Journal of Transportation Engineering

Relationship between International Roughness Index and Straightedge Index

Peter Mucka
The study presents the regression relationships between two commonly used indicators of longitudinal road unevenness, International Roughness Index (IRI) and the straightedge index. The 290 real longitudinal road profiles records with considering asphalt concrete and cement concrete road surfaces we ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000417] posted Mon Feb 13, 2012.

Aggregate Surface Areas Quantified through Laser Measurements for South African Asphalt Mixtures

Joseph Anochie-Boateng, Julius Komba, and Erol Tutumluer
For several decades, efforts have been made by engineers and researchers in the road and airfield pavements, and railroads to develop methods/procedures for accurate quantification of aggregate shape and packing properties. The difficult part of the process has been the fact that aggregate particles ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000416] posted Mon Feb 13, 2012.

Optimal Multi-Asset Maintenance Budget Allocation in Highway Asset Management

T. F. Fwa and J. Farhan
In a highway asset maintenance management system involving more than one highway asset type, identifying an equitable optimal allocation of available budget to individual asset systems is a major challenge. This is because the following outcomes are desirable: (i) the maintenance needs of all assets ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000414] posted Mon Feb 13, 2012.

Reliability-Based Risk Analysis of Roadway Horizontal Curves

Kesi You, Lu Sun, and Wenjun Gu
Reliability-based analysis of road geometric design has been reported in literatures as a trend in transportation safety study. In the reliability analysis of horizontal curve, the performance function is usually formulated as a function of failure mode of vehicle skidding only. This paper takes int ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000402] posted Tue Feb 7, 2012.

Thermal Stresses of PCC Pavements Containing Fly Ash and Slag

Yoonseok Chung, Hak-Chul Shin, and Tyson Rupnow
With the current demand for Portland cement concrete (PCC) sustainability, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are often used in concrete mixtures to improve the mixture properties in both fresh and hardened concrete. In this research, sixteen concrete mixtures (one control mixture, three bi ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000392] posted Wed Feb 1, 2012.

One Dimensional Rigid Pavement Temperature Prediction Using Laplace Transformation

Dong Wang and Jeffery R. Roesler
This paper presents an analytical solution for the prediction of the time-dependent 1-D temperature profile in an N-layered rigid pavement system using Laplace transformation. Temperature at any depth in a rigid pavement system can be estimated using the proposed solution with input data such as pav ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000413] posted Sat Jan 14, 2012.

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Abstract not available. [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000350] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Public Transport Line Assignment Model to Dual-Berth Bus Stops

Borja Alonso, Jose Luis Moura, Angel Ibeas, and Francisco Jose Ruisanchez
Bunching at bus stops can be a major problem for traffic and passengers if bus arrivals are not well distributed. Arrivals can be better staggered if bus stops are divided into more than one berth. This article presents a methodology using a bilevel optimization model for assigning public transport ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000260] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Vertical Track Stiffness as a New Parameter Involved in Designing High-Speed Railway Infrastructure

I. Gallego, J. Munoz, A. Rivas, and S. Sanchez-Cambronero
The criteria currently employed for the design of railway infrastructure on ballasted track are based on the elements of the superstructure, traffic, and bearing capacity of the subgrade. In high-speed railway, the elements of the superstructure are relatively well defined because they are based on ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000288] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Optimal Measurement Interval for Pedestrian Traffic Flow Modeling

Ye Jianhong and Chen Xiaohong
Measurement interval is crucial in obtaining stable traffic flow parameters, such as traffic flow rate, density, and speed. Credible relationships among these parameters and reasonable capacity for analysis are also dependent on the appropriate measurement interval. Nevertheless, the measurement int ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000286] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Modeling the Relationship between Geometric Design and Weaving Section Flow Process of Conventional Roundabouts

J. Md Diah, M. Y. Abdul Rahman, M. A. Adnan, and K. Hooi Ling
In this study, a weaving section flow at a conventional roundabout traffic flow situation is being modeled using Parallel Microscopic Simulation software. The findings discuss the traffic performance of the weaving section of the roundabout in terms of level of service (LOS) under Malaysian roundabo ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000290] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Locating Urban Transit Hubs: Multicriteria Model and Case Study in China

