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30 Years – 20 State DOTs: Trends in Pavement Management observed through real world Implementation at the State DOT Level
(2013-06-04)
Since the first International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets 30 years ago in 1985, there has been continuous enhancement and evolution of pavement management system (PMS) technology to produce more effective ...
Accelerated Testing and Instrumentation: A Canadian Case Study
(2015-06-04)
The primary objective of this paper is to describe how the CPATT Test Track is used to advance Canadian pavement engineering practices through the investigation of the impact of axle loads and environment on flexible and ...
Data and IRB issues in International Naturalistic Driving Study
(2014-08-25)
Cultural expectations vary among regions; there are different expectations of privacy, volunteering criteria, and duties as a citizen. These differences such as driving laws may very well augment the risks that participants ...
Developing Optimized Maintenance Work Programs for an Urban Roadway Network using Pavement Management System
(2015-06-04)
Pavement management systems (PMS) are used by highway agencies to establish best possible network level maintenance and rehabilitation work programs for the road network. PMS also help in establishing the funding levels ...
Quantifying the Benefits of Good Pavement Asset Management
(2015-06-04)
In the 1970s it became clear that pavements could not actually be designed for 30-50 year life; and that they had to be managed. It was found necessary to consider construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and even ...
Drivers' Visual Behavior When Using Hand-Held and Hands-Free Cell Phones
(2014-08-25)
This study investigated driver distraction and how the use of handheld (HH), portable hands-free (PHF), and integrated hands-free (IHF) cell phones affected the visual behavior of motor vehicle drivers. Method A naturalistic ...
Initial Steps for Pavement Management of the Unsealed Road Network
(2015-06)
The unsealed road network is vital in maintaining community access to rural and isolated locations however is typified by the high operating cost associated. This document covers the key initiatives undertaken with respect ...
Taking the Namibian Road Management System to the next level
(2015-05-01)
The Road Management System of Namibia Roads Authority has been in operation since 1998, with continuous updating and maintenance throughout this period. The System, utilizing both international acceptable methodologies and ...