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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

What's New - Research Publications 2020

We are committed to providing our visitors with useful and updated information. We invite you to click on an item in this research publication archive on the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center website. 

 

December - 2020

Content Link:   Using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Pavement-Preservation Treatments,
Date:   posted December 22, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-21-007
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, Materials
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

November - 2020
Content Link:   Factsheet - Office of Corporate Research, Technology, and Innovative Management,
Date:   posted November 20, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-025
Category:   research, technology
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Long-Term Pavement Performance Data Analysis Program: Effect of Dowel Misalignment on Concrete Pavement Performance,
Date:   posted November 19, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-070
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, Materials, LTPP
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Techbrief: To Alert or Assist: Comparing Effects of Different Lateral Support Systems on Lane-Keeping,
Date:   posted November 18, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-068
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Leveraging Augmented Reality for Highway Construction,
Date:   posted November 16, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-038
Category:   Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges, Research
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Developing Crash-Modification Factors for High Friction Surface Treatments,
Date:   posted November 13, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-061
Category:   Safety
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Public Roads, Autumn 2020 - - posted November 12, 2020
Date:   posted November 12, 2020
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-21-001
Category:   Public Roads
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Steel Truss Retrofits to Provide Alternate Load Paths for Cut, Damaged, or Destroyed Members,
Date:   posted November 5, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-055
Category:   Infrastructure, Materials, Bridges, Research
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

October - 2020
Content Link:   FHWA R&T Now - - September/October 2020
Date:   posted October 20, 2020
Publication No.:  
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Periodicals
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Learning About Driver and Pedestrian Behaviors Through Connected Simulation Technology,
Date:   posted October 20, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-059
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Summary Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Preparing Our Nation's Roadways for Advanced Vehicle Technologies,
Date:   posted October 7, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-049
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Writing for Public Roads: How-To Guide,
Date:   posted October 6, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-026
Category:   research, technology
Type:   Brochure
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

September - 2020
Content Link:   Safety Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrow at Signalized Intersections
Date:   Safety Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrow at Signalized Intersections
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-19-036
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Researching Novel Approaches for Aging Resistant Binder Technologies,
Date:   posted September 18, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-051
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Supplementary Cementitious Material Advancements: Helping to Make Longer Lasting Concrete Highways and Transportation Structures,
Date:   posted September 18, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-048
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Realistic Artificial Datasets: Objective Evaluation of Data-Driven Safety Analysis Models,
Date:   posted September 18, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-047
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Utilizing Mobile Ad Hoc Networks to Enhance Road Safety,
Date:   posted September 18, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-046
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Leveraging Augmented Reality for Highway Construction,
Date:   posted September 8, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-037
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Investigating Key Automated-Vehicle Human Factors Safety Issues Related to Infrastructure: Summary of Stakeholder Workshop,
Date:   posted September 8, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-058
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   FHWA Nondestructive Evaluation Program Strategic Plan For FY 2019-2022,
Date:   posted September 8, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-045
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Evaluation of Holes Fabricated Using Plasma Arc Cutting,
Date:   posted September 8, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-056
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Coating Performance on Existing Steel Bridge Superstructures,
Date:   posted September 1, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-065
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

August - 2020
Content Link:   Public Roads Magazine, Summer 2020 - - posted August 5, 2020
Date:   posted August 5, 2020
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-20-004
Category:   Public Roads
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

June - 2020
Content Link:   Asphalt Binder and Mixtures Laboratory (ABML) Look-In,
Date:   posted June 23, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-057
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Pavements, Materials
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   FHWA R&T Now - - March/April 2020
Date:   posted June 18, 2020
Publication No.:  None
Category:   research, infrastructure, safety, policy, operations, environment, planning
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Techbrief: Safety Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows at Signalized Intersections,
Date:   posted June 16, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-19-035
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) Quick Reference, - - posted June 10, 2020
Date:   posted June 10, 2020
Publication No.:  
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Presentation
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Alternative Designs to Alleviate Freeway Bottlenecks at Merging, Diverging, and Weaving Areas,
Date:   posted June 3, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-008
Category:   Safety, Operations, Infrastructure, Research
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Applying Raman Spectroscopy to Study Alkali-Silica Reaction Gels,
Date:   posted June 2, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-042
Category:   Research, Infrastructure
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

May - 2020
Content Link:   Public Roads Magazine, Spring 2020 - - posted May 1, 2020
Date:   posted May 1, 2020
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-20-003
Category:   Public Roads
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

