Annual Reports
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2022 InTrans Annual Report (3 MB)
The InTrans annual report for the 2022 calendar year highlights features on a variety of topics: center and program activities; InTrans by the numbers; major accomplishments; awards and honors; committee involvement; events; and work by faculty, staff and students.
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2021 InTrans Annual Report (8 MB)
The InTrans annual report for the 2021 calendar year highlights features on a variety of topics: center and program activities; InTrans by the numbers; major accomplishments; awards and honors; events; work by faculty, staff and students; and committee involvement.
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2020 InTrans Annual Report (6 MB)
The InTrans annual report for the 2020 calendar year highlights features on a variety of topics: center and program activities; major accomplishments; events; work by faculty, staff and students; InTrans by the numbers; awards and honors; committee involvement; and stakeholders and IDIQs.
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2019 InTrans Annual Report (1 MB)
The InTrans annual report for the 2019 calendar year highlights features on research projects and programs, events, staff and student awards, research reports and InTrans by the numbers.
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2018 InTrans Annual Report (2 MB)
The InTrans annual report for the fiscal year of July 2017 to June 2018 highlights features on research projects and programs, events, staff and student awards, personnel announcements, research reports and InTrans by the numbers.
Brochures
Case Studies
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Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS): Concrete Overlay Case Studies (2022)
A series of FHWA-sponsored case studies summarizing the design, construction, and performance of various types of concrete overlays
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BIM for Infrastructure Case Studies (2020)
Three case studies for an FHWA-sponsored project that cover the overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure approach in large-scale projects
Conference Papers
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Configuration of Electrodes for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements
Abdualla, H., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Mina, M., Gopalakrishnan, K., Taylor, P. C., and Cetin, K. S (2017). “Configuration of Electrodes for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements,” , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
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A Review of Pavement Cracking Data Collection Practices
Yang, B., Ceylan, H., Smadi, O., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., Turkan, Y., Alhasan, A., and Adarkwa, O. A (2017). “A Review of Pavement Cracking Data Collection Practices,” , Tenth International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways and Airfields (BCRRA 2017), Athens, Greece, June 28-30, 2017.
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Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Kaya, O., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2017). “Neural Networks Prediction of Critical Responses Related to Top-down and Bottom-up Cracking in Airfield Concrete Pavement,” , Tenth International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways and Airfields (BCRRA 2017), Athens, Greece, June 28-30, 2017.
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Factorial Study on Electrically Conductive Concrete Mix Design for Heated Pavement Systems
Sassani, A., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., Arabzadeh, A., and Taylor, P. C. (2017). “Factorial Study on Electrically Conductive Concrete Mix Design for Heated Pavement Systems,” , 96th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D. C., January 8-12, 2017.
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Development of A Finite Element Model for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements
Abdualla, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Mina, M., Taylor, P. C., and Cetin, K. S. (2017). “Development of A Finite Element Model for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements,” , The 96th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 8-12, 2017.
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Using Light Detection and Ranging Technology for Concrete Pavement Curling and Warping Measurement
Yang, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., Taylor, P. C., and Alhasan, A. (2017). “Using Light Detection and Ranging Technology for Concrete Pavement Curling and Warping Measurement,” , The 96th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 8-12, 2017.
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Kaya, O., Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2017). “Developing Rigid Airport Pavement Multiple-Slab Response Models for Top-Down Cracking Mode using Artificial Neural Networks,” , 96th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 8-12, 2017.
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Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Kaya, O., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2017). “Using Sensitivity Evaluations for Studying Multiple Slabs Concrete Pavement’s Critical Responses Associated with Top-down and Bottom-up Cracking,” , 96th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 8-12, 2017.
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Evaluation of Freeze and Thaw Durability of Road Soils Stabilized with Biofuel Co-Product
Yang, B., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Kim, S. (2017). “Evaluation of Freeze and Thaw Durability of Road Soils Stabilized with Biofuel Co-Product,” , ASCE Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, Orlando, Florida, March 12-15, 2017.
Development of a Portable Device for Measuring Curling and Warping in Concrete Pavements
Yang, S., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Steffes, R. F. (2016). “Development of a Portable Device for Measuring Curling and Warping in Concrete Pavements,” , The 11th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP11), San Antonio, Texas, August 28-31, 2016.
Sensitivity Evaluation and Optimization of Calibration Coefficients of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Faulting Models
Kaya, O., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2016). “Sensitivity Evaluation and Optimization of Calibration Coefficients of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Faulting Models,” , The 11th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP11), San Antonio, Texas, August 28-31, 2016.
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Shen, W., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Ceylan, H. (2016). “Airport Apron Heated Pavement System Operations: Analysis of Energy Requirements, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Operating Costs,” pp. 513– 22, The Proceeding of ASCE Geo-Chicago 2016 Conference, Chicago, Illinois, August 14-18, 2016.
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Arabzadeh, A., Sassani, A., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Ceylan, H. (2016). “Fabrication of Polytetrafluoroethylene Coated Asphalt Concrete Biomimetic Surfaces: A Nanomaterials Based Pavement Winter Maintenance Approach,” pp. 54-64, The Proceeding of ASCE ICTD 2016, Houston, Texas, June 26-29, 2016.
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Economic Assessment of Heated Pavements for the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport
Anand, P., Ceylan, H., Pyrialakou, D. V., Gkritza, K., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Taylor, P. (2016). “Economic Assessment of Heated Pavements for the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport ,” pp. 128-139, The Proceeding of ASCE ICTD 2016, Houston, Texas, June 26-29, 2016.
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Innovative Nano-engineered Asphalt Concrete for Ice and Snow Controls in Pavement Systems
Ceylan, H., Arabzadeh, A., Sassani, A., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2016). “Innovative Nano-engineered Asphalt Concrete for Ice and Snow Controls in Pavement Systems,” , The Eurasphalt and Eurobitume (E&E) Congress 2016, Prague, Czech Republic, June 1-6, 2016.
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Kaya, O., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2016). “Alternative Approaches to Local Calibration of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) Smoothness Models,” pp. 1222-1232, The ASCE Geo-SEI 2016 Conference, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016, Phoenix, Arizona, February 14-17, 2016.
