdf
R-00035Database Support for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)Arkansas State Highway and Transportation DepartmentState-FundedUniversity of ArkansasKevin Wang, Kevin Hall, Qiang Li, Vu Ngugen, Weiguo GongCompletedJun-09Database https://trid.trb.org/view/900783
R-00036PCC Materials Input Values for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideArkansas State Highway and Transportation DepartmentState-FundedUniversity of ArkansasKevin Hall, Mainey JamesCompletedJun-09Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1334407
R-00037Mechanistic-Empirical Design Concepts for Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements in IllinoisIllinois Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignJeffery RoeslerCompletedJul-09Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/923576 https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/15210
R-00038A Mechanistic-Empirical Tie Bar Design Approach for Concrete PavementsAmerican Concrete Pavement AssociationApplied Research Associates, Inc.Jagannath MallelaCompletedAug-09Design https://trid.trb.org/view/905652
R-00039Analysis of Virginia-Specific Traffic Data Inputs for Use with the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design GuideVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Transportation Research CouncilBrian Difenderfer, Bryan SmithCompleted16Oct-09Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/916029 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20228
R-00040Draft User's Guide for UDOT Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignUtah Department of TransportationState-FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Michael Darter, Leslie Titus-Glover, Harold Von QuintusCompleted33Oct-09Design https://trid.trb.org/view/907076 http://www2.udot.utah.gov/main/uconowner.gf?n=9882929270126160
R-00041Mechanistic-Empirical Asphalt Overlay Thickness Design and Analysis SystemTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas Transportation InstituteFujie Zhou, Sheng Hu, Xiaodi Hu, Tom ScullionCompleted12Oct-09Design https://trid.trb.org/view/906593 http://d2dtl5nnlpfr0r.cloudfront.net/tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-5123-3.pdf
R-00042Characterization of Truck Traffic in Michigan for the New Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design GuideMichigan Department of TransportationState-FundedMichigan State UniversityJoel Thomas BrownCompletedDec-09Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1220850 http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_Research_Report_RC-1537_316196_7.pdf
R-00043Changes to the "Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide" Software Through Version 0.900, July 2006NCHRPNCHRP- FundedArizona State UniversityMatthew WitczakCompleted$642,81941Dec-09Climate, Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/794142 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=23218
R-00044A National Database of Subgrade Soil-Water Characteristic Curves and Selected Soil Properties for Use with the MEPDGNCHRPNCHRP- FundedArizona State UniversityClaudia ZapataCompleted$59,50022May-10Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/927687 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22936
R-00045Materials Testing for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignSouth Dakota Department of TransportationSouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyLance RobertsCompleted$59,35523May-10Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1229689
R-00046Local Calibration of the MEPDG using Pavement Management SystemsFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Pavement Technology, Inc.Katie ZimmermanCompletedJul-10Calibration https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/pub_details.cfm?id=722 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/management/pubs/hif11026/hif11026.pdf
R-00047Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Data with Mechanistic-Empirical Design and Analysis: Volumes I, II, IIIFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Pavement Technology, Inc.Kurt SmithCompleted$304,70346Dec-17Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/View/1458517 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/16009/16009.pdf
https://trid.trb.org/View/1459276 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/16010/16010.pdf
https://trid.trb.org/View/1493349 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/16011/16011.pdf
R-00048Analysis of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Performance Predictions: Influence of Asphalt Material Input PropertiesVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Transportation Research CouncilStacey DifenderferCompletedAug-10Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/986726 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/11-r3.pdf
R-00049Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Design for CRCPTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas Tech UniversitySoojin Ha, Jungheum Yeon, Byounghooi Choi, Younsu Jung, Dan Zollinger, Andrew Wimsatt, Moon WonCompleted35Aug-10Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1143222
R-00050Development, Calibration, and Validation of Performance Prediction Models for the Texas M-E Flexible Pavement Design SystemTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas Transportation InstituteFujie Zhow, Emmanuel Fernando, Tom ScullionCompleted12Aug-10Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/986540 http://d2dtl5nnlpfr0r.cloudfront.net/tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-5798-2.pdf
