Quarterly Management Report on Research Progress - Illinois ...

Bureau
of
Materials and Physical
Research
<strong>Quarterly</strong>
<strong>Management</strong> <strong>Report</strong>
on
Research Progress
Quarter Ending March 31, 2012

INDEX
ILLINOIS CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION
NUMBER TITLE PAGE
R27-37 Impact of High RAP Content on Pavement Structural Performance 1
R27-42 Thin Quiet Long-Lasting High Friction Layer………………………… . 3
R27-51 Guidelines, Site Selection, and Design for Implementing Truck
Parking/Rest Facilities in Chicago’s South Suburbs………………… 5
R27-52 Studying and Minimizing Traffic Related Work Zone Crashes in
Illinois……………………………………………………………………… 7
R27-54 Storm Water Pollution, Erosion & Sediment Control Products
Testing and Training Center……………………………………………. 9
R27-55 Instrumentation and Monitoring of Extreme Integral Abutment
Bridges……………………………………………………………………. 11
R27-57 Superiority & Constructability of Fibrous Additives for Bridge Deck
Overlays…………………………………………………………………… 13
R27-60 Mechanistic-Empirical Design, Implementation and Monitoring of
Flexible Pavements……………………………………………………….. 15
R27-61 Mechanistic-Empirical Design Implementation & Monitoring for
Rigid Pavements………………………………………………………….. 17
R27-66 Effectiveness of Speed Enforcement Techniques in Illinois………….. 19
R27-69 Improved Design for Driven Piles Based on a Pile Load Test
Program in Illinois…………………………………………………………. 21
R27-70 Calibration & Refinement of Illinois’ Earthquake Resisting System
Bridge Design Methodology……………………………………………… 23
R27-73 Distance Technology Transfer Course Content……………………….. 25
R27-75 Clearview Font in Traffic Signs: Assessing IDOT Experiences & Needs 27
R27-76 LED Roadway Lighting Evaluation & Field Testing……………………. 29
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R27-77 Evaluating Pavement Markings on Portland Cement Concrete
(PCC) & Various Asphalt Surfaces……………………………………… 31
R27-78 Evaluating Various Binder Additives/Modifiers of Moisture
Sensitivity in HMA…………………………………………………………. 33
R27-79 Development, Producing and Construction Fine-Graded Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA) on Illinois Roadways……………………………………. 35
R27-80 Fatigue Testing of Brass Breakaway Couplings……………………….. 37
R27-81 Field Performance Evaluation of Illinois Aggregates for Subgrade and
Replacement and Subbase – Phase II………………………………….. 39
R27-82 Strength of Bridge Wood Pilings Retrofits for Moment Resistance…… 41
R27-83 Goods Movement Study in Illinois: Applications to Freight
Applications and Logistics………………………………………………… 43
R27-84 Develop Travel Reliability Inventory for Highway Networks…………… 45
R27-88 Bridge Decks Mitigation of Cracking & Increased Durability…………… 47
R27-89 Illinois Highway Safety Manual Workshop………………………………. 49
R27-90 Investigation of Contributing Factors RE: Wrong-Way Driving on
Freeways……………………………………………………………………. 51
R27-91 Evaluating of Traffic Flow Monitoring Technologies: Cicero-Midway
Smart Corridor Case Study………………………………………………… 53
R27-93 Transportation Conformity Particulate Matter Hot-Spot Air Quality
Modeling………………………………………………………………..……… 55
R27-94 Performance Evaluation of Snow & Ice Plows…………………………… 57
R27-95 Field Evaluation of Smart Sensor Vehicle Detectors at Intersections & RR
Crossings………………………………………………………………..…….. 59
R27-96 Pedestrian/Bicyclist Warning Devices & Signs at Hwy.-Rail &
Pathway-Rail Grade Crossings……………………………………………… 61
R27-97 Evaluating of Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for Protected/Permissive
Left Turn (PPLT) Control……………………………………………………… 63
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R27-98 Evaluation of Concrete Cylinder Match Curing & Evaluation of 4” X 8”
Cylinders……..…………………………………………………………………. 66
R27-99 Development of Improved Procedures for Determining the Axial
Capacity of Drilled Shafts in Illinois Shale…………………………………… 68
R27-100 Best Practices for Implementation of Tack Coat TRP
Recommendations…………………………………………………………….. 70
R27-102 Installation & Performance Testing of Ditch Checks & Inlet
Protection Structures………………………………………………………….. 72
R27-103 Green Friendly Best <strong>Management</strong> Practices (BMP) for Interstate Rest
Areas – Phase 2……………………………………………………………….. 74
R27-104 Native Vegetation Establishment for IDOT Erosion Control BMP’s………. 76
R27-105 Improvement of IDOT Bridge Scour Estimation Method at Sites with
Cohesive Soils Using SRICOS Zmax – Phase 2…………………………… 78
R27-106 Formability of New High Performance Grade 50 Structural Steel……….... 80
R27-108 Improving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic Control
Warning Devices……………………………………………………………….. 82
R27-109 Effects of Flaggers & Spotters in Directing Work Zone Traffic for Illinois
Freeways & Expressways…………………………………………………….. 84
R27-111 Effects of Intersection Right-Turn Lane Design & Skew on Safety
& Operations……………………………………………………………………. 86
R27-112 Testing of Portland Cement (Current ASTM C150) with Limestone &
Process Addition (ASTM C465)……………………………………………… 89
R27-113 Modeling Seniors Activity - Travel Data - Phase2………………………….. 92
R27-114 Restoration Progress & Flood Disturbance at IDOT Wetland Mitigation
Sites…………………………………………………………………………….. 94
R27-115 Analysis of Superstructures of Integral Abutment Bridges………………… 96
R27-116 Investigation of Methods & Approaches for Collecting & Recording
Highway Inventory Data……………………………………………………… 98
R27-118 Development of a Highway Incident <strong>Management</strong> Operational &
Training Guide – Phase 2……………………………………………………. 100
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R27-SP18 Developing Best Practices (BPs) for Bicycle Trail Construction
& Maintenance in Illinois (Special Project)………………………………… 102
R27-SP19 Evaluation of the Effect of RAS on IDOT Asphalt Mixtures
(Special Project)………………………………………………………………. 104
Administrative Information
R60 ICT <strong>Management</strong> and Administration…………………………………… 106
R27-044 Editorial Support…………………………………………………………... 108
R27-045 Information Technology Support………………………………………… 109
R27-046 Special Projects Engineering…………………………………………….. 110
<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
I = In Progress
C= Completed
*Please note that financial information is not consistently entered throughout the
<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>s. Due to technical issues, not all <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>s were approved by TRP Chairs. IDOT and ICT are working together to
address these issues.
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Project Title: Impact of High RAP Content on Pavement Structural
Performance
QPR Author Name: Prof. Imad Al-Qadi
Telephone: 217-893-0705 x222 Project Completed: 99%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/15/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 6/20/2012
Project Number: R27-37 Function Code: R27-37
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature Review and Mixture Selection 7/1/2008 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Develop Experimental Program/ Work plan 10/1/2008 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Conduct the Experimental Program 4/1/2009 3/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Data Analysis 7/1/2010 4/30/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Prepare and Finalize <strong>Report</strong> 1/1/2011 10/31/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 7/1/2008 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2011
Original Project Budget: $220000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $320937
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Agencies in Illinois are attempting to use up to 50% RAP in HMA to realize an economic savings. Any structural behavior and durability
differences from a standard Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) HMA resulting from the recycling operation have not been addressed.
The performance properties of high RAP mixtures need to be investigated for their impact on pavement performance characteristics (McDaniel
NCHRP 9-21 <strong>Report</strong>) and these will be investigated in this study through modulus, fatigue, stripping, wheel tracking and low temperature testing.
Keywords: Hot mix asphalt (HMA), Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), High RAP content, fatigue, dynamic modulus
Principal Investigator:
Name: Prof. Imad Al-Qadi Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-893-0705 x222
Email: alqadi@illinois.edu
University ofIllinois
205 N Mathews MC-250 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Prof. Sam Carpenter Organization / Address
University of Illinois
Telephone: 217-333-4188
Email: scarpent@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Qazi Aurangazeb
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Jim Trepanier (Chair) 217-782-9607 James.Trepanier@illinois.gov
Steven Gillen (630 241-6800 ext 3944 sgillen@getipass.com
Mel Kirchler 847-705-4363 Melvin.Kirchler@illinois.gov
Tim Murphy 773-874-9800 TMurphy@murphypavetech.com
Derek C. Parish 309-671-3670 Derek.Parish@illinois.gov
Bill Pine 317-483-2981 Bill.Pine@heritage-enviro.com
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Amy Schutzbach 217-782-2631 Amy.Schutzbach@illinois.gov
Laura Shanley 217-785-5239 Laura.Shanley@illinois.gov
Marvin Traylor 217-523-2208 MLTraylor@aol.com
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/15/2007 - Yes 2/4/2008 - Yes 5/12/2009 - Yes 11/10/2009 - Yes 2/16/2010 - Yes 10/25/2010 - Yes 11/28/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 1. Literature Review and Mixture Selection - This task has been completed.
Task 2. Develop Experimental Work Plan - This task has been completed.
Task 3. Conduct Experimental Work Plan - This task has been completed.
Task 4. Data Analysis - This task has been completed.
Task 5. Prepare Final <strong>Report</strong> - Editted Final report has been submitted to IDOT.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
To finalize the project and post the final report to the ICT website.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/15/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/20/2012
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Thin Quiet Long-Lasting High Friction Surface Layer Last Updated: 5/14/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Prof. Imad Al-Qadi
Telephone: 217-265-0427 Project Completed: 75%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
TRP Chair Approved: 4/16/2012
Project Number: R27-42 Function Code: R27-42
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 7/1/2008 12/31/2008 No Yes
Task 2: Field Data Survey and Analysis 10/1/2008 6/30/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Laboratory Experiment Program 4/1/2009 12/31/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Field Testing 10/1/2010 12/31/2011 No No
Task 5: Engineering Benefit Analysis 10/1/2010 12/31/2011 No No
Task 6: Final <strong>Report</strong> 4/1/2011 3/31/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 7/1/2008 Original Project End Date: 6/30/2011 Number of Extentions: 2 Current Project End Date: 3/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $494890 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $569805
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The aim of this study is to develop a cost effective mix for a new generation of wearing surface/ overlay cross-section used in Illinois. The new
developed surface mix is to be designed for better performance that possesses good durability, good friction, and low noise features.
Keywords: surface layer, raveling, friction, quiet pavement
Principal Investigator:
Name: Prof. Imad Al-Qadi Organization / Address
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Telephone: 217-265-0427
Email: alqadi@illinois.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Prof. Sam Carpenter Organization / Address
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Telephone: 217-333-4187
Email: scarpent@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Songsu Son
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Tom Zehr (Chair) 217-524-7268 thomas.zehr@illinois.gov
Abdul Dahhan 847-705-4361 abdul.dahhan@illinois.gov
David Lippert 217-782-6585 david.lippert@illinois.gov
Sheila Beshears 217-782-7086 sheila.beshears@illinois.gov
LaDonna Rowden 217-782-8582 LaDonna.Rowden@illinois.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-492-4646 hal.wakefield@fhwa.dot.gov
Bill Pine 217-840-4173 bill.pine@heritage-enviro.com
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
John Lavalee 815-455-5100 JLavallee@currancontracting.com
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/12/2008 - Yes 11/7/2008 - Yes 6/11/2009 - Yes 12/4/2009 - Yes 5/4/2010 - Yes 5/17/2011 - Yes 2/7/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
TASK 1- Literature Review
This task has been completed.
TASK 2- Field Data Survey and Analysis
This task has been completed.
TASK 3- Laboratory Experiment Program
This task has been completed.
The following candidate mixes were selected for lab testing:
- Dense-graded HMA with steel slag (control)
- Stone mastic asphalt with steel slag (control)
- HMA with quartzite
- 4.75 SMA-graded HMA
- Fiber reinforced HMA with steel slag
- Sprinkle treatment
The following lab tests were conducted for the considered mixes:
- Raveling, rutting, fracture, dynamic modulus, and moisture susceptibility
- The lab tests have been conducted for the lab-mixed / lab-compacted (LMLC) and plant-mixed/ lab-compacted (PMLC) specimens.
- Rutting and fracture tests have been conducted on field cores which were taken right after construction and after four months.
TASK 4- Field Testing
Rut depths were collected at each section using the walking inclinometer (Dipstick). In addition, friction, surface texture and noise measurements
were conducted.
Field testing was performed four times with approximately four-month intervals; which include November 2010, April 2011, July 2011, and
November 2011. Additional friction testing was conducted in September 2011 to verify earlier testing results.
Additional noise measurement will be conducted in April 2012. Pavement surface temperature correction factor will be obtained from
measurements at two different pavement surface temperatures.
TASK 5- Engineering Benefit Analysis
This task is underway.
The cost data has been updated, and cost analysis is being performed.
TASK 6- Final <strong>Report</strong>
This task is underway.
Two reports will be published.
- Volume 1 includes mix design and laboratory testing, and volume 2 which will include field construction and field testing as well as engineering
benefit analysis.
- The Volume 1 is being finalized and the draft of the Volume 2 is being prepared.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The engineering benefit analysis will be finalized.
The volume 1 of the project report will be finalized and the draft of the volume 2 will be completed.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
The noise measurements in Novemeber 2011 appeared to be inaccurate. Measurements of the friction and further analysis revealed that one
measurement was questionable per further data analyses and discussions between IDOT and the research team.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 5/14/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/16/2012
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Project Title: Guidelines, Site Selection, and Design for Implementing Truck
Parking/Rest Facilities in Chicago's South Suburbs
QPR Author Name: Peter Beltemacchi
Telephone: 312-567-3261 Project Completed: 100%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/20/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 6/22/2012
Project Number: R27-51 Function Code: R27-51
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Coordination of Ongoing Work 12/1/2008 9/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Develop Truckerâ€s Guidance 1/1/2009 9/1/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Develop Policy Guidance 1/1/2009 9/1/2010 No Yes
Task 4: Develop Design Guidance 1/1/2009 9/1/2010 No Yes
Task 5: Develop Site Guidance 1/1/2009 9/1/2010 No Yes
Task 6: Prepare & Finalize <strong>Report</strong>s 9/1/2009 9/30/2010 No Yes
Project Start Date: 11/1/2008 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 9/30/2010
Original Project Budget: $80000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $80536
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
In this report, the research team identified policy and design objectives that can increase overnight truck parking in south suburban Chicago. To
meet these objectives, the team used case studies to provide general design guidance for municipalities and prospective investors who are interested
in implementing truck parking facilities. The research team also identified several capital improvement costs needed to implement overnight truck
parking facilities with an emphasis on supporting South Suburban industries.
The research team developed a brochure and ancillary electronic information that could help truckers safely and efficiently navigate south suburban
freight corridors. This information can help make the south suburbs a choice destination to deliver/pickup as well as rest, refuel, and pass through,
especially since it is 10-11 hours away from many major cities, such as Pittsburgh; Charleston, West Virginia; Memphis, and Sioux Falls.
Keywords: truck, parking, design guide, engineering, handbook, brownfields, delivery, Interstate 80
Principal Investigator:
Name: Peter Beltemacchi Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-567-3261
Email: Beltemacchi@iit.edu
College of Architecture IIT
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago IL 60616
Co-Investigator:
Name: Laurence Rohter, P.E. Organization / Address
Civil Engineering IIT
Telephone: 708-442-6163
Email: rohter@iit.edu
Research Student Team Members: Rong Helen Zhou; Scott Beslow; Hollie Lohman; Tom Montgomery; Jeff Fain.
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Chuck Abraham (Chair) 312-793-3510 Charles.Abraham@illinois.gov
Patty Broers 217-782-3547 Patricia.Broers@illinois.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
2/1/2009 - Yes 4/16/2009 - Yes 2/15/2010 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Technical Review Chairman has reviewed report and comments are included in final report revisions. (4/30/2012)
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Publication by ICT/UIUC
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/20/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/22/2012
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Project Title: Studying & Minimizing Traffic Related Work Zone Crashes in
Illinois
QPR Author Name: K. El Rayes
Telephone: (217) 265-0557 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 10/15/2009
Project Number: R27-52 Function Code: R27-52
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Conduct Literature Review and Site Visits 9/16/2008 3/16/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Gather and Analyze Data and <strong>Report</strong>s on Work Zone Crashes in Illinois 12/3/2008 7/30/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Conduct Field Evaluations of Temporary/Portable Rumble Strips 6/30/2009 10/30/2009 No Yes
Task 4: Develop Recommendations to Improve Work Zone Layouts and Merge
Techniques
11/2/2009 3/15/2010 No Yes
Task 5: Make Final Recommendations 3/15/2010 7/15/2010 No Yes
Project Start Date: 9/16/2008 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 9/15/2010
Original Project Budget: $210000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $209999
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research project plans to study and answer a number of important and challenging research questions, including: (1) What are the probable
causes of work zone crashes in Illinois? (2) What are the probable work zone layout factors, if any, that contribute to an increase in traffic-related
crashes? (3) How can work zone layouts and merge techniques be improved to minimize and control the probable causes of work zone crashes in
Illinois? (4) How practical is the proposed ICHSP strategy of adding temporary rumble strips within and prior to work zones and how effective is it
in enhancing work zone safety?
Keywords:
Principal Investigator:
Name: K. El Rayes Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 265-0557
Email: elrayes@illinois.edu
UIUC - CEE
3112 Newmark CE Lab 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: L. Liu Organization / Address
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Telephone: (217) 333-6951
Email: lliu1@uiuc.edu
Research Student Team Members: Tarek El-Ghamrawy, Hisham Said and Dho Jun
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Marshall Metcalf (Chair) 217-782-8608 marshall.metcalf@illinois.gov
Kyle Armstrong 217-785-5312 kyle.armstrong@illinois.gov
Patty Broers 217-782-3547 patricia.broers@illinois.gov
Dennis Huckaba 217-557-3405 dennis.huckaba@illinois.gov
Barry Gibbs 618-346-3351 barry.gibbs@illinois.gov
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Dean Mentjes 217-492-4631 dean.mentjes@fhwa.dot.gov
Aaron Weatherholt 217-782-2076 aaron.weatherholt@illinois.gov
Joyce Schroeder 217-785-3021 joyce.schroeder@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
10/15/2008 - Yes 1/20/2010 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The report has been sent to ICT to final editing and posting.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The final report will be edited and posted to the ICT website (publications page).
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 10/15/2009
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Project Title: Storm Water Pollution, Erosion & Sediment Control Products
Demonstration & Training Center
QPR Author Name: Prasanta Kalita
Telephone: 217-333-0945 Project Completed: 90%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/14/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/7/2012
Project Number: R27-54 Function Code: R27-54
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Earth work construction 6/30/2009 12/31/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Site Preparation for Earthwork/vegetation 4/30/2009 3/31/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Internal Preliminary Review of Educational module 1/15/2009 9/30/2011 No No
Task 4: Approval for the construction project from authorities 4/30/2009 6/30/2009 No Yes
Task 5: Temporary Grass cover Establishment 7/1/2009 9/30/2009 No Yes
Task 6: Irrigation system design and calibration 7/1/2009 3/31/2011 No Yes
Task 7: Erosion control products aquisition 7/1/2009 9/30/2010 No Yes
Task 8: Installation of Erosion Control Products-Winter Shut-down 10/1/2009 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 9: Erosion control plot installation 1/15/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 10: Installation of ditch checks for sediment control 7/1/2010 9/30/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 1/1/2009 Original Project End Date: 12/31/2011 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $450000 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $499229
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Centrally located Urbana-Champaign is easily accessible from all parts of Illinois through major highways. University of Illinois is ideal for
establishing this center immediately and with future expansion potential. Furthermore, the proximity of the proposed site to Advanced
Transportation Research and Engineering Laboratory (ATREL) provides a unique opportunity to promote interaction and joint training at reduced
costs. For example, if research is required to access interactions between SWM BMPs and pavement practices this proximity would allow for
collaboration. Additionally, the University of Illinois is partnering with the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) of the US
Department of Army for developing the training center.
Keywords: Storm water, sediment control, best management practices, education, training
Principal Investigator:
Name: Prasanta Kalita Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-0945
Email: pkalita@illinois.edu
UIUC Agricultural & Biological Engineering
1304 W. Pennsylvania Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Richard A.C. Cooke Organization / Address
UIUC Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Telephone: 217-333-0944
Email: RCooke@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Rabin Bhattarai, Joseph Monical, Carlos Bulnes Garcia
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
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Thomas E. Ripka (Chair) 217-785-4602 Thomas.Ripka@illinois.gov
Heidi Howard 217-373-5865 heidi.r.howard@us.army.mil
Niels Svendsen 217-373-3448 niels.g.svendsen@us.army.mil
Joseph Vespa 217-782-3479 Joseph.Vespa@illinois.gov
Craig Mitckes 217-782-2984 Craig.Mitckes@illinois.gov
Rick Wanner 847-705-4172 Rick.Wanner@illinois.gov
Matt Fuller 217-492-4625 Matt.Fuller@dot.gov
Matt Sunderland 217-557-9035 Matthew.Sunderland@illinois.gov
David Lass 217-785-4888 David.Lass@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
12/11/2008 - No 4/30/2009 - Yes 11/24/2009 - Yes 4/20/2010 - Yes 8/10/2010 - Yes 12/2/2010 - Yes 6/27/2011 - Yes
9/12/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
1. Class 1: Delivered Class 1 offering for 65 attendees on February 8-9. Evaluated grading criteria for examination and made revisions to clarify
questions. Scheduled six additional class dates for remainder of 2012.
2. Classes 2 and 3: Submitted revised class materials to TRP, reviewed changes, and discussed timeline for beta testing.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. Deliver additional Class 1 offering and open registration for subsequent trainings.