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Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Yang, B. (2016). “How are the Subsurface Drainage Outlets in Iowa Roadways with Recycled Concrete Aggregate Base Performing?,” pp. 1295-1302, The ASCE Geo-SEI 2016 Conference, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Congress 2016, Phoenix, Arizona, February 14-17, 2016.
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System Requirements for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements
Abdualla, H., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., Taylor, P. C., Turkan, Y. (2015). “System Requirements for Electrically Conductive Concrete Heated Pavements,” , The 95th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 2016.
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Kaya, O., Kim, S., Ceylan, H., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2016). “Optimization of Local Calibration Coefficients of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Performance Models,” , The 95th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 2016.
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Arabzadeh, A., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Sassani, A. (2016). “Superhydrophobic Coatings on Asphalt Concrete Surfaces: Towards Smart Solutions for Winter Pavement Maintenance,” , The 95th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 2016.
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Strength Performance of Iowa Soils Stabilized with Biofuel Industry Co-Product
Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Uzer, A. U. and Yang, B. (2015). “Strength Performance of Iowa Soils Stabilized with Biofuel Industry Co-Product,” pp. 317-323, Presented at the 5th International Conference of Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum, Surabaya, Indonesia, September 15-18, 2015.
Evaluation of Bonding Strength of Unmodified and Modified Binders Using the Pull-off Test Method
Omar, H. A., Yusoff, N. I. M., Sajuri, Z., Ceylan, H., Jakarni, F. M., and Ismail, A. (2015). “Evaluation of Bonding Strength of Unmodified and Modified Binders Using the Pull-off Test Method,” , The 9th International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (ICPT2015), Dalian, China, 9-13th August 2015.
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Evaluating the Effect of Mixing Process on Nano-clay Modified Binders Using the Pull-off Test Method
Omar, H. A., Yusoff, N. I. M., Sajuri, Z., Ceylan, H., Jakarni, F. M., and Ismail, A. (2015). “Evaluating the Effect of Mixing Process on Nano-clay Modified Binders Using the Pull-off Test Method,” Vol. 802, pp 357-362, The second AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering (eco-AICCE’15), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9-11th September 2015.
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Life Cycle Assessment for Pavement Sustainable Development: Critical Review
Babashamsi, P., Yusoff, N. I. M., Ceylan, H., and Nor, N. G. M. (2015). “Life Cycle Assessment for Pavement Sustainable Development: Critical Review,” Vol. 802, pp 333-338, The second AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering (eco-AICCE’15), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9-11th September 2015.
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Carbon Footprint Analysis of Geothermal Heated Airport Pavements
Shen, W., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Ceylan, H. (2015). “Carbon Footprint Analysis of Geothermal Heated Airport Pavements,” , The 94rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 11-15, 2015.
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Self-Heating Electrically Conductive Concrete for Pavement Deicing: A Revisit
Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Yang, S., and Hesham, A. (2015). “Self-Heating Electrically Conductive Concrete for Pavement Deicing: A Revisit,” , The 94rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 11-15, 2015.
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Statistical Model of Tyre-Road Noise for Thin Layer Surfacing
Li, M., van Keulen, W., Ceylan, H., van de Ven, M. F. C., and Molenaar, A. A. A. (2015). “Statistical Model of Tyre-Road Noise for Thin Layer Surfacing,” , The 94th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 11-15, 2015.
Otta Seal: An Alternative Bituminous Surface Treatment Technique for Low Volume Roads
Ceylan, H., Gurer, C., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2014). “Otta Seal: An Alternative Bituminous Surface Treatment Technique for Low Volume Roads,” , 3rd National Highway Transportation Congress, Ankara, Turkey, November 25-27, 2014.
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Performance Engineered Mixtures for Concrete Pavements in the USA
Taylor, P. C., Yurdakul, E., and Ceylan, H. (2014). “Performance Engineered Mixtures for Concrete Pavements in the USA,” , The 12th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, Prague, Czech Republic, September 23-26, 2014.
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Heated Transportation Infrastructure Systems: Existing and Emerging Technologies
Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Cord, W. (2014). “Heated Transportation Infrastructure Systems: Existing and Emerging Technologies,” , The 12th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, Prague, Czech Republic, September 23-26, 2014.
Development of A Wireless Communication System for Concrete Pavement Health Monitoring
Yang, S., Shen, K., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Qiao, D., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2014). “Development of A Wireless Communication System for Concrete Pavement Health Monitoring,” , The 8th International DUT-Workshop on Research and Innovations for Design of Sustainable and Durable Concrete Pavements, Prague, Czech Republic, September 20-21, 2014.
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Smart Airport Pavement Instrumentation and Health Monitoring
Yang, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Kim, S. (2014). “Smart Airport Pavement Instrumentation and Health Monitoring,” , The 2014 FAA Worldwide Airport Technology Transfer Conference, Galloway, New Jersey, August 5-7, 2014.
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis for Heated Pavement System
Shen, W., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Ceylan, H. (2014). “Greenhouse Gas Emission Analysis for Heated Pavement System,” , The 2014 FAA Worldwide Airport Technology Transfer Conference, Galloway, New Jersey, August 5-7, 2014.
Establishing Parameters for Cost Comparison of Alternative Airfield Snow Removal Methodologies
Anand, P., Ceylan, H., Gkritza, K. N., Taylor, P. C., Pyrialakou, V. D., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2014). “Establishing Parameters for Cost Comparison of Alternative Airfield Snow Removal Methodologies,” , The 2014 FAA Worldwide Airport Technology Transfer Conference, Galloway, New Jersey, August 5-7, 2014.
Development of a Performance-Based Mix Proportioning Tool Using the Artificial Neural Network Modeling
Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P., and Ceylan, H. (2014). “Development of a Performance-Based Mix Proportioning Tool Using the Artificial Neural Network Modeling,” , 2014 Concrete Innovation Conference, Oslo, Norway, June 11-13, 2014.