R-00051Summary of SPTC Pooled-Fund Study for Sharing and Evaluation of CalME Flexible Pavement Design SoftwareVariousPooled-FundUniversity of CaliforniaR. Wu, James Signore, John HarveyCompletedAug-10Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1395379 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/research/reports/fullreports/764.1.pdf
R-00052Characterization of Unbound for Use in the New Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Procedure Pavement Materials From Virginia SourcesVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Transportation Research CouncilM. Shabbir HossainCompletedSep-10Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1097599 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/11-r6.pdf
R-00053Research for AASHTO Standing Committee on Highways. Task 288. National Calibration of MEPDG Rigid Pavement Models Based on Corrected CTE ValuesNCHRPNCHRP- FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Jagannath MallelaCompleted$100,0008Sep-10Calibration, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/view/1232229
R-00054Development of a Traffic Data Input System in Arizona for the MEPDGArizona Department of TransportationState-FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Michael Darter, Leslie Titus-Glover, Dean WolfCompleted25Oct-10Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1264105 https://apps.azdot.gov/ADOTLIBRARY/PUBLICATIONS/PROJECT_REPORTS/PDF/AZ672.PDF
R-00055Traffic characterization for a mechanistic-empirical pavement designTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Texas at AustinJorge Prozzi, F. HongCompletedOct-10Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1154074 http://ctr.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubs/0_4510_4.pdf
R-00056Towards an Integrated Pavement Design Approach: Using HWTD to Support the MEPDGTexas Transportation InstituteUniversity of Texas at AustinSegey Grebenschikov, Jorge ProzziCompletedNov-10Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1096251 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18624
R-00057Layer Moduli of Nebraska Pavements for the New Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)Nebraska Department of RoadsState-FundedUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnIm, Soohyok Kim, Yong-Rak Ban, HokCompleted42Dec-10Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1090851 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/25453
R-00058Catalog of Material Properties for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignMaryland State Highway AdministrationState-FundedUniversity of MarylandSchwartz, Charles W Li, RuiCompletedJan-11Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1101546 http://www.roads.maryland.gov/opr_research/md-11-sp808b4f-catalog-of-material-properties-for-mepdg_report.pdf
R-00059Adapting SPT Specification Criteria to HMA Mix DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedArizona State University,Mohamed El-BasyounyCompleted$59,54041Feb-11Materials, Performance https://trid.trb.org/view/1097610 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22895
R-00060Establish Inputs for the New Rigid Component of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)Pennsylvania Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of PittsburghNassiri, S Vandenbossche, Julie MCompleted33Mar-11Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1105473
R-00061Development of Reliable Pavement ModelsTexas A&M Transportation InstituteUniversity of Texas at AustinAguiar-Moya, Jose Pablo Prozzi, JorgeCompletedMay-11Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1116768 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23110
R-00062Developing MEPDG Climate Data Input Files for MississippiMississippi Department of TransportationState-FundedMississippi State UniversityHeitzman, Michael Timm, David Tackle, Eugene S Herzmann, Daryl E Traux, Dennis DCompletedJun-11Climate, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1138898
R-00063Development of a Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of MEPDGNew Mexico Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of New MexicoKarl BenedictCompleted$439,78736Jun-11Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1231642 http://dot.state.nm.us/content/dam/nmdot/Research/MEPDGFinalReport.pdf
R-00064Development of Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of MEPDGOklahoma Department of TransportationState-FundedOklahoma State UniversityHossain, Zahid Zaman, Musharraf Doiron, Curtis Cross, StevenCompleted27Jun-11Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1217382 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/25596
R-00065Development of a Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of the MEPDG-Evaluation of ODOT SMA MixturesOklahoma Department of TransportationState-FundedOklahoma State UniversityCross, Stephen A Gibbe, Robel Aryal, NirajanCompleted30Mar-11Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1117042 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23201
R-00066Characterization and Development of Truck Load Spectra and Growth Factors for Current and Future Pavement Design Practices in LouisianaLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentState-FundedLouisiana State UniversityIshak, Sherif Shin, Hak-Chul Sridhar, Bharath KumarCompleted24Jul-11Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1116083 http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2011/fr_445.pdf
R-00067The Effect of Environmental Factors on the Implementation of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)FHWAFHWA-FundedUniversity of WyomingDzotepe, George Abraham Ksaibati, KhaledCompletedJul-11Climate https://trid.trb.org/view/1118650 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23134