2. Continue revisions for Class 2 and 3 materials and determine dates for beta testing.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/14/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/7/2012
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Project Title: Instrumentation & Monitoring of Extreme Integral Abutment
Bridges in Illinois
QPR Author Name: Scott M. Olson
Telephone: 217-265-7584 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 1/27/2010
Project Number: R27-55 Function Code: R27-55
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Finalize construction and monitoring plan for IABs 8/16/2008 10/16/2008 No Yes
Task 2: Select three ‘extreme†IABs for instrumentation 10/16/2008 11/16/2008 No Yes
Task 3: Install and monitor instrumentation 11/16/2008 3/16/2011 No No
Task 4: Compare monitoring program data to Project R27-25 numerical results 3/16/2011 7/16/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Submit final project report 7/16/2011 8/15/2011 No No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2008 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 3/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $330000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $362999
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The primary objectives of this project are to: (1) evaluate and select candidate integral abutment bridges in at least one IDOT district that are
"extreme" (i.e., exceed current usage limitations for IABs) in terms of span length or bridge skew; (2) modify construction documents and
schedules to implement instrumentation plans developed in Project R27-25; (3) procure and install the required instruments and data acquisition
systems at the selected bridges; and (4) monitor and interpret the instrument measurements. We will also develop a structure to facilitate long-term
(on the order of 10 or more years) monitoring of the selected bridges.
Keywords:
Principal Investigator:
Name: Scott M. Olson Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-265-7584
Email: olsons@illinois.edu
University of Illinois
205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: James H. Long Organization / Address
University of Illinois
Telephone: 217-333-2543
Email: jhlong@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Jason Buenker (graduated 12/2009), Marty White (graduated 8/2010), Kurt Holloway (graduate student)
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Bill Kramer (Chair) 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 dan.brydl@fhwa.dot.gov
Chris Hahin 217-782-0574 Chris.Hahin@illinois.gov
Kevin Riechers 217-782-9109 Kevin.Riechers@illinois.gov
Terry McCleary 815-433-7079 Terry@mcclearyengineering.com
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Riyad Wahab 217-782-2704 Riyad.Wahab@illinois.gov
David Greifzu 217-785-2923 David.Greifzu@illinois.gov
Mark Gawedzinski 217-782-2799 Mark.Gawedzinski@illinois.gov
Dan Tobias, John Uehle 217-782-2912 Daniel.Tobias@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
9/17/2009 - Yes 6/21/2010 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Progress through 12/31/2011
1. Finalizing parametric study using numerical models.
2. Preparing final report.
Progress through 3/31/2012
1. Completed final report draft.
2. Met with TRP to discuss draft report.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Anticipated work through 6/30/12
1. Submit final report to ICT
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 1/27/2010
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Project Title: Superiority & Constructability of Fibrous Additives for Bridge
Deck Overlays
QPR Author Name: Dr. Mohammad Alhassan
Telephone: 260-481-6389 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 1/21/2010
Project Number: R27-57 Function Code: R27-57
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Relevant Literature Review and Examination of the U.S. DOTs
Practicies
Completed
1/1/2009 10/1/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Establishment of Target Performance Criteria 1/1/2009 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Selection of Overlay Mixtures without Fibrous Additives 1/1/2009 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 4: Selection of Synthetic Fiber Types 1/1/2009 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 5: Proportioning of LMC and MSC Mixtures with Fibrous Additives 1/1/2009 3/31/2009 No Yes
Task 6: Evaluation of the Mixtures Performance Characteristics 5/1/2009 9/30/2010 No Yes
Task 7: Analysis of Test Results and Recommendation of Fibrous Overlay
Mixtures
Task 8: Selection of Demonstration Bridge for Installation of the Recommended
Overlays
6/1/2009 10/31/2011 No Yes
4/1/2010 8/31/2011 No Yes
Task 9: Life-cycle Cost Analysis 5/1/2010 10/1/2011 No Yes
Task 10: Submit, Edit & Finalize Project <strong>Report</strong> 10/31/2010 12/31/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 1/1/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2011
Original Project Budget: $160000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $160000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research project studies the advantages that the fibrous additives can add to the performance of bridge deck concrete overlays. Three types of
concrete overlays will be evaluated; latex-modified concrete (LMC), microsilica concrete (MSC), and fly ash concrete (FAC) overlay. Various
types and contents of synthetic fibers will be investigated resulting in a total of 14 different overlay mixes. The major concern is whether a specific
combination of fibers will provide post-crack residual strength measured according to ASTM C1609 while maintaining adequate constructibility.
Keywords: Concrete Overlay, Bridge Deck, Fibrous Additives, Fibers, LMC, MSC, Fly ash, Toughness, Residual strength, Constructibility
Principal Investigator:
Name: Dr. Mohammad Alhassan Organization / Address
Telephone: 260-481-6389
Email: alhassan@engr.ipfw.edu
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW)
IPFW-Engineering Department Room ET 327A 2101 East Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 USA
Co-Investigator:
Name: Dr. Suleiman Ashur Organization / Address
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW)
Telephone: 260-481-6080
Email: Ashur@engr.ipfw.edu
Research Student Team Members: Nicholas Fenton, Steve Aime, and Brad Smith (IPFW undergraduate students)
Technical Review Panel:
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Members Telephone Email Address
Gary Kowalski (Chair) 217-785-2914 Gary.Kowalski@illinois.gov
Douglas Dirks 217-782-7208 Douglas.Dirks@illinois.gov
Mel Kirchler 847-705-4361 Mel.Kirchler@illlinois.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-492-4646 Hal.Wakefield@fhwa.dot.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 Dan.Brydl@dot.gov
Jayme Schiff 217-785-4511 Jayme.Schiff@illinois.gov
Richard Mauch 618.346.3330 Richard.mauch@illinois.gov
Cindy Williams 312-744-1861 cynthiawilliams@cityofchicago.org
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
1/16/2009 - Yes 3/6/2009 - No 10/9/2009 - Yes 5/5/2010 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The report was submitted to ICT for final editing.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The report will be edited and posted to the ICT website (publications page).
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 1/21/2010
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Project Title: Mechanistic-Empirical Design, Implementation & Monitoring for
Flexible Pavements
QPR Author Name: Marshall Thompson
Telephone: 217-333-3930 Project Completed: 25%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 5/25/2010
Project Number: R27-60 Function Code: R27-60
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Cooperate in the review and revision of the BLR&S Pavement Design
Manual
Task 2: Review IDOT HMA overlay design procedures and provide inputs for
modification
Task 3: Provide (on an as-requested/needed basis) support concerning Full-Depth
HMA design and other special topics
Task 4: Monitor/evaluate new/developing technology concerning M-E pavement
analysis and design
Task 5: Evaluate the impact of using recycled materials on M-E pavement design
and pavemment performance
Completed
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Project Start Date: 7/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2014
Original Project Budget: $225000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $484158
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Provide technical support to IDOT concerning the various issues identified in the SUMMARY. Inputs will also be provided concerning issues that
may be identified during the conduct of the project.
Keywords: full-depth HMA, mechanistic-empirical design, rubblized PCCP, flexible pavements
Principal Investigator:
Name: Marshall Thompson Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-3930
Email: mrthomps@illinois.edu
U of IL
205 North Mathews Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Imad Al-Qadi Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
Telephone: 217-893-0705 x 222
Email: alqadi@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: N/A
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Charles Weinrank (Chair) 217-782-0570 Charles.Wienrank@illinois.gov
Amy Schutzbach 217-782-2631 Amy.Schutzbach@illinois.gov
David Lippert 217-782-7200 David.Lippert@illinois.gov
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Marvin Traylor 217-523-2208 mltraylor@aol.com
Paul Niedernhofer 217-782-6732 Paul.Niedernhofer@illinois.gov
LaDonna Rowden 217-782-7208 LaDonna.Rowden@illinois.gov
Joseph Vespa (217) 782-6538 Joseph.Vespa@illinois.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-793-4933 Hal.Wakefield@fhwa.dot.gov
Kevin Burke III 217-785-5048 Kevin.BurkeIII@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
10/27/2011 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 1
* Continued to provide inputs to LR&S and M&PR concerning the revision of the LR&S flexible pavement design procedure. This topic was the
main focus of the October 27, 2011 TRP Meeting.
Task 2
* Continued to review/evaluate IDOT HMA overlay design approaches.
Task 3
* Thompson continued to provide inputs to M&PR on FULL-DEPTH HMA design and other special topics.
* IDOTâ€s DRAFT recommendations on “Temporary Pavements†were reviewed/analyzed and feed-back comments provided to IDOT.
Additional analyses were conducted for various service period lengths (including summer temperature data) and the results provided to IDOT.
* Current approaches for the analysis and design of High-Strength-Stabilized-Base (HSSB) pavements are being reviewed. Particular emphasis is
being placed on HSSB fatigue algorithms. Kevin Burke @ LR&S has queried the Districts concerning the utilization of HSSB.
Task 4
* Continued to monitor/evaluate new/developing M-E design technology and procedures.
Task 5
* Thompson continues to participate in LR&S activities for implementing Cold In-Place Recycling with Asphalt Products (CIRWAP) technology.
Good progress has been achieved and some CIRWAP policies and specs were published by IDOT LR&S on April 1, 2012.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
* Continue to provide inputs to LR&S and M&PR concerning the revision of the LR&S flexible pavement design procedures.
* Continue to review/evaluate IDOT HMA overlay approaches. The DEFPOL program presented at the October TRP Meeting can accommodate
the recently up-dated HMA fatigue algorithm and the HMA Modulus-temperature data.
* Provide continued support to M&PR concerning Temporary Pavement design.
* Continue to consider HSSB pavement design issues, particularly HSSSB fatigue. Review some recent HSSB project design and performance data.
Some additional inputs have been provided in response to Kevin Burkeâ€s inquiry to the districts.
* Continue to monitor/evaluate new/developing M-E design technology and procedures.
* Continue to participate in LR&S CIRWAP implementation activities.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 5/25/2010
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Project Title: Mechanistic-Empirical Design, Implementation & Monitoring for
Rigid Pavements
QPR Author Name: Jeffery Roesler
Telephone: 217-265-0218 Project Completed: 25%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 5/9/2012
Project Number: R27-61 Function Code: R27-61
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Refinement and Implementation of CRCP Design Procedure into BDE
Manual
Completed
7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Task 2: Bureau of Local Road and Streets - Concrete Pavement Design 7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Task 3: Rigid Pavement Technical Services 7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Task 4: Terminal Joint Design and Performance Review (Optional) 7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Task 5: HMA-Roller Compacted Concrete Composite Pavement (Optional) 7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Task 6: UTW Performance Survey (Optional) 7/1/2011 6/30/2014 No No
Project Start Date: 1/1/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2014
Original Project Budget: $225000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $488674
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research project will propose refinements to CRCP design framework and assist IDOT in implementing it into the BDE manual. The BLRS
rigid pavement design procedure will be reviewed and updated to reflect changes made to the JPCP method in the BDE manual. As needed, the
principal investigator will provide IDOT with short term technical services related to rigid pavement. Additional tasks may be initiated in the future
related to CRCP terminal joint design and performance, design of composite pavement, and performance survey of constructed UTW overlays
especially the effects of fiber reinforced.
Keywords: Concrete Pavement, CRCP, JPCP, Design, Analysis
Principal Investigator:
Name: Jeffery Roesler Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-265-0218
Email: jroesler@illinois.edu
University of Illinois
205 N. Mathews Urbana, IL, 61801
Research Student Team Members: Dan Gancarz
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Charles Wienrank (Chair) 217-782-0570 Charles.Wienrank@illinois.gov
Dave Lippert 217-782-6732 david.lippert@illinois.gov
Amy Schutzbach 217-782-2631 amy.schutzbach@illinois.gov
Kevin Burke 217-785-5048 kevin.burkeiii@illinois.gov
Paul Niedernhofer 217-782-6732 Paul.Niedernhofer@illinois.gov
LaDonna Rowden 217-782-7208 ladonna.rowden@illinois.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-793-4933 hal.wakefield@fhwa.dot.gov
Randell Riley 217-793-4933 pccman@ilacpa.com
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
7/19/2011 - Yes 12/9/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
In the first quarter of 2012, a new graduate student researcher was hired to replace the previous student researcher who quit for personal reasons.
The primary task completed in the quarter was to develop a new concrete thickness design chart (JPCP) and thickness adjustment factors for the
Bureau of Local Roads and Streets manual (Chapter 44) based on the updated method implemented in Chapter 54 of the BDE manual. The
proposed concrete thicknesses were compared with the existing JPCP curves. Reliability levels were selected based on the current levels specified
in Chapter 44. Overload charts were also plotted based on the proposed JPCP method but were found not to be able to produce reasonable results.
Overload charts were then plotted with the AASHTO 1993 equation for a very heavy axle load but this approach was also deemed unreasonable for
implementation due to the high axle loads required to match the old IDOT overload adjustment chart. Work was completed on reviewing the
proposed CRCP thickness design spreadsheet during the quarter. The tensile stress calculations were reviewed and check with Illislab and an
erosion analysis technique was reviewed that was recently developed by Texas researchers along with several papers on the observed horizontal
cracking in CRC Pavements. One final task conducted this quarter was reviewing the conclusion of a petrographer on the cause of cracking on I-39
north of Bloomington.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The BLRS rigid pavement curves will be finalized in the 2nd quarter of 2012 based on recent feedback from IDOT. An overload design chart for
the BLRS will also be worked on during the summer months to try and better characterize the allowable overloads for a given concrete pavement
section typically constructed on the local road system. Progress will be continued on the CRCP design spreadsheet. An undergraduate student
researcher will be hired during the summer to organize and conduct surveys on existing UTW sections. A former graduate researcher will also work
with the PI to draft proposed the overload design charts. The current graduate student researcher is employed with an out of state summer job and
will not have significant time to work in the summer months on the CRCP procedure.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 5/9/2012
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Project Title: Effectiveness of Innovative Speed Enforcement
Techniques in Illinois
QPR Author Name: Hani Mahmassani
Telephone: 847-491-2282 Project Completed: 75%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 3/29/2012
Project Number: R27-66 Function Code: R27-66
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 11/1/2009 3/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Interview with ISP Personnel 4/1/2010 5/30/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Accident Data and Sampling Strategy 3/1/2010 5/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Data Collection 5/1/2011 9/30/2012 No No
Task 5: Data Analysis and Model Estimation 1/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Task 6: Evaluation 6/1/2012 10/30/2012 No No
Task 7: Recommendation and Final <strong>Report</strong> 8/1/2012 10/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 11/15/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 10/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300397
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The study will involve a literature search of recent research and publications, conducting interviews with identified ISP representatives, obtaining
and analyzing data, identifying and selecting roadway segments or corridors to evaluate, evaluating various enforcement techniques applied to the
selected routes, and based on the data captured from enforcement technique variations recommendations will be developed.
Keywords: speed enforcement, ISP, resources, patrol
Principal Investigator:
Name: Hani Mahmassani Organization / Address
Telephone: 847-491-2282
Email: masmah@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University
600 Foster Street Evanston, IL 60208-4055
Research Student Team Members: Alireza Talebpour
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Priscilla Tobias (Chair) 217-782-3568 Priscilla.Tobias@illinois.gov
Scott Abbott 217-299-2220 ABBOTTS@ISP.STATE.IL.US
Dan Kent 217-962-0667 Dan.Kent@illinois.gov
Jim Wessel 618-346-3273 James.Wessel@illinois.gov
Alan Ho 217-496-4622 alan.ho@dot.gov
Mehdi Nassirpour 217-785-8905 mehdi.nassirpour@illinois.gov
Aaron Weatherholt 217-782-7231 Aaron.Weatherholt@illinois.gov
Greg Piland 217-492-4645 greg.piland@dot.gov
Irene Soria 217-524-8041 irene.soria@illinois.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
3/11/2010 - Yes 6/10/2010 - Yes 5/8/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Identified loop detector locations capable of recording speed data throughout the State of Illinois. This information has been provided by the IDOT
IT department in Schaumburg, Illinois. Based on this information the main concentration of loop detectors are in the Chicago land area, Illinois, and
East St. Louis, MO. Furthermore, IDOT did not provide with information of additional locations with loop detectors.
State-wide survey
The statewide high crash rate locations were matched with the available detectors to find applicable survey locations. The segments of 5 to 10 miles
length were analyzed in the Chicago land area and East St. Louis. High crash rates were chosen based on the different levels of crash severity.
Enforcement strategies in these locations were postponed until the locations are selected. The selection of these locations will depend on their
capability of handling different enforcement strategies.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
•Finalize statewide survey locations in iteration with ISP and IDOT.
•Begin data collection for the statewide survey.
The data collection on the effects of enforcement on crash reduction will be completed on October 2012.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
N/A
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
N/A
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 3/29/2012
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Project Title: Improved Design for Driven Piles Based on a Pile Load Test
Program in Illinois
QPR Author Name: James H. Long
Telephone: 217-333-2543 Project Completed: 99%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 7/9/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:7/9/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 1/27/2010
Project Number: R27-69 Function Code: R27-69
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Collecting field information during pile during 1/1/2009 7/31/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Collecting/Interpreting information on static load test results in Illinois
and the Midwest
2/1/2009 9/30/2011 Yes Yes
Task 3: Interpreting Results from Tasks 1 and 2 9/1/2009 9/30/2011 Yes Yes
Task 4: writing and submission of final report 11/1/2011 3/31/2012 Yes No
Project Start Date: 1/1/2009 Original Project End Date: 12/31/2010 Number of Extentions: 3 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $413335 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $441883
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The research work plan is separated into 4 tasks: 1) Collecting information on the performance of piles during driving and restrike, 2)
Collecting/Interpreting information on static load test results in Illinois and the Midwest, 3) Interpreting results from 1 and 2 to assess and improve
methods for limiting driving stresses and methods for predicting pile capacity, and 4) writing and submission of the final report.
Keywords: Piles, Pile Driving, Pile Capacity, Bearing Capacity, Pile Stresses
Principal Investigator:
Name: James H. Long Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-2543
Email: JHLong@illinois.edu
UIUC - CEE
Newmark Civil Engineering Lab 205 North Mathews Urbana, IL 61801
Research Student Team Members: Andrew Anderson
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
William Kramer (Chair) 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Greg Heckel 217-782-6709 Greg.Heckel@illinois.gov
Luis F. Camacho 217-785-1462 luis.camacho@illinois.gov
Brad Hessing 217-557-8239 Bradly.Hessing@illinois.gov
Gary Kowalski 217-785-2914 Gary.Kowalski@illinois.gov
Chad Hodel 217-483-9457 chodel@whks.com
Veniecy Pearman-Green 618-346-3313 Veniecy.Pearman-green@illinois.gov
Justan Mann 217-782-5283 Justan.Mann@illinois.gov
Terry McCleary 815-830-6405 terrymcclearyengineering.com
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
1/14/2009 - Yes 3/25/2010 - Yes 2/25/2011 - Yes 9/21/2011 - No 4/4/2012 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Draft <strong>Report</strong> has been submitted to the Chair and the TRP. We will present the findings to the TRP on 04/04/2012.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
there is no next quarter.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 7/9/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 1/27/2010
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Project Title: Calibration & Refinement of Illinois' Earthquake Resisting
System Bridge Design Methodology
QPR Author Name: James M. LaFave & Jerome F. Hajjar
Telephone: (217) 333-8064 Project Completed: 89%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 4/6/2012
Project Number: R27-70 Function Code: R27-70
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised
Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Receive prototype bridges from IDOT 1/1/2009 1/15/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Literature review and scope definition 1/1/2009 9/30/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Analyze prototype bridges, fuse components, and specimens 1/16/2009 1/31/2010 No Yes
Task 4: Develop fuse test matrix and drawings 7/1/2009 3/31/2010 No Yes
Task 5: Fabricate specimen and load frame 10/1/2009 4/30/2010 No Yes
Task 6: Conduct tests 1/1/2010 5/15/2012 No No
Task 7: Reduce test data 1/31/2010 5/30/2012 No No
Task 8: Identify parametric range of bridges and objectives and conduct
system analyses
Task 9: Assess new R and phi factors and provide recommendations for ERS
adjustments
7/1/2009 12/15/2011 No Yes
2/1/2010 5/30/2012 No No
Task 10: Write final report 1/31/2012 5/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 1/1/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $625000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $750079
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The key work stages include: Stage 1: Refinement and calibration of the first “fuse†capacity and seismic redundancy level that exists
between superstructure and substructure through a series of experiments and analyses of bearing subassemblies. Stage 2: Computational simulation
of response of bridge systems, including documentation of the progression of damage in the bridge; required seat widths; anticipated peak forces in
the substructure; and evaluation of changes in stiffness or strength during the seismic event. Stage 3: Refinement of strength reduction factors and
R-factors used for design of typical Illinois bridges and development of a simplified approach for pushover analysis.