Jie Yu, Yue Liu, Gang-Len Chang, Wanjing Ma, and Xiaoguang Yang
This paper presents a comprehensive model for ranking candidate location plans of multiple urban transit hubs, which can effectively capture various aspects of concerns in the transit hub location planning process, including the overall efficiency of the transit network, the transfer intensity, the ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000275] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Optimization Models for the Location of Motorway Interchanges: Concessionaires' Perspective

Hugo M. Repolho, Antonio P. Antunes, and Richard L. Church
The location of motorway interchanges strongly affects the traffic motorways can capture and therefore the revenues for the concessionaires. This paper presents a set of optimization models aimed at assisting toll-motorway concessionaires when they set up the location of interchanges for a new motor ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000293] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Roadside Culvert Treatments

Francisco Daniel B. de Albuquerque, Dean L. Sicking, Ronald K. Faller, and Karla A. Lechtenberg
Roadside cross-drainage culverts have been found to affect vehicle accident injury levels. As a result, highway designers have commonly used three safety treatments to protect errant motorists from striking culvert openings. These safety treatments have included: culvert extension, guardrail install ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000266] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Development of Truck Loading Groups for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide

Kelvin C. P. Wang, Qiang Li, Kevin D. Hall, Vu Nguyen, and Danny X. Xiao
A key to the use of weigh-in-motion (WIM) traffic data for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) is to be able to successfully recognize the differences in loading patterns and to estimate the full axle-load spectrum data occurring under different conditions. However, how to identi ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000277] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Noise Charges in Road Traffic: Pricing Schedule Based on the Marginal Cost Principle

Henrik Andersson and Mikael Ogren
One way of mitigating the negative effects of noise from road traffic is to include the external cost of noise in a road charging system. This study shows how standardized calculation methods for road traffic noise can be used together with monetary estimates of the social cost of noise exposure to ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000265] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Development of a Model for Asphalt Pavement Skid Resistance Based on Aggregate Characteristics and Gradation

Arash Rezaei, Eyad Masad, and Arif Chowdhury
Many research studies and field experiences have shown a strong relationship between wet-weather accidents and pavement skid resistance. Therefore, measurement methods and models are needed to evaluate the safety level of driving on an asphalt pavement surface during its service life. The objective ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000280] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Modeling the Behavior of Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Ground Slabs. I: Development of Material Model

W. A. Elsaigh, J. M. Robberts, and E. P. Kearsley
Steel-fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) brings favorable properties to concrete ground slabs. The use of the material is limited by the lack of an appropriate analysis method. This paper is the first in a series of two regarding research aimed at providing a modeling approach that can be used to mode ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000276] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Structural Response of Pervious Concrete Pavement Systems Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Testing and Analysis

Muhannad T. Suleiman, Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan, and John T. Kevern
Although pervious concrete material properties, mix design, and storm water applications are well documented in the literature, the structural behavior of pervious concrete pavement systems has not been investigated. A parking lot was constructed in which traditional impervious concrete was used on ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000295] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Kerosene-Resistant Asphalt Binders Based on Nonconventional Modification

Filippo Merusi, Felice Giuliani, Sara Filippi, Pietro Moggi, and Giovanni Polacco
The development of bituminous binders with an intrinsic fuel resistance is required to limit pavement damage and maintenance operations in those areas, such as airport systems and industrial areas and filling stations, where the risk of fuel spilling exists. This paper focuses on the study of the in ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000285] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Modeling the Behavior of Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Ground Slabs. II: Development of Slab Model

W. A. Elsaigh, E. P. Kearsley, and J. M. Robberts
Steel-fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) brings favorable properties to concrete pavements. The use of the material is limited by the lack of an appropriate analysis method. This paper is the second in a series of two aimed at providing a modeling approach, which can be used to model the behavior of S ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000321] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Evaluation of Laboratory, Construction, and Performance Variability by Bootstrapping and Monte Carlo Methods for Rutting Performance Prediction of Heavy Vehicle Simulator Test Sections