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Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P., and Ceylan, H. (2014). “A Comparative Analysis of Mix Proportioning for Prescriptive and Performance-Based Specifications for Sustainability,” , 2014 International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 12-15, 2014.
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I-BACK: Iowa’s Intelligent Pavement Backcalculation Software
Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Kim, S. (2014). “I-BACK: Iowa’s Intelligent Pavement Backcalculation Software,” , Geo-Congress 2014: Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Atlanta, Georgia, February 23-26, 2014.
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Transverse Cracking Distress on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement in Iowa: A Case Study
Ceylan, H. (2014). “Transverse Cracking Distress on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement in Iowa: A Case Study,” , 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 12-16, 2014.
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Review and Evaluation of Iowa Roadway Subsurface Drainage Practices
Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., and Steffes, R. F. (2014). “Review and Evaluation of Iowa Roadway Subsurface Drainage Practices,” , The 93rd Annual Meeting and Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 12-16, 2014.
Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements
Yaman, I. O. and Ceylan, H. (2013). “Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements,” , National Concrete Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, February 21-24, 2013.
Modelling the Tyre/Road Noise from Thin Layer Surfacings
Li, M., van Keulen, W., Ceylan, H., van de Ven, M. F. C., and Molenaar, A. A.A. (2013). “Modelling the Tyre/Road Noise from Thin Layer Surfacings,” , The 92nd Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 13-16, 2013.
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Global Sensitivity Analysis of Mechanistic-Empirical Performance Predictions for Flexible Pavements
Schwartz, C. W., Li, R., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2013). “Global Sensitivity Analysis of Mechanistic-Empirical Performance Predictions for Flexible Pavements,” , The 92nd Annual Meeting and Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 13-16, 2013.
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Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Ma, D., and Gopalakrishnan, K (2013). “Local Calibration Studies on DARWin-ME/ Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Performance Prediction Models,” , The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 13-16, 2013.
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Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., Schwartz, C. W., and Li, R. (2013). “Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) Mechanistic-Empirical Performance Predictions,” , The 92nd Annual Meeting and Journal of the Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 13-16, 2013.
Development of a Protocol to Assess Integral Waterproofing Admixtures
Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P. C., Ceylan, H., Bektas, F. (2012). “Development of a Protocol to Assess Integral Waterproofing Admixtures,” , Federal Highway Administration ACPT Conference on Long Life Concrete Pavements, Seattle, Washington, September 18-21, 2012.
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Engineering Neutron Diffraction Data Analysis with Inverse Neural Network Modeling
Denizer, B., Ustundag, E., Ceylan, H., Li, L., Lee, S-Y. (2012). “Engineering Neutron Diffraction Data Analysis with Inverse Neural Network Modeling,” , Meca Sens Proceeding (Materials Science Forum), Accepted for publication in 2012 and published in 2014, Vol. 772, pp. 39 – 44.
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Impact of Farm Equipment Loading on Rigid Pavement Performance Using Finite Element Analysis
Wang, S., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., Khazanovich, L., and Dai, S. (2012). “Impact of Farm Equipment Loading on Rigid Pavement Performance Using Finite Element Analysis,” , 10th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP10), Quebec City, Canada, July 8-12, 2012.
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Rigid Pavement Backcalculation Using Differential Evolution
Gopalakrishnan, K. and Ceylan, H. (2012). “Rigid Pavement Backcalculation Using Differential Evolution,” , 10th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP10), Quebec City, Canada, July 8-12, 2012.
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Construction Techniques for Electrically Conductive Heated Pavement Systems
Abdualla, H., Ceylan, H., Cetin, K. S., Kim, S., Taylor, P. C., Mina, M., Cetin, B., Gopalakrishnan, K. and Sadati, S. M. (2018). “Construction Techniques for Electrically Conductive Heated Pavement Systems,” pp. 551-561, Construction Research Congress 2018, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2-5, 2018.
Evaluation of Artificial Neural Network Architectures and Training Processes for Developing Rigid Airport Pavement Multiple-Slab Surrogate Response Models
Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Kaya, O., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2018). “Evaluation of Artificial Neural Network Architectures and Training Processes for Developing Rigid Airport Pavement Multiple-Slab Surrogate Response Models,” , The Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction (AM3P) Conference, Doha, Qatar, April 16-18 2018.
Designing and Proportioning Electrically Conductive Concrete for Des Moines International Airport Heated Pavement System
Sassani, A., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Arabzadeh, A., Abdualla, H., Taylor. P. C., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2018). “Designing and Proportioning Electrically Conductive Concrete for Des Moines International Airport Heated Pavement System,” , The 97th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 7–11, 2018.
Evaluation of Stationary Light Detection and Ranging System Scanning for Jointed Concrete Slab Shape Measurements
Yang, S., Alhasan, A., Ceylan, H., and Kim, S. (2018). “Evaluation of Stationary Light Detection and Ranging System Scanning for Jointed Concrete Slab Shape Measurements,” , The 97th Annual meeting of Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 7–11, 2018.
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Numerical Modeling of Electrically Conductive Pavement Systems
Sadati, S. M., Cetin, K., and Ceylan, H. (2017). “Numerical Modeling of Electrically Conductive Pavement Systems,” , ASCE Congress on Technical Advancement 2017, Duluth, Minneasota, September 10-13, 2017.
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Tubular Graphene Sensors Formed within Planar and Helical Microfluidic Channels
Oren, S., Ceylan, H., and Dong, L. (2017). “Tubular Graphene Sensors Formed within Planar and Helical Microfluidic Channels,” , The 17th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 25-28, 2017.
