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Unique IDResearch TitleStudy FocusEstimated BudgetEstimated Duration (months)Date PostedDate ModifiedPersonnel/ Organization Developing RNSLink to RNS
Q-0001Characterization of Cementitiously Stabilized Materials for the New Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)MaterialsDec-06Jun-14TRB Committee: AFS80, Cementitious Stabilization https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=12639
Q-0002Evaluation of Geosynthetic Interaction for PavementsMaterials$350,00024Dec-06Jan-11TRB Committee: AFS70, Geosynthetics https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=12632
Q-0003Climatic Issues: Performance Models for Pavements Subjected to Seasonal Frost ActionClimate, Models$250,00030Dec-06Apr-07TRB Committee: AFP50, Frost Action https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=12514
Q-0004An Assessment of the Quality of Vehicle Classification Data and a Demonstration of How It Can be Measured and Improved to Support the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design GuideTraffic$150,00012Jun-07Jun-07TRB Committee: ABJ35, Highway Traffic Monitoring https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=13465
Q-0005Validation of the Drainage Component of the Enhanced Integrated Climatic ModelClimate$300,00024Sep-09Jul-16TRB Committee: AFS60, Subsurface Drainage https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=23425
Q-0006Determine the Effect of Construction Factors on Concrete Pavement Design ParametersDesignNov-10May-13TRB Committee: AFD50, Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=27485
Q-0007MEPDG – Linking Pavement Design Assumptions and Asphalt Quality AssuranceDesign> $300,00024 - 36Jan-14Jan-14TRB Committee: AFD60, Flexible Pavement Design https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36003
Q-0008Enhancing DARWin ME to Design Pavements with thin Asphalt Surface LayersDesign> $300,00024 - 36Jan-14Jan-14TRB Committee: AFD60, Flexible Pavement Design https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36000
Q-0009Development of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Criteria to Accommodate the Stabilization Mechanism and Life-Cycle Behavior/Performance of Asphalt combined with Portland Cement when used in New Construction and Full-Depth ReclamationDesign> $300,00024 - 36Jan-14Jan-14TRB Committee: AFS90, Chemical, Mechanical, and Asphalt Stabilization https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=35941
Q-0010Develop Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Ultra-Thin Asphalt Concrete OverlaysDesign> $300,00024 - 36Jan-14Jan-14TRB Committee: AFD60, Flexible Pavement Design https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36001
Q-0011Calibration of Mechanistic-based Pavement Design Models Using More Accurate Field MeasurementsModels> $300,00024 - 36Feb-14Mar-14TRB Committee: AFD20, Pavement Monitoring and Evaluation+H12 https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36061
Q-0012Development of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Criteria for Pavement Rehabilitation using Full-Depth ReclamationDesign> $300,00024 - 36Feb-15Feb-15TRB Committee: AFS90, Chemical, Mechanical, and Asphalt Stabilization https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=39169
Q-0013Improved Rutting Prediction of Unbound Granular Materials for Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement DesignModels> $300,00024 - 36Feb-15May-15TRB Committee: AFP70, Mineral Aggregates https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=39167
Q-0014Development of a Permanent Deformation Test Procedure for Evaluating Rutting Potentials of Pavement Granular Base/Subbase LayersMaterials> $300,00024 - 36Mar-15May-15TRB Committee: AFP70, Mineral Aggregates https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=39177
Q-0015Key Fracture Properties of Asphalt Mixtures Related to Pavement Top-Down Longitudinal Cracking Performance ModelsMaterials> $300,000> 36Jan-16Jan-16TRB Committee: AFK50, Characteristics of Bituminous Paving Mixtures to Meet Structural Requirements https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=40556
Q-0016Developing a More Mechanistic Approach for Designing Concrete Pavements and Their Supporting LayersMaterials, Design> $300,00024 - 36Mar-17Mar-17TRB Committee: AFD50, Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=41499
Q-0017Unified Model for Shrink/Swell and Frost Heave for Pavement DesignMaterials, Design> $300,00024 - 36Jun-16Jun-16Joint Technical Committee on Pavements https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=40905
Q-0018Optimized Flexible Pavement Structure – Maximizing Life and Reducing Life Cycle CostsDesign> $300,00024 - 36Jan-14Jan-14TRB Committee: AFD60, Flexible Pavement Design https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=36002
Q-0019Unbound Aggregate Layer Contamination DeterminationMaterials, DesignMar-13Apr-13TRB Committee: AFS70, Geosynthetics https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=33850
Q-0020Development of a Manual on Recommended Practice for Measuring the Response of Pavement StructuresDesign$400,00024Mar-07Apr-07TRB Committee: AFD40, Full-Scale and Accelerated Pavement Testing https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=13126
Q-0021Optimizing Drainability While Maintaining Stability of Aggregate Base CoursesMaterials, Design$300,00018Dec-06Apr-07TRB Committee: AFS70, Geosynthetics https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=12631
Q-0022Climatic Issues: Performance Models for Pavements Subjected to Seasonal Frost ActionModelsDec-06Apr-07TRB Committee: AFP50, Frost Action https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=12514
Q-0023Influence of Asphalt Mixture Aggregate Structure on Asphalt Pavement PerformanceMaterials, Design> $300,00024 - 36Jan-17Jun-17TRB Committee: AFK50, Non-Binder Components of Asphalt Mixtures https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=41389
Q-0024Automated Sensing for Construction Quality Monitoring of Concrete Pavements, and Smart Long-Term Tagging SystemMaterials, Design$300,000 - $400,00036 - 48Jan-13Jan-13TRB Committee AFN20, Properties of Concrete https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=33481
Q-0025Developing Standard Test Methods to Determine the Mechanistic Properties of Pavement Layers for Concrete Pavement Design and Performance AnalysisMaterials, Design> $300,00024 - 36Apr-18Apr-18TRB Committee: AFD50, Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements https://rns.trb.org/dproject.asp?n=42272
Q-0026Closing the Gap between Pavement Design and Pavement Management for Better PavementsDesign24 - 36Feb-19Feb-19TRB Committee: AFD30, General and Emerging Pavement Design https://rns.trb.org/details/dproject.aspx?n=42766
Updated: 05/14/2019
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