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Birs Course: Rna Vaccine Manufacture And Assessment Of Regulatory Documents For Rna Vaccines, Stephen R. Byrn, Nathaniel Milton, Kari L. Clase Jan 2023

Birs Course: Rna Vaccine Manufacture And Assessment Of Regulatory Documents For Rna Vaccines, Stephen R. Byrn, Nathaniel Milton, Kari L. Clase

BIRS Technical Report Papers

This paper is in three segments: (A) Segment on Vaccine Manufacture; (B) Segment on Ready to Use (RTU) Fluid Path for Compounded Sterile Preparations, mRNA Vaccines, and Phage Therapy, (C) Segment on Competency Framework for Addressing Regulatory Review These segments can be used separately or in combination. Additionally, they can be presented in any order. The time devoted to each segment depends on the depth of the course coverage. These segments are interrelated and describe how to make vaccines, how to manufacture vaccines with a point-of-care system built from ready-to-use parts; and how to regulate vaccines. This is a timely …

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Investigation Of Fiber Orientation And Mechanical Properties Of Pyrolysis Recycled Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite, Reva N. Simmons, Harry Lee, Garam Kim Jan 2023

Investigation Of Fiber Orientation And Mechanical Properties Of Pyrolysis Recycled Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite, Reva N. Simmons, Harry Lee, Garam Kim

Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship

With increasing demand of carbon fiber reinforced fiber thermoset composites, establishing a sustainable cycle for these materials becomes crucial. Pyrolysis is a process of reclaiming carbon fiber from thermoset composites by thermally degrading the polymer at high temperatures allowing the fibers to be extracted. Carbon fiber reclaimed through current pyrolysis processes for thermoset composites typically loses its original shape and orientation, making it difficult to reorganize the fibers. This study investigated the feasibility of maintaining the fiber orientations for continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composite during pyrolysis by stitching the carbon fiber layup to a conformable copper mesh during the manufacturing …

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Trading Spaces: Space As Metaphor For Contingency In Writing Centers, Genie N. Giaimo Jan 2023

Trading Spaces: Space As Metaphor For Contingency In Writing Centers, Genie N. Giaimo

The Writing Center Journal

This article offers a critical reading of writing center workplace space. Weaving together counterstorying with semiotic, geographic, and rhetorical analysis of space, the author provides an alternative way of understanding the connections between our physical and metaphorical workspaces. Precarity and contingency, the article posits, are made more palpable through connection to physical space because writing center labor (and workers) are often identified mostly through their space and availability. Ultimately, this article argues for a new way forward that decouples writing center workers and labor from inhabited workplace space. Arguing that these spaces are gendered, classed, and raced (among other things), …

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The Paradoxes Of Contingency: Stories Of Contingent Professional Tutors’ Lived Experiences, Beth Sabo, Kaia-Marie A. Bishop, Kristine M. Gatchel, Rachel Dick Jan 2023

The Paradoxes Of Contingency: Stories Of Contingent Professional Tutors’ Lived Experiences, Beth Sabo, Kaia-Marie A. Bishop, Kristine M. Gatchel, Rachel Dick

The Writing Center Journal

Despite comprising the majority of labor in higher education in general and writing centers more specifically, contingent workers’ voices and experiences have often been overlooked. The contingent voices that have been represented have predominantly been those in director or administrative positions, not the professional tutors who engage in centers’ day-to-day consulting. This lack of representation in the literature perpetuates institutional inequities and belies a larger paradox: that contingent workers attempting to ameliorate the precarity of their situation may jeopardize their livelihood. Because contingent workers’ identities and roles have historically been ignored and marginalized, few research and publication options are available …

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Shear And Bearing Capacity Of Corroded Steel Beam Bridges And The Effects On Load Rating, Deven Kanakamedala, Jungil Seo, Amit H. Varma, Robert J. Connor, Anna Tarasova Jan 2023

Shear And Bearing Capacity Of Corroded Steel Beam Bridges And The Effects On Load Rating, Deven Kanakamedala, Jungil Seo, Amit H. Varma, Robert J. Connor, Anna Tarasova

