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Full-Text Articles in Engineering
Design And Construction Of Drilled Shafts For Landslides, Malek Smadi
Design And Construction Of Drilled Shafts For Landslides, Malek Smadi
Purdue Road School
In general, weathered shale underlain by shale interbedded with limestone is the main forma-tion that underlies many of the slopes adjacent to the Ohio River in southern Indiana. During wet periods the weathered shale exhibits a sig-nificant decrease in strength, which has led to a number of landslides. In this session several case histories will be presented where drilled shafts have been used to repair and improve the safety of homes and roadways.
Railway Bridges Up-To-Date, Stephen Dick
Railway Bridges Up-To-Date, Stephen Dick
Purdue Road School
Railroad bridges are not foremost on people’s minds, but they are still a critical item in our nation’s infrastructure. The railroads have a major investment in their bridges, and with many beyond 100 years old, maintenance and replacement of them is still a major cost item. This presentation describes the current state of railroad bridges, discusses older and new bridges, and addresses the current regulatory environment.
Superpave5: What Is It?, Matt Beeson, Gerry Huber
Superpave5: What Is It?, Matt Beeson, Gerry Huber
Purdue Road School
INDOT revised the asphalt specification in 2019 based on the concept of Superpave 5—that higher in-place density yields improved performance disability. This session will provide insight into the science of how Superpave 5 works while giving designers an understanding of how it affects design and construction specifications.
Travel Time Data Using Google, Xinbo Mi
Travel Time Data Using Google, Xinbo Mi
Purdue Road School
When we need travel time information between an origin and destination, we used to drive the corridor and record the travel time data. Now we have a much easier way to obtain travel time data along a corridor: Google API (application programming interfaces). This is a very easy tool to use. All you need is a browser, a text editor, and perhaps my presentation, which is not highly technical. Everyone is welcome!
Plant Growth Layer: Recurring Special Provision 629-R-630, Kurt Pelz, Shawn Slaymon
Plant Growth Layer: Recurring Special Provision 629-R-630, Kurt Pelz, Shawn Slaymon
Purdue Road School
This presentation encapsulates everything from what plant growth layer is and how it was developed to when it should be added to projects, its proper verification, and estimating PGL quantities. This presentation will also include project-specific examples of the limitations and expectations of PGL during the design and construction phase.
Nurturing Diversity In The Workplace, Julian Hayes, Sarah Baty
Nurturing Diversity In The Workplace, Julian Hayes, Sarah Baty
Purdue Road School
A workplace with people of varying genders, ages, religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds leads to greater innovation, reduced employee turnover, and other competitive advantages. Learn more about the benefits of workplace diversity and tips for nurturing diversity and inclusion where you work. In addition to sharing the latest research and best practices, this session will also include the speakers’ personal experiences with building positive change at HNTB Indiana.
Highway Safety 2020 - Catch The Vision: Saving Lives (And Preventing Serious Injuries), Rick Drumm
Highway Safety 2020 - Catch The Vision: Saving Lives (And Preventing Serious Injuries), Rick Drumm
Purdue Road School
This session presents a view of highway safety up to this point in the 21st century, across the country and in Indiana. We will look back at notable initiatives that have shaped today’s highway safety landscape and assess where we stand now. Then, as we look into the future, learn how you can help make Indiana’s roads and highways safer.
All You Need To Know About Cybersecurity Ever! In 45 Minutes, Joe Beckman
All You Need To Know About Cybersecurity Ever! In 45 Minutes, Joe Beckman
Purdue Road School
This session will cover the information every local government official needs to know to keep their data safe from hackers.
Airport Infrastructure Planning, Robert Page
Airport Infrastructure Planning, Robert Page
Purdue Road School
All across the country, airports are now facing many challenges related to resiliency and the possible disruption of airport traffic. This presentation will focus on the factors impacting the ability of airports to respond to those factors, including climate change, localized flooding, heat waves, and snow events. As these weather events can impact passengers and workers, the need for airports to be able to respond to extreme events is greater than ever.
