Design recommendations to evaluate seismic soil behavior and performance of highway structures will be presented. Changes in vehicular access to arterials also impacts other road users. Accommodation of these other needs will be assessed. This joint project is developing web-based lab exercises to support undergraduate transportation courses. Results will demonstrate the effectiveness of FRP laminates on simulated bridge columns and beams.
Calibration using field data is planned.
This project researches the spacing and location of street approaches and signalized intersections, the use of medians, and the management of interchange access to preserve arterial street utility. Five different traffic safety classes are conducted during the year. Local jurisdictions with safety concerns receive technical assistance. Oct '94 - Mar '99. Lab and full-scale fieldl study to quantify effects of asphalt concrete mix parameters on pavement performance.