R-00068Asphalt Material Design Inputs for Use with the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide in VirginiaVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchApeagyei, Alex K Diefenderfer, Stacey DCompleted26Sep-11Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1126807 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/12-r6.pdf
R-00069Use of the 1993 AASHTO Guide, MEPDG and Historical Performance to Update the WSDOT Pavement Design CatalogWashington State Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of WashingtonLi, Jianhua Uhlmeyer, Jeff S Mahoney, Joe P. Muench, Stephen TCompletedSep-11Design, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1126792 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/research/reports/fullreports/779.1.pdf
R-00070Local Calibration of the MEPDG for Flexible Pavement DesignNorth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedNorth Carolina State UniversityKim, Y Richard Jadoun, Fadi M Hou, Tian Muthadi, NareshCompleted38Oct-11Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1141997
R-00071Base Course Resilient Modulus for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideFlorida Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of FloridaDennis R. HiltunenCompleted41Nov-11Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1128222
R-00072Calibration of CalME Models Using WesTrack Performance DataCalifornia Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of CaliforniaUllidtz, Per Harvey, John T Tsai, Bor-Wen Monismith, Carl LCompletedNov-11Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/868465 http://www.ucprc.ucdavis.edu/PDF/WesTrack%20CalME%20Calib_UCPRC-RR-2006-14_final.pdf
R-00073Review of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Truck Weight Data Plan for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchCottrell, Benjamin H Kweon, Young-JunCompletedNov-11Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1128219 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/12-r4.pdf
R-00074Technical Assistance to NCHRP and NCHRP Project 1-40A: Versions 0.9 and 1.0 of the M-E Pavement Design SoftwareNCHRPNCHRP- FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Michael DarterCompleted$848,59574Dec-11General https://trid.trb.org/view/1335845
R-00075Development of Traffic Data Input Resources for the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design ProcessNorth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedNorth Carolina State UniversityStone, John R Kim, Youngsoo R List, George F Rasdorf, William Sayyady, Fatemeh Jadoun, Fadi Ramachandran, Aditya NCompleted38Dec-11Traffic https://trid.trb.org/View/1140036 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24076
R-00076Sensitivity Evaluation of MEPDG Performance PredictionNCHRPNCHRP- FundedUniversity of MarylandCharles W. SchwartzCompleted27Dec-11Models https://trid.trb.org/view/1246949 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22625
R-00077Texas M-E Flexible Pavement Design System: Literature Review and Proposed FrameworkTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas A&M Transportation InstituteTom ScullionCompleted12Feb-12Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1140754 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24184
R-00078AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Parametric StudyUnited States Department of TransportationFHWA-FundedUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonLi, Ruipeng Steven CramerCompleted27Mar-12Models https://trid.trb.org/view/1224986 http://www.wistrans.org/cfire/documents/FR_0324.pdf
R-00079Evaluation of Current Louisiana Flexible Pavement Structures Using PMS Data and New Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design GuideLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentState-FundedLouisiana Transportation Research CenterWu, Zhong Yang, XiaomingCompleted24Apr-12Models https://trid.trb.org/view/1141792 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24249
R-00080User’s Guide for TxCRCP-ME Design Software: Volume I - User's Guide and Volume II - Software ArchitectureTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas Tech UniversityHa, Soojun Yeon, Jungheum Won, Moon C Jung, Youn Su Zollinger, Dan GCompletedMay-12Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1146608 http://www.depts.ttu.edu/techmrtweb/Reports/Products/0-5832-P3.pdf
R-00081Local Calibration of the Mechanistic Empirical Design Software for WisconsinWisconsin Department of TransportationState-FundedMarquette UniversityJames A. Crovetti & Kathleen T HallCompleted36Aug-12Design, Calibration http://wisconsindot.gov/documents2/research/WisDOT-0092-09-3031-Final-Report.pdf
R-00082Modeling Mechanistic Properties of Unbound Pavement Materials for New York StateNew York State Department of TransportationState-FundedCornell UniversityLynne IrwinCompleted$324,90729Aug-12Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1236462 http://www.utrc2.org/research/projects/mechanistic-properties-of-unbound-pavement-materials
R-00083Research for AASHTO Standing Committee on Highways. Task 317. Update of AASHTO Publication MEPDG-1NCHRPNCHRP- FundedMyers McCarthy Consulting Engineers, LLCLeslie Myers McCarthyCompleted$94,02010Aug-12General https://trid.trb.org/view/1335994
R-00084Laboratory Study of Concrete Properties to Support Implementation of the New AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideWisconsin Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Wisconsin – MadisonEffinger, Jacob B Li, Ruipeng Silva, Jessica Cramer, Steven MCompleted36Sep-12Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1239130 https://cdm16119.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p267601coll4/id/15995