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Advanced Statistical Learning and Prediction of Complex Runway Incursion
Song, I., Cho, I., Tessitore, T., Gurcsik, T., and Ceylan, H. (2017). “Advanced Statistical Learning and Prediction of Complex Runway Incursion,” , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
Next-generation, Autonomous Health Monitoring and Management of Transportation Infrastructure Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Vidyadharan, A., Carter, T., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Bloebaum, C. L. (2017). “Next-generation, Autonomous Health Monitoring and Management of Transportation Infrastructure Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems,” , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
Development of Neural-Network Based Critical Pavement Response Models for Rigid Airport Pavement Systems with Cement Treated Base
O., Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2017). "Development of Neural-Network Based Critical Pavement Response Models for Rigid Airport Pavement Systems with Cement Treated Base," , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
Kaya, O., Rezaei-Tarahomi, A., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Brill, D. R. (2017). “Development of Neural-Network Based Critical Pavement Response Models for Rigid Airport Pavement Systems with Cement Treated Base,” , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
Effect of Deicing Chemicals on Water and Ice Repellent Concrete Pavements
Arabzadeh, A., Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., Sassani, A., Sundararajan, S., and Taylor, P. C. (2017). “Effect of Deicing Chemicals on Water and Ice Repellent Concrete Pavements,” , ASCE International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27-30, 2017.
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The Application of X-Ray Fluorescence to Assess Proportions of Fresh Concrete
Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P. C., and Ceylan, H. (2012). “The Application of X-Ray Fluorescence to Assess Proportions of Fresh Concrete,” , 10th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP10), Quebec City, Canada, July 8-12, 2012.
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Effect of PCC Material Properties on MEPDG Rigid Pavement Performance
Ceylan, H., Kim, S., Schwartz, C. W., Li, R., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2012). “Effect of PCC Material Properties on MEPDG Rigid Pavement Performance,” , 10th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP10), Quebec City, Canada, July 8-12, 2012.
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Impact of Bio-fuel Co-Product Modified Subgrade on Flexible Pavement Performance
Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Ceylan, H. (2012). “Impact of Bio-fuel Co-Product Modified Subgrade on Flexible Pavement Performance,” ,Geo-Congress 2012, ASCE, Oakland, California, March 13-16, 2012.
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Li. R., Schwartz. C. W, Kim, S., and Ceylan, H. (2012). “Local Sensitivity of Mechanistic-Empirical Flexible Pavement Performance Predictions to Unbound Material Property Inputs,” , Geo-Congress 2012, ASCE, Oakland, California, March 13-16, 2012.
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Minimizing Cementitious Content for Performance and Sustainability in Rigid Pavements
Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P. C., Ceylan, H., and Bektas, F. (2011). “Minimizing Cementitious Content for Performance and Sustainability in Rigid Pavements,” , National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association, International Concrete Sustainability Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, August 9-11, 2011.
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Predictive Model for Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Carbonate Rocks from Schmidt Hardness
Yurdakul, M., Ceylan, H., and Akdas, H. (2011). “Predictive Model for Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Carbonate Rocks from Schmidt Hardness,” , 45th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, California, June 26-29, 2011.
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Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., White, D. J., Jahren, C. T., and Phan, T. H. (2011). “Comparative Performance of Concrete Pavements with Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) and Virgin Aggregate Subbases,” , ASCE’s 1st T&DI Congress, Chicago, Illinois, March 13-16, 2011.
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Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., and Kim, S. (2011). “Mechanistic-Based Characterization of Non-Linear Pavement Mechanical Properties Using Evolving Intelligent Information Systems,” , Geo-Frontiers 2011, ASCE, Dallas, Texas, March 13-16, 2011.
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Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., and Kim, S (2011). “Sustainable Use of Lignocellulosic Biorefineries Co-Products in Geotechnical Bulk Applications: Comparative Analysis of Lab Data,” , Geo-Frontiers 2011, ASCE, Dallas, Texas, March 13-16, 2011.
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Preliminary Investigation on Determining the Minimum Cement Content in Concrete
Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P. C., Ceylan, H., and Bektas, F. (2011). “Preliminary Investigation on Determining the Minimum Cement Content in Concrete,” , The 90th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 23-27, 2011.
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Schwartz, C. W., Li, R., Kim, S., Ceylan, H., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2011). “Effect of PCC Strength and Stiffness Characterization on MEPDG Predicted Performance of JPCP Structures,” , The 90th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 23-27, 2011.
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Natural Selection of Asphalt Mix Stiffness Predictive Models with Genetic Programming
Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., Ceylan, H., and Siddhartha K. K. (2010). “Natural Selection of Asphalt Mix Stiffness Predictive Models with Genetic Programming,” , ANNIE 2010, Artificial Neural Networks in Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, November 1-3, 2010.
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Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Smadi, O., Brakke, C., and Behnami, F. (2010). “Verification of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) Performance Predictions Using Pavement Management Information System (PMIS),” , TRB DVD, Paper no: 10-2395, 89th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 2010.
Soil Stabilizer Derived from Sustainable Energy Co-Product
Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Kim, S. (2010). “Soil Stabilizer Derived from Sustainable Energy Co-Product,” , TRB DVD, Paper no: 10-2340, 89th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 10-14, 2010.
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Gopalakrishnan, K., Khaitan, S. K., and Ceylan, H. (2009). “Non-linear Inverse Analysis of Transportation Structures Using Neuro-Adaptive Networks with Hybrid Learning Algorithm,” pp. 99-106, ANNIE 2009, ANNs in Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2-4. 2009.
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Hot Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Prediction Using Kernel Machines
Gopalakrishnan, K., Kim, S., and Ceylan, H. (2009). “Hot Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Prediction Using Kernel Machines,” pp. 131-138, ANNIE 2009, ANNs in Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, November 2-4, 2009.
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Structural Evaluation of Rubblized Concrete Pavements in Iowa
Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Kim, S. (2009). “Structural Evaluation of Rubblized Concrete Pavements in Iowa,” , 8th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields, Champaign, Illinois, June 29-July 2, 2009.
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Automated Pavement Thickness Evaluation for FWD Backcalculation
Maser, K. R., McGrath, L. A., Miller, B.C., Ceylan, H. and Sanati, G. (2009). “Automated Pavement Thickness Evaluation for FWD Backcalculation,” , 8th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields, Champaign, Illinois, June 29-July 2, 2009.
Iowa’s Rubblized Pavements: Design Properties of Rubblized PCC Layers
Kim, S., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Ceylan, H. (2009). “Iowa’s Rubblized Pavements: Design Properties of Rubblized PCC Layers,” , TRB DVD, 88th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 2009.