April - 2020
Content Link:   Instrumentation and 5-Year Performance Monitoring of a GRS IBS in St. Lawrence County, NY,
Date:   posted April 28, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-040
Category:   Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges, Research
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Technote: An Introduction to Spectroscopy for Pavement Engineers,
Date:   posted April 28, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-033
Category:   research, infrastructure
Type:   Technical Note
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Techbrief: How to Determine the Silica Content of Limestone Aggregates at the Quarry in 20 Minutes with No Sample Preparation,
Date:   posted April 23, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-034
Category:   research, infrastructure
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   In-Situ Scour Testing Device (ISTD), State Demonstrations of Field Soil Tests, Gulf Islands National Seashore, MS,
Date:   posted April 8, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-032
Category:   Infrastructure, Bridges, Research
Type:   Summary
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Partial Automation for Truck Platooning,
Date:   posted April 6, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-19-028
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Summary Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   A Self-Sensing Adaptive Material for a New Generation of Multifunctional Highway Bridge Bearing Systems,
Date:   posted April 6, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-19-027
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Summary Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Safer, More Reliable Transportation With Behavioral Economics: Cellphone Use and Managed Lane Choice,
Date:   posted April 6, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-013
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Handbook for Including Ancillary Assets Transportation Asset Management Programs,
Date:   posted April 2, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HIF-19-068
Category:   research, infrastructure
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   LTBP Newsletter - Winter 2020,
Date:   posted April 1, 2020
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-20-039
Category:   Publication
Type:   Newsletter
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

March - 2020
Content Link:   New Transportation Simulation Technology for Safer Roadways
Date:   posted March 31, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-014
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Mobile Device Data for Origin-Destination Travel Trends,
Date:   posted March 31, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-012
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Research Utilizing SHRP2 Data to Improve Highway Safety: Development of Speed-Safety Relationships,
Date:   posted March 30, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-035
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Techbrief: Quickly Analyzing Thermoplastic Road-Marking Material for Titanium Dioxide,
Date:   posted March 20, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-031
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, Research
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   TECHNOTE: Synthesis-The Reduction and Analysis of Pavement Profiler Data to Quantify the Bump at the End of the Bridge,
Date:   posted March 20, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-021
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Structures, Bridges
Type:   Technical Note
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

February - 2020
Content Link:   FHWA R&T Now - - January/February 2020
Date:   posted February 26, 2020
Publication No.:  
Category:   research, infrastructure, safety, policy, operations, environment, planning
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Development of Guidelines for Bearing Resistance of Large Diameter Open-End Steel Piles,
Date:   posted February 26, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-011
Category:   Infrastructure, Materials, Bridges, Research
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 

 

January - 2020
Content Link:   Challenges in Meeting Data Needs for Use of Environmental Product Declarations in Pavement Design and Construction: State of Practice and Future Scope,
Date:   posted January 29, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-022
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, Materials
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Use of LTPP SMP Data to Quantify Moisture Impacts on Fatigue Cracking in Flexible Pavements,
Date:   posted January 28, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-006
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, LTPP
Type:   Summary Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Asphalt Analysis Tools, - - posted January 28, 2020
Date:   posted January 28, 2020
Publication No.:  
Category:   Research, Infrastructure, Pavements, Materials
Type:   Technical note
PDF:    PDF Not available
 
 
Content Link:   Potential Uses of Reduced Datasets from the Roadway Information Database: A White Paper,
Date:   posted January 28, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-009
Category:   research, safety
Type:   Report
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   FHWA R&T Now - - November/December 2019
Date:   posted January 23, 2020
Publication No.:  None
Category:   research, infrastructure, safety, policy, operations, environment, planning
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Acceptance Testing of High-Speed Transverse Profile Measuring Systems Purchased for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program,
Date:   posted January 17, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-20-023
Category:   Infrastructure, Pavements, Research, LTPP
Type:   Techbrief
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   Public Roads, Winter 2020 - - posted January 13, 2020
Date:   posted January 13, 2020
Publication No.:  FHWA-HRT-20-002
Category:   Public Roads
Type:   Periodical
PDF:    pdf-file
 
 
Content Link:   EAR Research Associateship Program Highlights: Where Are They Now?,
Date:   posted January 9, 2020
Publication No.:   FHWA-HRT-19-043
Category:   research, exploratory advanced research
Type:   Fact Sheet
PDF:    pdf-file
 
Last updated: Thursday, October 6, 2022