R-00085Determination of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements for MEPDG ImplementationGeorgia Department of TransportationState-FundedSouthern Polytechnic State UniversityKim, Sung-HeeCompletedOct-12Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1223586 http://www.dot.ga.gov/BuildSmart/research/Documents/10-04.pdf
R-00086New England Verification of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideNew England Transportation ConsortiumState-FundedUniversity of New HampshireDaniel, Jo Sias Chehab, Ghassan R Ayyala, Dinesh Nogaj, Ireneusz MCompletedNov-12Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1250120
R-00087Development of New Default Traffic Datasets for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Using the Data from Long-Term Pavement Performance Specific Pavement Study Traffic Data Collection Pooled Fund Study, TPF-5(004)FHWAPooled-FundApplied Research Associates, Inc.Olga SeleznevaCompleted$328,14340Dec-12Traffic https://trid.trb.org/view/1366335 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/13090/13090.pdf
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R-00088Improved Characterization of Truck Traffic Volumes and Axle Loads for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignOhio Department of TransportationState-Funded University of AkronAbbas, Ala R Frankhouser, AndrewCompleted28Dec-12Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1245232
R-00089Methodology and Calibration of Fatigue Transfer Functions for Mechanistic Empirical Flexible Pavement DesignAuburn UniversityPriest, Angela L Timm, David HCompletedDec-12Models, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/850274 http://www.eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/files/reports/2006/rep06-03.pdf
R-00090Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement: Design Using the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design ProcedureFHWAFHWA-FundedConcrete Reinforcing Steel InstituteJeffery RoeslerCompleted9Apr-13Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1264834 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/concrete/pubs/hif13025.pdf
R-00091Mechanistic Characterization of Soils and AggregatesUtah Department of TransportationState-FundedBrigham Young UniversityW Spencer GuthrieCompleted$75,00024Apr-13Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1243528
R-00092Evaluation of LTPP Climatic Data for Use in MEPDG Calibration and Other Pavement AnalysisFHWAFHWA-FundedUniversity of Maryland; MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, IncorporatedSchwartz, CharlesCompleted$200,53824May-13Climate, Calibration, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1344149 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/15019/15019.pdf
R-00093Use of AMPT for Characterizing Asphalt Material Inputs for AASHTOWare® Pavement Me Design ImplementationFHWAFHWA-FundedNational Center for Asphalt TechnologyTran, Nam H Rodezno, CarolinaCompletedMay-13Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1299887 http://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/files/reports/2013/rep13-04.pdf
R-00094Iowa Calibration of MEPDG Performance Prediction ModelsIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityHalil CeylanCompleted16Jun-13Calibration https://trid.trb.org/View/1261327 http://publications.iowa.gov/14895/1/IA_DOT_InTrans_MEPDG_Iowa_calibration_w_cvr.pdf
R-00095Assessment of Environmental, Seasonal and Regional Variations in Pavement Base and Subgrade PropertiesLouisiana Department of TransportationState-FundedLouisiana Transportation Research CenterKevin GaspardCompleted$529,68560Jun-18Design, Materials https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2012/capsule_12_2P.pdf
R-00096Characterization of Drainage Layer Properties for MEPDGID , OK , VA , WisDOTPooled-FundDiefenderfer, BrianCompletedAug-13Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1235957 http://www.pooledfund.org/Details/Study/457
R-00097Characterization of Cementitiously Stabilized Layers for Use in Pavement Design and AnalysisNCHRPNCHRP- FundedWashington State UniversityHaifang WenCompleted$500,00051Sep-13Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1332796 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22247
R-00098Development of Design Guide for Thin and Ultrathin Concrete Overlays of Existing Asphalt PavementsVariousPooled-FundVariousFick, DebraCompleted$515,20060Sep-13Materials, Maintenance https://trid.trb.org/view/1351330 http://www.pooledfund.org/Details/Study/389
R-00099Development of Texas Mechanistic-Empirical Flexible Pavement Design System (TxME)Texas Department of TransportationState-FundedTexas A&M Transportation InstituteHu, Sheng Zhou, Fujie Scullion, TomCompleted14Sep-13Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1290602 http://d2dtl5nnlpfr0r.cloudfront.net/tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-6622-2.pdf
R-00100Local Calibration of the MEPDG for New HampshireNew Hampshire Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of New Hampshire, DurhamDaniel, Jo Sias Lowe, Justin Steele, MatthewCompletedOct-13Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1363118 http://www.nh.gov/dot/org/projectdevelopment/materials/research/projects/documents/14282S-FINALREPORT.pdf
R-00101Enhanced Analysis of Falling Weight Deflectometer Data for Use with the Mechanistic-Empirical Flexible Pavement Design and Analysis and recommendations for Improvements to Falling Weight DeflectometerFHWAFHWA-FundedFederal Highway AdministrationNadarajah SivaneswaranCompleted$337,28933Nov-13Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1365864 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/15063/15063.pdf