Keywords: Bridges; Bridge Bearings; Superstructure; Substructure; Seismic
Principal Investigator:
Name: James M. LaFave & Jerome
F. Hajjar
Telephone: (217) 333-8064
Email: jlafave@illinois.edu &
jf.hajjar@neu.edu
Co-Investigator:
Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
UIUC Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 3108 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory, MC-
250, 205 North Mathews Ave., Urbana, Illinois 61801-2352
Name: Larry A. Fahnestock Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
Telephone: 217-265-0211
Email: fhnstck@illinois.edu
Co-Investigator:
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Name: Douglas A. Foutch Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
Telephone: 217-333-9464
Email: dfoutch@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Joshua Steelman, Jessica Revell, Evgueni Filipov
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Daniel H. Tobias (Chair) (217) 782-2912 Daniel.Tobias@illinois.gov
Carl Puzey 217-782-2424 Carl.Puzey@illinois.gov
Chad Hodel 217-483-9457 chodel@whks.com
Patrik Claussen 217-785-2928 Patrik.Claussen@illinois.gov
William Kramer 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Kevin Riechers 217-782-9109 Kevin.Riechers@illinois.gov
Mark Shaffer 217-524-3321 Mark.Shaffer@illinois.gov
John Ciccone 217-782-9111 John.Ciccone@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 Dan.Brydl@fhwa.dot.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
12/12/2008 - Yes 4/14/2009 - Yes 7/1/2009 - Yes 10/8/2009 - Yes 1/14/2010 - Yes 4/15/2010 - Yes 7/22/2010 - Yes
11/1/2010 - Yes 2/8/2011 - Yes 5/23/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
TRP Meeting #12 was held in January of 2012. The original batch of planned bearing tests (prior to the project's expansion / extension) were
finished during this quarter, and most of the materials had been procured / fabricated for the additional test specimens (beyond those in the original
project scope). A final batch of supplemental systems analyses were also conducted during this quarter. And finally, a draft outline for the project's
final report was developed and passed along to the TRP Co-Chairs, for their feedback & approval.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
TRP Meeting #13 is in May of 2012. A draft of the key analytical modeling sections for the final project report will be provided to the TRP for their
consideration shortly after that meeting. Experiments will be conducted on the additional test specimens (beyond those in the original project scope)
through this quarter as well, with the corresponding experimentally-related sections of the draft final project report being finalized as those extra
tests are completed.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/6/2012
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Project Title: Distance Technology Transfer Course Content
Development
QPR Author Name: James Hall
Telephone: 217-206-7860 Project Completed: 90%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/4/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 11/2/2009
Project Number: R27-73 Function Code: R27-73
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Course Content Assessment and Online Training Design 2/1/2009 8/1/2009 No No
Task 2: Online Course Materials Development 4/1/2009 2/1/2011 No No
Task 3: Flagger Online Course Deployment 2/1/2009 2/1/2011 No No
Task 4: Learning <strong>Management</strong> System Vendor Assessments 2/1/2009 6/1/2009 No Yes
Project Start Date: 2/1/2009 Original Project End Date: 1/31/2012 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $300002 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300002
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This project, through the Technical Review Panel, would first identify up to three IDOT courses that would yield high benefits for distance learning
conversion using such criteria as training importance, impact on operations and anticipated technology transfer audience. Then, course content
would be specifically developed for each course consistent with the distance training needs of IDOT. Digital course content would potentially
include text, PowerPoint, audio, video, and online testing. This project would include beta testing of the delivery mode. In addition, feedback
regarding effectiveness of the delivery will be documented.
Keywords: Technology Transfer, distance learning, e-learning
Principal Investigator:
Name: James Hall Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-206-7860
Email: Jhall1@uis.edu
UIS
One University Plaza, MS UHB 4021 Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Co-Investigator:
Name: William Buttlar Organization / Address
UIUC-CEE
Telephone: 217-333-5966
Email: buttlar@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: UIS - Sharon McCurdy Smith, Emily Welch Boles, Mary Elizabeth Smith
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Kevin Burke (Chair) 217-785-5048 Kevin.BurkeIII@illinois.gov
Patty Broers 217-782-3547 patricia.broers@illinois.gov
Mark House 217-971-9572 mark.w.house@illinois.gov
Marshall Metcalf 217-782-8608 marshall.metcalf@illinois.gov
Sherry Phillips 217-342-8244 sherry.phillips@illinois.gov
Brad Risinger 217-782-3708 brad.risinger@illinois.gov
Aaron Weatherholt 217-782-2076 aaron.weatherholt@illinois.gov
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Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 brian.pfeifer@dot.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
1/27/2009 - Yes 7/24/2009 - No 1/7/2010 - Yes 5/12/2010 - Yes 12/14/2010 - Yes 3/10/2011 - Yes 6/14/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
UIS Progress Last Quarter 1/1/2012 – 3/31/2012
UIS working with Steve Lynch and IDOTâ€s Bureau of Safety Engineering to finalize course content for the Work Zone course.
UIS is working on video modules and transcript for Waiver Valuation course.
The UIS and UIUC Project team is working on the projectâ€s final report.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
UIS will continue work on the course content for the Work Zone Project
UIS will update the "Waiver Valuation" video course modules and written transcript.
The team will provide IDOT with a draft final report for review.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/4/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 11/2/2009
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Project Title: Clearview Font in Traffic Signs: Assessing IDOT Experiences
and Needs
QPR Author Name: Hani Mahmassani
Telephone: 847-491-2276 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-75 Function Code: R27-75
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature Synthesis and State of Practice Assessment 5/15/2010 11/15/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Interview with Personnel Overseeing Highway Signage 8/15/2010 2/15/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Field Survey 1/15/2011 7/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Visual Inspection and Photographic Records 1/15/2011 10/22/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Assessment of Highway Users Experience 1/15/2011 11/15/2011 No Yes
Task 6: Final <strong>Report</strong> Preparation 12/15/2011 3/31/2012 No Yes
Project Start Date: 4/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 3/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $230000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $230000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The Clearview font has many advantages over previous font practices, such as night legibility and lack of smearing effect. Some of the potential
concerns include incompatibility with commonly used background sheeting and sight distance. However, experience in other states to date, as well
as experimental studies in the literature, suggest that the advantages appear to outweigh the concerns.
The main objective of this study is to determine Illinois†progress in using the Clearview font and whether its use has proven successful. While
most previous in the literature were mostly done in an experimental in setting, this study (R27-75) aims to determine how the implementation of the
Clearview font for signs has affected Illinois and its motorists in a real-world context. Accordingly, the study team is examining the implementation
of this font from the perspectives of both installers and motorists. This project will also monitor media reports about the Clearview font and/or this
research project.
The main field research portion of this study will include both intercept and follow-up surveys with motorists who have encountered Clearview
signs. An important aspect of this project will be developing questions that adequately query user perceptions. Some questions will be whether
motorists notice a difference between Clearview signs and other signs and how eligible Clearview signs are to them. This will be done for
illuminated and non-illuminated locations in order to compare motorist reactions.
The final task is the final report, which is accompanied by an interim report in April followed by the final report a year later. There will also be
quarterly progress reports along with meetings of the panel every four months.
Keywords: Clearview font, highway signage, user experience
Principal Investigator:
Name: Hani Mahmassani Organization / Address
Telephone: 847-491-2276
Email: masmah@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University
600 Foster Street Evanston, IL 60208-4055
Research Student Team Members: Charlotte Frei, Meead Saberi
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Julia Fox (Chair) Julia.Fox@illinois.gov
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Aaron Weatherholt 217-782-7231 Aaron.Weatherholt@illinois.gov
Fred Ranck 708-283-3545 fred.ranck@fhwa.dot.gov
Larry Gregg 217-782-7414 Lawrence.Gregg@illinois.gov
Mike Conoscenti
Connie Shanahan
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/30/2010 - Yes 6/13/2011 - Yes 9/12/2011 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
1. An extensive review of both existing practice and existing experience with Clearview has been conducted; in addition, literature for previous
studies of user perception and response has been reviewed for state of the art analysis methodology. (completed 11/15/10)
2. With the field study criteria and survey questions in mind, photographs were taken along the interstate highways near-continuously; GPS
coordinates were obtained for each sign or picture taken. The following sign characteristics are noted in connection with data entry and coding:
font, sheeting, sign type, location, year fabricated, and others. The visual records also brought to light more questions for the district and central
sign shops. (field survey completed 7/30/11, data entry and organization 12/1/11).
3. The road user survey was online and distributed via the NUTC webpage and at tollway oases from October 1- December 15, 2011. Drivers were
intercepted at four locations to compare Clearview and E-modified font in different conditions. Of the intended 375 intercept responses, 303 were
collected. Final intercept locations are as follows:
A. Clearview: I-94 Lake Forest Tollway Oasis and I-80 in Morris, mile 112
B. E-modified: I-90 Des Plaines Tollway Oasis and I-57 in Gilman, mile 283 (complete 11/15/2011)
Progress through 3/31/12
The draft report was submitted to ICT for final editing.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. The first draft of the final report has been completed and submitted on schedule by January 15, 2012. A preliminary draft is available for TRP
review and approval.
Anticipated progress through 6/30/12
The final report will be edited and posted to the ICT website (publications page).
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
N/A
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: LED Roadway Lighting Evaluation and Field Testing Last Updated: 5/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Rahim Benekohal
Telephone: (217) 244-6288 Project Completed: 98%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
TRP Chair Approved: 3/26/2012
Project Number: R27-76 Function Code: R27-76
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Literature review 11/1/2009 6/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Decide on test conditions and methods 2/1/2010 3/30/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Obtain LED luminaries 3/1/2010 12/30/2010 No Yes
Task 4: Install LED luminaires and prepare for testing 4/1/2010 12/30/2010 No Yes
Task 5: Data collection and analysis 4/1/2010 12/30/2010 No Yes
Task 6: Prepare <strong>Report</strong>s 7/1/2011 12/31/2011 Yes No
Project Start Date: 11/1/2009 Original Project End Date: 10/31/2011 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 3/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $276200 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $302600
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research will allow IDOT to evaluate the possibility of using LED light on highways. LED lighting may use less energy than high intensity
discharge (HID) lamps commonly used in roadway lighting. Research will be done on the current state of technology in LED roadway lighting and
identify the best commercially available LED roadway luminaires for IDOT lighting applications. Obtain luminaires for field testing, field verify
photometry, and calculate results of their performance for typical IDOT roadways. Compare LED performance to existing light sources and provide
economic justification for or against the use of LED roadway lighting.
Keywords: LED, luminaires, photometry, lighting
Principal Investigator:
Name: Rahim Benekohal Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 244-6288
Email: rbenekoh@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
CEE 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Research Student Team Members: Kivanc Avrenli and Hani Ramezani, juan medina, ali hajbabaie
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Mark Seppelt (Chair) 217-785-0382 Mark.Seppelt@illinois.gov
Craig Mitckes 217-782-2984 Craig.Mitckes@illinois.gov
Joseph Vespa 217-782-3479 Joseph.Vespa@illinois.gov
Ryan D Sheley Ryan.Sheley@illinois.gov
Randy Laninga 309-671-4477 Randall.Laninga@illinois.gov
Yogesh P Gautam Yogesh.Gautam@illinois.gov
Carl K. Andersen 217-492-4281 carl.andersen@dot.gov
Dave Piper 217-785-0720 dave.piper@illinois.gov
Dean Mentjes 217-492-4631 dean.mentjes@dot.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/25/2009 - Yes 9/22/2009 - No 3/17/2010 - No 12/7/2010 - Yes 3/29/2011 - Yes 12/8/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Based on feedback provided at the meeting of TRP on Dec 8, 2011, two reports were prepared. The first report is contains the background
information and past study finding. The second report is about the finding from field testing and cost analysis. The reports were submitted to TRP
for review and approval.
Limited field data on light level at the Post Oak Rest Area on I 70 near Effingham was collected in January 2012. The results were send to IDOT.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Obtain feedback from TRP and finalize the reports.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 5/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 3/26/2012
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Project Title: Evaluating Pavement Markings on Portland Cement Concrete
(PCC) & Various Asphalt Surfaces
QPR Author Name: Carmine Dwyer
Telephone: 217-356-4500 Project Completed: 65%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-77 Function Code: R27-77
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised
Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Panel Meetings 12/8/2009 11/30/2012 No No
Task 2: Literature Review 12/8/2009 4/30/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Surveys 1/1/2010 4/30/2010 No Yes
Task 4: Field Evaluations 5/1/2010 7/31/2012 No No
Task 5: Data Processing and Analysis 10/1/2010 8/31/2012 No No
Task 6: Pavement Marking Guide 8/1/2012 11/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 12/8/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 11/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research will evaluate the pavement marking system compatibility with different PCC and hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavement types.
Keywords: pavement, durable,
Principal Investigator:
Name: Carmine Dwyer Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-356-4500
Email: CDwyer@ara.com
Applied Rsearch Associates, Inc.
100 Trade Centre Drive, Ste. 200 Champaign, IL 61820
Co-Investigator:
Name: Bill Vavrik Organization / Address
ARA, Inc.
Telephone: 217-356-4500
Email: wvavrik@ara.com
Research Student Team Members:
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Kelly Morse (Chair) 217-782-7218 Kelly.Morse@illinois.gov
Kyle Armstrong 217-782-7414 Kyle.Armstrong@illinois.gov
Tim Kell 217-782-4879 tim.kell@illinois.gov
Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 brian.pfeifer@fhwa.dot.gov
Marshall Metcalf 217-782-8608 marshall.metcalf@illinois.gov
Mike Fassero 217-785-0289 michael.fassero@illinois.gov
Kurt Schuldt 847-622-0020 kschuldt@maintenancecoatings.com
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Steve Lynch 773-458-2872 Steve.Lynch@ch2m.com
John Benda 630-241-6800 jbenda@getipass.com
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
12/8/2009 - Yes 5/13/2010 - Yes 9/14/2010 - Yes 4/7/2011 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Completed and submitted draft report on the second year's (2011) data collection. <strong>Report</strong> included analysis of pavement marking performance since
2010 data collection.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Meet with TRP to review second year report and discuss outline for Pavement Marking Selection Guide. Also, begin third year data collection.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Evaluating the Effects of Various Asphalt Binder
Additives/Modifiers of Moisture Sensitivity in HMA
QPR Author Name: Imad Al-Qadi
Telephone: 893-0705 x222 Project Completed: 70%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 5/16/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 5/16/2012
Project Number: R27-78 Function Code: R27-78
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Potential Problem
(yellow)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 2/25/2010 8/25/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Experimental Program Development 5/25/2010 7/5/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Lab Testing 6/30/2010 3/1/2012 Yes No
Task 4: Construction and ATLAS Testing 6/15/2011 6/15/2012 Yes No
Task 5: Final <strong>Report</strong> 11/1/2011 8/1/2012 Yes No
Project Start Date: 2/16/2010 Original Project End Date: 8/15/2012 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $546077 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $546077
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research evaluates various methods used to evaluate the effects of various HMA additives on resistance to moisture sensitivity. This includes
the use of polymer modification, liquid anti-strip (A-S) additive, polyphosphoric acid (PPA) modified polymer, Foamed Asphalt and hydrated lime
slurry
Keywords: HMA, binder, additives, modifiers, moisture
Principal Investigator:
Name: Imad Al-Qadi Organization / Address
Telephone: 893-0705 x222
Email: alqadi@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Illinois Center for Transportation 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866
Research Student Team Members: Ibrahim M. Abuawad
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Jim Trepanier (Chair) 217-782-9607 James.Trepanier@illinois.gov
Abdul Dahhan 867-705-4363 Abdul.Dahhan@illinois.gov
Pat Koester 217-258-5315 pwkoester@howellco.com
Bill Pine 317-486-2981 Bill.Pine@heritage-enviro.com
Kyle Videgar 815-434-6131 Kyle.Videgar@illinois.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-492-4646 Hal.Wakefield@dot.gov
Matt Mueller 217-782-4423 Matthew.Mueller@illinois.gov
Tom Zehr 217-524-7268 Thomas.Zehr@illinois.gov
Mel Kirchler 847-705-4363 Melvin.Kirchler@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
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2/16/2010 - Yes 3/7/2011 - Yes 11/28/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 1: Literature Review:
This task is completed
Task 2: Experimental Program Development:
This task is completed
Task 3: Lab Testing:
-Mixture level tests were conducted for Lime Dry and Wet techniques.
-Mixture level tests were conducted for all plant mixes.
-No correlation was identified between the results of lab and plant mixes. This could be due to insufficient aging of lab mixes. Further evaluation of
the causes will be investigated.
Task 4: Construction & ATLAS Testing:
Foamed N90 and Foamed N90 with liquid antistrip sections are still being tested under accelerated testing (using ATLAS). 240,000 cycles were
completed on the foamed section without significant rutting, while the total number of cycles applied on the foamed with liquid antistrip section is
currently at 160,000 cycles; rutting started to appear.
Task 5: Final <strong>Report</strong>
First draft of lab report is ready and edited.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Task 3: Lab Testing:
-Complete tests of N90 mixes.
-Run DSR and adhesion tests on the mixture binder.
-Extraction of N90 cored control mix samples
Task 4: Construction & ATLAS Testing:
-Continue running ATLAS over the foamed with liquid antistrip section until significant rutting is measured. Then moving ATLAS to the liquid
antistrip and lime sections.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Task 4: Construction & ATLAS Testing:
The main imedipemt is the high unexpected number of loading cycles of test sections to obtain significant rutting. This could cause an unavoidable
delay in the project delivery.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 5/16/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 5/16/2012
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Project Title: Designing, Producing & Constructing Fine-Graded Hot Mix
Asphalt (HMA) on IL Roadways
QPR Author Name: William Buttlar
Telephone: 217-333-5966 Project Completed: 85%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/4/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 10/28/2009
Project Number: R27-79 Function Code: R27-79
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised
Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: National Literature Review 9/1/2009 12/1/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Phone Interviews 9/15/2009 12/15/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Collect Related Agency Specifications 9/15/2009 12/31/2009 No Yes
Task 4: Develop HMA Blends 6/1/2010 5/30/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Sample Aggregates 2/15/2010 3/15/2010 No Yes
Task 6: Binder Selection and Sampling 6/15/2010 7/31/2010 No Yes
Task 7: Performance Testing of Design Mixes 1/1/2011 9/15/2011 No Yes
Task 8: ATLAS Construction and Testing 6/1/2011 11/15/2011 No No
Task 9: Permeability Testing of I-57 F-G and Control Pavement 6/1/2010 12/15/2011 No Yes
Task 10: Sample F-G Project (I-57, D-5) 8/1/2010 10/15/2011 No No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2009 Original Project End Date: 12/31/2011 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $644578 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $644578
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This study will involve a comprehensive literature review, a survey of key practitioners, a review of related agency specifications, lab testing, and
accelerated pavement testing. Lab testing will include Bailey mix design, gyratory compaction and volumetric analysis of compacted mixture
specimens of a wide range of F-G mixtures, mechanical testing of promising mix designs, construction of test pavements and full-scale accelerated
pavement testing using the UIUC ATLAS device.
Keywords: fine-graded, HMA, asphalt, mixture, flexible, pavement, overlay
Principal Investigator:
Name: William Buttlar Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-5966
Email: buttlar@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Civil Engineering 1212 Newmark Lab 205 N Mathews M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Tim Murphy Organization / Address
Murphy Pavement Technology
Telephone: 773-874-9800
Email: tmurphy@murphypavetech.com
Co-Investigator:
Name: Bill Pine Organization / Address
Emulsicoat/Heritage Research
Telephone: 217-840-4173
Email: bill.pine@heritage-enviro.com
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Research Student Team Members: Nachian (Tor) Chiawat
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Matt Mueller (Chair) 217-782-4423 Matthew.Mueller@illinois.gov
Laura Shanley (Co-Chair) 217-785-5329 Laura.Shanley@illinois.edu
Jim Trepanier 217-782-9607 James. Trepanier@illinois.gov
Steve Robinson 217-466-7267 stephen.a.robinson@illinois.gov
Steve Hefel 815-284-5423 Steve.Hefel@illinois.gov
Brett Williams 608-289-7348 bwilliams@RockRoads.com
Frank Mathewson 815-867-0987 frank@iroqpavcorp.com
Scott Lackey 217-466-7263 Scott.Lackey@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
1/26/2010 - Yes 2/19/2010 - Yes 9/2/2010 - No 12/13/2010 - No 3/11/2011 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
- Conducted additional moisture sensitivity testing
- One and five freeze-thaw cycles
- Additional AASHTO T-283 TSR testing
- Companion testing with DC(T) fracture test
- Data analysis
- Brought project report to 75 % completion
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
- Revisit ATLAS testing plan
- Schedule TRP meeting to update TRP on performance test results
- Look for opportunities to sample a field FG project and to conduct additional field permeability tests
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/4/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 10/28/2009
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<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Fatigue Testing of Brass Breakaway Couplings Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Grzegorz Banas
Telephone: 217-333-5019 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-80 Function Code: R27-80
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind Schedule (red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Determination of Stress Concentration Factor 9/1/2009 10/25/2009 No Yes
Task 2: Variable Load HIstory 7/1/2009 8/31/2009 No Yes
Task 3: Design and fabrication of steel loading plate 9/1/2009 9/14/2009 No Yes
Task 4: Design and fabrication of fatigue grips 9/5/2009 10/21/2009 No Yes
Task 5: Reduction of Square/Diamond/Individual Load Data 10/1/2009 11/1/2009 No Yes
Task 6: <strong>Report</strong> of Square/Diamond/Individual Loading 11/1/2009 12/1/2009 No Yes
Task 7: Monotonic Testing of CDA 360 Alloy 10/15/2009 11/5/2009 No Yes
Task 8: Fatigue Testing of Notched Brass Couplings 11/5/2009 1/1/2010 No Yes
Task 9: <strong>Report</strong> of Fatigue Testing of Original Design 11/5/2009 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 10: Bending and Fatigue Testing of New Notch Designs 3/8/2010 6/15/2010 No Yes
Project Start Date: 7/1/2009 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2010
Original Project Budget: $85000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $85000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
A concrete base will be attached to the strong wall located in NSEL in order to determine the stress concentration factor at the bottom of the notch
on the machined brass couplers. The notched brass couplers will be placed in a 50 kip servohydraulic testing frame to be loaded to given stress
levels to determine fatigue life. The fracture surface of each coupler will be examined using low magnification (10x) microscopy in order to
develop a correlation between fatigue zone and brittle fracture zone as a function of stress level and fatigue life.
