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Advancing Indot’S Friction Test Program For Seamless Coverage Of System: Pavement Markings, Typical Aggregates, Color Surface Treatment, And Horizontal Curves, Jieyi Bao, Xiaoqiang Hu, Cheng Peng, Junyi Duan, Yizhou Lin, Chengcheng Tao, Yi Jiang, Shuo Li Jan 2024

Advancing Indot’S Friction Test Program For Seamless Coverage Of System: Pavement Markings, Typical Aggregates, Color Surface Treatment, And Horizontal Curves, Jieyi Bao, Xiaoqiang Hu, Cheng Peng, Junyi Duan, Yizhou Lin, Chengcheng Tao, Yi Jiang, Shuo Li

JTRP Technical Reports

Various highway projects, roadway safety, and maintenance all hinge on pavement friction. INDOT's pavement friction test program has played a crucial role in addressing issues like wet pavement crash reduction, durable pavements surface friction, and sustainable aggregates. However, changes in the transportation sector, allied industries, societal needs, and economics present unique challenges that require proactive solutions. First, the existing field friction testing method, which uses a locked wheel skid tester (LWST) is limited to straight, flat pavement sections and excludes crash-prone areas like horizontal curves. Upgrading the program to cover horizontal curves on two-lane rural highways is vital for road …


In-Service Safety Evaluation Of Indiana Impact Attenuators And Barrier End Treatments, Raul A. Pineda-Mendez, Qiming Guo, Mario A. Romero, Andrew P. Tarko Jan 2024

In-Service Safety Evaluation Of Indiana Impact Attenuators And Barrier End Treatments, Raul A. Pineda-Mendez, Qiming Guo, Mario A. Romero, Andrew P. Tarko

JTRP Technical Reports

Crashes related to barrier end treatments and impact attenuators generally have higher severity levels than those colliding with barrier faces. To select the most effective end treatments, the in-service safety evaluation of such end treatments under various operational conditions was needed. This study linked 7 years of crash records with the corresponding end treatments using inventory from the Indiana Road Network Dataset. Factors affecting crash severity, including speed, weather, roadway features, and vehicle types, were extracted and integrated with crashes in the modeling sample. Both random parameter and fixed effect ordered logit models were used to estimate the effects of …


Development Of A Formalized Program For In-Service Inspection Of Pedestrian Bridges, Aedh A. Alharthi, Robert J. Connor Jan 2024

Development Of A Formalized Program For In-Service Inspection Of Pedestrian Bridges, Aedh A. Alharthi, Robert J. Connor

JTRP Technical Reports

Currently, there are no universally accepted procedures or criteria related to the inspection of pedestrian bridges in the U.S. While some states have some criteria in place, the FHWA has no specific recommendations or requirements for such structures. However, pedestrian bridges can be very complex structures in some cases, whether by using non-redundant cable-supported walkways, curved super structures, or other materials not commonly used in highway bridges. Furthermore, many of these bridges are over busy state highways and carry many pedestrians daily. Due to the Indiana climate, these structures are often subjected to deicing chemicals that are applied more frequently …


Lessening Density Requirement And Adjusting Density Pay Factors For Asphalt Pavements In Poor Sublayer Conditions, Kyubyung Kang, Jinwoong Lee, Hojin Park, Jusang Lee Jan 2024

Lessening Density Requirement And Adjusting Density Pay Factors For Asphalt Pavements In Poor Sublayer Conditions, Kyubyung Kang, Jinwoong Lee, Hojin Park, Jusang Lee

JTRP Technical Reports

Current quality control and quality assurance practices for asphalt pavements rely heavily on density (%Gmm) measurements, which are directly linked to pay adjustments. However, these practices can inadvertently encourage over-compaction, leading to issues such as aggregate segregation, crushing, and reduced pavement quality, especially under poor subgrade conditions. This study examines the relationship between the density of newly laid asphalt layers and the conditions of underlying sublayers in Hot Mix Asphalt pavements. This study analyzed INDOT's historical compaction data and conducted gyratory compaction testing. The analysis result revealed a weak negative correlation between subgrade conditions and surface density. Similarly, the gyratory …


Improved Light Weight Deflectometer Test (Lwd) And Analysis, Boonam Shin, Nitin Tiwari, Peter J. Becker, Antonio Bobet Jan 2024

Improved Light Weight Deflectometer Test (Lwd) And Analysis, Boonam Shin, Nitin Tiwari, Peter J. Becker, Antonio Bobet