JTRP Technical Reports

Corrosion in the girders of steel girder bridges often occurs due to the deicing salts, water, and other debris that leak through the deck joints into the web and bottom flange at the girder ends. Corrosion causes loss of cross-sectional area leading to a reduction in section properties of the member, which eventually results in a reduction in structural resistance against shear and bearing. In this study, seven full-scale tests were performed on decommissioned steel girders acquired from bridges scheduled for demolition in Indiana. Two of the four girders had severe corrosion with cracks and holes in the bottom of …

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Economic Effect Of Active Transportation Features And The Association Between The Healthcare Industry And Transportation, Steven R. Dunlop, Satish Ukkusuri, Dutt J. Thakkar, Shagun Mittal, Utkarsh Patil, Jainam Gala, Thomas Brady Jan 2023

Economic Effect Of Active Transportation Features And The Association Between The Healthcare Industry And Transportation, Steven R. Dunlop, Satish Ukkusuri, Dutt J. Thakkar, Shagun Mittal, Utkarsh Patil, Jainam Gala, Thomas Brady

JTRP Technical Reports

The goal of this project is to help INDOT determine the economic effects of active transportation features, the impact of transportation infrastructure on the healthcare industry, and to explore a potential relationship between active transportation and healthcare. To capture the details thoroughly, the analysis was done at a macro and micro level. We identified relevant attributes based on existing studies and captured the county-level data for these attributes from public sources. A regression analysis was performed at the macro-level to understand relationships and trends. In the micro-view, the analysis aimed to investigate the impact of active transportation investments on business …

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Development Of Indot’S Verification Program To Implement The Iri Smoothness Specification For Newly Constructed Pavements, Dwayne Harris Jan 2023

Development Of Indot’S Verification Program To Implement The Iri Smoothness Specification For Newly Constructed Pavements, Dwayne Harris

JTRP Technical Reports

The Indiana Department of Transportation is implementing an IRI pavement smoothness specification for newly constructed pavements. The pavement specification is based on the results of SPR-3300. FHWA requires a verification program as part of the implementation of the new smoothness specification, because the INDOT specification assigns the collection of the pavement smoothness quality assurance data on newly constructed pavements to the contractors. The objective of this research was to develop a verification program for the smoothness quality assurance of newly constructed pavements for the new IRI based specification. The research deliverable is the details of the verification program developed to …

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Determining Optimal Traffic Opening Time Through Concrete Strength Monitoring: Wireless Sensing, Zhihao Kong, Na Lu Jan 2023

Determining Optimal Traffic Opening Time Through Concrete Strength Monitoring: Wireless Sensing, Zhihao Kong, Na Lu

JTRP Technical Reports

Construction and concrete production are time-sensitive and fast-paced; as such, it is crucial to monitor the in-place strength development of concrete structures in real-time. Existing concrete strength testing methods, such as the traditional hydraulic compression method specified by ASTM C 39 and the maturity method specified by ASTM C 1074, are labor-intensive, time consuming, and difficult to implement in the field. INDOT’s previous research (SPR-4210) on the electromechanical impedance (EMI) technique has established its feasibility for monitoring in-situ concrete strength to determine the optimal traffic opening time. However, limitations of the data acquisition and communication systems have significantly hindered the …

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Development Of A Multiple Water Course Joint Probability Analysis Procedure For Indiana Watersheds, Ankit Ghanghas, Sayan Dey, Venkatesh Merwade Jan 2023

Development Of A Multiple Water Course Joint Probability Analysis Procedure For Indiana Watersheds, Ankit Ghanghas, Sayan Dey, Venkatesh Merwade

JTRP Technical Reports

The design of hydraulic structures located near a confluence of two streams must take into consideration the flows from both of the streams. A hydraulic structure located on a small tributary that drains into a large river immediately downstream is not just affected by the flow in the tributary, but also by the backwater flow from the downstream river. Currently INDOT uses a tabular summary (Table 1.1 and Table 7.3 in the HEC-22 manual) of joint probabilities of coincident flows in designing hydraulic structures at confluences. However, the source of the table is unknown, and the tabular summary provides coincidental …

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Guidelines For Evaluating Safety Using Traffic Encounters: Proactive Crash Estimation On Roadways With Conventional And Autonomous Vehicle Scenarios, Andrew P. Tarko, Mario A. Romero, Vamsi Krishna Bandaru, Xueqian Shi Jan 2023

Guidelines For Evaluating Safety Using Traffic Encounters: Proactive Crash Estimation On Roadways With Conventional And Autonomous Vehicle Scenarios, Andrew P. Tarko, Mario A. Romero, Vamsi Krishna Bandaru, Xueqian Shi

