Small Projects
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
RESEARCH PROJECT HOT SHEET: 
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FINAL PROJECT REPORT: Read More
Locating Fast Charging Stations for Safe and Reliable Intercity Electric Vehicle Travel in Washington
University: Small Projects, Small Projects Year 5 (2016-2017), University of Washington
PI: Don MacKenzie (UW), dwhm@uw.edu
AMOUNT & MATCH: $20,000 from PacTrans; $40,000 Match
PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 12/15/2016 – 1/31/2018
STATUS: Completed
CATEGORIES: Electric Vehicles
RESEARCH PROJECT HOT SHEET:
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FINAL PROJECT REPORT: Read More
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
Benchmarking and Safety Assessment for Modified Lateral Spreading Design Procedure Using Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
University: Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016), Washington State University
PI: Christopher R McGann (WSU), christopher.mcgann@wsu.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015 – 12/15/2016
Status: Completed
Project Information
Final Technical Report
The purpose of this proposed project is to verify the safety of bridge foundations designed with an improved/modified lateral spreading design procedure using nonlinear 3D finite element models. The current design procedures used for liquefaction-induced lateral spreading are often overly conservative due to the simplifying assumptions involved in their use. A modified design procedure (Martin et al., 2002; Zha, 2004; Boulanger et al., 2006; Ashford et al., 2011) that is part of the focus of this proposed work has been developed as a means to more appropriately consider the relevant aspects of the laterally-spreading bridge-foundation-soil system. This procedure has been shown to be effective in its intended purpose of reducing some of the excessive conservatism associated with more simplified design approaches, however, there has only been limited testing and analysis to verify and benchmark the relative safety of the resulting design solutions for a wide range of bridges, foundations, and soil conditions. Read More