The Future State Of Mobility, Jerome Quandt
The Future State Of Mobility, Jerome Quandt
Purdue Road School
Formed in 2018, the Illinois Autonomous Vehicles Association (ILAVA) is a privately funded non-for-profit organization focused on establishing thought leadership in the state of Illinois, by identifying and addressing the current and emerging opportunities related to the inevitable growth of CAV technologies throughout the transportation network. Through the deployment of scalable and sustainable business solutions, facilitating industry education and establishing thought leadership, ILAVA is creating an ecosystem that defines Illinois as #TheFutureStateofMobility.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Purdue Road School
In 2019 a new INDOT Specification went into effect for waterproofing on concrete pipes and three- and four-sided boxes. The new specification decreased the leakage at these structures joints from 95% to less than 5%. This presentation will provide the background on why the change was needed and the solution, complete with construction examples and results.
Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills, Benjamin J. Jordan
Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills, Benjamin J. Jordan
Purdue Road School
Indiana LTAP will be offering several courses related to improving public works projects and operations. The first course offered in 2020 will be with the assistance of UW–Madison Engineering Professional Development. The course, Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills, is a comprehensive overview of inspection fundamentals, practical methods, and techniques for the most common types of public works construction and will increase your confidence in dealing with contractors and the public.
Faa Airmen Database Geospatial Distribution Patterns, Joseph P. Hupy, Sam Scroggs, Jaspar Saadi-Klein
Faa Airmen Database Geospatial Distribution Patterns, Joseph P. Hupy, Sam Scroggs, Jaspar Saadi-Klein
Purdue Road School
There are currently more than 572,000 registered pilots in the United States, ranging from commercial UAS pilots to commercial manned aircraft. Although pilots are registered in each of the 50 states, where they live and reside can be seen through various forms of geospatial statistical analysis in a geographic information system. This talk explores spatial patterns of the FAA U.S. Airmen database through hotspot and cluster-based analysis of the database.
Indot Maintenance - Next Level, Michael E. Brinkerhoff
Indot Maintenance - Next Level, Michael E. Brinkerhoff
Purdue Road School
INDOT, similar to many municipalities, has developed structured methods to not only inspect assets, but to identify deficiencies in an extremely efficient manner. This has led to multiple metrics for tracking customer service resolutions, bridge and large culvert hit rates, and other similar type performance standards. While technology for data collection and analysis are heavily weighed to meet agency goals, the need for out of the box solutions has grown immensely. Going beyond the metrics, many field personnel are tasked with keeping INDOT assets functioning for the safety and mobility of the public. This has pushed INDOT to the NEXT …
I-69 Orx: A Bistate Megaproject = Project Management2, Jim Poturalski, Mindy Peterson, Steven Nicaise, Kevin Jasinski
I-69 Orx: A Bistate Megaproject = Project Management2, Jim Poturalski, Mindy Peterson, Steven Nicaise, Kevin Jasinski
Purdue Road School
Managing a large project is full of challenges. Needs grow exponentially when you’re managing a bistate megaproject with two clients and twice the number of agencies, elected leaders, community groups, media outlets, and other stakeholders. The I-69 Ohio River Crossing team will share strategies to improve internal and external communications, streamline processes, build consensus, increase collaboration, and maximize stakeholder engagement—all while maintaining an accelerated schedule
Changes In Cdl Rules And Regulations And What It Means For You, Jeff Beeler
Changes In Cdl Rules And Regulations And What It Means For You, Jeff Beeler
Purdue Road School
The CDL application process is changing. The DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will now have a registry of approved trainers that entry-level truckers must use, Class A and Class B CDL applicants will have separate standards, and there are new requirements for certain endorsements. Potential drivers will have to wait longer to get in a truck and start making money, and for some the training will be cost-prohibitive. Join us for a discussion.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Modeling In A Geographic Information System, Joseph P. Hupy, Zachary Miller
Unmanned Aerial Systems Modeling In A Geographic Information System, Joseph P. Hupy, Zachary Miller
Purdue Road School
The abilities of UAS to gather high-resolution imagery over a given area on a frequent basis are now well-known to those in the construction and excavation industries. Less well known, however, are the ways that UAS data can be used in value-added data analysis. Using real-world examples, this talk explores how UAS data can be used for modeling and monitoring in a geo-graphic information system (GIS).