JTRP Technical Reports

With the expected arrival of autonomous vehicles, and the ever-increasing levels of automation in today’s human driven vehicles, road safety is changing at a rapid pace. This project aimed to address the need for an efficient and rapid method of safety evaluation and countermeasure identification via traffic encounters, specifically traffic conflicts that are considered useful surrogates of crashes. Recent research-delivered methods for estimating crash frequencies based on these events were observed in the field. In this project we developed a method for observing traffic encounters with two LiDAR-based traffic monitoring units, called TScan, which were recently developed in JTRP-funded projects …

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Connected Vehicle-Centric Dashboards For Tmc Of The Future, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj Desai, Wyatt Woker, Howell Li, Jijo K. Mathew, Justin Mahlberg, Enrique D. Saldivar-Carranza, Deborah Horton, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2023

Connected Vehicle-Centric Dashboards For Tmc Of The Future, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj Desai, Wyatt Woker, Howell Li, Jijo K. Mathew, Justin Mahlberg, Enrique D. Saldivar-Carranza, Deborah Horton, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

The adoption of dashboards and tools into Traffic Management Centers (TMC) has been growing with advancements in connected vehicle (CV) data. These tools are now being utilized—not only for analyzing work zones, severe crashes, winter operations, and traffic signals—but also to provide measures for characterizing overall system mobility, resiliency, and after-action assessments. Previous studies have extended the concepts to include the enhanced trajectory-based CV data into dashboards that aid agencies in assessing and managing roadways. This study presents the extension of these tools that further improve the value and insights provided. It also highlights the evolution of CV data in …

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Approach To Problem Solving And Use Of Intuition By Engineering Technology Students, Meher Taleyarkhan, Anne M. Lucietto, Natalie L. F. Hobson, Therese M. Azevedo Jan 2023

Approach To Problem Solving And Use Of Intuition By Engineering Technology Students, Meher Taleyarkhan, Anne M. Lucietto, Natalie L. F. Hobson, Therese M. Azevedo

School of Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

Engineering technology students often forgo a methodical approach of solving or answering questions on assignments or exams in favor of an intuition-based approach, emphasizing educated guessing (Broberg et al., 2008). Faculty observations have noted these student solutions often provide explanations, usually sans calculations, to support answers the students believe to be reasonable when in reality deviated from the correct answer. An extensive study was developed to assess several distinctions between student intuition and use of cognition in problem solving, as related to a generalized student population. The study was comprised of a survey and interview. The survey utilized two instruments, …

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Assessment Of Pipe Fill Heights, Luz María Agudelo Urrego, Chatuphat Savigamin, Devansh Gandhi, Ghadir Haikal, Antonio Bobet Jan 2023

Assessment Of Pipe Fill Heights, Luz María Agudelo Urrego, Chatuphat Savigamin, Devansh Gandhi, Ghadir Haikal, Antonio Bobet

JTRP Technical Reports

The design of buried pipes, in terms of the allowable minimum and maximum cover heights, requires the use of both geotechnical and structural design procedures. The geotechnical procedure focuses on estimating the load on the pipe and the compressibility of the foundation soil. The focus of the structural design is choosing the correct cross-section details of the pipe under consideration. The uncertainties of the input parameters and installation procedures are significant. Because of that, the Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method is considered to be suitable for the design of buried pipes. Furthermore, the interaction between the pipe structure and …

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Gis-Based Geotechnical Database For Collaborative Gis, Rameez Ali Raja, Vidushi Toshniwal, Rodrigo Salgado Jan 2023

Gis-Based Geotechnical Database For Collaborative Gis, Rameez Ali Raja, Vidushi Toshniwal, Rodrigo Salgado

JTRP Technical Reports

INDOT spends at least 8 million dollars annually on geotechnical site investigations, not including the amounts spent by contractors. The laborious and costly job of data collection in geotechnical practice requires the efficient storing and organizing of this valuable data to develop correlations and trends in spatially varying geotechnical data. INDOT currently uses gINT software for managing geotechnical data and ArcGIS for storing boring logs and geotechnical reports. The INDOT geotechnical office is pursuing means to improve the efficiency of their operations by developing a GIS-based geotechnical database for secure storage, easy retrieval, and flexible sharing of geotechnical data to …

