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The National Highway Institute (NHI)

A Transportation Technology Transfer Symposium will be held July 29 to Aug. 2, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Recent Publications

Below are brief descriptions of reports recently published by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology.

Conferences and Special Events Calendar

Febrary

Date:	Feb 4-8, 2001
Event:	46th Annual Convention of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and World of Asphalt 2001

Learning to Beat Snow and Ice

On Sept. 6 and 7, 2000, more than 1,500 snowplow operators, highway and public works officials, and airport managers gathered at the Roanoke (Va.) Civic Center to attend the 5th Annual Eastern Winter Road Maintenance Symposium and Equipment Expo.

Safe Plowing - Applying Intelligent Vehicle Technology

Improving highway safety and increasing mobility are two of the bedrock goals of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These goals are constant - 24 hours every day, seven days every week - in good weather and bad.

Improving Roadside Safety By Computer Simulation

Adapted from a paper of the same title written by Drs. Sicking and Mak on behalf of the Committee on Roadside Safety Features of the Transportation Research Board (TRB).

Using The Computer and DYNA3D to Save Lives

They occur every day of the year on our city streets, our county roads, our state highways, and our Interstate Highway System.

LS-DYNA: A Computer Modeling Success Story

In September 1998, what had seemed like an open road to federal approval for the bullnose guardrail system suddenly developed a major barrier.

Preservation of Wetlands on The Federal-Aid Highway System

Wetlands are vital natural ecosystems for a large variety of animals and plants, yet they are rapidly being converted or altered for other land uses.

Internal FHWA Partnership Leverages Technology And Innovation

One of the guiding principles of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as defined in the FHWA National Strategic Plan, is to "be an international leader in researching, developing, and advancing technology to ensure the most efficient, effective, and environmentally sensitive intermodal transportation system.

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