JTRP Technical Reports

This study focused on improving light weight deflectometer (LWD) testing protocols and understanding material and equipment variability. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) adopted the LWD test for its efficiency and effectiveness in measuring soil stiffness, a crucial parameter for pavement structural layers. However, challenges remain for implementing LWD testing, particularly in small construction areas. There are also challenges with establishing standardized performance-related criteria for various subgrade treatments. To address these obstacles, this research aimed to develop maximum allowable deflections for compaction quality assurance without relying on site-specific test sections. A large-scale laboratory testing facility was established at the INDOT …


Evaluating The Potential Benefits Of Implementing Aashto Guide Specifications For The Analysis And Identification Of Fracture Critical And System Redundant Members, Robert J. Connor, Cem Korkmaz, Amit Varma, Charles J. Kieffer Iii, Aurora Ebert Jan 2024

Evaluating The Potential Benefits Of Implementing Aashto Guide Specifications For The Analysis And Identification Of Fracture Critical And System Redundant Members, Robert J. Connor, Cem Korkmaz, Amit Varma, Charles J. Kieffer Iii, Aurora Ebert

JTRP Technical Reports

An exploratory study was conducted for some bridges in the state of Indiana that evaluated the implementation potential of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Internal Redundancy of Mechanically-Fastened Built-Up Steel Members (IRM Guide Specification) and the AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical Members and System Redundant Members (SRM Guide Specification). The outcomes for the project included (1) determining if the application of the Guide Specifications on a wider scale would be beneficial to INDOT; (2) identifying which bridges or members were “truly” non-redundant in the selected bridges, thus allowing a more targeted inspection program that …


Control Guidelines For Aggregate Drainage Layers And Evaluation Of In Situ Permeability Testing Methods For Aggregates, Luis Garzon-Sabogal, Amy Getchell, Peter J. Becker, Philippe L. Bourdeau, Marika Santagata Jan 2024

Control Guidelines For Aggregate Drainage Layers And Evaluation Of In Situ Permeability Testing Methods For Aggregates, Luis Garzon-Sabogal, Amy Getchell, Peter J. Becker, Philippe L. Bourdeau, Marika Santagata

JTRP Technical Reports

This project examined the use of the light weight deflectometer (LWD) and the air permeameter test (APT) for control of the state of compaction and hydraulic conductivity of aggregate drainage layers. The investigation included an extensive program of LWDs, APTs, and nuclear density tests on two testing strips constructed at an experimental site—one on an untreated subgrade and the other on cement-treated subgrade, The project also included additional field tests at three construction sites in Indiana and a laboratory testing program for calibration and validation of the field data. Statistics and correlation studies of the collected data are presented and …


Comprehensive Pavement Patching Tools And Web-Based Software For Pavement Condition Assessment And Visualization, Sneha Jha, Yaguang Zhang, Tandra Bagchi, Andrew Balmos, Bongsuk Park, John E. Haddock, Seonghwan Cho, James V. Krogmeier Jan 2024

Comprehensive Pavement Patching Tools And Web-Based Software For Pavement Condition Assessment And Visualization, Sneha Jha, Yaguang Zhang, Tandra Bagchi, Andrew Balmos, Bongsuk Park, John E. Haddock, Seonghwan Cho, James V. Krogmeier

JTRP Technical Reports

It is a common practice among state agencies to manually inspect road segments and decide maintenance requirements based on the pavement condition index (PCI). However, standalone PCI only evaluates the pavement surface condition. When coupled with the variability in human perception of pavement distress, this limits the accuracy of current pavement maintenance practices and undermines the automated pavement maintenance suggestions systems, especially for actionable recommendations related to accurate patching location, depth, and priority. This project explores integrating pavement structural and surface condition assessment with pavement ratings of distress to estimate the appropriate pavement patching strategy for accurate location, depth, and …


A Power-Law Inductance Distribution Approach For Low-Pressure Axial Fan Blade Design, Gabriel Podgaietsky, Adriano Ronzoni, Christian Hermes Jan 2024

A Power-Law Inductance Distribution Approach For Low-Pressure Axial Fan Blade Design, Gabriel Podgaietsky, Adriano Ronzoni, Christian Hermes

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Energy-Saving Control Method Of Nh3-Co2 Cascade Refrigeration System Driven By A Hybrid Mechanism-Based And Data-Based Approach, Yiwei Feng, Chuang Wang, Shengli Qu, Yanpeng Li, Dawe Ren, Ziwen Xing Jan 2024