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Speed Management On Freeways In Transition Zones Between Rural And Urban Conditions, Raul A. Pineda-Mendez, Xueqian Shi, Andrew P. Tarko, Mario A. Romero Jan 2023

Speed Management On Freeways In Transition Zones Between Rural And Urban Conditions, Raul A. Pineda-Mendez, Xueqian Shi, Andrew P. Tarko, Mario A. Romero

JTRP Technical Reports

Drivers’ noncompliance with the posted speed limit reductions on rural-to-urban freeway transition zones is a recurrent problem in Indiana and other states. Speed-reduction treatments, such as pavement markings and active signing, aim to solve this issue. Optical speed bars, longitudinal speed reduction markings, and speed feedback signs were identified as the most promising speed-reduction treatments for experimental implementation in Indiana. Probe-vehicle-based speed data for 1 year was acquired on selected freeway segments to measure the speed effect. A set of fixed-effects linear regression models were used to estimate the effect of speed-reduction treatments on three key speed behavior characteristics—average speed, …

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Predictive Analytics For Quantifying The Long-Term Costs Of Defects During Bridge Construction, Nichole Marie Criner, Manuel Salmeron, Xin Zhang, Shirley J. Dyke, Julio A. Ramirez, Benjamin Eric Wogen Jan 2023

Predictive Analytics For Quantifying The Long-Term Costs Of Defects During Bridge Construction, Nichole Marie Criner, Manuel Salmeron, Xin Zhang, Shirley J. Dyke, Julio A. Ramirez, Benjamin Eric Wogen

JTRP Technical Reports

During the lifecycle of a bridge, deterioration of the concrete deck originates from many sources, e.g., corrosion due to water infiltration in conjunction with chlorides from the use of de-icing salts. Such deterioration may be affected by any one of the following six actions relevant to a bridge from conception to demolition: design, construction, in-service conditions, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, and replacement. Many researchers have studied the relationships between these sources and their consequences. However, the relationship between construction defects and inspection practices, and its impact on the deterioration process has not yet been identified. This project focuses on the …

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Synthesis Study On Employing Snowplow Driving Simulators In Training, Luciana Debs, Yanchao Zheng, Jesutoba Ademiloye, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang Jan 2023

Synthesis Study On Employing Snowplow Driving Simulators In Training, Luciana Debs, Yanchao Zheng, Jesutoba Ademiloye, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang

JTRP Technical Reports

Departments of Transportation (DOTs) need to mobilize workers under harsh weather conditions for winter operations. Traditional snowplow driver training at INDOT is usually conducted annually before the snow season; therefore, it does not replicate the conditions which drivers will be exposed to during winter operations. To this point, some state DOTs have incorporated simulators in their snowplow driver training. Despite this raised interest, few studies have (1) surveyed other state DOTs about the use of this equipment in winter operations driver training, or (2) provided a systematic consideration of all factors involved in the decision to use driving simulators in …

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Speed Enforcement In Work Zones And Synthesis On Cost-Benefit Assessment Of Installing Speed Enforcement Cameras On Indot Road Network, Jijo K. Mathew, Jairaj C. Desai, Howell Li, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2023

Speed Enforcement In Work Zones And Synthesis On Cost-Benefit Assessment Of Installing Speed Enforcement Cameras On Indot Road Network, Jijo K. Mathew, Jairaj C. Desai, Howell Li, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

Work zone safety is a high priority for transportation agencies across the United States. High speeds in construction zones are a well-documented risk factor that increases the frequency and severity of crashes. It is therefore important to understand the extent and severity of high-speed vehicles in and around construction work zones. This study uses CV trajectory data to evaluate the impact of several work zone speed compliance measures, such as posted speed limit signs, radar-based speed feedback displays, and automated speed enforcement on controlling speeds inside the work zone. This study also presents several methodologies to characterize both the spatial …

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Applied Ergonomics, Xingzhou Guo, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang Jan 2023

Applied Ergonomics, Xingzhou Guo, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang

JTRP Technical Reports

The ergonomic injuries and solutions have been extensively studied in the construction industry; however, the prevalence of work-related injuries, risky activities, and effective solutions in the transportation industry are not understood. This study aims to explore the prevalence of work-related injuries, risky activities, and potentially ergonomic solutions among transportation workers. The approach to this study included exploration of worker type, injury types, and activities of top concern through historical injury data and an online survey, and proposal and evaluation of ergonomic solutions through onsite observations and field experiments. Results from this study found that back injuries were the most common …