Erdem Coleri and John T. Harvey
This paper demonstrates an innovative reliability analysis approach for prediction of asphalt rutting performance. In this approach, reliability was evaluated by considering the variability in laboratory test results, layer thicknesses, stiffnesses, and measured in situ performance. The effects of i ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000292] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Virginia Department of Transportation's Experience with its First Performance-Based Road-Maintenance Contract

Mehmet Egemen Ozbek and Jesus M. de la Garza
The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) first performance-based road-maintenance contract was concluded in July 2007. This contract required the contractor to maintain all assets and carry out incident management and snow and ice removal services on a total of 250 mi (402 km) of a number ... [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000294] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Highway Geometric Design from the Perspective of Recent Safety Developments

George Kanellaidis and Sophia Vardaki
Abstract not available. [J. Transp. Eng. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000322] published Fri Jan 13, 2012.

Investigating Benefits of Intellidrive in Freeway Operations Lane Changing Advisory Case Study

Hyungjun Park and Brian L. Smith
IntelliDrive, the integration of vehicles and the infrastructure through wireless communication, has generated great interest in the transportation community. It is widely expected that IntelliDrive will support significantly improved transportation operations. However, there have been few studies i ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000407] posted Thu Jan 12, 2012.

Thickness Design of PCC/FBC Composites for Secondary/County Roads

Nader Ghafoori, Dara Nyknahad, and Li Wang
Tests were conducted in the laboratory and field to determine the extent to which fluidized bed combustion (FBC) spent bed and pulverized coal combustion (PCC) fly ash, by-products of the coal industry, can be used in low-volume county and secondary roads. Various proportions of pre-hydrated FBC spe ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000410] posted Tue Jan 10, 2012.

A Classification and Regression Tree Approach for Predicting Drivers' Merging Behavior in Short-Term Work Zone Merging Areas

Qiang Meng and Jinxian Weng
This study aims to use the classification and regression tree (CART) approach, one of the most powerful data mining techniques, to predict drivers' merging behavior in the work zone merging area. Based on the eight factors affecting drivers' merging behavior, a binary CART is built using the merging ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000412] posted Mon Jan 9, 2012.

A Unified Mechanistic Approach for Modeling Tests of Unbound Pavement Materials

Kimberly Hill, Bereket Yohannes, and Lev Khazanovich
Several tests are used for the characterization of unbound materials for pavement applications. The resilient modulus has been one of the most common tests for design specification of unbound materials. The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is another laboratory test that is frequently used. The Dynami ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000411] posted Mon Jan 9, 2012.

Influence of Warm Mix Additives on Polymer Modified Asphalt Mixture Properties

Hakseo Kim, Soon-Jae Lee, and Serji N. Amirkhanian
The objective of the study presented in this paper was to investigate the influence of warm mix additives on polymer modified asphalt (PMA) mixtures in regards to engineering properties. Twelve PMA mixtures (four control PMA mixtures and eight warm PMA mixtures) were prepared using two additives (As ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000406] posted Fri Jan 6, 2012.

Analysis of Critical Structure Responses for Flexible Pavements in NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide

Yanqing Zhao, Wanqiu Liu, and Yiqiu Tan
Accurate determination of critical structure responses plays a vital role in the ability of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) to achieve a reliable pavement design. In the MEPDG the responses generated by a single axle are evaluated at a series of pre-defined locations, and res ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000405] posted Fri Jan 6, 2012.

Traffic Signal Optimization with Greedy Randomized Tabu Search Algorithm

Ta-Yin Hu and Li-Wen Chen
Although advanced technologies, such as detection techniques and controllers, have been incorporated within Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), pre-timed signal control still plays an important role in traffic control and management. A wide variety of techniques have been proposed to generat ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000404] posted Fri Jan 6, 2012.

Time Series Analysis and Models of Freeway Performance

Paul J. Ossenbruggen and Eric M. Laflamme
This paper describes a study whose primary purpose is to better understand the relationship between freeway traffic flow and speed. Incidents of recurrent and non-recurrent congestion were encountered at six radar collection northbound locations on New Hampshire interstate I-93 in July 2010. The roo ... [Journal of Transportation Engineering doi:10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000403] posted Fri Jan 6, 2012.