Energy-Saving Control Method Of Nh3-Co2 Cascade Refrigeration System Driven By A Hybrid Mechanism-Based And Data-Based Approach, Yiwei Feng, Chuang Wang, Shengli Qu, Yanpeng Li, Dawe Ren, Ziwen Xing

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Saft-Based Refrigerant Property Models Accounting For Polarity, Ian Bell Jan 2024

Saft-Based Refrigerant Property Models Accounting For Polarity, Ian Bell

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Exploring The Power Demand And Efficiency Performance Limits Of Heat Pumps With Thermal Storage, Kyle Gluesenkamp, Damiola Akamo, Zhenning Li, Yiyuan Qiao, Jason Hirschey, Xiaobing Liu, Bo Shen Jan 2024

Exploring The Power Demand And Efficiency Performance Limits Of Heat Pumps With Thermal Storage, Kyle Gluesenkamp, Damiola Akamo, Zhenning Li, Yiyuan Qiao, Jason Hirschey, Xiaobing Liu, Bo Shen

International High Performance Buildings Conference

No abstract provided.


Reduced Data Dependency In Heat Pump Performance Prediction Through Gray-Box Modeling, Shahzad Yousaf, Craig Bradshaw, Rushikesh Kamalapurkar, Omer San Jan 2024

Reduced Data Dependency In Heat Pump Performance Prediction Through Gray-Box Modeling, Shahzad Yousaf, Craig Bradshaw, Rushikesh Kamalapurkar, Omer San

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Technology Feasibility Of High-Temperature Heat Pumps For Industrial Drying Process In The Us, Pengtao Wang, Steve Kowalski, Kashif Nawaz, Jian Sun, Zhiming Gao, Cheng-Min Yang Jan 2024

Technology Feasibility Of High-Temperature Heat Pumps For Industrial Drying Process In The Us, Pengtao Wang, Steve Kowalski, Kashif Nawaz, Jian Sun, Zhiming Gao, Cheng-Min Yang

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Estimation Of Oil Circulation Ratio In A Vapor Compression System Using A Discharge Side Oil Separator, Syed Angkan Haider, Christopher Seeton, Nenad Miljkovic, Stefan Elbel Jan 2024

Estimation Of Oil Circulation Ratio In A Vapor Compression System Using A Discharge Side Oil Separator, Syed Angkan Haider, Christopher Seeton, Nenad Miljkovic, Stefan Elbel

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Experimental Study Of Air-Side Performance Of A Flat Finned Tube Heat Exchanger Under Dry And Wet Conditions, Oguz Kilic, Burhan Yoruk Jan 2024

Experimental Study Of Air-Side Performance Of A Flat Finned Tube Heat Exchanger Under Dry And Wet Conditions, Oguz Kilic, Burhan Yoruk

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Methods For Real-Time Assessment Of Refrigerant Charge In Residential Heat Pumps: Experimental Evaluation In Climatic Chambers, Maelle Jounay, Odile Cauret, Cedric Teuillieres, Cong Toan Tran Jan 2024

Methods For Real-Time Assessment Of Refrigerant Charge In Residential Heat Pumps: Experimental Evaluation In Climatic Chambers, Maelle Jounay, Odile Cauret, Cedric Teuillieres, Cong Toan Tran

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Understanding Engineering Design Fixation For K-12 Education, Sopheak Seng, William S. Walker Iii Jan 2024

Understanding Engineering Design Fixation For K-12 Education, Sopheak Seng, William S. Walker Iii

Indiana STEM Education Conference

Design fixation is a distinct and established research topic at a post-secondary level which has shown that practitioners of engineering in any capacity (e.g., K-12 students, engineering students, college professors, or professional engineers) can experience fixation. Some research has shown that elementary and secondary students exhibit signs of design fixation while working on engineering design challenges (Luo, 2017; Mentzer et al., 2015). This research brief provides a definition of design fixation, describe fixation in the K-12 classroom, and suggest additional needed research.


Demonstration And Performance Evaluation Of A Virtual Superheat Sensor, David Yuill, Seyed Ali Rooholghodos Jan 2024

Demonstration And Performance Evaluation Of A Virtual Superheat Sensor, David Yuill, Seyed Ali Rooholghodos

International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference

No abstract provided.


Enabling Human-Centered Daylighting Operation Using Non-Intrusive Luminance Monitoring And Deep Learning, Sichen Lu, Dongjun Mah, Athanasios Tzempelikos Jan 2024

Enabling Human-Centered Daylighting Operation Using Non-Intrusive Luminance Monitoring And Deep Learning, Sichen Lu, Dongjun Mah, Athanasios Tzempelikos

International High Performance Buildings Conference

No abstract provided.


