Small Projects
Investigation of the Relationship Between Formation Factor and Water Content of Fresh Concrete
University: Oregon State University, Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017)
PI: Burkan Isgor (OSU), burkan.isgor@oregonstate.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $7,500 from PacTrans; $7,500 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Materials, Concrete
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Acquisition of a Vardoulakis-Type Plane Strain Device for Advanced Testing of Soils
University: Oregon State University, Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017)
PI: T. Matthew Evans (OSU), matt.evans@oregonstate.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $7,500 from PacTrans; $7,500 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Materials
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Safe Truck Parking in PacTrans Interstate Corridors: I-5 and I-90
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), University of Washington
PI: Anne Goodchild (UW), annegood@uw.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $50,000 from PacTrans; $50,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Complete
CATEGORIES: Freight, Parking
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Towards Development of Asphalt Materials to Resist Studded Tire Wear to Mitigate Hydroplaning
University: Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: Balasingam Muhunthan (WSU), muhuntha@wsu.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015 – 12/15/2016
Status: Completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
This proposed study deals with the PacTrans theme of “Developing Data Driven Solutions and Decision-Making for Safe Transport.” Currently, all four northwestern states, including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, allow the use of studded tire. Studded tire can dig into asphalt pavement and pick out the small aggregate and eventually result into pavement rutting (1). Read More
Guidelines for Pervious Concrete Sidewalks, Parking Lots, and Shared-Use Paths to Improve Drivers, Bikers, and Pedestrian Safety
University: Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016), Washington State University
PI: Somayeh Nassiri (WSU), snassiri@wsu.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015 – 12/15/2016
Status: Completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
Objectives of this study are:
1: Test safety aspects of pervious concrete sidewalks/parking lots/bike lanes in winter conditions,
2: Develop additional best-practice guidance for winter maintenance of pervious concrete installations. Read More