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A Neural Network-Based Rapid Backcalculation Model for Composite Pavement Systems
Guclu, A. and Ceylan, H. (2008). “A Neural Network-Based Rapid Backcalculation Model for Composite Pavement Systems,” , TRB DVD, Paper no: 08-2416, 87th Annual Meeting of the TRB, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 13-17, 2008.
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Hot Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Prediction Models Using Neural Networks Approach
Ceylan, H., Kim, S., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2007). “Hot Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Prediction Models Using Neural Networks Approach,” , ANNIE 2007, ANNs in Engineering Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 10-14, 2007.
Determination of Optimum Longitudinal Steel Reinforcement in CRCP Based on Field Experimentation
Won, M., Ceylan, H., and Barenberg, E. J. (2007). “Determination of Optimum Longitudinal Steel Reinforcement in CRCP Based on Field Experimentation,” , International Workshop on Best Practices for Concrete Pavements, Recife, Brazil, October 21-23, 2007.
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Guclu, A. and Ceylan, H. (2007). “Condition Assessment of Composite Pavement Systems Using Neural Network-Based Rapid Backcalculation Algorithms,” , TRB CD-ROM, Paper no: 07-3356, 86th Annual Meeting of the TRB, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 21-25, 2007.
Defining the Attributes of Well-Performing Long-Lasting Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
Ceylan, H., Cable, J., and Gopalakrishnan, K. (2006). “Defining the Attributes of Well-Performing Long-Lasting Portland Cement Concrete Pavements,” , Proceedings of the FHWA CPTP International Conference on Long-Life Concrete Pavements, Chicago, Illinois, October 25-27, 2006.
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Bayrak, B., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Ceylan, H. (2006). “Neural Network-Based Backcalculation Models for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Rigid Airfield Pavement Systems,” , 6th International DUT-Workshop on Fundamental Modeling of Design and Performance of Concrete Pavements, Old-Turnhout, Belgium, September 14-17, 2006.
Effect of Early Age Curling and Warping Behavior on Initial Smoothness of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements
Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Wang, K. (2006). “Effect of Early Age Curling and Warping Behavior on Initial Smoothness of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements,” , 6th International DUT-Workshop on Fundamental Modeling of Design and Performance of Concrete Pavements, Old-Turnhout, Belgium, September 14-17, 2006.
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Backcalculation of Rigid Pavement Layer Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks
Bayrak, B., and Ceylan, H. (2006). “Backcalculation of Rigid Pavement Layer Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks,” , ANNIE 2006, ANNs in Engineering Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 5-8, 2006.
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Guclu, A., and Ceylan, H. (2006). “Backcalculation of Pavement Layer Parameters of Composite Pavement Systems Using Artificial Neural Networks,” , ANNIE 2006, ANN in Engineering Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 5-8, 2006.
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Gopalakrishnan, K., and Ceylan, H. (2006). “Towards Real-Time Structural Evaluation of In-Service Airfield Pavement Systems Using Neural Networks Approach,” , ANNIE 2006, ANN in Engineering Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 5-8, 2006.
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A Three-Stage Structural Damage Detection Approach Using Artificial Neural Networks
Lu, P., Phares, B., Ceylan, H., and Wipf, T. (2006). “A Three-Stage Structural Damage Detection Approach Using Artificial Neural Networks,” , ANNIE 2006, ANN in Engineering Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, November 5-8, 2006.
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Hazaree, C. V., and Ceylan, H. (2006). “High Volume Fly Ash Concrete for Pavement Applications with Gap Graded Aggregates: Marginal and Fine Sands,” , Proceedings of 2006 T&DI Airfield and Highway Pavement Specialty Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, April 30–May 3, 2006.
X-Ray Computerized Tomography Imaging and Image Analysis of Asphalt Concrete
Gopalakrishnan, K., Ceylan, H., Inanc, F., and Heitzman, M. (2006). “X-Ray Computerized Tomography Imaging and Image Analysis of Asphalt Concrete,” , Proceedings of 2006 T&DI Airfield and Highway Pavement Specialty Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, April 30–May 3, 2006.
Optimizing Mix Proportions for Durable Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement Applications in Indian Conditions
Hazaree, C. V., Ceylan, H., and Wang, K. (2006). “Optimizing Mix Proportions for Durable Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement Applications in Indian Conditions,” , Proceedings of 2006 T&DI Airfield and Highway Pavement Specialty Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, April 30–May 3, 2006.
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Strategic Plan for Implementing Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide in Iowa
Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K. and Coree, B. (2006). “Strategic Plan for Implementing Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide in Iowa,” , TRB CD-ROM, Paper no: 06-2784, Session 417 on Mechanistic-Empirical Concrete Pavement Design, 85th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 22-26, 2006.
Sensitivity Study of Iowa Flexible Pavements Using Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
Kim, S., Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., and Heitzman, M. A. (2006). “Sensitivity Study of Iowa Flexible Pavements Using Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide,” , TRB CD-ROM, Paper no: 06-2139, Session 522/04 on Flexible Pavement Design and Cold In-Place Recycling, 85th Annual Meeting of the TRB, NRC, Washington, D.C., Jan. 22-26, 2006.
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Ceylan, H., Gopalakrishnan, K., Coree, B., Kota, T. and Mathews, R. (2006). “Development of Mechanistic-Empirical Structural Design Program for Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlaid Rubblized Portland Cement Concrete Pavements,” , TRB CD-ROM, Paper no: 06-2221, Session 522/03 on Flexible Pavement Design and Cold In-Place Recycling, 85th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, NRC, Washington, D.C., January 22-26, 2006.
Use of Neural Networks to Develop Robust Backcalculation Algorithms for Nondestructive Evaluation of Flexible Pavement Systems
Ceylan, H., Bayrak, M. B., and Guclu, A. (2005). “Use of Neural Networks to Develop Robust Backcalculation Algorithms for Nondestructive Evaluation of Flexible Pavement Systems,” pp. 665–670, ANNIE 2005, ANN in Engineering, St. Louis, Missouri, November 5-8, 2005.