R-00102Incorporating Pavement Preservation into the MEPDGFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Pavement Technology, Inc.David G. PeshkinCompleted$262,12442Dec-13Preservation https://trid.trb.org/view/1232435 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22108
R-00103Development of Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Master Curve Using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) MeasurementsIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversitySunghwan Kim; Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan; Halil CeylanCompleted$50,00012Mar-14Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1327972 http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/research/projects/detail/?projectID=-1670453428
R-00104Characterization of Louisiana Asphalt Mixtures Using Simple Performance Tests and MEPDGLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentState-FundedLouisiana Transportation Research CenterMohammad, Louay Kim, Minkyum Raghavendra, Amar Obulareddy, SandeepCompleted42Apr-14Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1322109 http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2014/fr_499.pdf
R-00105Developing Recalibrated Concrete Pavement Performance Models for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedUniversity of PittsburghJulie M. VandenbosscheCompleted$100,00018May-14Models https://trid.trb.org/view/1332876
R-00106Flexible Pavement Design – State of the PracticeNational Asphalt Pavement AssociationNational Center for Asphalt TechnologyDavid H. TimmCompletedAug-14Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1322103 http://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/files/reports/2014/rep14-04.pdf
R-00107Verification of Mechanistic-Empirical Design Models for Flexible Pavements through Accelerated Pavement TestingKansas Department of TransportationState-FundedKansas State UniversityRomanoschi, Stefan Lewis, Paul Gedafa, Daba Hossain, MustaqueCompleted69Aug-14Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1326952
R-00108Guidelines for PCC Inputs to AASHTOWare Pavement MEMississippi Department of TransportationState-FundedRao Research and Consulting, LLCRao, ChetanaCompleted12Dec-14Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1369977http://mdot.ms.gov/documents/research/Reports/Interim and Final Reports/State Study 260 - Guidelines for PCC Inputs to AASHTOWare Pavement ME.pdf
R-00109Development of Alabama Traffic Factors for use in Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignAlabama Department of TransportationState-FundedAuburn UniversityTurochy, Rod E Timm, David H Mai, DerongCompletedFeb-15Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1372297 http://eng.auburn.edu/files/centers/hrc/930793developmentofalabamatrafficfactors.turochy.pdf
R-00110Traffic and Data Preparation for AASHTO DARWin-ME Analysis and DesignOklahoma State UniversityState-FundedLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentWang, Kelvin C P Li, Joshua Q Chen, ChengCompleted36Feb-15Traffic, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1345766 http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2015/FR_538.pdf
R-00111Calibrating the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide for KansasKansas Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of KansasSun, Xiaohui Han, Jie Parsons, Robert L Misra, Anil Thakur, Jitendra KCompletedApr-15Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1351428
R-00112Evaluation of Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Climatic Data for Use in Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide(MEPDG) Calibration and Other Pavement AnalysisFHWAFHWA-FundedAMEC Environment and Infrastructure, University of Maryland—College ParkSchwartz, Charles W Elkins, Gary E Li, Rui Visintine, Beth A Forman, Barton Rada, Gonzalo R Groeger, JonathanCompleted42May-15Climate https://trid.trb.org/view/1358566 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/15019/15019.pdf
R-00113Development of a Catalog of Resilient Modulus Values for Aggregate Base for Use With the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)Virginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchHossain, M Shabbir Lane, D StephenCompletedJun-15Materials, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1358568 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/15-r13.pdf
R-00114Material Properties of Cold In-Place Recycled and Full-Depth Reclamation Asphalt Concrete for Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedUniversity of MarylandCharles SchwartzCompleted$499,23436Jun-17Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1332746
R-00115Continued Development and Analysis of the Flexible Pavements DatabasesTexas Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of TexasLubinda WalubitaCompleted$1,853,29145Aug-15Calibration, Design, Performance http://ctr.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/pubs/0_6275_1.pdf
R-00116Development of Local Calibration Factors and Design Criteria Values for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignVirginia Department of TransportationState-FundedVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchSmith, Bryan Nair, HarikrishnanCompletedAug-15Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1367534 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/16-r1.pdf
R-00117AASHTO MEPDG Regional Peer Exchange MeetingsFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Pavement Technology, Inc.Linda PierceCompletedSep-15General, Peer Exchange https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/dgit/hif15021.pdf
