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Seat Belt Attitudinal Survey, Kenneth R. Agent

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

The primary objective of this study was to conduct a statewide survey to determine public opinion of a statewide mandatory safety belt law. The survey was conducted so that opinions could be analyzed by areas of the state. The method used to separate the state into geographic regions was to use the boundaries of the 15 Area Development Districts (ADD). A mail survey was conducted with 1,000 questionnaires sent to each ADD. A response rate of 51 percent was obtained.

The respondents were in favor of a statewide law requiring use of safety belts. The statewide percentage in favor of …

Construction Evaluation Of Hydraway Edge Drains And Outlet Pipes On Interstate 64, L. John Fleckenstein, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report documents the installation of the Hydraway edge drain (version two) on 1-64 in Franklin·Woodford-Scott and Fayette Counties. The edge drain was placed on the back side of the trench against the shoulder and backfilled with a sand/slurry.

From observations on this project and several previous projects, the sand/slurry backfill helps to insure the integrity of the drainage system during initial backfilling. It is apparent that the sand slurry backfill provides a better installation in comparison to previous methods using excavated trench material. Notable trench settlement did occur on this project. It is apparent that insufficient water was used …

Field Performance Report On Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe, L. John Fleckenstein, David L. Allen

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

This report documents the installation and performance of corrugated smooth lined polyethylene pipe installed during construction of South Forbes Road in Fayette County, KY 54 in Daviess County, US 62 in McCracken County, Nicholasville Road in Fayette County, US 68/KY 80 in Warren County, KY 127 in Franklin County, US 62 in Hardin County, Donaldson Road and KY 236 in Kenton County, KY 17 in Kenton County, and Anderson Road in Kenton County. The majority of the pipe installed was N-12 pipe manufactured by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., and is designated as ADS N-12. ADS N-12 is a corrugated high-density …

Sensitivity Study Of 1986 Aashto Guide For Design Of Pavement Structures, Herbert F. Southgate

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

A sensitivity study of 14 items added to the 1986 AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures indicated: (1) variations in percent reliability were most influential on the design EAL for the same pavement structure while (2) variations in standard deviations had minimal effects. (3) Resilient moduli for base and subbase materials are very dependent upon stress state (or bulk stress). (4) A method was developed to quantify the effect of drainage capabilities for various soils and its effect upon reduction in structural coefficients for base and subbase materials. (5) Literature review revealed 13 relationships to define soil stiffness. The …

Evaluation Of Pe Film, James E. Funk, Theodore Hopwood Ii, Christopher M. Oberst

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Laboratory tests were conducted to assess the ability of a 3-mil thick adhesive-backed polyethylene film (Polymask) to protect vehicle paint finishes from acid-rain damage. The laboratory tests employed conditions known to be relevant to actual service conditions including: 1) automotive paints of various colors, 2) simulated acid-rain solutions (of pH values from 2.2 to 5.5), and 3) service temperatures (120 to 160 °F). Laboratory tests included cyclic evaporation and soak tests similar to those employed in a previous series of tests for Toyota (1). Cyclic evaporation tests were performed for 12 cycles and the soak tests were performed for 5 …

Value Of Research, Kentucky Transportation Center

Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report

Transportation research in Kentucky has been ongoing since 1914. The Road Materials Testing Laboratory was established that year at the University of Kentucky. Operation of the laboratory commenced in 1915 under the guidance of Professor D.V. Terrell who later became Dean of the College of Engineering. Dean Terrell often noted that the purpose of research was not to save money but to make it go farther. Public funding was never sufficient to accomplish all that various agency personnel considered essential nor that which the public deemed necessary and research was conducted most often for the purpose of gaining more for …

Appendix: List Of Participants [1991], Kentucky Transportation Center

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

No abstract provided.

Wrap-Up Luncheon, Milo D. Bryant

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Surface Transportation Assistance Act 1991 Report, T. Peter Ruane

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Kentucky's Legislative Perspective, Michael R. Moloney

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Construction Engineering And Management Option At The University Of Kentucky, James D. Stevens

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Advanced Institute For Transportation Systems Management, Tomas R. Leinbach

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Scholarship Program: Initial Years At The University Of Kentucky, Jerry G. Rose

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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University Transportation Centers: Partners For The '90s, Charley V. Wootan

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Strategic Highway Research Program Products, John O. Hibbs

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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New Products Currently Used By The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Randy Gnau

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Albuquerque's Geographical Pavement Management System, Raymond Chavez

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Recycling Innovations, Larry E. Epley

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Traffic Safety And Public Information/Relations, William M. Seymour

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

No abstract provided.

New Products Relative To The Cement Concrete Industry, John Mcchord

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

No abstract provided.

Storm Water Regulations, Mary Elizabeth Robson

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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New Products Relative To Asphalts, Dean Blake

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Kentucky Commercial Drivers' License Program, William R. Dodson

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Road Surface Management Or Pavement Management For Local Governments, Bruce E. Matzke

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Product Evaluation Procedures, Kenny Fogle

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Stabilization And Modification Of Pavement Components, Ara Arman

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Fhwa--Research & Technology Program--What's New?, Leon N. Larson

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Moving Information Instead Of People, Lee T. Todd Jr.

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Welcome And Remarks [1991], Charles T. Wethington Jr.

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

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Kentucky Transportation Hall Of Fame [1991], Kentucky Transportation Center

Kentucky's Annual Forum on Transportation

No abstract provided.