A Mechanistic Response Model for Geosynthetic Reinforced Road Pavements
Tutumluer, E. and Ceylan, H. (2005). “A Mechanistic Response Model for Geosynthetic Reinforced Road Pavements,” , Keynote Lecture, 2nd International Technical Textiles Congress, Istanbul World Trade New Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey, July 13–15, 2005.
Advanced Models for Predicting Aggregate Rutting Behavior
Ceylan, H., Guclu, A., Pekcan, O., and Tutumluer, E. (2005). “Advanced Models for Predicting Aggregate Rutting Behavior,” , 7th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways and Airfields (BCRA 2005), Trondheim, Norway, June 27–29, 2005.
Forward and Backcalculation of Nonlinear Pavement Systems Using Neural Networks
Ceylan, H., Bayrak, M. B., Guclu, A., and Tutumluer, E. (2005). “Forward and Backcalculation of Nonlinear Pavement Systems Using Neural Networks,” , 11th International Conference of International Association of Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Turin/Torino, Italy, June 19–24, 2005.
Effects of Combined Temperature and Gear Loading on the Response of Concrete Airfield Pavements Serving the Airbus A380-800 Aircraft
Ceylan, H., and Guclu, A. (2005). “Effects of Combined Temperature and Gear Loading on the Response of Concrete Airfield Pavements Serving the Airbus A380-800 Aircraft,” , 1st European Airport Pavement Workshop organized by CROW, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 11–12, 2005.
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Influence of Subgrade/Subbase Non-Uniformity on PCC Pavement Performance
White, D. J., Rupnow, T. D., and Ceylan, H. (2004). “Influence of Subgrade/Subbase Non-Uniformity on PCC Pavement Performance,” , Editors: M. K. Yegian and E. Kavazanjian, Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Projects, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 126, ASCE, NA, pp. 1,058-1,065.
Use of Artificial Neural Networks for the Analysis and Design of Concrete Pavement Systems
Ceylan, H. (2004). “Use of Artificial Neural Networks for the Analysis and Design of Concrete Pavement Systems,” , 5th International CROW Workshop on Fundamental Modeling of the Design and Performance of Concrete Pavements, Istanbul, Turkey, March 30-April 2, 2004.
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Advanced Characterization of Granular Material Behavior Using Artificial Neural Networks
Tutumluer, E., Ceylan, H., and Seyhan, Ü. (2001). “Advanced Characterization of Granular Material Behavior Using Artificial Neural Networks,” , 15th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey, August 27-31, 2001.
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Ceylan, H., Tutumluer, E., and Barenberg, E. J. (2000). “Effects of Simultaneous Temperature and Gear Loading on the Response of Concrete Airfield Pavements Serving the Boeing 777 Aircraft,” pp. 25-44, ASCE 26th International Air Transportation Conference, San Francisco, California, June 18-21, 2000.
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Artificial Neural Networks as Design Tools in Concrete Airfield Pavement Design
Ceylan, H., Tutumluer, E., and Barenberg, E. J. (1998). “Artificial Neural Networks as Design Tools in Concrete Airfield Pavement Design,” pp. 447-465, In Proceedings of the 25th ASCE International Air Transportation Conference, Austin, Texas, June 14-17, 1998.
Comparison of Analysis Methods of Grid Foundations
Catal, H. H., Ceylan, H., and Kuruoglu, M. (1996). “Comparison of Analysis Methods of Grid Foundations,” pp. 228-238, In Proceedings of the 6th Turkish Congress on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir, Turkey, October 24-25, 1996.
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Alternative Dowel Bars (420 KB)
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HWYNEEDS: A Sensitivity Analysis (59 KB)
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SUPERPAVE Compaction (75 KB)
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Executive Summaries and Strategic Plans
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Highlights the publications (print and online), education, demonstration, and outreach conducted over the five-year period in which the project was dedicated to accelerated implementation and development of concrete pavement technologies.
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Guides/Manuals
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Pavement Structural Analysis Tool (PSAT) for Iowa Local Roads (3 MB)
User guide for an IHRB-sponsored project that describes a systematic procedure on how to use the Pavement Structural Analysis Tool (PSAT) that helps local agencies more effectively make decisions related to routine pavement analysis, design, and asset management practices and to support their communication related to pavement needs both with the public and with elected officials
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Concrete Pavement Preservation Guide (3rd Edition–Optimized for fast web viewing–2022) (15 MB)
Third edition of a guide that provides guidance and information on the selection, design, and construction of cost-effective concrete pavement preservation treatments
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Concrete Pavement Preservation Guide (3rd Edition–2022) (71 MB)
Third edition of a guide that provides guidance and information on the selection, design, and construction of cost-effective concrete pavement preservation treatments
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Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots (2nd Edition–Optimized for fast web viewing–2022) (6 MB)
Second edition of a guide that provides information for decision-makers and practitioners about selecting, designing, and constructing successful concrete overlays on existing asphalt parking lot pavements that serve public, commercial, or multifamily residential buildings
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Quality Control for Concrete Paving: A Tool for Agency and Industry (2021) (21 MB)
Guide intended to serve as a tool that both contractors and agency personnel can use, and discusses common agency QC requirements, continuous improvement activities, and the benefits for contractors of good quality control
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Guide intended to serve as a tool that both contractors and agency personnel can use, and discusses common agency QC requirements, continuous improvement activities, and the benefits for contractors of good quality control
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Guide to Concrete Overlays (4th Edition–2021) (44 MB)
Fourth edition of a guide that presents the basic principles that a pavement engineer needs to design and construct concrete overlays on existing asphalt, composite, and concrete pavements
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Guide to Concrete Overlays (4th Edition–Optimized for fast web viewing–2021) (10 MB)
Fourth edition of a guide that presents the basic principles that a pavement engineer needs to design and construct concrete overlays on existing asphalt, composite, and concrete pavements
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Guide to Lightweight Cellular Concrete for Geotechnical Applications (2021) (18 MB)
Guide from the Portland Cement Association and National Concrete Pavement Technology Center that provides information on the materials, properties, design, proper handling, and applications of lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) for geotechnical applications
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Guide from the Portland Cement Association and National Concrete Pavement Technology Center that provides information on the materials, properties, design, proper handling, and applications of lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) for geotechnical applications
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Guide to Cement-Stabilized Subgrade Soils (2020) (20 MB)
Guide from the Portland Cement Association and National Concrete Pavement Technology Center that describes the characteristics, uses, and benefits of cement-stabilized subgrades and presents methods for geotechnical evaluation, mix design, construction, and field testing
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Guide to Cement-Stabilized Subgrade Soils (Optimized for fast web viewing–2020) (4 MB)
Guide from the Portland Cement Association and National Concrete Pavement Technology Center that describes the characteristics, uses, and benefits of cement-stabilized subgrades and presents methods for geotechnical evaluation, mix design, construction, and field testing
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Guide to Concrete Trails (2019) (44 MB)
Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) Research & Education Foundation-sponsored guide on the design, construction, and maintenance of concrete trails and paths
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Guide to Concrete Trails (Optimized for fast web viewing–2019) (5 MB)
Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC) Research & Education Foundation-sponsored guide on the design, construction, and maintenance of concrete trails and paths
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Second edition of a manual that is intended as both a training tool and a reference to help concrete paving engineers, designers, quality control personnel, contractors, suppliers, technicians, and tradespeople bridge the gap between the most recent research and practice to optimize the performance of concrete for pavements.