Keywords: brass, couplers, notched, light pole, CDA 360
Principal Investigator:
Name: Grzegorz Banas Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-5019
Email: gbanas@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Civil Engrg 1120C Ncel 205 N Mathews M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Fred Lawrence Organization / Address
UIUC
Telephone:
Email: flawrenc@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Joseph Rudd
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Chris Hahin (Chair) 217-782-0574 Chris.Hahin@illinois.gov
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Tim Kell 217-782-4879 tim.kell@illinois.gov
Mark Seppelt 217-785-0382 mark.seppelt@illinois.gov
Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 brian.pfeifer@dot.gov
Dave Piper 217-785-0720 dave.piper@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
9/1/2009 - Yes 4/1/2010 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Progress through 3/31/12
-The draft report was reviewed by the TRP Chair and sent back to the PI with comments.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Anticipated work through 6/30/12
-Final review/approval of the report
-Submit to ICT for final editing and posting
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Field Performance Evaluations of IL Aggregates for Subgrade
Replacement & Subbase - Phase II
QPR Author Name: Erol Tutumluer
Telephone: 217-333-8637 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 7/15/2010
Project Number: R27-81 Function Code: R27-81
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Mechanistic Evaluation of Pavement Layer Response during Construction 1/1/2010 6/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Construction of Test Sections for Field Validation 6/30/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Field Test Study and Proposed Field Test Section Configuration 9/1/2010 6/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Establishing Field Validated Thickness Correlations with Aggregate
Properties
1/1/2011 6/30/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Final <strong>Report</strong> and Implementation 7/1/2011 12/31/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 1/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2011
Original Project Budget: $335000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $335017
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Important practical findings of the laboratory study and the developed aggregate thickness correction factors based on laboratory test results are to
be validated in this Phase II field testing effort, which is the scope of the R27-81 ICT project work plan. Using the University of Illinois full-scale
testing equipment ATLaS, field performances of the laboratory studied Illinois aggregates will be adequately evaluated for subgrade replacement
and subbase in the Phase II research project ICT R27-81. The aggregate thickness tentative correction factors presented and the recommendations
made based on the findings from the Phase I laboratory study will be validated and finalized in the Phase II field study to ultimately economize the
use of aggregate in the State of Illinois by either reducing thickness or avoiding failures due to poor quality aggregate cover performances.
Keywords: Illinois aggregates, field, performance, subgrade, subbase
Principal Investigator:
Name: Erol Tutumluer Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-8637
Email: tutumlue@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
CEE 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Research Student Team Members: Deb Mishra
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Greg Heckel (Chair) 217-782-6709 Gregory.Heckel@illinois.gov
Tom Ripka 217-785-4602 Thomas.Ripka@illinois.gov
Joseph Vespa 217-782-3479 Joseph.Vespa@illinois.gov
Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 brian.pfeifer@dot.gov
Sheila Beshears 217-782-7086 Sheila.Beshears@illinois.gov
Ed Frank 847-705-4003 Edward.Frank@illinois.gov
Heather Shoup 309-671-3675 Heather.Shoup@illinois.gov
Bill Kramer 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
12/1/2009 - Yes 5/6/2010 - Yes 2/14/2011 - Yes 7/12/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Work items under all tasks have been completed and a draft final report was submitted in early November of 2011 to the project Technical Review
Panel (TRP). The TRP comments and revisions to the final report were received just before Christmas. The research team has completed the
revisions and submitted the Final Project <strong>Report</strong> to ICT Publications Editor.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Anticipated work through 6/30/12
-The final report to be edited by ICT and posted to the website (publications page).
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 7/15/2010
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Project Title: Strength of Bridge Wood Pilings Retrofits for Moment
Resistance
QPR Author Name: Bassem Andrawes
Telephone: 217-244-4178 Project Completed: 85%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/5/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 6/8/2012
Project Number: R27-82 Function Code: R27-82
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Analytical Investigation of as-built and retrofitted bridges 8/16/2009 5/15/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Experimental testing of typical wood species 2/16/2010 2/15/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Experimental testing of retrofitted wood species 2/16/2011 11/15/2011 No No
Task 4: Final report 8/16/2011 2/15/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2009 Original Project End Date: 2/15/2012 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 8/15/2012
Original Project Budget: $180000 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $200000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The research plan comprises four main tasks: (1) Analytical Investigation of as-built and retrofitted bridges. (2) Experimental testing of typical
wood species. (3) Experimental testing of retrofitted wood species. (4) Documenting and summarizing the findings in the final report. It is
anticipated that three brief progress reports will be submitted after each of the projectâ€s critical phases.
Keywords: Wood pilings, Bridges, Bridge rating, Finite element
Principal Investigator:
Name: Bassem Andrawes Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-244-4178
Email: andrawes@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
3122 Newmark Lab Civil & Envir Eng 205 N Mathews M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Research Student Team Members: Pablo Caiza
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Dan Tobias (Chair) 217-782-2912 daniel.tobias@illinois.gov
Bill Kramer 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Carl Puzey 217-782-2125 Carl.Puzey@illinois.gov
Jim Klein 217-782-5928 James.Klein@illinois.gov
Jeff Burke 217-785-8668 Jeffrey.Burke@illinois.gov
Mark Gawedzinski 217-782-2799 Mark.Gawedzinski@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 dan.brydl@dot.gov
Sheila Moynihan 217-785-2925 Sheila.Moynihan@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/26/2009 - Yes 11/30/2009 - Yes 3/11/2010 - Yes 6/17/2010 - Yes 10/6/2010 - Yes 2/15/2011 - Yes 5/13/2011 - Yes
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9/16/2011 - Yes 1/19/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The experimental program continued to examine the impact of using GFRP wraps on severely damaged piles. The focus was to examine the effect
of reduction in the volumetric ratio of GFRP on the strength of the retrofitted piles. In addition, composing the final report of the project has started.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Complete the experimental testing and progress more in the final report writing.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/5/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/8/2012
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Project Title: Good Movement Study in IL: Applications to Freight
Transportation & Logistics
QPR Author Name: Kouros Mohammadian
Telephone: 312-996-9840 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 4/15/2010
Project Number: R27-83 Function Code: R27-83
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind Schedule
(red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Task 1: Survey Tool Development and Implementation of Training
Program
Completed
1/1/2010 7/1/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Task 2. Participant Recruitment 6/1/2010 3/31/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Task 3. Survey Implementation 8/1/2010 4/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Task 4. Data Cleaning and Analysis 5/1/2011 8/15/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Task 5: Dissemination of Findings 6/1/2011 8/30/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 1/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/15/2011
Original Project Budget: $150000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $159920
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The study will conduct a survey of firms and businesses that provide shipping services in the region with the goal of understanding their underlying
decision making process that can be used to better replicate their behavior in the freight movement and distribution chain. These results can help
IDOT, CMAP, cities, and other agencies to improve freight and passenger movement more efficiency and better maintain State owned
transportation infrastructure.
Keywords: Goods movement, freight, survey
Principal Investigator:
Name: Kouros
Mohammadian
Telephone: 312-996-9840
Email: kouros@uic.edu
Organization / Address
UIC
Department of Civil and Materials Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago 842 West Taylor Street Chicago,
IL 60607-7023
Research Student Team Members: Behzad Karimi, Joshua Auld, Amir Samimi, and Mahmoud Javanmardi
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Mike Garcia (Chair) 217-782-4133 Mike.Garcia@illinois.gov
Dean Mentjes dean.mentjes@dot.gov
Larry Wilson Lawrence.B.Wilson@illinois.gov
Tom Murtha tmurtha@cmap.illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
2/26/2010 - Yes
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Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The PI sent his draft final report to the TRP in August 2011. The TRP Chair is reviewing the report.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Anticipated work through 6/30/12
-Final review/approval of report
-Submit to ICT for final editing and posting
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/15/2010
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Develop Travel Reliability Inventory for Highway Networks Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Yu (Marco) Nie
Telephone: 847-467-0502 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-84 Function Code: R27-84
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Compile link-based inventory 6/1/2010 8/31/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Develop GUI for link-based inventory 8/1/2010 10/30/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Software development 10/1/2010 4/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Identifiy critical Origin-Destination Pairs 12/1/2010 2/28/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Construct aggregated indexes 1/1/2011 5/30/2011 No Yes
Task 6: Prepare the final report 4/1/2011 6/30/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 6/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2011
Original Project Budget: $130000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $125407
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
develop necessary procedures and computer tools to document the random travel time patterns of highway networks. For the purpose of
demonstration, a prototype travel reliability inventory will be created for the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The primary reason to focus on this area is
data availability: IDOT has continuously funded the Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee (GCM) Traveler Information System, which has over the years
accumulated a huge amount of traffic data that cover major roads in the Chicago area.
Keywords: travel, reliability, highway, inventor, software tool
Principal Investigator:
Name: Yu (Marco) Nie Organization / Address
Telephone: 847-467-0502
Email: ynie@northwestern.edu
Co-Investigator:
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Civil & Environmental Engineering 2145 Sheridan Road, A328 Evanston, IL 60208-
3109
Name: Peter Nelson Organization / Address
UIC
Telephone: 312-996-3259
Email: nelson@uic.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: John Dillenburg Organization / Address
UIC
Telephone: 312-996-5598
Email: dillenbu@uic.edu
Research Student Team Members:
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Jeff Galas (Chair) 708-524-2145 jeff.galas@illinois.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The PI is waiting on the approval from the TRP Chair on the draft final report.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
To finalize the report and have it posted to the ICT website.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Bridge Decks: Mitigation of Cracking & Increased Durability Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Paramita Mondal
Telephone: 217-333-3069 Project Completed: 60%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
TRP Chair Approved: 6/8/2012
Project Number: R27-88 Function Code: R27-88
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Stage 1: Literature review; In-depth study, experimental tests on
shrinkage of concrete mixes
Task 2: Stage 2: Structural testing and modeling to assess influence of structural
characteristics
Completed
5/15/2010 6/15/2012 No No
1/16/2011 12/15/2012 No No
Task 3: Stage 3: Develop design and construction recommendations 7/16/2011 5/15/2013 No No
Task 4: <strong>Report</strong> and paper writing 5/16/2011 5/15/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 5/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 5/15/2013
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $334371
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The first stage will focus on HPC mix designs and measurement of shrinkage. Effects of cement type (type K, type G), SRAs and fly ash will be
evaluated. Silica fume will be considered to confirm its negative impact. Fibers will be considered if time permits. The second stage will focus on
exploring influence of superstructure on deck cracking. A laboratory model will be built to study the restraint and shrinkage. A FEM model will be
developed and validated using the experimental results, and parametric study will be carried out. The third stage will aim to develop design and
construction recommendations.
Keywords: bridge, cracking, durability, mitigation
Principal Investigator:
Name: Paramita Mondal Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-3069
Email: pmondal@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
2114 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana IL 61801-2352
Co-Investigator:
Name: Douglas Foutch Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
Telephone: 217-333-6359
Email: dfoutch@illinois.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Riyadh Hindi Organization / Address
Saint Louis University
Telephone: 314-977-8547
Email: rhindi@slu.edu
Research Student Team Members: PhD Students: Piyush Chaunsali, Seungmin Lim; SLU student: Doug Richardson
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Dan Tobias (Chair) 217-782-2912 Daniel.Tobias@illinois.gov
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Gary Welton 217-342-8241 gary.welton@illinois.gov
David Greifzu 217-785-2923 David.Greifzu@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 Dan.Brydl@dot.gov
Hal Wakefield 217-492-4646 Hal.Wakefield@dot.gov
Randy Riley 217-652-8875 pccman@ilacpa.com
Doug Dirks 217-782-7208 Douglas.Kirks@illinois.gov
Justan Mann 217-782-5283 Justan.Mann@illinois.gov
Matt Mueller 217-782-4423 Matthew.Mueller@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
5/25/2010 - Yes 8/31/2010 - Yes 12/2/2010 - Yes 3/10/2011 - Yes 6/16/2011 - Yes 2/3/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Mix design optimization is under progress to reduce shrinkage without using any admixture. Two new mixes have been proposed based on linear
free shrinkage measurement following ASTM C157. Currently these mixes are tested for restrained shrinkage following ASTM C1581 (ring test).
Effects of fly ash on expansion of concrete with Type K and Type G cements are still being studied. Expansion of concrete samples with fly ash and
Type G or Type K is being measured following the method described in ASTM C 878 and it seems that fly ash increases expansion. A detailed
study is being performed to understand the effect of fly ash on setting time and how this can play an important role in altering early age expansion.
The structural testing of the first model concrete bridge deck section has been completed. No major crack was found in the model deck even after
exposure to temperature variation. The work on modeling the deck using finite element is also under progress and the results match well with the
measurement from structural model.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The research team will continue to perform experiments to study the effect of fly ash addition on expansion of concrete with Type K or Type G
component. Structural testing will include development of the second model using type K and further development of the finite element model.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/8/2012
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<strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Illinois Highway Safety Manual Workshop Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Yanfeng Ouyang
Telephone: 217-333-9858 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-89 Function Code: R27-89
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Pre-conference Phase 8/16/2010 11/15/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Conference Phase 11/1/2010 11/20/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Post-conference Phase 11/21/2010 6/30/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 8/16/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2011
Original Project Budget: $200000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $153333
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The proposed Illinois HSM Lead State Peer to Peer Workshop will be held in Schaumburg, IL at the IDOT District 1 office. The tasks include the
following: (1) identify 10 to 13 state highway agencies that are taking a lead role in implementing the HSM and are willing to share their
experiences with other states; (2) convene an initial peer-exchange meeting involving 10 IDOT Central Office representatives, 3 representatives
from each of the IDOT districts and selected states and other experts familiar with HSM development and implementation; and (3) identify best
practices and challenges to implementation and prepare a final report documenting the findings.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) will coordinate and assist in facilitating this HSM Workshop. UIUC will be responsible for
establishing and maintaining a web site for the Workshop, coordinating transportation and lodging, and payment of all conference related expenses
(unless defined in this proposal letter). UIUC will also be responsible for preparation of the proceedings, video-taping and voice recording of the
entire workshop, supporting the IT and other presentation needs, and preparing the final report after the event. IDOT's Bureau of Safety Engineering
will oversee the Workshop and assist with the meeting arrangements.
Keywords: Highway Safety Manual (HSM); Peer exchange; Lead state
Principal Investigator:
Name: Yanfeng Ouyang Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-9858
Email: yfouyang@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
1209 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Santanu Chakraborty Organization / Address
ATREL
Telephone: 217-893-0705
Email: santanu@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members:
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Priscilla Tobias (Chair) 217-782-3568 Priscilla.Tobias@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
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Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
As of Dec 31, 2011, the final report has been revised based on IDOT comments and submitted to ICT for final publication. All tasks of the project
has been completed.
1/01/12 - 3/31/12
ICT is reviewing the final report
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
4/01/12 - 6/30/12
Final report posted to the ICT website (publications page)
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Investigation of Contributing Factors of Wrong-Way Driving on
Freeways
QPR Author Name: Huaguo Zhou
Telephone: 618-650-2815 Project Completed: 85%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-90 Function Code: R27-90
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Task 1 Kick-off meeting and literature review 7/1/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Data Collection 8/1/2010 3/31/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Data Analysis 1/3/2011 6/30/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Identify the contributing factors 5/1/2011 9/30/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Development of potential countermeasures 8/1/2011 12/30/2011 No Yes
Task 6: Field Review, final report and presentation 1/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 7/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $250000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $230986
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
A brief review of data from the IDOT Safety Datamart reveals that there were 40 fatal and A-injury crashes related to the wrong-way driving errors
on freeways for the most recent five years of reporting (2004 through 2008 inclusive). To reduce wrong-way driving related crashes, this research
project includes six main tasks: literature review, data collection, data analysis, identifying contributing factors, developing countermeasures, and
identifying at-risk locations.
Keywords: Traffic Safety, Freeways, Wrong-Way Driving
Principal Investigator:
Name: Huaguo Zhou Organization / Address
Telephone: 618-650-
2815
Email: hzhou@siue.edu
Co-Investigator:
SIUE
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Department of Civil Engineering Engineering Campus Box 1800 Building
Room 2056 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1800
Name: Ryan Fries Organization / Address
SIUE
Telephone: 618-650-
5026
Email: rfries@siue.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Brent Vaughn Organization / Address
SIUE
Telephone: 618-650-
3533
Email:
bvaughn@siue.edu
Research Student Team Members: Jiguang Zhao, Mostafa Reisi Gahrooei, Lin Wang, Karzan
Technical Review Panel:
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Members Telephone Email Address
Dave Piper (Chair) 217-755-0720 Dave.Piper@illinois.gov
Jay Keeven 618-542-2171 jay_keeven@isp.state.il.us
Joyce Schroeder 217-785-3021 Joyce.Schroeder@illinois.gov
Gregory Gifford 217-785-3073 gregory.gifford@illinois.gov
Roseanne Nance 217-558-6112 Roseanne.Nance@illinois.gov
Kyle Armstrong 217-785-7414 Kyle.Armstrong@illinois.gov
Michael Conoscenti
Regina Cooper Regina.Cooper@illinois.gov
Alan Ho 217-492-4622 Alan.Ho@dot.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
7/20/2010 - Yes 9/10/2010 - Yes 1/7/2011 - Yes 7/12/2011 - Yes 10/25/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
A TRP meeting was hold on January 12, 2012. The results of task 5 on site-specific countermeasures were presented at the meeting.
Research team developed the general countermeasures and site specific countermeasures for wrong-way crashes.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. Present the countermeasure results on May 8th , 2012.
2. Prepare the final report.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Evaluating of Traffic Flow Monitoring Technologies: Cicero-
Midway Smart Corridor Case Study
QPR Author Name: Jakob Eriksson
Telephone: 312-996-0481 Project Completed: 99.9%
Percent Time Used to Date: 200 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-91 Function Code: R27-91
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind
Schedule (red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Identify data sources, experimental design 1/1/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Set up and test data-collection 4/1/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Data collection 7/1/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 4: Data analysis 10/1/2010 4/1/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Final <strong>Report</strong> 4/1/2011 5/1/2011 No Yes
Project Start Date: 1/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2010
Original Project Budget: $100000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $99938
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Collection of probe-vehicle and sensor data in the region of interest, cleaning and map-matching of said data. Evaluation of accuracy of multiple
technologies either through direct comparison with ground truth (probe vehicles) when data is available, or through simulation where direct
measurement data is unavailable.
Keywords: traffic flow, Cicero-Midway, corridor, arterial streets
Principal Investigator:
Name: Jakob Eriksson Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-996-0481
Email: jakob@uic.edu
UIC
University of Illinois at Chicago Dept. Computer Science Room 1120 SEO (M/C 152) Chicago, IL 60607
Research Student Team Members: Balakrishnan Radhakrishnan (primary)
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Jeff Gallas (Chair) 708-524-2145 jeff.galas@illinois.gov
Abraham Emmanuel Abraham Emmanuel
David Zavattero David Zavattero
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
2/10/2010 - No 4/29/2010 - No 5/4/2010 - No 5/14/2010 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The PI sent the draft report to ICT for editing in April 2011. ICT edited the report and sent the report to the TRP Chair in May 2011 for
review/approval.
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The TRP Chair is reviewing the draft report.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Final reviewing of the report and sent to ICT for final editing.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Transportation Conformity Particulate Matter Hot-Spot Air
Quality Modeling
QPR Author Name: Jane Lin
Telephone: 312-996-3068 Project Completed: 80%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/13/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-93 Function Code: R27-93
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind Schedule
(red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Generate “Illinois specific†PM2.5 and PM10 emission factors
using MOVES2010
Task 2: Perform quantitative PM2.5 and PM10 hot-spot analyses in
Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas
Task 3: Assist in developing, defending and securing approval of Illinois-specific
thresholds
Completed
11/1/2010 2/28/2011 No Yes
3/1/2011 6/30/2011 No Yes
11/1/2010 9/30/2011 No No
Task 4: Perform worst-case studies in Chicago and St. Louis regions 11/16/2011 12/31/2011 No No
Task 5: Produce a final ICT project report 12/1/2011 12/31/2011 No No
Project Start Date: 11/1/2010 Original Project End Date: 10/31/2011 Number of Extentions: 2 Current Project End Date: 5/15/2012
Original Project Budget: $84432 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $84432
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
In light of the new development in PM hot-spot regulations and IDOTâ€s NEPA documentation requirements, this research project will (1)
quantify motor vehicle-generated PM2.5 and PM10 in Illinois' nonattainment and maintenance areas (located in IDOT Districts 1, 3 and 8), (2)
develop “Illinois†specific thresholds for these areas, and (3) secure USDOT and USEPA approval for IDOT to use these thresholds to
determine if a project is a project of air quality concern. This information will be documented in IDOT NEPA documents or Project <strong>Report</strong>s.
Keywords: PM hot-spot, quantitative analyses, project of air quality concern, Illinois specific thresholds, MOVES, dispersion models,
Principal Investigator:
Name: Jane Lin Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-996-3068
Email: janelin@uic.edu
UIC
2089 ERF MC 246 842 W. Taylor Chicago IL 60607-7023
Research Student Team Members: Suriyapriya Vallamsundar
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Walt Zynznieuski (Chair) 217-785-4181 Walter.Zyznieuski@illinois.gov
Mike Claggett 505-820-2047 Michael.Claggett@dot.gov
Matt Fuller 217-492-4625 Matt.Fuller@dot.gov
Cecilia Ho 202-366-9862 Cecilia.Ho@dot.gov
Chuck Gebhardt Chuck.Gebhardt@illinois.gov
Mike Rogers 217-524-4408 Michael.Rogers@illinois.gov
Ross Patronsky 312-386-8796 RPatronsky@cmap.illinois.gov
Michael Leslie Leslie.Michael@epa.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
11/3/2010 - Yes 12/8/2010 - Yes 1/14/2011 - Yes 2/10/2011 - Yes 2/23/2011 - Yes 4/14/2011 - Yes 5/25/2011 - Yes
7/14/2011 - Yes 9/28/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
(I) Completed the rural AERMOD model run and presented to the TRP on February 21, 2012
(II) A TRP meeting was held on Feb 21, 2012 to discuss the rural AERMOD modeling results, comparison between CAL3QHCR and AERMOD,
and worst case project site selection.