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Salt Monitoring And Reporting Technology (Smart) For Salt Stockpile Inventory Reporting, Justin A. Mahlberg, Raja Manish, Yerassyl Koshan, Mina Joseph, Jidong Liu, Haydn A. Malackowski, Zechariah Deloach, Timothy Wells, Jeremy Mcguffey, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2023

Salt Monitoring And Reporting Technology (Smart) For Salt Stockpile Inventory Reporting, Justin A. Mahlberg, Raja Manish, Yerassyl Koshan, Mina Joseph, Jidong Liu, Haydn A. Malackowski, Zechariah Deloach, Timothy Wells, Jeremy Mcguffey, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

Transportation agencies in northern environments spend a considerable amount of their budget on salt for winter operations. For example, in the state of Indiana, there are approximately 120 salt storage facilities distributed throughout the state and the state expends between 30 M USD and 60 M USD on inventory and delivery each year. Historical techniques of relying on visual estimates of salt stockpiles can be inaccurate and unhelpful for managing the supply chain during the winter or planning for re-supply during the summer months. This project report describes the implementation of a portable and permanent LiDAR system that can be …

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Implementation Of Enhanced Probe Data (Canbus) For Tactical Workzone And Winter Operations Management, Jairaj Desai, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Howell Li, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2023

Implementation Of Enhanced Probe Data (Canbus) For Tactical Workzone And Winter Operations Management, Jairaj Desai, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Howell Li, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

For over a decade, segment-based probe data has been extensively used by transportation stakeholders for monitoring mobility on Indiana roadways. However, enhanced probe data from connected vehicles includes a richer dataset that can provide more detailed real-time and after-action reviews. This enhanced data includes detailed vehicle trajectories, at 3s resolution, and “event data.” This event data is near real-time and includes hard-braking events, hard-acceleration events, weather-related data, including wiper activations and some seat belt usage data. This project developed a set of methodologies and resulting visualizations that enables the use of emerging connected vehicle data in operational decision-making on work …

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Determining Asphalt Mixture Properties Using Imaging Techniques, Mohammad Ali Notani, Behnam Jahangiri, Reyhaneh Rahbar-Rastegar, John E. Haddock Jan 2023

Determining Asphalt Mixture Properties Using Imaging Techniques, Mohammad Ali Notani, Behnam Jahangiri, Reyhaneh Rahbar-Rastegar, John E. Haddock

JTRP Technical Reports

This study introduces imaging technology to determine the bulk specific gravity (Gmb) of compacted asphalt mixture specimens. Using an advanced three-dimensional scanner, a fast, accurate technique for determining compacted asphalt mixture specimen Gmb was developed. The feasibility of this technique was evaluated by testing a collection of asphalt mixtures, including dense-graded and stone mastic asphalt mixtures. The results were compared with those obtained using the currently-specified Gmb measurement methods of AASHTO T166 and CoreLok. The proposed scanning technique was also used for both laboratory-prepared and field-cored specimens to determine its reliability and reproducibility. The study results …

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A Strategic Assessment Of Needs And Opportunities For The Wider Adoption Of Electric Vehicles In Indiana, Ha Kyun Ju, Tae Rim Kim, Kyubyung Kang, Dan Daehyun Koo, Konstantina Gkritza, Samuel Labi Jan 2023

A Strategic Assessment Of Needs And Opportunities For The Wider Adoption Of Electric Vehicles In Indiana, Ha Kyun Ju, Tae Rim Kim, Kyubyung Kang, Dan Daehyun Koo, Konstantina Gkritza, Samuel Labi

JTRP Technical Reports

INDOT plans to invest nearly $100 million to build a statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. SPR-4509 Phase-I identified energy EV charging deserts in Indiana for long-distance trips. SPR-4509 Phase-II further examines the charging stations' impact on EV long-distance trips in Indiana. Using an agent-based simulation model, the number of charges, vehicle miles traveled, energy used during the trip, and energy used during charging were estimated for nine different cases. High EV daily charging demand areas in Indiana were shown in ArcGIS based on multiple scenarios of different charging station …