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Second edition of a manual that is intended as both a training tool and a reference to help concrete paving engineers, designers, quality control personnel, contractors, suppliers, technicians, and tradespeople bridge the gap between the most recent research and practice to optimize the performance of concrete for pavements.
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Practical guide to concrete pavement assessments and distress solutions including pavement distress identification, causes, prevention, and repair
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Practical guide to concrete pavement assessments and distress solutions including pavement distress identification, causes, prevention, and repair
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Recycling Concrete Pavement Materials: A Practitioner’s Reference Guide (2018) (14 MB)
Guidebook for an FHWA Office of Pavement Technology-sponsored project that explored the possibilities, pitfalls, and practical considerations for the use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in pavement construction to provide a more sustainable concrete pavement option for state and local agencies.
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Guide for the Development of Concrete Overlay Construction Documents (2018) (10 MB)
Guide for an Office of Pavement Technology-sponsored guidebook that assists local and state concrete pavement managers in the development of a concrete overlay project by offering in-depth information on construction drawings, specifications, costs, and design challenges to consider during the process.
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Final guide for nonwoven geotextile fabric used as a separation layer to prevent cracks and other distresses in the underlying pavement from compromising the performance of a new unbonded jointed concrete overlay over existing jointed and continuously reinforced concrete pavements
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40-page guide to provide a resource for pavement owners, designers, and contractors to design and construct successful thin concrete overlays as a longer-term preservation solution for concrete pavements with prematurely deteriorating joints
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Interim Guide for Optimum Joint Performance of Concrete Pavements (2012)
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Weather Index User’s Guide (379 KB)
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Guide for Partial-Depth Repair of Concrete Pavements (2012) (5 MB)
34-page guide to help practitioners understand how to select, design, and construct successful partial-depth repairs of concrete pavements
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Iowa Drainage Law Manual (3 MB)
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Instructions
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Pavement Preservation Checklist Series (2019)
23-booklet checklist series; nos. 17 through 23 cover concrete pavement preservation strategies
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Real-Time Smoothness Quick Reference Index (2018) (66 KB)
As a companion to the real-time smoothness pocket reference guide, an index was developed and designed to be printed as a magnet that could be affixed to the frame of a slipform paver.
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Real-Time Smoothness Pocket Reference (2018) (3 MB)
A pocket reference guide was developed to deliver key information in the field about real-time smoothness installation, daily startup and shutdown, and recommendations for maximizing the benefits of the technology.
MCO Level A Suite of Tests (2008)
MCO Level B Suite of Tests (2008)
MCO Level C Suite of Tests (2008)
Cementitious Heat Generation (Coffee Cup) Test Summary (2008)
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Air Content in Plastic Concrete Test Summary (2008)
Air Content in Hardened Concrete Test Summary (2008)
Aggregate Moisture Content Test Summary (2008)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Test Summary (2008)
HIPERPAV Test Summary (2008)
Rapid Chloride Ion Penetration Test Summary (2008)
Permeable Voids Boil Test Summary (2008)
Mortar Flow Test Summary (2008)
Material Incompatibilities Test Summary (2008)
Heat Signature Adiabatic Calorimetry Test Summary (2008)
Flexural and Compressive Strength Test Summary (2008)
Early Stiffening and False Set Test Summary (2008)
Concrete Slump Test Summary (2008)
Concrete Maturity Test Summary (2008)
Combined Grading Test Summary (2008)
Set Time Test Summary (2008)
Unit Weight Test Summary (2008)
Vibrator Monitoring Test Summary (2008)
Water-Cementitious Ratio Test Summary (2008)
Concrete Overlays (Poster–2008)
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Literature Review
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MAP/Tech Briefs
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Climate Change, Resilience, and Concrete Pavements (MAP brief—Spring 2023) (2 MB)
MAP brief that outlines the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on the nation’s pavement system, while emphasizing pavement adaptation for improved resilience
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Concrete Overlays (MAP brief—Winter 2023) (2 MB)
MAP brief that provides a brief background, technical resources, and key benefits of concrete overlays for use as a long-life preservation treatment for aging roadway facilities
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Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Concrete Paving Mixtures (2022)
FHWA-sponsored tech brief on the use of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in concrete pavement mixtures including impacts of RCA on concrete properties and durability performance, current procedures for proportioning mixtures, findings of recent research studies, and case studies
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Concrete Overlays—The Value Proposition (2021) (10 MB)
Technical summary for an FHWA-sponsored project that summarizes the value proposition that concrete overlays offer to agencies and provides advice for agencies seeking to introduce concrete overlays into their preservation and rehabilitation strategies.
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Concrete Overlays—The Value Proposition (Optimized for fast web viewing–2021) (3 MB)
Technical summary for an FHWA-sponsored project that summarizes the value proposition that concrete overlays offer to agencies and provides advice for agencies seeking to introduce concrete overlays into their preservation and rehabilitation strategies.