Benchmarking Classification Algorithms For Data-Driven Fault Detection And Diagnostics For Building Hvac Systems, Mohammad Abdollah Fadel Abdollah, Rossano Scoccia, Marcello Aprile Jan 2024

Benchmarking Classification Algorithms For Data-Driven Fault Detection And Diagnostics For Building Hvac Systems, Mohammad Abdollah Fadel Abdollah, Rossano Scoccia, Marcello Aprile

International High Performance Buildings Conference

No abstract provided.


Design And Validation Of A Heat Pump Digital Twin And Its Control Strategy Towards The Development Of Flexibility Focused Controllers, Nicolas Renté, Laure Meljac, Odile Cauret, Kévin Attonaty, Cong Toan Tran, Pascal Stabat Jan 2024

Design And Validation Of A Heat Pump Digital Twin And Its Control Strategy Towards The Development Of Flexibility Focused Controllers, Nicolas Renté, Laure Meljac, Odile Cauret, Kévin Attonaty, Cong Toan Tran, Pascal Stabat

International High Performance Buildings Conference

No abstract provided.


Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Enhancement Using Carbon-Based Nanolubricants, Hessah Althalab, Naser Ali, Shikha Ebrahim, Ammar Bahman Jan 2024

Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Enhancement Using Carbon-Based Nanolubricants, Hessah Althalab, Naser Ali, Shikha Ebrahim, Ammar Bahman

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Vapor Injection Compressors: A Review Of Opportunities, Testing And Sampling Techniques, And Methods Of Characterization, Timothy Kim, Dennis Nasuta, Shankhinee Deshpande, Song Li, Cara Martin Jan 2024

Vapor Injection Compressors: A Review Of Opportunities, Testing And Sampling Techniques, And Methods Of Characterization, Timothy Kim, Dennis Nasuta, Shankhinee Deshpande, Song Li, Cara Martin

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Modeling Scroll Compressor Performance With Different Refrigerants, Andrew L. Hjortland, Roy R. Crawford Jan 2024

Modeling Scroll Compressor Performance With Different Refrigerants, Andrew L. Hjortland, Roy R. Crawford

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Automated Optimization Of Variable Back-Pressure Of Scroll Compressors Across The Entire Operation Envelope, Christian Busch, Markus Öttl Jan 2024

Automated Optimization Of Variable Back-Pressure Of Scroll Compressors Across The Entire Operation Envelope, Christian Busch, Markus Öttl

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Material Characterization And Material Model Development For Simulating Elastomeric Parts In Diaphragm Pumps, Andreas Swienty, Robert Eberlein, Raphael Thierrin, Nuno Dias Vidal De Castro Jan 2024

Material Characterization And Material Model Development For Simulating Elastomeric Parts In Diaphragm Pumps, Andreas Swienty, Robert Eberlein, Raphael Thierrin, Nuno Dias Vidal De Castro

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


New Understanding Of Higher Oil Film Between Scroll Wraps Of Scroll Compressors Due To Rolling And Sliding, Keiko Anami, Ryosuke Okamoto, Masaru Tanaka, Kenichi Sata, Hideki Matsuura, Yukiko Maejima, Kosuke Nishimura, Kanetaka Miyazawa Jan 2024

New Understanding Of Higher Oil Film Between Scroll Wraps Of Scroll Compressors Due To Rolling And Sliding, Keiko Anami, Ryosuke Okamoto, Masaru Tanaka, Kenichi Sata, Hideki Matsuura, Yukiko Maejima, Kosuke Nishimura, Kanetaka Miyazawa

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Numerical Study On The Performance Characteristics And Pressure Pulsation Of The Electric Scroll Compressor, Kai Ma, Zhilong He, Dantong Li, Minglong Zhou, Wenqing Chen Jan 2024

Numerical Study On The Performance Characteristics And Pressure Pulsation Of The Electric Scroll Compressor, Kai Ma, Zhilong He, Dantong Li, Minglong Zhou, Wenqing Chen

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.


Development Of The New Two-Stage Semi-Hermetic Single Screw Compressor For Heat Pump, Yoshiyuki Imamura, Takashi Inoue, Kazuhei Takahashi, Yoshiyuki Uemura, Harunori Miyamura Jan 2024

Development Of The New Two-Stage Semi-Hermetic Single Screw Compressor For Heat Pump, Yoshiyuki Imamura, Takashi Inoue, Kazuhei Takahashi, Yoshiyuki Uemura, Harunori Miyamura

International Compressor Engineering Conference

No abstract provided.