Monon Boulevard: A Linear Park That Integrates Vehicles With Pedestrians, Jeremy Cashman, Carl Kincaid, Trent Newport
Monon Boulevard: A Linear Park That Integrates Vehicles With Pedestrians, Jeremy Cashman, Carl Kincaid, Trent Newport
Purdue Road School
Midtown is the connector between the vibrant Arts and Design District and the Carmel City Center and is bisected by the Monon Greenway. Once completed in early 2020, the award-winning Monon Boulevard project will be a long-term investment in the economic and social well-being of the community by offering points of interest through a series of destinations that will provide reasons to walk and bike along a safe, interesting, and engaging corridor.
Why You Should Pay Attention! Changes To Achieve Better Performing Concrete Pavements, Mike Byers
Why You Should Pay Attention! Changes To Achieve Better Performing Concrete Pavements, Mike Byers
Purdue Road School
Research and new product developments are being implemented in concrete mixes and pavements to enhance long-term freeze-thaw performance. Come hear how these mix and pavement design changes can be easily incorporated into any exterior concrete installation on your local projects, including city and county roads, side-walks, approaches, curbs and gutters, and more.
Dnr Permitting From A Consultant’S Perspective: Construction In A Floodway, Paul Brayton, Nicole Reed
Dnr Permitting From A Consultant’S Perspective: Construction In A Floodway, Paul Brayton, Nicole Reed
Purdue Road School
When working near a river or stream, it is likely that a Construction in a Floodway (CIF) permit will be required. Consultants submitting permits to regulatory agencies can encounter costly delays trying to get them approved. This presentation will focus on the best practices to help streamline the permitting process by walking through the permitting process from a consultant’s perspective, including what projects need a CIF permit, and when to submit.
How Do I Maintain That Ditch?, Joel Fisher, Mark O'Brien
How Do I Maintain That Ditch?, Joel Fisher, Mark O'Brien
Purdue Road School
So you have a drainage ditch that you want to plant. What Indiana native plants would work best to stabilize the banks, benefit monarchs and pollinators, and create beauty? How should it be seeded and maintained? What chemistry should be used to keep the woodies and un-wanted weeds out? How is native seed produced and processed? Join us for a look at what is involved in providing native seed.
Uas Based Methodology For Measuring Glide Slope Angles Of Airport Precision Approach Path Indicators (Papi), Yi-Chun Lin, Seyyed Meghdad Hasheminasab, John L. Bullock, Deborah Horton, Adam Baxmayer, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock
Uas Based Methodology For Measuring Glide Slope Angles Of Airport Precision Approach Path Indicators (Papi), Yi-Chun Lin, Seyyed Meghdad Hasheminasab, John L. Bullock, Deborah Horton, Adam Baxmayer, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock
Purdue Road School
This session presents alternative approaches for using unmanned aerial systems for checking the alignment of precision approach path indicators (PAPI lights). UAS data acquired at the KLAF (Purdue) airport will be used as an illustrative example.
How Are They Doing? J-Turns In The Wild, Taylor Ruble, Alan Holderread
How Are They Doing? J-Turns In The Wild, Taylor Ruble, Alan Holderread
Purdue Road School
Restricted access U-turn (RCUT) and J-turn intersections are fairly new to Indiana. In the state system, four constructed J-turns have been in service for at least a year. This presentation will report on their effectiveness in crash reduction as well as address common fears and misconceptions about traffic diversion and their use by trucks. We will also speak on the public reception of a J-turn in the LaPorte District.