(III) Another TRP meeting was held on May 3, 2012 to discuss the candidate project sites. Four project sites were selected.
(IV) We are currently collecting data for those project sites from Districts 1 and 8.
(V) Dr. Linâ€s group has started drafting the project final report.
(VI) A TRB paper co-authored by Dr Lin and her student has been accepted for publication on TRR.
(VII) The project is applying for time extension to Oct 31, 2012 with budget increase.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
(I) Secure time extension to Oct 31, 2012
(II) Work on case studies
(III) Continue with final project report writing
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
ecause PM hotspot quantitative analysis is a new requirement, MOVES is the new emission factor model to use, and AERMOD has not been used
by IDOT, the project itself has been a learning experience for both the research team and TRP. There have been many regulatory and technical
details and input data requirements for the emission and air dispersion models (MOVES and AERMOD) that the research team and TRP had
underestimated or were not aware of at the beginning of the project. At times, consensus was difficult to achieve with the TRP members and
additional modeling and conference calls were required to discuss and resolve modeling issues. In some cases, interagency consultation meetings at
the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning were held to resolve technical issues related to inputs required for the model runs. Furthermore, as
the research progressed, the TRP and the research team have come to the conclusion that the original work scope may need to be modified based on
what the research team and TRP have learned about the project. Currently, we are collecting data for four identified project case study sites (two in
Chicago and two in St Louis), after which we will need to perform modeling runs for each of the four sites. That is expected to take 4 months to
complete, plus the completion of the final project report. These issues lead to the schedule being pushed back and lead to a delay in the project
completion.
The research team and TRP have gained significant amount of knowledge and much better understanding of the regulatory requirements and model
inputs. Most of the technical modeling issues have been resolved at this point. The remaining work involves working with the TRP on finalizing
and agreeing to the AERMOD inputs, running a few worst-casefuture projects, and coordinating with the Chicago and St Louis Metropolitan
Planning Organizations. The output of these case studies will help define the statewide threshold values for "project of potential air quality
concern". These model runs are anticipated to be completed by end of September, 2012, and the project finalized on or before October 31, 2012.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/13/2012
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Performance Evaluation of Snow & Ice Plows Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Souhail Elhouar
Telephone: 309 677-3830 Project Completed: 20%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
TRP Chair Approved: 4/12/2012
Project Number: R27-94 Function Code: R27-94
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind Schedule (red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Literature Review and Synthesis of Best Practices 9/1/2011 11/15/2011 No No
Task 2: Develop a Performance Evaluation Procedure 10/1/2011 1/31/2012 No No
Task 3: Perform Field Tests 1/2/2012 3/31/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 9/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $250000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $249999
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
In this study, snow and ice removal trucks will be instrumented to measure plows scraping forces and shock acceleration. Several plows and blades
as recommended by IDOT will be tested; testing will cover different angles, speeds, and designs. Interstate highways and secondary roads will be
utilized during snow storms of 2011 and 2012 winter seasons
Keywords: snow plow testing; best practices; snow and ice plowing; plow and truck instrumentation
Principal Investigator:
Name: Souhail Elhouar Organization / Address
Telephone: 309 677-3830
Email: selhouar@bradley.edu
Bradley University
Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Jobst Hall 206 1501 W Bradley Ave | Peoria, IL 61625
Co-Investigator:
Name: Enad Mahmoud Organization / Address
Bradley University
Telephone: 309-677-2716
Email: emahmoud@bradley.edu
Research Student Team Members: Ryo (Clifford) Sugisawa and Drew Dragoo
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Tim Peters (Chair) 217-782-8419 Tim.Peters@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
9/15/2011 - Yes 10/20/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
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The most significant accomplishments of this past quarter are the identification of field testing parameters, the finalization of the field testing
procedure to use, and the acquisition of the testing equipment. The investigating team came up with an approach for testing snow plows that has
never been used before according to available literature.
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The project team is focusing on finalizing the synthesis of best practices by meeting with and intervieweing professionals in the field and putting
together the synthesis of best practices report. The project team is also active analyzing data from dry-runs in which soil was plowed with
instrumented equipment and developing a finite element model to validate the data.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
The project is behind schedule because of the lack of snow during the 2011-2012 winter season.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/12/2012
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Project Title: Field Evaluation of Smart Sensor Vehicle Detectors at
Intersections & RR Crossings
QPR Author Name: Ray Benekohal
Telephone: 217-244-6288 Project Completed: 70%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/18/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-95 Function Code: R27-95
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind Schedule
(red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature review 9/15/2010 5/15/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Testing criteria and methods 11/15/2010 5/15/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Obtain the equipment 1/15/2011 6/15/2011 No Yes
Task 4: Install the detectors and prepare them for testing 3/15/2011 10/15/2011 No No
Task 5: Data collect and analysis 5/15/2011 7/15/2012 No No
Task 6: <strong>Report</strong> project findings 3/15/2012 8/15/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 9/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/15/2012
Original Project Budget: $245000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $265502
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The detection performance of two smart sensors (Wavetronix and one other company) will be studies to determine the potential errors on such
measure of effectiveness as missed calls, false calls, stuck on calls and dropped calls. The potential errors will then be verified by human observers.
The sensors will be installed at an existing test bed in Rantoul that has been used for evaluation of other sensors. The RR site is in Chicago area.
Keywords: smart vehicle sensors, intersection detectors, microwave vehicle sensors, signalized intersections
Principal Investigator:
Name: Ray Benekohal Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-244-6288
Email:
rbenekoh@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Civil & Environmental EngCivil & Environmental Eng Civil Engineering 1213 Newmark Lab 205 N Mathews M/C
250 Urbana, IL 61801
Research Student Team Members: Ali Hajbabaie, Juan Medina, Hani Ramezani
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Yogesh Gautam (Chair) 217-782-3452 Yogesh.Gautam@illinois.gov
Stan Milewski, Co-Chair 815-463-8387 smilewsk@icc.illinois.gov
Kullerstrand, Scott
Burkybile, David H
Price, Kevin D
Dean Mentjes 217-492-4631 dean.mentjes@dot.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
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7/26/2010 - Yes 9/14/2010 - Yes 11/4/2010 - Yes 2/8/2011 - Yes 2/15/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
A report was prepared and sent to TRP for review. The report contains the findings for the "normal" weather conditions. Data reduction for adverse
weather conditions has begun.
A meeting with the project TRP was held on Feb 15, 2012.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Continue data collection for inclement weather conditions (fog, rain, and thunderstorm).
Analyze the data for snow conditions.
Preparation for data collection at railroad crossing in Chicago area will continue. At the RR site the installation and pre-testing is near completion.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
The installation at the RR crossing in Hinsdale (Chicago area) has not progressed as fast as we had planned for. The installation is done by a
consulting firm and is not a part of this study. So we have no control over it. We are told (by ICC staff)that the installation and testing by the
concultant should be over by July. After that we can began collecting data.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/18/2012
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Project Title: Pedestrian/Bicyclist Warning Devices & Signs at Hwy.-Rail &
Pathway-Rail Grade Crossings
QPR Author Name: Paul Metaxatos
Telephone: 312-996-4713 Project Completed: 70%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/21/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 4/23/2012
Project Number: R27-96 Function Code: R27-96
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 1/3/2011 3/31/2012 No Yes
Task 2: Interviews with State Agencies 1/26/2011 3/31/2012 No Yes
Task 3: Identification of Hot-Spots 4/1/2011 3/31/2012 No Yes
Task 4: Survey of Non-Motorized Users 7/1/2011 3/31/2012 No Yes
Task 5: Video Analysis of Pedestrian Behavior 7/1/2011 5/31/2012 No No
Task 6: Statistical Analysis 2/1/2012 5/31/2012 No No
Task 7: Final report 6/1/2011 12/31/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 1/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $200000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $202658
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Review the literature regarding planning, implementation, and evaluation of warning devices for non-motorized users at rail grade crossings.
Conduct telephone interviews with staff at state agencies to obtain pertinent information about policies, costs and implementation experiences.
Survey non-motorized users at problematic and less so rail grade crossings and analyze video of user behavior at such crossings. Conduct statistical
analysis of survey data. The previous deliverables along with overall conclusions and recommendations will be documented in a final report.
Keywords: warning devices, non-motorized users, rail grade crossings, video analysis, user surveys
Principal Investigator:
Name: Paul Metaxatos Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-996-4713
Email: pavlos@uic.edu
University of Illinois Chicago
414 South Peoria Street, Suite 340 Chicago, IL 60607-7036
Co-Investigator:
Name: P.S. Sriraj Organization / Address
UIC
Telephone: 312-413-7568
Email: sriraj@uic.edu
Research Student Team Members: Sarah Jane Sherburn, Michael Alvino, Andrew Keller, Steven Mannella, Michael Pijan, Jullian Collins,
Katharine Rovinsky
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Kyle Armstrong (Chair) 217-782-7414 Kyle.Armstrong@illinois.gov
Steve Lynch Steve.Lynch@CH2M.com
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
10/20/2010 - Yes 4/28/2011 - Yes 9/6/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 1. Literature Review: The draft document has been updated to reflect information obtained in Task 2.
Task 2. Interviews with State Agencies: Over 30 interviews have been conducted and documented.
Task 3. Identification of 'Hot Spots": Ten pedestrian rail grade crossings were identified and documented for further analysis.
Task 4. Survey of Non-Motorized Users: Field activities have been completed and documented.
Task 5. Video Analysis of Pedestrian Behavior: Field activities have been completed. Information obtained is currently being analyzed.
Task 6. Statistical Analysis. Data from the users survey in Task 4 are currently being analyzed.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Revise draft reports for Tasks 1, 2, 3 and 4 according to TRP comments
Task 5. Video Analysis of Pedestrian Behavior: Complete analysis of video data.
Task 6. Statistical Analysis: Complete statistical analysis.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/21/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/23/2012
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Project Title: Evaluation of Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for
Protected/Permissive Left Turn (PPLT) Control
QPR Author Name: Kerrie Schattler
Telephone: 309-677-2779 Project Completed: 70%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/13/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/7/2012
Project Number: R27-97 Function Code: R27-97
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Project Kick-off Meeting 11/1/2010 11/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Literature Review 12/1/2010 2/28/2012 No No
Task 3: Conduct a Survey of Driver Understanding of FYA 11/1/2010 3/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Identify Candidate Control Sites and Finalize Experimental Plans 12/1/2010 3/30/2011 No Yes
Task 5: Collect and Analyze Operational Data 4/1/2011 8/30/2012 No No
Task 6: Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data 2/1/2011 8/30/2012 No No
Task 7: <strong>Quarterly</strong> and Mid-Project Meeting 3/1/2011 10/30/2012 No No
Task 8: Conduct Statistical Analyses 9/1/2011 8/30/2012 No No
Task 9: Prepare a Final <strong>Report</strong> 7/1/2012 11/30/2012 No No
Task 10: Final Project Meeting 10/1/2012 10/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 11/1/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 11/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $200000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $155300
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research seeks to quantify the safety and operational benefits from upgrading the left turn signal control for the permissive state from solid
circular green indication to a flashing yellow arrow indication at intersections in the Peoria area. The safety and operational benefits will be
assessed using a before-and-after study of traffic crashes, injuries, and traffic conflicts. Differences in the safety and operational measures will be
tested for significance using appropriate inferential statistics. As a part of this research a literature review and a driver comprehension survey will
also be conducted. The results and findings will be documented in a final report.
Keywords: Flashing Yellow Arrows, intersection safety, left turn control, permissive phase
Principal Investigator:
Name: Kerrie Schattler Organization / Address
Telephone: 309-677-2779
Email: kschattler@bradley.edu
Bradley University
Department of Civil Engineering and Construction 1501 West Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625
Research Student Team Members: Jessica Lund, Utkarsh Pandey, Ashley Rietgraf, William Lorton, Beau Burdett, Nick Pitzen
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Randy Laninga (Chair) 309-671-4477 Randall.Laninga@illinois.gov
Kyle Armstrong 217-785-5312 Kyle.Armstrong@illinois.gov
Joe Monroe 618-346-3279 Joseph.Monroe@illinois.gov
David Piper 217-558-1793 Dave.Piper@illinois.gov
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Sean Coyle 309-671-3456 sean.coyle@illinois.gov
Maureen Addis 309-671-3495 maureen.addis@illinois.gov
Dean Menjes 217-492-4631 dean.mentjes@dot.gov
Tom Huffnagle 815-434-8418 Thomas.Hufnagel@illinois.gov
Juan David Pava 217-782-0551 Juan.Pava@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
11/3/2010 - Yes 3/31/2011 - Yes 9/30/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 2. Literature Review
A draft of the literature review document is being prepared. The research team will finalize the draft and will submit it to the TRP for review. There
were additional publications from the TRB meeting that were reviewed and incorporated into the literature review document.
Task 3. Survey of Driver Understanding of FYA
Phase two of the survey dissemination began in January 2012. The research team asked the City of East Peoria, the Washington Chamber of
Commerce, and neighborhood association presidents to distribute the survey link to area residents. 236 responses have been received as of April 16,
2012 and phase two of the survey was closed.
Task 5. Collect and Analyze Operational and Traffic Conflict Data
Traffic volumes, gap data, conflict data, and red and yellow light running data has been extracted from all of the before and after period videos.
Analysis and statistical testing is almost complete for all MOEâ€s.
Task 6. Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data
All crash data is analyzed through October 2011 for the FYA test sites. Currently, the research team has a minimum of three months of after crash
data at all 86 applicable sites. At these sites, the days of after crash data analyzed range from 94 days to 388 days. The preliminary crash data shows
a reduction in total crashes, left-turn related crashes, LTHO crashes, and injury crashes for the by FYA approach analysis for all 164 approaches. It
should be noted that statistical testing on these crash frequencies has yet to be performed.
A before and after with control site comparison is underway with the 52 total pairs of test and control sites. Statistical testing will also begin once
more data has been analyzed.
Task 7. <strong>Quarterly</strong> and Mid-Project Meeting
The next progress meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2012.
Task 8. Conduct Statistical Analyses
Statistical testing on gap data, YLR, RLR, traffic conflict data, and crashes is currently being conducted.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Task 2. Literature Review
The research team will present the highlights of the literature review to the TRP at the meeting in April.
Task 3. Survey of Driver Understanding of FYA
The results of Phase I and Phase II survey results will be documented and presented to the TRP.
Task 5. Collect and Analyze Operational and Traffic Conflict Data
Summaries of each measure of effectiveness (MOE) will be prepared. Statistical analysis of the operational data is expected to be completed in the
next quarter.
Task 6. Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data
The research team will continue to update the results of the before and after study once additional data becomes available.
A before and after with control site comparison has also begun with the 52 total pairs of test and control sites. Statistical testing will also begin once
more data has been analyzed. Analyses for the Empirical Bayes method will also be started in the next quarter.
Task 7. <strong>Quarterly</strong> and Mid-Project Meeting
The next meeting has been scheduled for April 26th.
Task 8. Conduct Statistical Analyses
Statistical testing on crash data will begin next quarter.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
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Last Updated: 6/13/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/7/2012
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Project Title: Evaluation of Concrete Cylinder Match Curing & Evaluation of 4"x 8"
Cylinders
QPR Author Name: John Popovics
Telephone: 217-244-0843 Project Completed: 86%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/9/2012
Project Number: R27-98 Function Code: R27-98
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Review of Literature and Visit to Precast Production Facilities to Assess
Current State of Practice
Completed
9/1/2010 11/30/2010 No Yes
Task 2: Meeting with the TRP Members to Finalize Remaining Work Plan 11/1/2010 12/31/2010 No Yes
Task 3: Purchase, assembly and verification of match curing technology and
establishment of concrete composition and sample curing condition
Task 4: Effect and influence of match cure system temperature control precision on
results
Task 5: Evaluate ability of match curing systems to simulate in-place concrete
strength
1/1/2011 3/31/2011 No Yes
4/1/2011 7/31/2011 No Yes
8/1/2011 5/31/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $200000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $230000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research will help determine which match curing technology is most effective for the pre-stress industry and the Department, and if approval to
use 4-inch x 8-inch cylinders should be given.
Keywords: match cure, air chamber, water bath, insulated cyinder molds
Principal Investigator:
Name: John Popovics Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-244-0843
Email:
johnpop@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Suyun Ham
Technical Review Panel:
UIUC-CEE
Civil & Environmental EngCivil & Environmental Eng Civil & Envir Eng 2129d Newmark Lab 205 N Mathews
M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Members Telephone Email Address
Doug Dirks (Chair) 217-782-7208 Douglas.Dirks@illinois.gov
Dan Tobias 217-782-2912 Daniel.Tobias@illinois.gov
Kevin Riechers 217-782-9109 Kevin.Riechers@illinois.gov
Michael Johnson 815-586-4239 majohn71@gmail.com
Michael Wolff 608-751-4651 m.wolff@msprecast.com
Michael Short 815-378-0879 Michael.Short@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 Dan.Brydl@dot.gov
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Gary Kowalski 217-785-2914 Gary.Kowalski@illinois.gov
Amy Schutzbach 217-782-2631 Amy.Schutzbach@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
11/9/2010 - Yes 1/13/2011 - Yes 9/1/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The tests using the water bath test configuration have been completed; this quarter that test data were analyzed.The tests comparing in-place
cylinders to air chamber and insulated jacket mold cylinders have started.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The final phase of experimental tests (air chamber and insulated jacket mold match cure systems) will be completed and the test data will be
evaluated.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
The lab equipment problems that occurred earlier have been resolved, and there currently are no project impediments.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/9/2012
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Project Title: Improvement for Determining the Axial Capacity of Drilled Shafts
in Shale in Illinois
QPR Author Name: Tim Stark
Telephone: (217) 333-7394 Project Completed: 20%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-99 Function Code: R27-99
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2011
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Review and Assessment of Illinois DOT Drilled Shaft procedures for the
design of drilled shafts in weak shale
Completed
11/1/2011 4/1/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 11/1/2011 Original Project End Date: 8/31/2012 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 4/30/2013
Original Project Budget: $172500 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $172500
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
R27-99 is developing state-specific correlations for design of drilled shafts founded in Illinois weak shale. In addition to development/improvement
of existing design methods, special attention is being given to improvement of field and laboratory testing methods for characterizing the in situ
condition of weak shale in Illinois including shear strength and compressibility. For the purpose of this project, weak shale is defined as
Intermediate Geologic Material (IGM) with unconfined compressive strength of 10 ksf to 100 ksf. These improvements are anticipated to lead to
safer design and substantial cost savings for IDOT.
Keywords: Weak shale, Illinois, rock-socketed drilled shaft, IGM, in situ, unconfined or uniaxial compressive strength, state-specific design
method
Principal Investigator:
Name: Tim Stark Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 333-7394
Email: tstark@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
2217 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Jim Long Organization / Address
UIUC - CEE
Telephone: 217-333-2543
Email: jhlong@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Pouyan Assem, Graduate Research Assistant (Geotechnical Engineering-UIUC)
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Riyad Wahab (Chair) 217-782-2704 Riyad.Wahab@illinois.gov
Bill Kramer 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Amy Schutzbach 217-782-2631 amy.schutzbach@illinois.gov
Naser Abu-Hejleh naser.abu-hejleh@dot.gov
Rob Graeff 618-351-5272 robert.graeff@illinois.gov
Greg Heckel 217-785-5330 gregory.heckel@illinois.gov
Mike Short 815-433-7085 michael.short@illinois.gov
Dan Tobias 217-782-2912 daniel.tobias@illinois.gov
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Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
3/15/2011 - Yes 6/27/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Project team completed the following tasks this Quarter:
(a) Reviewed recently completed and ongoing research on drilled shafts in shales, such as NCHRP Synthesis 360, Prediction of Ultimate Side Shear
for Drilled Shafts in Missouri Shale, AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications, FHWA GEC 010, CDOT-DTD-2005, and other published
technical literature.
(b) Reviewed current IDOT practice for design of drilled shafts in weak shales. This includes reviewing original papers and evaluating their
suggested design correlations using our load test database by comparing Mean and COV of ratio of predicted capacity to measured capacity.
(c) Developed preliminary (tentative) design correlations: the research team used regression analyses and statistical methods to develop coefficients
for design methods based on new load test data.
(d) Project team investigated effects of drilled shaft diameter, socket length, shale mass modulus, and constant normal stiffness on load transfer
mechanism for drilled shafts in weak shale.
(e) Make recommendations for future IDOT sampling and site exploration procedures involving weak shales.
(f) Developed correlations between shale shear strength and SPT values to facilitate drilled shaft design using blowcount values as suggested by
CDOT SPT based design procedure (CDOT-DTD-R-2005-4).
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Our planned activities for next quarter are summarized below:
A) Subsurface investigation at one (1) IDOT bridge location that has utilized drilled shafts in weak shales will be conducted to obtain higher quality
and additional design information for shale.
B) Review ongoing research on drilled shafts in weak shale: the research team will continue its review and assessment of ongoing research on
drilled shafts in shale and pursue additional published literature.
C) Development of correlations between engineering properties for small- and large-scale weak shale samples.
D) Development of load-displacement (t-z and q-z) relationships for drilled shafts in weak shale to investigate effects of shaft vertical movement on
mobilized side and end resistance.
E) Development of semi-empirical capacity correlations by modifying the Hoek-Brown (1980) Failure Criterion and validating it using available
load test data for drilled shafts in weak shale.
