Moving Forward (Applying GIS)
Drive innovation, expand capacity, coordinate maintenance, and reduce costs. Location intelligence is changing the way transportation agencies and departments protect and maintain their infrastructure and achieve operational excellence. Mapping plays a big part, but geospatial analytics, real-time dashboards, and mobile applications are driving new, more efficient workflows and paving the way for innovative, cost-effective solutions. With advancements in smart technologies, location intelligen...
This is a comprehensive A-Z guide to modern farm vehicles, shown in over 475 identification photographs. It explains who coined the word 'tractor' and who gave Caterpillar their name; what Harry Ferguson did before he invented his three-point hitch, and the fascinating history of the John Deere Company. 28 manufacturers are described and illustrated in detail, each accompanied by fact boxes and key dates. It includes a complete timeline of tractor history, from sowing by hand in the 18th century...
Quarterly Research Report QRR006 (TRL Quarterly Research Report, #6)
Alternative Fuels Fuel Cells and Natural Gas
Michael Bunch's Donegal Railway Diary, Part Two 1956 - 2018 (Part 2, 1956 - 2018, #2)
by Michael Bunch
This is an overview of the use of waste materials in highway construction. It presents a summary of practices in the use of waste materials in highway construction and the experiences of the US in the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of the various applications of the waste materials. The information presented was obtained from a review of published literature, presentations of research by professionals at different forums, personal meetings with experts, and a questionnaire rega...
Traffic Congestion and Traffic Safety in the 21st Century
This proceedings, ""Traffic Congestion and Traffic Safety in the 21st Century: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities"", contains papers presented at the conference held in Chicago, Illinois on June 8-11, 1997 and sponsored by the Urban Transportation Division and the Highway Division, ASCE. The book contains about 90 papers covering traffic congestion and traffic safety issues. The major topics included are: traffic congestion; traffic safety trends and measure; application of advanced tech...
Rocky Mountain Geo-Conference 2021 (Geotechnical Practice Publications, #13)
Evaluation Findings of Bondade CU-31 Bonding Solution (CERF Report)
Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. The report describes a HITEC evaluation of Bondade CU-31 Bonding Solution, manufactured by Transpo Industries. The report describes a three-year program of field testing and evaluation designed to determine the effectiveness of Bondade CU-31 in extending the service life of pothole repairs.
Evaluation Findings (CERF Report)
by Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center
In 1994, the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC) undertook a technical evaluation of the JMI Channel Bridge, a precast segmental overpass bridge system intended for use in either bridge replacement projects or new construction. A technical evaluation plan was developed in June 1995, consisting of two components: technical analyses and evaluation of design attributes and performance history, with emphasis on the unique aspects of this technology; and a full-scale demonstration...
Major Development and Transportation Projects
This proceeding for Major Development and Transportation Projects contains papers and discussion summaries from the specialty conference ""Major Development and Transportation Projects: Public-Private Partnerships"" held in Boston, Massachusetts, June 28-30, 1990. The purpose of the conference was to explore new and innovative ways in which the private sector and public transportation agencies can work together to further each other's interests. The papers include case studies on individual proj...
Evaluation Findings for Seismic Energy Products, L.P. Elastomeric Isolation Bearings
This report presents the results of a detailed evaluation for one technology out of twelve that were evaluated in this program. The evaluations were designed to test the performance of seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. Contents include Introduction. Test Article Description; Description of Device. Test Setup and Test Plan; Installation, Performance Testing Data Summary, Analysis, and Review; Test 1- Performance Benchmark, Test 2- Compressive Load Dependent C...
Evaluation of the Inter-Lok Retaining Wall System
Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF/IIEC Innovation Center. This report describes a HITEC evaluation designed to determine the basic capabilities and limitations of the INTER-LOK System for use as a technically viable, precast mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall system. The evaluation was conducted based on design, construction, performance, and quality assurance information outlined in the HITEC Protocol. The INTER-LOK System features a cross...
"Tomorrow's World" ("Tomorrow's World": The Frontiers of Science & Technology S.)
by Michael Moseley
New Survey Methods in Transport
New Survey Methods in Transport is the first comprehensive compilation of survey techniques used in the broad field of transport planning. The book provides state-of-the-art reviews in several areas of survey methodology, including cross-sectional, longitudinal and interactive surveys. Papers cover various aspects of the design, execution and analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys and highlight the use of in-depth and interactive surveys. Attention is paid to the emerging issue of...
Railway Management and Engineering
In a rapidly changing world, with increasing competition in all sectors of transportation, railways are in a period of restructuring their management and technology. New methods of organization are introduced, commercial and tariff policies change radically, a more entrepreneurial spirit is required. At the same time, new high-speed tracks are being constructed and old tracks are renewed, high-comfort rolling stock vehicles are being introduced, logistics and combined transport are being develop...