R-00118Improvement of Michigan Climatic Files in Pavement ME DesignMichigan Department of TransportationState-FundedMichigan Technological UniversityZhangping YouCompleted$177,15928Oct-15Climate, Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1372768 http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/RC1626_503841_7.pdf
R-00119Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide. A Manual of Practice, Second EditionAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsNCHRP- FundedAASHTOCompletedOct-15Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1371140
R-00120MEPDG Inputs for Warm-Mix AsphaltsNorth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedNorth Carolina State UniversityY. Richard Kim, Jongsub Lee, and Yizhuang WangCompleted40Nov-15Calibration https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/RNAProjDocs/2012-01FinalReport.pdf
R-00121Consideration of Preservation in Pavement Design and Analysis ProceduresNCHRPNCHRP- FundedApplied Pavement Technology, Inc.Appied Pavement Technology, Inc.CompletedDec-15Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1366078 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=22108
R-00122Investigation of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design/DARWin-ME Performance Prediction Models for Iowa Pavement Analysis and DesignIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityCeylan, Halil Kim, Sunghwan Kaya, Orhan Gopalakrishnan, KasthuriranganCompletedDec-15Models, Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1394753 https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/14840/
R-00123Verification of the Enhanced Integrated Climatic Module Soil Subgrade Input Parameters in the MEPDGIndiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue UniversitySantagata, M Bobet, Antonio Nantung, TommyCompleted$131,709Dec-15Climate, Materials https://trid.trb.org/view/1300138
R-00124Development of DARWin-ME Design Guideline for Louisiana Pavement DesignLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentState-FundedLouisiana Transportation Research CenterWu, Zhong Xiao, Danny XCompleted34Jan-16Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1400752 http://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2016/FR_551.pdf
R-00125Improved Understanding of Pavements Impacts and Cost-Effective Designs Based on Mechanistic-Empirical MethodsResearch and Innovative Technology AdministrationFederally FundedUniversity of Wyoming; North Dakota State University Pan Lu; Denver Tolliver; Khaled KsaibatiCompleted$300,00048Jan-16Design, Calibration https://www.mountain-plains.org/research/details.php?id=265 http://www.mountain-plains.org/research/projects/downloads/2012_mpc_376.pdf
R-00126Incorporating Slab/Underlying Layer Interaction into the MEPDG Concrete Pavement Analysis ProceduresNCHRPNCHRP- FundedUniversity of MinnesotaLev KhazanovichCompleted$449,99845May-16Models, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1480397 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=24842
R-00127Nondestructive Evaluation of Pavement Structural Condition for Rehabilitation DesignResearch and Innovative Technology Administration; City College of New YorkFederal and University FundedRutgers UniversityHao WangCompleted$41,54619May-16Design https://rip.trb.org/view/1319876
R-00128 Determination of Mechanical Properties for Cement-Treated Aggregate BaseVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchState-FundedVirginia Center for Transportation Innovation and ResearchSameer Shetty; Harikrishnan Nair; H Celik Ozyilidirim; Shabbir HossainCompleted$303,72048Jun-16Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1473852 http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/17-r21.pdf
R-00129Determination of Creep Compliance and Indirect Tensile Strength for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideResearch and Innovative Technology AdministrationFHWA-FundedWashington State University, PullmanHaifang WenCompleted$60,00018Jun-16Materials, Calibration http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Determination-of-Creep-Compliance-and-Indirect-Tensile-Strength-for-Mechanistic-Empirical-Pavement-Design-Guide_Yr3_UTC-Project-Information.pdf http://depts.washington.edu/pactrans/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-S-WSU-89_Balasingam-Muhunthan_Determination-of-Creep.pdf
R-00130Improved Data for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design for Concrete PavementsNorth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedNorth Carolina State UniversityBrett Q TempestActive$229,95524Aug-16Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=1321248
R-00131Quantifying the Influence of Geosynthetics on Pavement PerformanceNCHRPNCHRP- FundedTexas A&M Research FoundationRong LuoCompleted$600,000Aug-16Materials https://trid.trb.org/View/1479252 https://www.nap.edu/login.php?action=guest&record_id=24841
R-00132Traffic and Data Preparation for AASHTO MEPDG Analysis and DesignVariousPooled-FundVariousDoc ZhangCompleted$426,66860Aug-16Calibration, Traffic https://trid.trb.org/view/1347121
R-00133A Mechanistic-Empirical Model for Top-Down Cracking of Asphalt Pavement LayersNCHRPNCHRP- FundedTexas A&M Transportation InstituteRobert L. LyttonCompleted$500,00031Sep-16Models https://trid.trb.org/view/1332863
R-00134Characterization of Material Properties for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design in WyomingWyoming Department of TransportationFHWA-FundedUniversity of WyomingKam NgCompleted$317,75945Dec-16Materials https://trid.trb.org/View/1447176
R-00135Proposed Enhancements to Pavement ME Design: Improved Consideration of the Influence of Subgrade and Unbound Layers on Pavement PerformanceNCHRPNCHRP- FundedTexas A&M Transportation InstituteRobert L. LyttonActive$400,00030Mar-17Material https://trid.trb.org/view/1331565