F) Analyze one (1) IDOT bridge location using current IDOT procedures for drilled shaft design in weak shale and new data on shale properties
obtained during the proposed subsurface investigations. The same project sites will be analyzed using design correlations developed by the research
team.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
(a) Mobilization of subsurface investigation at one (1) IDOT bridge location that utilized drilled shaft due to equipment availability and staffing.
Recommended solution is to locate another bridge that will require less traffic control staff.
(b) Project team developed preliminary design correlations for side and end resistance of drilled shafts in weak shale.
(c) Project team developed relations between SPT blowcounts and weak shale shear strength.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Discussions with IDOT bridge design department, presentations to TRP members, QPR, final report
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
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Project Title: Best Practices for Implementation of Tack Coat TRP
Recommendations
QPR Author Name: Imad Al-Qadi
Telephone: 217-893-0705 x222 Project Completed: 85%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-100 Function Code: R27-100
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 9/16/2010 9/30/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Laboratory Testing 11/1/2010 3/30/2012 No Yes
Task 3: Equipment Identification/Modification 11/1/2010 4/30/2012 No Yes
Task 4: Field Study 5/1/2011 1/31/2013 No No
Task 5: Guideline Development 3/1/2012 1/31/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 9/16/2010 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 2/28/2012
Original Project Budget: $500000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $519946
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The project includes laboratory tests on HMA-HMA specimens, as well as field validation. The optimum tack coat application rates, which
maximize the shear strengths of HMA-HMA interfaces, will be determined. Testing specimens will be prepared using various HMA (surface mix
and binder mix) and various tack coat materials (including straight asphalt, emulsions and non-track tack coat). The effect of the surface texture of
the underlying HMA (milled and unmilled) will also be evaluated. In addition, the appropriate field application equipment will be evaluated and
modified if necessary and validated through field study that will consider the performance and cost effectiveness of tack coat application.
Keywords: Tack Coat, Interface bonding, HMA-HMA, paver, trackless tack coat, shear strength, bond strength, spray paver, field study.
Principal Investigator:
Name: Imad Al-Qadi Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-893-0705 x222
Email: alqadi@illinois.edu
ICT - UIUC CEE
1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866
Co-Investigator:
Name: E. Mahmoud Organization / Address
Bradley University
Telephone:
Email: emahmoud@bradley.edu
Research Student Team Members: Khaled Issam Hasiba, Alejandro Salinas Cortina, Zhen Leng, Hasan Ozer
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Derek Parish (Chair) 309-671-3690 derek.parish@illinois.gov
Cynthia Williams Cynthia.Williams@cityofchicago.org
Tim Kell 217-782-4879 Tim.Kell@illinois.gov
Wayne Phillips Wayne.Phillips@illinois.gov
Richard Mauch 618-346-3330 richard.mauch@illinois.gov
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Stephen Worsfold 309-671-3676 Steve.Worsfold@illinois.gov
Steve Harmon sharmon61@yahoo.com
Jim Trepanier 217-782-9607 james.trepanier@illinois.gov
Jay Behnke jbehnke@statetestingllc.com
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/30/2010 - Yes 10/11/2010 - Yes 2/25/2011 - Yes 6/21/2011 - Yes 7/13/2011 - Yes 8/3/2011 - Yes 8/29/2011 - Yes
12/6/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The field testing has been completed for both I-80 and IL-98 projects. Data was analyzed and results were obtained from both projects. The lab
work report is being finalized. Further field cores will be obtained this summer for further long-term interface testing.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Guidelines for interface shear testing for field and laboratory prepared specimens will be developed. Field guidelines for field application will be
developed.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
No impediments in this quarter
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
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Project Title: Installation & Performance Testing of Ditch Checks & Inlet
Protection Structures
QPR Author Name: Prasanta Kalita
Telephone: (217) 333-0945 Project Completed: 20%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/16/2012
Project Number: R27-102 Function Code: R27-102
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Literature review of ditch check products 6/15/2011 8/15/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Proposal for ditch check product evaluation 6/15/2011 8/15/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Product observations and summary reports 8/16/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Literature Review/Proposal for ditch inlet protection evaluation 10/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 5: Literature Review/Proposal for flared inlet protection evaluation 10/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 6: Literature Review/Proposal for curb and gutter inlet protection
evaluation
10/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/15/2014
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
A series of check dams will be tested at the site as per IDOTâ€s recommendation. The testing procedure closely follows D7208-06 (Methods and
Standards for Testing Temporary Ditch Check) which is described below in detail. (Similar procedure will be used for measuring the performance
of other ditch checks in future as per IDOTâ€s recommendation). The project investigators will consult and discuss the details of each method
with the Technical Review Committee of IDOT for this project. The specific objectives of this proposal are to:
(1) Evaluate the performance of ditch checks in different slope conditions
(2) Install and evaluate the performance of inlet protection devices
(3) Help IDOT in refining the specifications of ditch checks and inlet protection devices
(4) Provide demonstration and training to IDOT on the installation and effectiveness of ditch checks and inlet protection measures
Keywords: stormwater, environment, sustainability, water quality, erosion, sediment
Principal Investigator:
Name: Prasanta Kalita Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 333-0945
Email: pkalita@illinois.edu
UIUC
Ag Engineering 332 Aesb 1304 W Pennsylvania M/C 644 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Heidi Howard & Niels Svendsen Organization / Address
CERL
Telephone: 217-373-5865
Email:
Co-Investigator:
Name: Marcelo Garcia Organization / Address
Civil and Environmental Eng, UIUC
Telephone: 217-244-2484
Email: mhgarcia@illinois.edu
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Research Student Team Members: Carlos Bulnes Garcia, Joseph Monical
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Joe Vespa (Chair) 217-782-3479 Joseph.Vespa@illinois.gov
Matt Sunderland 217-557-9035 Matthew.Sunderland@illinois.gov
Tom Ripka 217-785-4495 Thomas.Ripka@illinois.gov
Stephanie Dobbs 217-251-6036 Stephanie.Dobbs@illinois.gov
Dan Salsinger 847-899-9965 Dans@ero-tex.net
Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 Brian.Pfeifer@FHWA.Dot.Gov
Janis Piland 217-492-4989 Janis.Piland@FHWA.Dot.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
8/17/2011 - Yes 2/16/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
1. Testing protocol and product evaluation for ditch checks: Tested 3D Disto for use in quantifying channel topographical changes upstream and
downstream of ditch checks during product evaluation.
2. Testing protocol for inlet protection: Began literature review and design of testing protocol for three types of inlets: ditch, flared-end, and curb.
Acquired currently used BMP protection products for all three types of inlets to use in benchmark evaluation.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. Testing protocol and product evaluation for ditch checks: Implement selected testing protocol for ditch checks and benchmark current products
used for IDOT projects.
2. Testing protocol for inlet protection: Complete literature review and evaluation protocol for three inlet types and submit to TRP for review and
approval.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/16/2012
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Project Title: Green Friendly Best <strong>Management</strong> Practices (BMP) for Interstate
Rest Areas - Phase 2
QPR Author Name: Khaled El-Rayes
Telephone: 217-265-0557 Project Completed: 65%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/1/2012
Project Number: R27-103 Function Code: R27-103
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Task 1: Conduct Surveys of State DOTs and Investigate Feasibility of Metering
Systems
Completed
1/1/2011 5/31/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Conduct On-site Assessments of Six Selected Rest Areas 3/1/2011 8/31/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Identify Promising Green Friendly Best <strong>Management</strong> Practices 9/1/2011 2/29/2012 No Yes
Task 4: Analyze the Economic and Environmental Impact of BMPs 12/1/2011 2/29/2012 No Yes
Task 5: Develop Practical Decision Support Tool for Optimizing Upgrade
Decisions
1/1/2012 8/31/2012 No No
Task 6: Develop Recommendations for Selected Rest Areas 8/1/2012 10/31/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 2/28/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $220000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $220000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Energy costs have risen at the Rest Areas and are expected to increase over time. This means we can expect both higher visitation numbers and
increased annual energy bills for these sites. Any preventative measures, especially in the area of "Green Friendly" techniques, that will save money
and at the same time show our commitment by the State to be more environmentally conscious would be very beneficial and well received.
The research tasks of this project would allow us to study six rest areas that have the highest energy bills and determine what modifications could
be made from the simple to the complex for generating energy savings (dollars) while being "Green Friendly" (environmentally aware). When
added to the fact that this would take place at state facilities that are now experiencing nearly 40 million visitors a year, this would go a long way to
improve the fiscal and environmental image of Illinois on both a state and national level.
Keywords: Green, BMP, rest area
Principal Investigator:
Name: Khaled El-Rayes Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-265-0557
Email: elrayes@illinois.edu
UIUC
3112 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory 205 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Liang Liu Organization / Address
UIUC
Telephone: 217-333-6951
Email: lliu1@uiuc.edu
Research Student Team Members: Moatassem Abdallah
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Craig Mitckes (Chair) 217-782-2984 Craig.Mitckes@illinois.gov
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Mark Seppelt 217-785-0382 mark.seppelt@illinois.gov
Dominic Meneghetti 815-440-1682 Dominic.Meneghetti@illinois.gov
Stephanie L. Dobbs 217-251-6036 stephanie.pavolka@illinois.gov
Dean Mentjes 217-492-4631 dean.mentjes@dot.gov
Lisa Mattingly 217-524-6408 lisa.mattingly@illinois.gov
Matthew Sunderland
Michael Handley
Thomas Bukowski
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
2/23/2011 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The research team completed the first four tasks and is currently working on the fifth task of the project.
The first task focused on conducting an online survey to gather information from State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) on their experiences
in implementing “Green Friendly†Best <strong>Management</strong> Practices in their rest areas and gather data on these measures as well as their
performance, including their energy and water savings, initial and operating costs, ease of maintenance, user satisfaction, and environmental impact.
An online survey has been conducted to gather feedback from state DOTs on their experiences in implementing green friendly measures. The
research team has also completed the investigation of the feasibility and cost effectiveness of installing temporary and/or permanent metering
systems to measure, monitor, and analyze the actual energy consumption and performance of selected rest areas.
The second task focused on conducting site visits of selected six rest areas. After consulting and coordinating with the TRP, the research team has
completed all the planned site visits which were started on April 6, 2011.
The third task focused on identifying potential and promising green friendly best management practices (BMPs) for the six selected rest areas. The
research team identified a set of promising BMPs and utilized an energy simulation software (eQuest) to evaluate the impact of their
implementation on the energy consumption of the six selected rest areas. This analysis was conducted to identify the major categories of energy
consumption in the six rest areas and propose green building measures that can be implemented in each.
The fourth task focused on conducting a detailed Life-Cycle-Cost (LCC) analysis and environmental impact analysis to evaluate the impact of
implementing a number of promising “green friendly†upgrade measures including energy efficient fluorescent lighting, LED lighting,
induction lighting, motion activated lighting, occupancy controls for vending machines, motion sensors for exhaust fans, geothermal heat pumps,
Energy Star air source heat pumps, setting back HVAC temperature control at night, double pane glass, vestibule entrances, energy efficient hand
dryers, solar daylight tubes, photovoltaic systems, solar water heaters, and water conserving fixtures. These green friendly measures were analyzed
for the six selected rest areas in order to estimate annual savings, payback periods and carbon footprints.
The findings of the third and fourth tasks were summarized in the third interim report that was submitted to the TRP as planned on February 29,
2012.
Work has also started on the fifth task that focuses on expanding the capabilities of the developed Decision Support Tool (DST) in phase I to ensure
its practicality in optimizing the upgrade decisions for rest areas and other similar buildings.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
In the next quarter, the research team plans to (a) continue working on the fifth task that focuses on expanding the capabilities of the developed
Decision Support Tool (DST) in phase I to ensure its practicality in optimizing the upgrade decisions for rest areas and other similar buildings; and
(b) meet with the TRP in mid June 2012 to present an update of the project progress and discuss its completed interim reports with the TRP.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/1/2012
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Project Title: Native Vegetation Establishment for IDOT Erosion Control
BMPs
QPR Author Name: Heidi Howard
Telephone: 217-373-5865 Project Completed: %
Percent Time Used to Date: %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 6/15/2012
Project Number: R27-104 Function Code: R27-104
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Project Start Date: 1/1/2012 Original Project End Date: 12/31/2013 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date:
Original Project Budget: $192090 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $192091
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Keywords:
Principal Investigator:
Name: Heidi Howard Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-373-5865
ERDC-CERL
Construction Eng. Research Lab (CERL) US Army Corps of Engineers 2902 Newmark Drive
Email: heidi.r.howard@us.army.mil
Champaign, IL 61822
Co-Investigator:
Name: Ryan Busby Organization / Address
ERDC-CERL
Telephone:
Email: ryan.r.busby@usace.army.mil
Co-Investigator:
Name: Prasanta Kalita Organization / Address
UIUC
Telephone: 217-333-0945
Email:
pkalita@illinois.edupkalita@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members:
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Scott Marlow (Chair) 217-782-3195 Scott.Marlow@illinois.gov
Matthew Sunderland 217-782-8414 Matthew.Sunderland@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
5/7/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
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Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Ryan will draft a letter to be sent to each District informing the Roadside Maintenance Manager of the project and the assistance he will need to
conduct his surveys. He will include a list of the projects so the District can start to gather the following info:
o Seeding Dates
o Lab Test for Seed
o Any changes made to the seed mix.
o Installation Method (drilled, broadcast, etc.)
o Resident Engineers Contact Info
o Will access permit be necessary and who to contact.
Ryan will draft an outline of the final report to ensure he is covering all the content the TRP ask for in the kick-off meeting.
Ryan will submit a draft of the Interim <strong>Report</strong> prior to June 30, 2012 so the TRP can review prior to the next meeting.
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/15/2012
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Project Title: Improvement of IDOT Bridge Scour Estimation Method at Sites with
Cohesive Soils Using SRICOS Zmax - Phase 2
QPR Author Name: Audrey Ishii
Telephone: 217-328-9718 Project Completed: 30%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/3/2012
Project Number: R27-105 Function Code: R27-105
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Site Selection and Data Retrieval 4/1/2011 2/29/2012 No Yes
Task 2: Qu Statistical Analysis 8/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 3: Hydraulic Modeling and Updating 2/1/2012 7/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Scour Measurements 7/1/2012 8/31/2012 No No
Task 5: Data Compilation and Analysis 1/1/2012 8/31/2012 No No
Task 6: HEC18 and Zmax Prediction 7/1/2012 9/30/2012 No No
Task 7: <strong>Report</strong> Preparation and Reviews 9/1/2012 3/31/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 4/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 3/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $245000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $204000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The SRICOS Zmax is the equilibrium maximum contraction and pier scour of cohesive soils over time as determined by the SRICOS method. This
“upper limit†of scour prediction can be used for sites where application of the IDOT cohesive soil reduction-factor method is difficult or
provides questionable results.
Keywords: SRICOS, scour, cohesive soils, bridge
Principal Investigator:
Name: Audrey Ishii Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-328-9718
Email: alishii@usgs.gov, tdstraub@usgs.gov
USGS
1201 West University Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Tim Straub Organization / Address
USGS
Telephone: 217-621-9587
Email: tdstraub@usgs.gov
Research Student Team Members: Allison Husko and Marian Domanski
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Neil Vanbebber (Chair) 217-782-2714 Neil.Vanbebber@illinois.gov
Dan Ghere 708-283-3557, dan.ghere@fhwa.dot.gov
Mark Gawedzinski 217-782-2799 Mark.Gawedzinski@illinois.gov
Bill Kramer 217-782-7773 William.Kramer@illinois.gov
Dan Brydl 217-492-4632 Dan.Brydl@dot.gov
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Riyad Wahab 217-782-2704 Riyad.Wahab@illinois.gov
Matt O'Connor 217-785-2917 Matthew.OConnor@illinois.gov
Veniecy Pearman-Green 618-346-3313 Veniecy.Pearman-green@illinois.gov
Mark Dell 847-705-4003 Mark.Dell@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
3/16/2011 - Yes 1/27/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
The Qu - Rimac analysis, and Zmax equation sensitivity analysis is completed except for the additional analysis to look at a subset of data more
thoroughly(80 data points). The subset of data has additional soil information that may be useful to the overall analysis. Hydraulic and/or cross
section information was requested and received for the selected sites. Progress has been made on the updating of hydraulic modeling.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The Qu - Rimac analysis, and Zmax equation sensitivity analysis will be completed. Hydraulic modeling (and/or updates) will be nearly completed
on any sites with existing information.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/3/2012
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Project Title: Formability of New High Performance Grade 50 Structural
Steel
QPR Author Name: Semyon Vaynman
Telephone: (847) 491-4475 Project Completed: 30%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-106 Function Code: R27-106
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Project Start Date: 9/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $90000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $90000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The A710 and A606 steel will be tested for strength and fracture toughness (Charpy V-notch) to assure that the steels have the required properties
for the proposed application. Metallographic studies will be performed to investigate the microstructure in the as-received condition. Then the steels
in thicknesses from 1/8 to 3/8-inch will be bend tested for ductility to evaluate their resistance to cracking or other surface irregularities during a
continuous bend. The specimens after bend tests will be carefully analyzed, and the data will be related to the mechanical properties and
microstructure of steels. The results will be reported to ICT.
Keywords: Steel, formability, highway structures
Principal Investigator:
Name: Semyon Vaynman Organization / Address
Telephone: (847) 491-4475
Email: svaynman@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University
Materials Science and Engineering Cook Hall 2036 2220 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208
Co-Investigator:
Name: Morris Fine Organization / Address
Northwestern University
Telephone: (847) 491-4322
Email: m-fine412@northwestern.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Yip-Wah Chang Organization / Address
Northwestern University
Telephone: (847) 491-3112
Email: ywchung@northwestern.edu
Research Student Team Members: None
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Chris Hahin (Chair) 217-782-0574 Chris.Hahin@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
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During this quarter we ordered 300-lb experimental A710 Grade B steel from Sophisticated Alloys, Inc. The steel was sent to ArcelorMittal Global
R&D Center where it was hot rolled to seven different thicknesses ranging from 0.1 to o.375 inch. Then it was sent to Northwestern University.
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Also, during this time we received commercial A606 weathering steel that will be used as a control in our formability tests. The steel is being cut
into specimens for formability tests and also the tensile specimens are prepared.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The steel will be cut into into specimens for formability and tensile properties testing.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
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Project Title: Improving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic
Control Warning Devices
QPR Author Name: Doug Steele
Telephone: (217) 356-4500 Project Completed: 10%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/13/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-108 Function Code: R27-108
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Kickoff Meeting 1/1/2012 1/31/2012 No No
Task 2: Literature Review 1/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Task 3: Observational Study 3/31/2012 7/31/2012 No No
Task 4: Focus Groups 6/30/2012 8/31/2012 No No
Task 5: Field Experiments 9/1/2012 10/31/2012 No No
Task 6: Results and Recommendations 11/1/2012 12/31/2012 No No
Task 7: <strong>Report</strong>ing 1/1/2013 4/30/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 9/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 4/30/2013
Original Project Budget: $160000 Number of Budget Changes: 1 Current Project Budget: $240000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
ARA will perform research designed to understand how drivers perceive, interpret, and react to warning lights in work zones. This will include a
field program of observing and recording driver behavior around actual work zone setups, as well as focus groups to gather insight into driver
interpretations of work zone setups. From the data gathered during observations and focus groups, ARA will conduct a field experiment where we
manipulate various work zone setups and observe changes in driver behavior. Finally, we will draft and submit specific recommendations based on
these findings for incorporation into traffic control standards.
Keywords: temporary traffic control, warning lights, mobile lane closures, work zone, driver behavior
Principal Investigator:
Name: Doug Steele Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 356-4500
Email: dsteele@ara.com
ARA, Inc.
100 Trade Centre Dr. Ste 200. Champaign, IL 61820
Co-Investigator:
Name: William Vavrik Organization / Address
ARA, Inc.
Telephone: (217) 356-4500
Email: wvavrik@ara.com
Research Student Team Members: None
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Tim Kell (Chair) 217-782-4879 Tim.Kell@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
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Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
No work was performed on this project due to delays in getting the signed contract, which has now been resolved. The kickoff meeting will be
performed in the next quarter (March-June 2012), along with the literature review and observational study.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The kickoff meeting will be held March 8, 2012, followed by initiation of the literature review and observational study.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
None.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/13/2012
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Project Title: Effects of Flaggers & Spotters in Directing Work Zone Traffic for
Illinois Freeways & Expressways
QPR Author Name: Khaled El-Rayes
Telephone: 217-265-0557 Project Completed: 25%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 5/9/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 1/27/2012
Project Number: R27-109 Function Code: R27-109
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Conduct Literature Review and Site Visits of Work Zones 11/1/2011 5/31/2012 Yes No
Task 2: Collect and Fuse Latest Data on Work Zone Crashes in Illinois 11/1/2011 5/31/2012 Yes No
Task 3: Conduct Survey of IDOT Resident Engineers and Highway Contractors 2/1/2012 6/30/2012 Yes No
Task 4: Analyze Gathered Data to Study Effectiveness of Flaggers and Spotters 3/1/2012 9/30/2012 Yes No
Task 5: Investigate Effectiveness of Work Zone Innovative Safety Measures 7/1/2012 1/31/2013 No No
Task 6: Identify Thresholds for Selecting Spotters over Flaggers 12/1/2012 6/30/2013 No No
Task 7: Develop Recommendations 2/1/2013 8/30/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 11/1/2011 Original Project End Date: 10/31/2013 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 10/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $167066 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $167066
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The main goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness and essential role of flaggers and spotters in directing work zone traffic for expressways
and freeways in Illinois with a posted speed limit greater than 40 mph and consider alternative means of providing this function. The study's
findings on the roles and effectiveness of flaggers versus spotters for directing work zone traffic control should guide decision-makers on changing
policy to allow an expanded use of work zone spotters to improve work zone safety and mobility performance in future road and bridge
construction projects.
