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Transportation Research Program Overview

Problem Solving

Problem Solving projects are typically established to address research needs that arise throughout the program year(s). Project types include conducting synthesis of state of the practice, collecting and analyzing field data, and longer-term evaluations of performance as well as informal ad hoc client information requests. Some examples of current and recently completed projects are listed below.

  • Customer Satisfaction Measurement on MaineDOT Construction Projects
  • Assessment of Snowplow Routing Software & Technology
  • Development of Dynamic Warning Signs for Stop Controlled Intersections
  • High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights for Snow Plow Trucks
  • Field Testing of Carbide Insert Snow Plow Blades
  • Cost Escalation Trends on Construction Projects
  • Economic Impact of Bicycle Tourism in Maine
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Pavement Treatments
  • Cost Effectiveness of Granite vs. Concrete Curb
  • Countermeasures for Run-Off Road & Head-On Crashes
  • Current Practices for Pavement Delineation
  • Field Measurement of Bridge Joint Expansion During Extreme Temperature Conditions
  • Literature Search on Economic Impacts of Highway Bypasses
  • Alternative Highway Funding Mechanisms
  • Cost Trends for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving
  • Zero Velocity and Ground Speed Control Sand/Salt Controls
  • Evaluation of Concrete Air Void Analyzer
  • Aggregate Screening for ASR
  • Evaluation of CHIP's
  • Evaluation of Pavement Preservation Program
  • Evaluation of SUPERPAVE Performance
  • Finite Element Analysis of Retaining Wall Tire Shred Applications
  • Check Dam with Wood Waste Filter
  • Statewide RWIS Plan

 

Page last updated: September 26, 2005