Research Highlighters and Reports - ODOT Office of Research & Implementation
Recent Submissions
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THE USE OF RESISTIVITY TESTING FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF CONCRETE MIXTURES (FHWA-OK-20-03)
(2020-08)This study proposes a new quality control and compliance method for concrete mixture design using standard surface resistivity testing. This method helps in determining key mixture parameters such as fly ash content and ... -
UTILIZING PAVEMENT FRICTION AND TEXTURE DATA FOR THE REDUCTION OF TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DELAYS (FHWA-OK-21-01)
(2021-03)This project presented an integral process to include skid performance of different preventive treatments and their safety benefits into the life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of pavements. Extensive data sets from several ... -
EVALUATION OF ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE FOR USE IN BRIDGE CONNECTIONS AND REPAIR (FHWA-OK-21-03)
(2020-02)The project described in this report evaluated available proprietary ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) materials and UHPC mix designs made with local materials for applicability to bridge joint installation and ... -
EVALUATION OF ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE, FIBER REINFORCED SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE, AND MALP CONCRETE FOR PRESTRESSED GIRDER REPAIR (FHWA-OK-21-03)
(2021-02)Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete, and magnesium alumino-liquid-phosphate (MALP) concrete all have significant potential for use in bridge repair in Oklahoma. The project ... -
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION AND BLUETOOTH MACS FOR ORIGIN-DESTINATION MEASUREMENTS (FHWA-OK-19-04 2282)
(2019-09)The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is actively researching intelligent transportation systems (ITS) aimed at reducing traffic incidents, improving safety, and gathering real-time travel time (TT) information. ... -
CONTINUOUS FRICTION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT (CFME) FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN OKLAHOMA (FHWA-OK-20-02 2306)
(2020-01)An important part of the pavement friction management (PFM) process is the selection of the most appropriate friction measuring equipment. In this project, the capabilities of the Grip Tester, a type of continuous friction ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF RATING TOOL FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES VULNERABLE TO SHEAR (FHWA-OK-20-01 Revision 1 2280)
(2020-01)A study was conducted examining the factors affecting shear capacity and load rating, two potential methods for assessing condition of in-service prestressed concrete bridge girders, and a simple procedure for assessing ... -
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF GRS SYSTEMS FOR BRIDGE ABUTMENTS IN OKLAHOMA: INFLUENCE OF FACING AND AGGREGATE FILL ON PERFORMANCE (FHWA-OK-19-09 2262)
(2020-01)This document reports a study where load-bearing capacity, deformations and construction speed of different GRS abutment models were compared in the laboratory at full scale. Six 8 ft-high, instrumented abutment models ... -
COMPILATION OF LOCAL STUDIES AND REGIONAL CALIBRATION OF PAVEMENT ME DESIGN FOR RIGID AND FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS IN OKLAHOMA (FHWA-OK-19-08 2277)
(2019-11)The AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design software was developed as an advanced pavement design tool based on the mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide (MEPDG). The existing performance prediction models utilized in this ... -
ASSET VALUE PRACTICES AND FUNCTIONALITY (FHWA-OK-19-07 2283)
(2020-01)Providing a better understanding of the value of the State of Oklahoma’s transportation assets as well as the maintenance activities necessary to keep them in a state of good repair is a key component of sustainable long-term ... -
LONG TERM PAVEMENT PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF SIX LTPP SPS-10 SECTIONS IN OKLAHOMA WITH 3D LASER IMAGING (FHWA-OK-19-05 2115)
(2019-12)Under the LTPP Specific Pavement Study 10 (SPS-10) experiment initiative, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) constructed five warm mix asphalt (WMA) testing sections and one hot mix asphalt (HMA) control ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLIGENT VEHICLE COUNTING AND CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (iVCCS) (FHWA-OK-19-03 2303)
(2019-10)The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping our world. Soon our lives will be based on smart technologies. According to IHS Markit forecasts, the number of connected devices will grow from 15.4 billion in 2015 to 30.7 billion ... -
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY OF ODOT TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM (FHWA-OK-19-02 2301)
(2019-09)Vehicle detection, counting, and classification are key for not only improving road designs and maintenance, but also driver safety. In pursuit of these objectives, the authors proposed an automated system for collecting ... -
IMPLEMENT BALANCED ASPHALT MIX DESIGN IN OKLAHOMA (FHWA-OK-19-01 2305)
(2019-08)The objective of this study was to evaluate selected ODOT mixtures to assist with determining test procedures, specifications and special provisions for evaluation and eventual adaptation of a BMD procedure for ODOT. The ... -
RECYCLING AND REUSE OF MATERIALS IN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS —CURRENT STATUS AND POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING EVALUATION OF RCA CONCRETE PAVEMENTS ALONG AN OKLAHOMA INTERSTATE HIGHWAY (FHWA-OK-18-04)
(Dec-18)Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is committed to protect and enhance human and natural environment while developing a safe, economical, and effective transportation system. The first objective of this research ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION SCHOOLS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS (FHWA-OK-18-03)
(Nov-18)Initial pesticide applicator training schools, certification testing, sprayer calibration workshops and on-going yearlycontinuing education sessions comprise the herbicideapplicator training programof theOklahoma Department ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF AGGREGATE CHARACTERISTICS-BASED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TREATMENTS USING 3D LASER IMAGING AND AGGREGATE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR OPTIMIZED SKID RESISTANCE OF PAVEMENTS (FHWA-18-05)
(Jun-19)The objective of this study was to assess the skid resistance performance of pavements in Oklahoma following preventive maintenance treatments. The assessment method employed herein was based on physical aggregate properties ... -
Overturning Forces at Bridge Abutments and the Interaction of Horizontal Forces from Adjacent Roadways (FHWA-OK-17-03)
(Jan-18)ODOT is experiencing a number of problems related to the interactions between bridge abutments and adjacent roadways. These problems include expansion joints closing, roller support bearings tilting, and beams pushing ... -
Implementation of Pesticide Applicator Certification Schools and Continuing Education Workshops (FHWA-OK-18-01)
(Jan-18)The herbicide applicator training program of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) consists of initial pesticide applicator training schools, certification testing, sprayer calibration workshops and on-going ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF TACK COATS IN OKLAHOMA (FHWA-OK-18-02)
(Mar-18)Asphalt pavements are generally constructed by compacting asphalt mixes in multiple lifts to achieve the required density across thelayers. Also, depending on pavement preservation and maintenance plan, from time to time, ...