Keywords: Work zone, safety, flagger, spotter
Principal Investigator:
Name: Khaled El-Rayes Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-265-0557
Email: elrayes@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Civil & Envir Engine 3112 Newmark Lab 205 N Mathews M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Liang Liu Organization / Address
UIUC-CEE
Telephone: 217-333-6951
Email: liu1@illinois.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Nora El-Gohary Organization / Address
UIUC-CEE
Telephone: 217-333-6620
Email: gohary@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Ahmed Abdelmohsen
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
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Steve Lynch (Chair) 773-693-3809 steve.lynch@ch2m.com
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
In this quarter, the research team (a) continued working on the first two tasks of the project that started on November 1, 2011; and (b) started
working on the third and fourth tasks.
In the first task, the research team gathered and reviewed available literature to study the latest research and developments on the use of flaggers
and spotters to direct work zone traffic in multilane highways. The research team also attended the annual convention of the American Traffic
Safety Services Association that was held in Tampa, Florida in February 2012 to gather data on the latest work zone safety devices that can be used
to enhance the effectiveness of flaggers and spotters. The research team also plans to visit selected work zones in Illinois in mid May 2012 to
conduct field studies to evaluate current flagger and spotter practices that are used in Illinois.
In the second task, the research team continued to gather and fuse available data on work zone crashes for all types of roads and highways in Illinois
that covers a period from 1996 to 2009.
The research team also started working on the third task that focuses on conducting an online survey of IDOT resident engineers and highway
contractors to gather their feedback on the essential roles and effectiveness of flaggers and spotters in directing work zone traffic for freeways and
expressways in Illinois with a posted speed limit greater than 40 mph.
The research team also started working on the fourth task that focuses on analyzing the gathered data in the previous tasks in order to assess the
effectiveness of flagger and spotter usage on maintaining work zone motorist safety and mobility, and construction worker safety.
The research team had three meetings with the TRP on October 26, 2011; February 1, 2012; and April 4, 2012. In these three meetings, the research
team provided an update of the project progress and discussed plans for the next research tasks.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
In the next quarter, the research team plans to continue working on the first four research tasks and will submit the findings of the first two tasks in
the first interim report as planned on May 31, 2012.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 5/9/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 1/27/2012
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Project Title: Effects of Intersection Right-Turn Lane Design & Skew on
Safety & Operations
QPR Author Name: Kerrie Schattler
Telephone: (309) 677-2779 Project Completed: 30%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/13/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-111 Function Code: R27-111
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Revised Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Project Kick-off Meeting 10/1/2011 10/30/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Literature Review 10/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 3: Identify Candidate Control Sites and Finalize Experimental Plans 3/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Collect and Analyze Operational and Traffic Conflict Data 5/1/2012 1/30/2013 No No
Task 5: Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data 10/1/2011 6/30/2013 No No
Task 6: <strong>Quarterly</strong> and Mid-Project Meetings 1/1/2012 7/30/2013 No No
Task 7: Conduct Statistical Analyses 7/1/2012 3/30/2013 No No
Task 8: Conduct Economic Analyses 2/1/2013 5/30/2013 No No
Task 9: Prepare Final <strong>Report</strong> 4/1/2013 8/30/2013 No No
Task 10: Final Project Meeting 7/1/2013 7/30/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 9/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $100000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $115800
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
In order to accomplish the research objectives, 10 specific tasks were identified. These include conducting a comprehensive literature review,
querying the statewide traffic crash data to identify contributing factors of right turn configurations that may lead to crashes, conducting an
effectiveness evaluation of at least 7 reconfigured intersections in Central Illinois, and meeting and coordinating with the TRP. The effectiveness
evaluation will be based on operational and traffic crash data. Several experimental plans will be used to assess the effects of the redesigned
intersections, including the Empirical Bayes method, which reduces regression to the mean bias. All necessary statistical analyses will be conducted
to support the research findings. An economic analysis will also be conducted. All data collection methodologies, analyses, results, conclusions and
recommendations will be documented in a final report.
Keywords: Right turn islands, channelization, skew angle, design
Principal Investigator:
Name: Kerrie Schattler Organization / Address
Telephone: (309) 677-2779
Email: kschattler@bradley.edu
Bradley University
1501 W Bradley Ave | Peoria, IL 61625
Co-Investigator:
Name: Mohammad Yamin Organization / Address
Bradley University
Telephone: (309) 677-2943
Email: myamin@bradley.edu
Research Student Team Members: Jessica Lund, Cody Gulla and Adam Shedor
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
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Sean Coyle (Chair) 309-671-3456 sean.coyle@illinois.gov
Priscilla Tobias Priscilla.Tobias@illinois.gov
Alan Ho Alan.Ho@dot.gov
Randy Laninga Randall.Laninga@illinois.gov
Dan Mlacnik Dan.Mlacnik@illinois.gov
Greg Feeney Greg.Feeny@illinois.gov
Kyle Armstrong Kyle.Armstrong@illinois.gov
Juan Pava Juan.Pava@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 2. Literature Review
Internet queries have been conducted using the Transportation Research Board (TRB), TRIS, and other search engines to obtain relevant journal
papers pertaining to right turn islands. The research team has assembled a list of references and reviewed 25 papers. 19 of these papers are
somewhat relevant to this study and have been reviewed further. Summaries of the initial review are being prepared and will be presented to the
TRP in April at the next progress meeting.
Task 3. Identify Candidate Control Sites and Finalize Experimental Plans
The characteristics of all 10 test sites have been reviewed and approximate matches have been found for some of the sites. The control sites that are
paired with the test sites are being reviewed and compared to make sure that the best possible pairs are selected. All of the control sites are located
within the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal areas. Characteristics being observed are laneage, ADT, curb radius, intersection skew, right turn skew
(from car placed at appropriate location), speed limit, right turn channelization, intersection configuration, right turn downstream characteristics,
angle required to view downstream traffic, and others.
Task 4. Collect and Analyze Operational and Traffic Conflict Data
More after data will be collected beginning in May 2012.
Task 5. Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data
A statewide traffic crash query was conducted to identify locations with 5 or more right-turn related crashes in 2009 and 2010.
99 approaches from 2009 and 104 approaches from 2010 were determined to have five or more right-turn related crashes. A total of 131 unique
approaches from both the 2009 and 2010 query were selected for further analysis.
The geometric characteristics, including location, operation, traffic control, laneage, intersection skew, right-turn skew, volumes, speed limits,
channelization, auxiliary lanes, right-turn downstream characteristics, pedestrian information, and other relative information was gathered for all
131 unique approaches. A site specific crash analysis will also be conducted for these locations to confirm the results. At the next progress meeting
in April, a list of locations will be presented so that the panel can select a sample for the research team to investigate further.
The research team currently has access to crash data through October 2011. Crash data for the before and part of the after periods for those Peoria
area sites that have already had improvements installed will begin to be collected and analyzed in the coming months.
Task 6. Mid-Project and <strong>Quarterly</strong> Meetings
The first mid-project meeting will take place in April 2012. The findings from the initial statewide traffic crash queries will be presented and a list
of sites to investigate further will be established.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
Task 2. Literature Review
Draft summaries of the literature review will be prepared next quarter and will be used to establish a section of the final report.
Task 3. Identify Candidate Control Sites and Finalize Experimental Plans
The selection of control sites for the crash analysis will be finalized. The experimental plans have already been finalized.
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Task 4. Collect and Analyze Operational and Traffic Conflict Data
Additional video data will be collected. We will begin to analyze the data for various MOE's including traffic conflicts, delay, pedestrian conflicts,
right turning driver behaviors, traffic volumes, headway, and gap acceptance.
Task 5. Collect and Analyze Traffic Crash Data
Once the TRP has reviewed and finalized the list of locations to be included in the contributing factor study, site specific crash analysis will be
conducted for these locations.
The research team currently has access to crash data through May 2011 and is working on obtaining June thru October of 2011. Crash data for the
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before and part of the after periods for those Peoria area sites that have already had improvements installed will begin to be collected and analyzed
in the coming months.
Task 6. Mid-Project and <strong>Quarterly</strong> Meetings
The first mid-project meeting will be scheduled soon. The findings from the initial statewide traffic crash queries will be presented and a list of sites
to investigate further will be established.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
A revised time schedule was prepared to account for the additional scope added to the project at the kick-off meeting on 10-11-11 under Task 5 - to
perform statewide traffic crash queries and identify contributing factors of right turn related crashes at signalized intersections. This new scope has
expended more time and effort to the project than initially expected.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/13/2012
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Project Title: Testing of Portland Cement (Current ASTM C150) with Limestone
& Process Addition (ASTM C465)
QPR Author Name: Mohsen Issa
Telephone: 312-996-3432 Project Completed: 20%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Ending DECEMBER 2011
Last Updated: 5/23/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 5/24/2012
Project Number: R27-112 Function Code: R27-112
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: Behind
Schedule (red)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Securing all Sources of Materials to UIC 5/1/2011 9/30/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Conduct concrete mixes at the UIC laboratory 7/11/2011 5/30/2012 No No
Task 3: ASTM/AASHTO laboratory test methods for fresh and hardened concrete
mixes
7/19/2011 12/31/2012 No No
Task 4: Conduct the testing program for all concrete mixes 2/21/2011 3/1/2013 No No
Project Start Date: 5/1/2011 Original Project End Date: 4/30/2013 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2013
Original Project Budget: $399987 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $399987
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is concerned with the field performance these new mix designs when the sum of inorganic additions, plus
limestone addition exceeds 5.0%. Adequate strength and good early strength gain are also a concern if you are above 5.0%. Since no experimental
test data is available for concrete with ILDOT mix designs made using cements above 5.0% limestone plus processing addition, an experimental
investigation is required to assess the strength gain, ultimate strength, and durability characteristics of concrete mixes that contain portland cements
with limestone and process additions greater than 5% in combination with Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMâ€s).
Keywords: ASTM C150, Cement, Limestone, Processing additions, Concrete strength, Durability, Fresh properties, Hardened properties,
Supplementary cementitious materials
Principal Investigator:
Name: Mohsen Issa Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-996-
3432
Email:
missa@uic.edu
UIC
Department of Civil and Materials Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago 2095 Engineering Research Facility 842
W. Taylor Street (M/C 246) Chicago, Illinois 60607-7023
Research Student Team Members: Ammin Mehreioskouei, Hossein Sarjoui, Thilan Ovitigala, and Farukh Ijaz
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
John Huang (Chair) john.huang@illinois.gov
John Melander 847-972-9054 jmelander@cement.org
Brian Borowski Brian.Borowski@lafarge-na.com
Doug Dirks
Nick Popoff
217-782-7208 Douglas.Dirks@illinois.gov
Randy Riley 217-793-4933 pccman@ilacpa.com
Raymond McVeigh pheasantman@earthlink.net
Brian Pfeifer 217-492-4281 Brian.Pfeifer@dot.gov
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Paul Tennis ptennis@cement.org
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Brief Summary of the Project Status
1. Many meetings were held with John Huang (Chairman of TRP) and John Melander (PCA) at IDOT District 1, UIC, and at PCA facilities to
discuss the progress of the project including the problems encountered and test results.
2. Several individual and group meetings were held at UIC with John Huang, John Melander, Ready mix concrete representatives, admixture
representatives, and cement representatives to witness the mixing operation and other testing procedures.
3. Most of these meetings were held to find a solution to the difficulties that are encountered in achieving stable air system using the concrete mix
designs specified for the project by only using WRDA 82 and DARAVAIR 1400 except the mix with fly ash and natural sand.
4. The mixes that include combined sand and/or slag produce very harsh mix. If adding only WRDA 82, a large amount of WRDA 82 (much more
than the limit of 3.5-5.0 fl.oz/CWT) is needed to achieve the required slump. However, the air entraining admixture WRDA 82 dosage required is
greater than what is recommended by the manufacturer. Adding this large amount of WRDA 82 will yield a large amount of faked fresh air in the
mix that was not reflected in the hardened air as revealed lately in the hardened air void system.
Other Activities:
• In the second week of December 2011, I invited Jim Kolakowski and Jeff from Grace and Scott from Ozinga to witness and find a way to
stabilize the air content in the fresh state for the problems encountered for this harsh mix for the concrete mixtures using the aggregates and
cementitious materials specified in the test program. They identified and introduce combinations of a HRWR (ADVA CAST 575) and air entraining
admixture (Darex II). With their presence several trials were made using these combinations.
• On December 20, 2011, I met with John Melander at UIC to follow up and to discuss the suggested combinations of HRWR (ADVA CAST
575) and air entraining admixture (Darex II) that were introduced by Jim Kolakowski and Jeff from Grace and Scott from Ozinga. The
combinations ADVA CAST 575 and Darex II did work and provide stable fresh air content at 30 and 45 minutes in concrete mixtures using the
aggregates and cementitious materials specified in the test program in the fresh state.
• John Melander indicated and suggested to make concrete specimens from trial batches and check the hardened air at 14 days to confirm that
they are achieving the desired hardened air parameters prior to mixing full-size batches for durability testing.
• We made some of these trial mixtures using Darex II and ADVA CAST 575 to evaluate effect on air content stability in the fresh and hardened
state.
• The testing for the air void system is in progress. After all these trials I will plan to schedule a project review meeting with the TRP to review
the information from these trial batches before proceeding to cast more durability test specimens.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
On January 5, I met with John Huang (chairman of TRP) to brief him on the latest development in the project. As a result of this meeting, John
Huang recommended the use of natural admixtures WRDA 82 and Daravair 1400 in the concrete mixtures in the following format:
1. Use WRDA 82 as the base water reducer to its limit of 3.5-5.0 fl.oz/CWT and if additional slump is needed use other additional HRWR such as
ADVA CAST 575 or Daracem 19.
2. Use DARAVAIR 1400 air entrainment.
3. WRDA 82 and DARAVAIR 1400 are natural admixtures that are likely to be used.
4. ADVA CAST 575 and Darex II are synthetic admixtures that might be used if needed.
5. Make your best using natural admixtures.
John Huang also suggested to do the following mixes for the following ingredients:
1. Cement + fly ash + natural sand, add either:
a. WRDA 82 + DARAVAIR 1400 (natural admixtures) or
b. ADVA CAST 575 + Darex II (synthetic admixtures)
2. Cement + fly ash + combined sand, add either:
a. WRDA 82 (3.5-5.0 fl.oz/CWT) + ADVA CAST 575 to achieve required slump + DARAVAIR 1400 or
b. ADVA CAST 575 + Darex II (synthetic admixtures)
3. Cement + slag + natural sand, add either:
a. WRDA 82 (3.5-5.0 fl.oz/CWT) + ADVA CAST 575 to achieve required slump + DARAVAIR 1400 or
b. ADVA CAST 575 + Darex II (synthetic admixtures)
4. Cement + slag + combined sand, add either:
a. WRDA 82 (3.5-5.0 fl.oz/CWT) + ADVA CAST 575 to achieve required slump + DARAVAIR 1400 or
b. ADVA CAST 575 + Darex II (synthetic admixtures)
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John recommended checking for the fresh and hardened air void system for these trial batches before proceeding to cast more durability test
specimens.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
A second freeze and thaw cabinet was purchease 6 weeks ago to keep the project on schedule. At this time we can accomodate eight mixes at once.
10 weeks are required for 300 cycles of freeze and thaw.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
In Progress depending on the outcome of the test results.
Last Updated: 5/23/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 5/24/2012
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Modeling Seniors Activity - Travel Data - Phase 2 Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: Kouros Mohammadian
Telephone: 312-996-9840 Project Completed: 40%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-113 Function Code: R27-113
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Task 1: Literature Review 7/1/2011 10/30/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Data Processing and Descriptive Analysis of UTRACS Data 9/1/2011 2/29/2012 No Yes
Task 3: Describing Seniors†Activity-Travel Planning Behavior 1/1/2012 4/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Tour Formation Model 3/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Task 5: Mode Choice Model 5/1/2012 8/31/2012 No No
Task 6: GIS Analysis 7/1/2012 10/31/2012 No No
Task 7: Dissemination of Findings 9/1/2012 12/31/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 7/1/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 12/31/2012
Original Project Budget: $125000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $125063
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The study will utilize the unique dataset collected in the previous study to develop various models that can help better understanding seniors
underlying activity/travel scheduling process and trip chaining behavior that can result in more efficient transportation services for seniors. Four key
models of activity planning, tour formation, mode choice, and accessibility analysis will be developed.
Keywords: Seniors, Activity, Travel, Tour, Mode Choice
Principal Investigator:
Name: Kouros Mohammadian Organization / Address
Telephone: 312-996-9840
Email: kouros@uic.edu
UIC
2095 Engineering Research Facility 842 W. Taylor Street (M/C 246) Chicago, Illinois 60607-7023
Research Student Team Members: Behzad Karimi
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Amy Welk (Chair) 312-793-5537 amy.welk@illinois.gov
Charles Abraham Charles.Abraham@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
2/15/2012 - No
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Task 2: Data Processing and Descriptive Analysis of UTRACS Data
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Descriptive analysis of the UTRACS data was completed. This provided a better understanding of seniors' activity generation, planning and
scheduling behavior compared to younger adults.
Task 3: Describing Seniors†Activity-Travel Planning Behavior
Seniors participate in a diverse set of activities including work, personal, religious, healthcare, services, errands, discretionary, and shopping. Our
analysis showed that more than thirty percent of seniors†out-of-home activities are related to shopping. We have developed a hazard-based
duration model that replicates seniors†inter-shopping duration.
Task 4: Tour Formation Model
UTRACS data was processed for map-matching. In this analysis, we have allocated GPS traces to actual street network. The analysis allows us to
observe individuals' tours that will be used to develop tour formation models.
Task 5: Mode Choice Model
A preliminary mode choice model was developed using UTRACS dataset, however the results were not satisfactory due to small sample size of the
dataset. It appears that we do not have enough number of observations of alternative travel modes (other than auto mode). We are considering other
data sources (e.g., CMAP's travel tracker data) for this analysis.
Task 6: GIS Analysis
As noted above (Task 4) a map matching algorithm was developed and used to allocate GPS data records to highway network. All other locations
are also geo-coded.
Task 7: Dissemination of Findings
We finished the manuscript on inter-shopping duration analysis and will be sednding it to Transportmetrica journal. We will also present two papers
in July in the International Conference on Aging, Mobility and Quality of Life (AMQoL) in An Arbor, MI.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
We will finalize task 3 and will continue working on Task 4 and 5.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
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Project Title: Restoration Progress & Flood Disturbance at IDOT Wetland
Mitigation Sites
QPR Author Name: Geoffrey E. Pociask
Telephone: (217) 265-8212 Project Completed: 50%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 4/27/2012
Project Number: R27-114 Function Code: R27-114
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Data assessment and site selection 10/1/2011 9/30/2012 No Yes
Task 2: Data compilation 10/1/2011 3/31/2012 No No
Task 3: Statistical analysis 10/1/2011 6/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Summarize progress 10/1/2011 9/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 10/1/2011 Original Project End Date: 9/30/2012 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 9/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $80000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $81214
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The majority of Illinois wetlands and most IDOT wetland mitigation sites are located in floodplain
areas. These areas are subject to varying degrees of flooding depending on their location
within a given watershed and their climate zone within the state. Although floodplain wetlands
are supported by regular flooding, extreme flooding can also produce excessive sediment,
create ice damage and inundate and kill wetland plants. The proposed research will focus on
quantifying flood characteristics at several IDOT wetland mitigation sites and analyzing the
relationship between flooding and plant community development, with particular focus on the
achievement of vegetation-based performance standards. The research will draw on past and
current data from the IDOT wetlands program. The project will consist of compilation of existing
data housed at the INHS and ISGS, computation of flood statistics, and statistical analysis. In
addition, we will initiate a field study to determine the effect of flooding on planted tree survival
at newly constructed IDOT wetlands. In order to evaluate the consequences of recent changes
in wetland delineation methodology, wetland establishment at IDOT wetland mitigation sites will be assessed in the context of the 1987 US Army
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation
Manual and the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual: Midwest Region.
Keywords: wetlands, restoration, mitigation, flood
Principal Investigator:
Name: Geoffrey E. Pociask Organization / Address
Telephone: (217) 265-8212
Email: Pociask@isgs.illinois.edu
Illinois State Geological Survey
University of Illinois 615 E. Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820
Co-Investigator:
Name: Jeffrey W. Matthews Organization / Address
Illinois Natural History Survey
Telephone: (217) 244-2168
Email: Matthews@inhs.illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members:
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
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Thomas C. Brooks (Chair) (217) 785-2943 Thomas.Brooks@illinois.gov
Matt Sunderland (217) 557-9035 matthew.sunderland@illinois.gov
Matt Fuller (217) 492-4625 matt.fuller@dot.gov
John Betker (309) 794-5380 john.g.betker@usace.army.mil
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
• Hydrologic data was compiled and flood statistics tallied for 2 additional IDOT mitigation sites for a total of 23 sites to be included in the
analysis.
• Statistical analysis was performed to include the additional sites to determine the impact of flood exposure on plant species diversity, vegetation
quality and hydrophytic vegetation
• Two abstracts for poster presentations were accepted for the 9th International INTECOL Wetlands Conference to be held June 2012. The
abstracts are entitled: “Impacts of Flooding on Successional Species Turnover in Restored Floodplain Wetlands†(Jeff Matthews lead author)
and “Flood Exposure and Plant Community Characteristics in Restored Floodplain Wetlands†(Geoff Pociask lead author).
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
• Continue hydrologic and vegetation data compilation to include data from the 2011 growing season.
• Continue statistical analysis relating flood regime to plant communities to include data from the 2011 growing season.
• Prepare poster presentations for the 9th International INTECOL Wetlands Conference.