Building Transportation Systems To Connect And Renew North St. Louis, Dustin Riechmann
Building Transportation Systems To Connect And Renew North St. Louis, Dustin Riechmann
Purdue Road School
Project Connect is a significant infrastructure investment initiative that promotes the revitalization and redevelopment of North St. Louis City. Spurred by the relocation of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West, a U.S. DOD support facility; multiple related infrastructure projects; and proximity of a new major league soccer stadium, the initiative will add multi-modal transportation and optimize connectivity for the local road system. This session dives into Project Connect’s extensive improvements, including the major reconstruction of an inter-change along I-64
Pavement Recycling And Community Crossings, Patrick Conner, Megan Yount
Pavement Recycling And Community Crossings, Patrick Conner, Megan Yount
Purdue Road School
Since 2016, the State of Indiana has awarded $400 million in Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) funds to support local road and bridge projects throughout Indiana. Several projects have applied pavement recycling processes to rehabilitate and reconstruct urban and rural road-ways utilizing INDOT-developed specifications for full depth reclamation (FDR), cold in-place recycling (CIR), and cold central plant recycling (CCPR). This presentation covers how these construction processes were implemented with these grants to fix many pavements across the state.
Being A Good Teaming Partner, Greg Kicinski, Bryan Donze, Ken Olson
Being A Good Teaming Partner, Greg Kicinski, Bryan Donze, Ken Olson
Purdue Road School
Today’s project development process requires firms to regularly team together, necessitating development of strategies that result in maximum collaboration and coordination. As a traditional prime firm (American Structurepoint, Inc.) and a traditional sub firm (Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC), we will share best practices that we’ve learned from working with each other and a variety of other firms across the Midwest. We will elaborate on communication and documentation, project schedule and roles, joint QA/QC procedures, maximum responsive-ness, and trustworthy relationships.
Strategies And How-Tos On Interstate Closures For Mot, Jim Poturalski, Eryn Fletcher
Strategies And How-Tos On Interstate Closures For Mot, Jim Poturalski, Eryn Fletcher
Purdue Road School
Full interstate closures have proven to be an effective method for balancing congestion and safety when maintaining interstate infrastructure. This presentation will describe successful practices, federal requirements, and the process to follow when closing an interstate for maintenance.
Unique Utility Coordination, Bill Read, Thomas Randall, Corey Baugh
Unique Utility Coordination, Bill Read, Thomas Randall, Corey Baugh
Purdue Road School
This session presents constructibility problems associated with raising a bridge about 9 feet under a 765 KV line. The solution for how to work under the line while complying with OSHA requirements, utility company coordination requirements, and the overall construction schedule was difficult: shut down the power line for construction, which had to be coordinated within a narrow window and also funded. Join us for a discussion.
Using Ihsdm-Hsm Predictive Method Software To Model Passing Lanes, Shawn H. Strange
Using Ihsdm-Hsm Predictive Method Software To Model Passing Lanes, Shawn H. Strange
Purdue Road School
The FHWA provides free software to evaluate roadway safety and performance. We’ll guide you through the process of using IHSDM-HSM Predictive Method software to evaluate adding passing lanes on US 231 in Tippecanoe and Montgomery Counties.
Marion County Summer 2019 Work Zone Coordination And Closing The Interstate, Roland Fegan
Marion County Summer 2019 Work Zone Coordination And Closing The Interstate, Roland Fegan
Purdue Road School
This is the story of a very aggressive construction season in Marion County, Indiana, resulting from extreme winter damage on and around I-465: how we bundled the contracts into lettable packages, overcame a rainy May and June with schedule modifications, and accomplished so much while protecting the workers. Work zone safety will be discussed—in particular the challenges of back-of-queue crashes—and a summary of results and future actions for INDOT and industry will be presented.