R-00136Characterization of Asphalt Concrete Dynamic Modulus in South CarolinaSouth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedTri-County Technical CollegeSerji N AmirkhanianCompleted$383,16624Apr-17Materials https://rip.trb.org/view/1352019
R-00137Tack Coat Installation Performance GuidelinesPurdue University/Indiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue University/Indiana Department of TransportationJu Sang Lee; Rebecca S McDanielActive$276,00027Apr-17Materials https://rip.trb.org/view/1339682
R-00138Characterizing Existing Hot-Mix Asphalt Layer Damage for Mechanistic Pavement Rehabilitation DesignFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Suri SadasivamActive$249,77112Jul-17Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/view/1370388
R-00139Comparison between 1993 AASHTO Pavement Design Guide and Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide with North Dakota Case StudyResearch and Innovative Technology Administration, Federal Highway AdministrationFHWA-FundedNorth Dakota State UniversityAndrew Bratlien; Pan LuTerminated$150,00048Sep-17Design https://www.mountain-plains.org/research/details.php?id=349 https://www.mountain-plains.org/research/projects/downloads/2014-mpc-459.pdf
R-00140Correlation between Resilience Modules (MR) of Soil, Light Weight Deflectometer, and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)Purdue University/Indiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue University/Indiana Department of Transportation Antonio Bobet; Tommy E NantungCompleted$644,21048Dec-17Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/view/1330435
R-00141Calibration of the MEPDG Performance Models for Flexible Pavements in IdahoIdaho Transportation DepartmentState-FundedUniversity of IdahoFouad BayomyActive$370,00036Apr-18Calibration https://trid.trb.org/view/1351402
R-00142Characterization of Crushed Bases in WyomingFHWAFHWA-Funded, State-Funded University of WyomingKam Ng; Khaled KsaibatiCompleted$64,57726Sep-15Materials https://rip.trb.org/view/1396079 http://www.dot.state.wy.us/files/live/sites/wydot/files/shared/Planning/Research/RS02216 Crushed Bases.pdf
R-00143Enhancement of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide for Roadway Design, Construction and RehabilitationResearch and Innovative Technology AdministrationUniversity of WyomingKam NgActive$105,92761Sep-18Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1372667
R-00144Performance and Load Response of Rigid Pavement Systems, TPF-5(300)Iowa Department of TransportationPooled-FundIowa State UniversityShad Sargand; Tom CacklerActive$1,770,00060May-19Design, Materials, Models https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=1346277
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R-00145Effect of Geosynthetics on Structural Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedPlanned$600,000Materials, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1232159
R-00146Standardizing Lightweight Deflectometer Measurements for QA and Modulus Determination in Unbound Bases and SubgradesVariousPooled-FundVariousCompleted$400,000Jan-16Design https://trid.trb.org/view/1328357
Cold Temperature Creep ComplianceMissouri Department of TransportationState-FundedMissouri University of Science and TechnologyMichael LusherCompleted$80,17410Aug-17Materials, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1487188 https://library.modot.mo.gov/RDT/reports/TR201713/cmr17-014.pdf
R-00147Laboratory Data to Determine Impact of Coarse Aggregate Type and Cementitious Materials on Design Thickness of PCC PavementsMississippi Department of TransportationFHWA-Funded, State-FundedRobert L. VarnerCompleted33Dec-17Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1459227http://mdot.ms.gov/documents/research/Reports/Interim and Final Reports/State Study 177 - Laboratory Data to Determine Impact of Coarse Aggregate Type and Cementitious Materials on Design of PCC Pavements.pdf
R-00148Development of Best Practice Implementation Guide for Geosynthetics in Low-Volume PavementsVirginia Transportation Research CouncilState-FundedVirginia Transportation Research CouncilEdward Hoppe, M. Hossain, A. MoruzaActive$212,601Aug-18Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1427759
MEPDG Traffic Loading Defaults Derived from Traffic Pooled Fund StudyFHWAFHWA-FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Selezneva, O I Ayres, M Hallenbeck, M Ramachandran, A Shirazi, H Von Quintus, HCompletedApr-16Traffic https://trid.trb.org/View/1409560 https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/13090/13090.pdf
R-00149Assessment and Simplification of Pavement Environmental Effects Models on Pavement PerformanceNCHRPNCHRP- FundedBrink, WouterActive$350,000Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1472756
R-00150Pavement ME Design – Impact of Local Calibration, Foundation Support, and Design and Reliability ThresholdsNational Asphalt Pavement AssociationNational Center for Asphalt TechnologyNam TranCompletedSep-17Design, Local Calibration https://trid.trb.org/View/1483162 http://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/files/technical-reports/rep17-08.pdf
LTPP Data Analysis: Relationships between Material Properties Determined in Field and Laboratory for Untreated MaterialsRada, GonzaloActive$69,762Apr-19Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1472758
R-00151In Situ Modulus Measurement Using Automated Plate Load Testing for Statewide Mechanistic-Empirical Design CalibrationIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityDavid WhiteCompleted$125,00012Aug-18Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1485618