• Conduct additional tree counts at recently developed IDOT mitigation sites as opportunity allows.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 4/27/2012
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<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: Analysis of Superstructures of Integral Abutment Bridges Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
QPR Author Name: James LaFave
Telephone: 217-333-8064 Project Completed: 5%
Percent Time Used to Date: %
TRP Chair Approved: 6/14/2012
Project Number: R27-115 Function Code: R27-115
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule (green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this Quarter Completed
Project Start Date: 3/1/2012 Original Project End Date: 12/31/2014 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date:
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The primary objective of this research is to better understand integral abutment bridge (IAB) structural performance from the perspective of
superstructure behavior. The research approach consists of a combination of literature review / DOT surveys, analytical modeling of IAB structural
systems, and field monitoring of IABs, in hopes of ultimately providing improved design and construction details for IAB superstructures,
consistent with actual stress distributions observed in the field. This could then lead to expanded use of IAB structures that are more optimized with
respect to their superstructures, while still providing all the benefits of a joint-free bridge. Deeper understanding of IABs developed in this research
may also be valuable in related investigations of seismic behavior, design, and performance of IAB structures.
Keywords: integral abutment bridges; numerical modeling; field monitoring
Principal Investigator:
Name: James LaFave Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-333-8064
Email: jlafave@illinois.edu
UIUC-CEE
Civil & Environ Eng 3108 Newmark Lab 205 N Mathews M/C 250 Urbana, IL 61801
Co-Investigator:
Name: Larry Fahnestock Organization / Address
UIUC-CEE
Telephone: 217-265-0211
Email: fhnstck@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Kurt Holloway, Huayu An
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Mark Shaffer (Chair) 217-524-3321 Mark.Shaffer@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
Ironed out all of the budgetary and other initial project planning issues during this quarter, including preparing the companion work plan & budget
for the expanded project scope partially funded by the Illinois Tollway. Recruited graduate research assistants to work on the project, and then
began work on Task 1 ("Literature Search").
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
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Tollway to review some of their preliminary bridge plans.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 6/14/2012
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Project Title: Investigation of Methods & Approaches for Collecting & Recording
Highway Inventory Data
QPR Author Name: Huaguo Zhou
Telephone: 618-650-2815 Project Completed: 40%
Percent Time Used to Date: %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 7/17/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:7/17/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-116 Function Code: R27-116
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Data Needs and Database Design 1/1/2012 3/31/2012 Yes Yes
Task 2: Literature Review, Survey, and Interviews 1/1/2012 3/31/2012 Yes Yes
Task 3: Laboratory Testing of Highway Road Inventory Data Collection Methods 4/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Task 4: Develop Recommendations of Promising Technologies 4/1/2012 6/30/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 1/1/2012 Original Project End Date: 6/30/2013 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date:
Original Project Budget: $215000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $215000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Implementing the recently-published Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methods will allow IDOT to improve the safety of Illinois roads. However,
the highway inventory data needed for the HSM is not currently stored in IDOT databases. IDOT must collect and store highway inventory data in
order to implement HSM and other functions within the Bureau of Safety Engineering, other IDOT offices, or local agencies. The primary objective
of the proposed research is to identify available techniques and methodologies for collecting and storing highway inventory data and to
comparatively evaluate selected methodologies.
Keywords: Highway Road Inventory, Data Collection, Highway Safety
Principal Investigator:
Name: Huaguo Zhou Organization / Address
Telephone: 618-650-2815
SIUE
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Department of Civil Engineering Engineering Campus Box 1800
Email: hzhou@siue.edu
Building Room 2056 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1800
Co-Investigator:
Name: Shunfu Hu Organization / Address
SIUE
Telephone: 618-650-2281
Email: shu@siue.edu
Co-Investigator:
Name: Jie Gong & Mark Grinter Organization / Address
SIUE
Telephone: 618-650-2498 & 618-
650-5019
Email: jgong@siue.edu &
mgrinte@siue.edu
Research Student Team Members: Mohammad Jalayer, Kamiliah Lograsso
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Rob Robinson (Chair) 217-782-0378 Rob.Robinson@illinois.gov
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Kim Kolody, Co-Chair 312-402-3792 Kim.Kolody@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
1/18/2012 - Yes 2/7/2012 - Yes
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
1. The input data needed for Highway Safety Manual have been identified.
2. IDOT GIS database and NAVTAQ database were collected.
3. Research team examined the attributes of the road features in IDOT GIS database to understand which variables are available for the HSM model
requirements.
4. Preliminary tests on how to estimate some variables, such as curve radius, slope, etc. using ArcGIS software suite have been conducted.
5. A survey questionnaire on highway roadside feature data collection was developed.
6. An extensive literature on highway inventory data collection methods was conducted.
7. The field tests were conducted on recorded GPS data to investigate the capabilities of extracting roadway data from geo-referenced video for
input into the HSM models.
8. Other methods, including terrestrial laser scanning, photogrammetric methods, organized mobile LiDAR, were tested in the field.
9. A sample mobile LiDAR dataset was acquired from the Woolpert.
10. Other data sources for school locations and liquor sale store locations were identified.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. A nationwide survey will be conducted.
2. More methods will be tested in the field and labs.
3. The results of Tasks 1-4 of the Phase I project will be presented at the next TRP meeting on May 2nd, 2012.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 7/17/2012
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Project Title: Development of a Highway Incident <strong>Management</strong> Operational &
Training Guide - Phase 2
QPR Author Name: Huaguo Zhou
Telephone: 618-650-2815 Project Completed: 35%
Percent Time Used to Date: 0 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 6/22/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-118 Function Code: R27-118
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Project Start Date: 8/16/2011 Original Project End Date: Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 8/15/2013
Original Project Budget: $300000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $300001
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
Each year, many incident responders are injured or killed on highways while managing traffic incidents. The course developed in this project
provided a valuable training guide, encouraging safe practices at incident scenes. The web-base training and computer tools will provide a cost
effective way for incident response agencies to train their employee and maintain a skilled workforce.
Keywords: Freeway Incident <strong>Management</strong>, Training, Traffic safety
Principal Investigator:
Completed
Name: Huaguo Zhou Organization / Address
Telephone: 618-650-2815
Email: hzhou@siue.edu
SIUE
SIUE School of Engineering Campus Box 1804 Engineering Bldg Room 3057 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1804
Co-Investigator:
Name: Ryan Fries Organization / Address
SIUE
Telephone: (618) 650-5026
Email: rfries@siue.edu
Research Student Team Members: Michael Williamson, Tengfei Li, Xie Zheng, Wenshuo Ren
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Geno Koehler (Chair) 217-782-7328 geno.koehler@illinois.gov
John Benda 630-241-6800, Ext. 3903 jbenda@getipass.com
Steve Musser 630-241-6800 ext.3904 smusser@getipass.com
Jeffrey L. Abel 618-346-3283 Jeffrey.Abel@illinois.gov
Stephen P. Brink 847-705-4155 steve.brink@illinois.gov
Bruce Hucker 815- 434-8449 Bruce.Hucker@illinois.gov
Larry Matkaitis 217-785-0969 Larry.Matkaitis@illinois.gov
Bill Howard 630-688-0216 billnts@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
11/3/2011 - Yes 2/9/2012 - Yes
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Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
• Had the second TRP meeting on February 9th, 2012
• Attended a meeting on the LMS system in Springfield on April 3rd, 2012
• Developed three on-line training modules
• Developed the highway incident responders trainer (HIMT)
• Developed the interface and questions for the Jeopardy Game
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The third quarterly meeting is scheduled on June 6, 2012. Continue to develop the HIMT and modules.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 6/22/2012
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Project Title: Developing Best Practices (BPs) for Bicycle Trail Construction &
Maintenance in Illinois (Special Project)
QPR Author Name: Barry Dempsey
Telephone: 217-369-4680 Project Completed: 70%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 5/29/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved: 2/27/2012
Project Number: R27-SP18 Function Code: R27-SP18
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Develop Pavement Design Guidelines 8/16/2011 12/31/2011 No Yes
Task 2: Define and Develop Standards for Trail Maintenance 8/16/2011 12/31/2011 No Yes
Task 3: Analyze the Life Cycle Cost for Potential Trail Designs 9/1/2011 11/30/2011 Yes Yes
Task 4: Evaluate Proposed Pavement Design and Maintenance Recommendations
Against Existing Similar Trails
11/1/2011 1/31/2012 Yes Yes
Task 5: Prepare Final <strong>Report</strong> 12/1/2011 2/29/2012 Yes No
Project Start Date: 8/16/2011 Original Project End Date: 2/15/2012 Number of Extentions: 1 Current Project End Date: 6/30/2012
Original Project Budget: $30000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $30000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
This research is directed at the development of pavement design guidelines so that all parties involved with bicycle trail construction and
maintenance throughout Illinois use consistant and cost effective design procedures. This research will evaluate a broad range of materials that can
satisfy the functional needs of bicycle trails. It will bring the latest technology that is presently available to the field of bicycle trail construction and
maintenance. Design procedures that consider life cycle costs and preservation will be considered.
Keywords: .Bicycle Trails, Pavement Design, Pavement Materials, Pavement Maintenance, Life Cycle Cost
Principal Investigator:
Name: Barry Dempsey Organization / Address
Telephone: 217-369-4680
Email: bjdemps@illinois.edu
UIUC
1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866
Co-Investigator:
Name: Bill Buttlar Organization / Address
UIUC
Telephone: 217-333-5966
Email: buttlar@illinois.edu
Research Student Team Members: Davis Simpson
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
Todd Hill (Chair) 217-785-2148 Todd.Hill@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
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Task 1. Develop Pavement Design Guidelines
All of the requirements of this task have been completed.
Task 2. Define and Develop Standards for Trail Maintenance
This task has been completed.
Task 3. Analyze the Life Cycle Costs for Potential Trail Designs
This task was completed during this quarter.
Task 4. Evaluate Proposed Pavement Design and Maintenance Recommendations Against
Existing Similar Trails
This task was completed during this quarter. Asphalt concrete, PCC, and aggregate trails were evaluated in Northern, Central, and Southern Illinois.
Task 5. Prepare Final <strong>Report</strong>
The Final <strong>Report</strong> for this project was completed on March 1, 2012 and submitted to ICT for editorial review. A time extension to June 30, 2012 was
requested and approved so as to allow time for all reviews to be completed.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
The Final <strong>Report</strong> for this project was completed on March 1, 2012 and submitted to ICT for editorial review. A time extension to June 30, 2012 was
requested and approved so as to allow time for all reviews to be completed.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
Last Updated: 5/29/2012
Approved By TRP Chair: 2/27/2012
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Project Title: Evaluation of the Effect of RAS on IDOT Asphalt Mixtures
(Special Project)
QPR Author Name: Hasan Ozer
Telephone: 893-0705 x237 Project Completed: 50%
Percent Time Used to Date: 100 %
Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress
<strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Last Updated: 5/17/2012 <strong>Report</strong> Generated:6/27/2012
TRP Chair Approved:
Project Number: R27-SP19 Function Code: R27-SP19
Estimated Dates
Fiscal Year: 2012
Project Status: On Schedule
(green)
Task Title Start Complete Progress this
Quarter
Completed
Task 1: Sampling, splitting, and volumetric checks 1/16/2012 2/29/2012 Yes Yes
Task 2: Complex Modulus Testing and Hamburg Wheel Tracker Testing 2/1/2012 4/30/2012 Yes No
Task 3: Fracture Testing (SCB and DCT) 3/1/2012 4/30/2012 Yes No
Task 4: Fatigue Testing (push-pull and Texas Overlay) 3/1/2012 5/31/2012 Yes No
Task 5: Data analysis and reporting 5/1/2012 5/31/2012 No No
Task 6: <strong>Report</strong> Submission 6/15/2012 6/15/2012 No No
Project Start Date: 12/16/2011 Original Project End Date: 6/15/2012 Number of Extentions: 0 Current Project End Date: 6/15/2012
Original Project Budget: $30000 Number of Budget Changes: 0 Current Project Budget: $30000
Total Funds Expended this Quarter: $0 Total Project Expenses to Date: $0 Total % Of Budget Spent To Date: 0%
Project Description:
The objective of this project is to characterize strength, permanent deformation, and fracture properties of an asphalt mixture with varying
percentages of RAS.
In this study, an experimental program will be conducted to evaluate the permanent deformation, fracture, and modulus characteristics of an asphalt
mixture with varying percentages of RAS.
Keywords: RAS, asphalt, strength, permanent deformation, fracture
Principal Investigator:
Name: Hasan Ozer Organization / Address
Telephone: 893-0705 x237
Email: hozer2@illinois.edu
UIUC
1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, IL 61866
Research Student Team Members: Angeli Gamez, Ahmad Kanaan
Technical Review Panel:
Members Telephone Email Address
David Lippert (Chair) 217-782-6732 David.Lippert@illinois.gov
Meeting Dates - Minutes Available?
Progress & Significant Results This Quarter:
1. Splitting and sampling of the loose mixes were completed for volumetric checks (Gmm and Gmb).
2. Hamburg tests were completed for samples prepared from loose mixes and field cores.
3. Samples were prepared for complex modulus testing. Tests have started with the low temperature (-10 C).
4. Samples were prepared for fracture testing (SCB) from loose mixes. SCB tests were completed at -12 C.
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5. Samples for Texas overlay tests were prepared and sent to Texas DOT for overlay testing.
6. A conference call meeting was conducted in January with the TRP members to discuss the work plan.
Anticipated Work Next Quarter:
1. Completion of the complex modulus tests.
2. Completion of the fracture tests at a different temperature and conduct fracture tests using DC(T).
3. Preparation for the push-pull fatigue tests and performing the tests at two different temperatures.
4. Arrange another conference call meeting to update TRP members with the progress in the project.
5. Write the final report.
Project Impediments & Recommended Solutions:
No significant challenges this quarter.
Deliverables and Implementation Strategy:
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: ICT <strong>Management</strong> and Administration
Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Project Participants: Imad Al-Qadi, Andrea Ruedi, Dave King, and Lori
Carpenter
Function Code: R 60
Project Number: R 60
Principal Investigator Name/Contact: P.I. Organization Name/Address: Co-Investigator Name/Contact:
Professor Imad L. Al-Qadi UIUC - Illinois Center for Transportation
Telephone: (217) 893-0705 ATREL, 1611 Titan Drive Telephone: ( ) -
e-mail: alqadi@illinois.edu Rantoul, IL 61866 e-mail:
Functions and Duties
Function/ Task 1: Recruit and supervise staff in carrying out the research, education and outreach mission of the Illinois
Center for Transportation.
Function/ Task 2: Encourage and support the submission of innovative transportation research ideas and proposals to
meet the State of Illinois' and IDOT's research and technology transfer needs.
Function/ Task 3: Identify or recruit researchers at the University of Illinois and/or partner universities, private
consultants, etc., to perform desired transportation research.
Function/ Task 4: Work with Univ. of IL offices, as needed, to set up IDOT/ICT research projects, accounts, subawards,
consulting contracts; pay researchers salary & expenses; and secure timely IDOT reimbursement for expenses.
Function/ Task 5: Provide regular progress reports to the ICT Executive Committee and IDOT management on research
projects, funds, issues, etc.
Function/ Task 6: Provide education and outreach regarding ICT research, findings, conclusions, achievements, etc.
Function/ Task 7: Provide administrative support for the ICT Technical Review Committees, as requested.
Function/ Task 8:
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
During the January - March 2012 quarter:
ICT Director Al-Qadi provided management oversight for the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT).
Deputy Director Andrea Ruedi assisted with the management of ICT and its administrative functions.
Dave King and Lori Carpenter provided administrative support for the Director, Deputy Director, the TRPs, researchers,
and the research projects, including:
- scheduled and participated in monthly ICT Administration meetings;
- drafted minutes for the monthly ICT Administration meetings, and TRP meetings, as requested;
- solicited research ideas and proposals/ workplans, via e-mail and/or RFPs, as appropriate;
- set up newly-approved ICT research projects, reviewed and approved ICT project budgets, established spending
accounts, requested subawards and subcontracts, approved subawardee invoices, etc.;
- solicited online project updates from researchers and provided monthly and quarterly project progress reports to IDOT;
-identified and addressed problems with various ICT projects, subawards, etc;

QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT (CONTINUED)
Project Title: ICT <strong>Management</strong> and Administration Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Project Number: R 60
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
-reviewed resumes and conducted in-person interviews for the Technical Communications Specialist position.
-reviewed resumes, conducted phone interviews, in-person interviews, and hired for the External Relations Coordinator
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: ICT Editorial Support Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Function Code: R 27
Project Number: R 27-44
Principal Investigator Name/Contact: P.I. Organization Name/Address: Co-Investigator Name/Contact:
Professor Imad L. Al-Qadi UIUC - Illinois Center for Transportation
Telephone: (217) 893-0705 ATREL, 1611 Titan Drive Telephone: ( ) -
e-mail: alqadi@illinois.edu Rantoul, IL 61866 e-mail:
Function/ Task 1: Edit ICT research reports
Function/ Task 2: Maintain the ICT website
Functions and Duties
Function/ Task 3: Prepare & distribute quarterly ICT newslettter
Function/ Task 4: Prepare/ edit ICT publications
Function/ Task 5: Attend and exhibit at transportation-related conferences.
Function/ Task 6: Prepare materials and presentations for conferences.
Function/ Task 7: Manage content related to conferences on website.
Function/ Task 8:
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
1. Outsourced for some editing since we did not have an employee to do that in this time period.
2. Prepared and distributed theWinter ICT newsletter on February 1 - done by Andrea Ruedi.
3. Maintained website with news and spotlights - done by Andrea Ruedi.
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: ICT Information Technology Support Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Function Code: R 27
Project Number: R 27-45
Principal Investigator Name/Contact: P.I. Organization Name/Address: Co-Investigator Name/Contact:
Professor Imad L. Al-Qadi UIUC - Illinois Center for Transportation
Telephone: (217) 893-0705 ATREL, 1611 Titan Drive Telephone: (217) 893-0705
e-mail: alqadi@illinois.edu Rantoul, IL 61866 e-mail:
Functions and Duties
Function/ Task 1: Provide basic IT support to end users
Function/ Task 2: Ensure adequate network efficiency and reliability
Function/ Task 3: Maintain necessary server infrastructure (file, database, web, mail, DHCP, etc.)
Function/ Task 4: Ensure adequate system backups
Function/ Task 5: Develop software and websites as needed
Function/ Task 6: Assess and plan for future needs (network, servers, workstations, software, etc.)
Function/ Task 7: Evaluate technical solutions and make purchasing recommendations
Function/ Task 8: Act as a technical liaison with CITES, IDOT and other organizations
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
ICT Staff have been working with the College of Engineering IT staff for basic computer needs until a Systems Engineer
can be hired.
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Research <strong>Quarterly</strong> Progress <strong>Report</strong>
Ending MARCH 2012
Project Title: ICT Special Projects Engineering Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Function Code: R 27
Project Number: R 27-46
Principal Investigator Name/Contact: P.I. Organization Name/Address: Co-Investigator Name/Contact:
Professor Imad L. Al-Qadi UIUC - Illinois Center for Transportation
Telephone: (217) 893-0705 ATREL, 1611 Titan Drive Telephone: ( ) -
e-mail: alqadi@illinois.edu Rantoul, IL 61866 e-mail:
Functions and Duties
Function/ Task 1: Provide assistance as a Research Engineer to ICT projects
Function/ Task 2: Update the inventory, maintenance and calibration database for all testing equipment
Function/ Task 3: Refine calibration and testing protocols for all testing equipment
Function/ Task 4: Prepare and maintain the lab and testing equipment for AMRL / IDOT accreditation
Function/ Task 5: Maintenance and record keeping for the Accelerated Transportation Loading System (ATLAS)
Function/ Task 6: Train students for proper laboratory testing procedures
Function/ Task 7:
Function/ Task 8:
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
Updated the inventory, maintenance and calibration database for all of the testing equipment. This included
documentation of each testing system and the components within each system. The database contains manufacturer,
model and serial number information, inventory identification numbers, typical uses and the current location of each piece
of equipment. The database also contains scheduling information for the maintenance and calibration of each device.
Worked on refining calibration and testing protocols for the testing equipment. Reviewed the current AASHTO / ASTM
standards to ensure that procedures are up to date. Worked with the equipment and collected information needed for the
AMRL accreditation process. Maintained equipment and performed monthly verifications according to AMRL intervals.
IDOT calibrated/measured many of our devices/equipment (oven thermometers, gyratories, molds, Hamburg, and
balances.
Performed maintenance and updated the logbook for the Accelerated Transportation Loading System (ATLAS).
Assisted on the ICT Project R27-42 (Thin Quiet Long-Lasting High Friction Surface Layer) Assisted with laboratory
testing including Hamburg wheel rutting tests. Receipt and preperation of field cores for testing in laboratory testing
equipment.
Assisted on the ICT Project R27-78 (Moisture Sensitivity in HMA) Assisted students in material preperation and sample
preperation for lab testing. Assisted with batching, mixing, and compacting of laboratory specimens. Helped to conduct
some laboratory testing such as the Hamburg wheel tracking and indirect tensile testing. Running ATLAS for testing of
full scale test pavement.
Assisted on the ICT Project R27-79 (Fine Graded HMA) Assisted students with material sieving, preperation and sample
compaction.
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QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT (CONTINUED)
Project Title: ICT Special Projects Engineering Today’s Date: 03/31/2012
Project Number: R 27-46
Description of Main Work Accomplished in this Quarter:
Assisted on the ICT Project R27-100 (Tack Coat Study) Assisted students with sample preperation and testing. Helped
students prepare for field construction sampling. Assist with taking field cores.
Assisted on the ICT Project R27-98 (Match Curing) Assist in pouring of test slabs and placement of test probes for curing.
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