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Concrete Overlays—A Proven Technology (2021) (30 MB)
Technical summary for an FHWA-sponsored project that introduces concrete overlay selection, design, and construction practices to those who may not be familiar with this rehabilitation option
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Concrete Overlays—A Proven Technology (Optimized for fast web viewing–2021) (9 MB)
Technical summary for an FHWA-sponsored project that introduces concrete overlay selection, design, and construction practices to those who may not be familiar with this rehabilitation option
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Use of Harvested Fly Ash in Highway Infrastructure (2020, updated 2021) (1 MB)
Technical brief for an FHWA-sponsored project that describes the characteristics of harvested coal fly ash and identifies considerations for its use in highway infrastructure
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BIM for Infrastructure Tech Briefs (2020)
Three tech briefs for an FHWA-sponsored project that explore aspects and positive impacts of incorporating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into infrastructure projects
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Pavement Preservation Peer-to-Peer Exchange Tech Briefs (2020)
10 technical briefs for an FHWA-sponsored project that summarized the results of an EDC-4 “How” Pavement Preservation State Peer-to-Peer Exchange amongst DOT representatives from 37 states
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Overview of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks (2019) (2 MB)
Tech brief for TTCC transportation pooled fund sponsored work that explored reductions in bridge deck cracking by using macrofibers in concrete bridge deck overlays
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Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) for Pavement Overlays (2019) (1 MB)
Tech brief for TTCC transportation pooled fund sponsored work that provides pavement engineers with the information necessary to use FRC for concrete overlays, including how to determine the appropriate fiber reinforcement performance values to specify and implement in the structural design calculations for bonded and unbonded concrete overlay projects
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Introductory technical brief that provides an overview of the uses of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in a variety of pavement applications, offers guidance on RCA properties, summarizes past uses of RCA under various conditions, and makes recommendations for practitioners on production, concrete pavement mixtures, and structural design using RCA.
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A Technical Brief in the Concrete Pavement Recycling Series that describes qualification requirements, design techniques, and construction considerations for the unbound recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) shouldering materials that are being used more frequently by some states for the economic and environmental benefits.
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Concrete Pavement Recycling Series: Protecting the Environment during Construction (2018) (4 MB)
Technical brief that provides a summary of the potential environmental impacts of concrete pavement recycling that can occur during construction, including those associated with water quality, air quality, local effects, and waste generation, along with a summary of planning, layout, and construction controls
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Technical brief that provides a summary of the potential water quality impacts of concrete pavement recycling, along with a summary of mitigation strategies that can be addressed during project planning and design
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Vertical Delineation (715 KB)
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Paved Shoulders (180 KB)
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On-Pavement Signing (573 KB)
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Intersection Lighting (120 KB)
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Flashing Beacons (175 KB)
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Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs (704 KB)
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Chevrons and Oversized Chevrons (221 KB)
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Advance Stop Line Rumble Strips (135 KB)
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Adding Turn Lanes/Channelization (261 KB)
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Two-Lift Concrete Paving (2010) (595 KB)
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Iowa State engineers test heated pavement technology at Des Moines International Airport
MTC Research Spotlight: Implementation of Transportation Asset Management in Grandview, Missouri
New Iowa State facility ramps up bio-polymer production for asphalt
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Managing Roadway Access (74 KB)
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Deploying ITS in Des Moines (216 KB)
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Mapping Highway Crashes (163 KB)
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BIM for Infrastructure Presentations (2020)
Four presentations for an FHWA-sponsored project that explore the concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure and analyze various example projects
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Road Weather Roadshow (3 MB)
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Pavement Preservation Checklist Series (2019)
23-booklet checklist series; nos. 17 through 23 cover concrete pavement preservation strategies
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CP Tech Center: Making a Difference Flyer (2022) (888 KB)
Brand overview for the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
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Iowa SUDAS Overview Flyer (610 KB)
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Iowa LTAP Overview Flyer (3 MB)
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About InTrans Flyer (384 KB)
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Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS): Concrete Overlay One-Page Summaries (2020)
FHWA-sponsored one-page documents summarizing examples of concrete on asphalt–unbonded, concrete on composite–unbonded, concrete on concrete–unbonded, concrete on asphalt–bonded, concrete on composite–bonded, and concrete on concrete–bonded overlay pavement solutions
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PEM Test for Transport: Resistivity (2020) (1 MB)
Overview sheet outlining the resistivity test used under the Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) program to determine the movement of moisture (transport)
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PEM Test for Cold Weather (Freeze-Thaw Durability): Super Air Meter (SAM) Test (2020) (1 MB)
Overview sheet outlining the super air meter (SAM) used under the Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) program to determine freeze-thaw durability of concrete
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PEM Test for Workability: The Box Test (2020) (2 MB)
Overview sheet outlining the Box Test used under the Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) program to determine workability
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PEM Test for Workability: The VKelly Test (2020) (2 MB)
Overview sheet outlining the Vibrating Kelly Ball (VKelly) test used under the Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) program to determine workability
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BIM for Infrastructure Flyers (2020)
Six flyers for an FHWA-sponsored project that summarize key aspects of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure
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Summary Report for the 2013–2019 MTC UTC Grant (3 MB)
MTC report highlighting major accomplishments of the six-year University Transportation Center grant, from Sept. 30, 2013–Sept. 30, 2019.
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Summary Report for the 2013–2018 Technology Transfer of Concrete Pavement Technologies Project (8 MB)
Final summary report for the activities of a five-year FHWA-sponsored cooperative agreement project (DTFH61-12-H-00010), Technology Transfer of Concrete Pavement Technologies, that transferred the latest concrete pavement innovations, knowledge, and technologies to state highway agencies and industry through a variety of electronic, print, and face-to-face communication methods, with a multi-prong focus on advancing concrete sustainability, preservation and maintenance, longer life pavements, materials innovations, and advances in placement. This final summary report also includes the following final task reports as appendices: Recycled Concrete Pavement Materials, Concrete Pavement Preservation, Concrete Overlay Field Application, Performance Engineered Mixtures, and Long-Life Pavements and New Technologies.
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