R-00152Effect of Cold Central Plant Recycled Asphalt Mixture Stockpiling on Mixture PerformanceVirginia Transportation Research CouncilState-FundedVirginia Transportation Research CouncilBenjamin Bowers, Brian DiefenderferActive$108,05319Apr-19Materials, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1481206
Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt PavementsNCHRPNCHRP- FundedLinda PierceActive$570,00048Feb-20Design, Performance https://rip.trb.org/View/1466750
R-00153Including the Effects of Shrink/Swell and Frost Heave in Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignNCHRPNCHRP- FundedClaudia ZapataActive$500,00036May-21Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/View/1466752
R-00154Layer Coefficients for NHDOT Pavement DesignNew Hampshire Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of New HampshreEshan DaveActive$150,000Mar-19Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/View/1410958
Develop System to Render Mechanistic-Empirical Traffic Data for Pavement DesignTexas Department of TransporatationState-FundedTexas A&M Transportation InstituteLubinda WalubitaCompleted$199,99024Aug-18Traffic https://rip.trb.org/View/1456211
R-00155Design Data for Rigid Pavements in New MexicoUniversity Transportation Centers ProgramFHWA FundedUniversity of New Mexico, AlbuquerqueR. TarefderActive$175,80012Jun-17 https://rip.trb.org/View/1420203
R-00156Development of a Mechanistic-based Design Method for Geosynthetics-reinforced Pavement on Expansive SoilsUniversity Transportation Centers ProgramFHWA FundedUniversity of OklahomaJay WangActive$68,727Feb-17Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/View/1420214
Impact of Quarry Gradation on Base Course Aggregate Testing and Rutting Model Calibration Phase IINorth Carolina Department of TransportationState-FundedUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignErol TutumluerActiveJun-16Materials, Design https://rip.trb.org/View/1376587
R-00157Proposed Enhancements to Pavement ME Design: Improved Consideration of the Influence of Subgrade Soils Susceptible to Shrink/Swell and/or Frost Heave on Pavement PerformanceNCHRPNCHRP- FundedArizona State UniversityClaudia ZapataActive$500,00033May-21Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1466752
R-00158Structural Evaluation of Full-Depth Flexible Pavement Using APTIndiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue UniversityJohn HaddockActive$200,00022Jun-20Materials, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1494141
R-00159Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt PavementsNCHRP- FundedNCELinda PierceActive$500,00024Feb-20Materials, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1466750
R-00160LTPP Data Analysis: Feasibility of Using LTPP Data to Develop Relationships Between Laboratory- and Field-Derived Properties of Unbound MaterialsNCHRP, AASHTO, FHWANCHRP- FundedAMEC Foster WheelerGonzalo RadaActive$69,76210Apr-19Materials, Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1472758
R-00161Development of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) Inputs for Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA)VTRCState-FundedVTRCHarikrishnan Nair, Girum MerineActive$98,09216Oct-19Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1514104
R-00162MEPDG Traffic Load Spectra for Local, Minor Arterial, Major Collector, and Minor Collector RoadsPurdue University/Indiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue/INDOTYi Jiang, Shuo Li, Tommy NantungActive$175,00024May-20Traffic https://trid.trb.org/View/1502528
R-00163Application of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Approach into RCC Pavement Thickness DesignFHWAFHWA FundedLTRCZhong WuActive$319,89630Nov-20Materials, Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1513148
R-00164Elimination of Empirical, Ineffective and Expensive PG Plus Tests to Characterize Modified BindersU.S. DOTU.S. DOT-FundedArkansas State UniversityZahid Hossain, Ashraf ElsayedActive$100,33118Sep-19Materials https://trid.trb.org/View/1505429
R-00165LTPP Data Analysis: Significance of As-Constructed Asphalt Pavement Air Voids to Pavement PerformanceNCHRPNCHRP- FundedNCATMichael HeitzmanActive$450,00020Jan-20Materials, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1472759
R-00166Improved Reliability of FWD Tests Results and Correlation with Resilient ModulusPurdue University/Indiana Department of TransportationState-FundedPurdue/INDOTAntonio BobetActive$225,64014Jan-20Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1563541
R-00167Mechanistic Characterization of Asphalt Overlays for Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation using Pavement ME ApproachFHWAFHWA FundedLTRCZhongjie, ZhangActive$319,44138Oct-21Design, Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1517486
R-00168Investigation on Pavement ME Design Reflective Cracking, Faulting, IRI Prediction Models, Concrete Overlays Design Tool, and Performance Threshold Levels for Iowa Pavement SystemsIowa Department of TransportationState-FundedIowa State UniversityHalil CeylanActive$250,00038Oct-21Performance https://trid.trb.org/View/1549926
R-00169Enhancements of Climatic Inputs and Related Models for Pavement ME Using LTPP Climate Tool (MERRA-2)NCHRPNCHRP- FundedApplied Research Associates, Inc.Wouter BrinkActive$350,00038Oct-21Design, Climate Modeling https://trid.trb.org/View/1472756
R-00170Research for AASHTO Standing Committee on Highways. Task 422. User Review of the AASHTO Guide for Local Calibration of the MEPDGNCHRPNCHRP, FHWA, AASHTOGGfGA Engineering, LLCGeorgene GearyCompleted$23,5906Jun-18Design https://trid.trb.org/View/1512300
Updated: 04/16/2020
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