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Effectiveness Of Contrast Markings On Roadways And Orange Markings In Work Zones, Michael Williamson, Ping Lin Jan 2023

Effectiveness Of Contrast Markings On Roadways And Orange Markings In Work Zones, Michael Williamson, Ping Lin

JTRP Technical Reports

Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange marking in work zones were evaluated for their safety benefits. A highway safety manual approach was taken to evaluate the crash reduction benefits from each marking design. Orange marking in work zones were also evaluated for their speed, lane keeping, and lane choice effects. A survey of drivers was conducted on orange markings to ascertain public opinion, the survey indicated the potential for wide public acceptance of the new …

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Integrating Transformative Technologies In Indiana’S Transportation Operations, Jasmine Walker, Yujie Li, Maria A. Chung Li, Sikai Chen, Samuel Labi, Jon D. Fricker, Kumares C. Sinha Jan 2023

Integrating Transformative Technologies In Indiana’S Transportation Operations, Jasmine Walker, Yujie Li, Maria A. Chung Li, Sikai Chen, Samuel Labi, Jon D. Fricker, Kumares C. Sinha

JTRP Technical Reports

New and emerging transportation technologies, driven by automation, connectivity, and electrification, could potentially help address the transportation sector’s persistent and pervasive problems, including those associated with safety, mobility, and energy use. For this reason, the state of Indiana, uniquely positioned to serve interstate truck traffic, sought ways to identify and incorporate these new technologies on Indiana’s highways. This report addressed the challenges and opportunities regarding the integration of transformative technologies in Indiana’s truck operations, with a particular focus on truck platooning. This report started with a review of current literature about disruptive technologies in general and truck platooning specifically. This …

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Crowdsourcing/Winter Operations Dashboard Upgrade, Justin A. Mahlberg, Jairaj Desai, Haydn Malackowski, Howell Li, Jijo K. Mathew, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Timothy Wells, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2023

Crowdsourcing/Winter Operations Dashboard Upgrade, Justin A. Mahlberg, Jairaj Desai, Haydn Malackowski, Howell Li, Jijo K. Mathew, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Timothy Wells, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

INDOT has recently completed the deployment of Parsons telematics-based dash-cameras, automatic vehicle locator (AVL) positions, and spreader rate monitoring across their winter operations fleet. The motivation of this study was to develop dashboards that integrate connected vehicle data into the real-time monitoring and after-action review of winter storms. Each month approximately 13 billion connected vehicle records are ingested for the state of Indiana and almost 99 billion weather data records are ingested nationwide in 15-minute intervals. This study developed techniques to utilize this connected vehicle data and weather data to monitor real-time mobility of interstates and post storm after-action assessments …

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Indot Research Program Benefit Cost Analysis—Return On Investment For Projects Completed In Fy 2022, Bob Mccullouch Jan 2023

Indot Research Program Benefit Cost Analysis—Return On Investment For Projects Completed In Fy 2022, Bob Mccullouch

JTRP Technical Reports

To demonstrate the value of research and its implementation, the Governor’s Office initially requested an annual financial analysis of the INDOT Research Program to determine the return on the research investment (ROI). The INDOT Research & Development (R&D) has continued to publish an annual Return on Investment report. The current financial analysis is for research projects that completed in FY 2022. Analyses on previous year’s projects is necessary primarily due to the time it takes some project outcomes to be implemented and verifiable data generated, extending into the following year. Therefore, the FY 2023 analysis is completed research projects in …

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Investigating Consistency Among Bridge Inspectors Using Simulated Virtual Reality Testbed, Mohammad Jahanshahi, Shirley J. Dyke, Luis David Fernandez Vasquez, Nikkhil Vijaya Sankar, Yu-Ting Huang Jan 2023

Investigating Consistency Among Bridge Inspectors Using Simulated Virtual Reality Testbed, Mohammad Jahanshahi, Shirley J. Dyke, Luis David Fernandez Vasquez, Nikkhil Vijaya Sankar, Yu-Ting Huang

JTRP Technical Reports

The current condition of US infrastructure requires a data-driven, risk-based approach to asset management. In the case of bridges, inspectors in every state visit these structures and collect data, and based on the information they report, state departments evaluate bridge conditions, predict deterioration, and make repair and retrofit decisions. However, the capacity of inspectors for defect detection might vary due to several factors, such as the inspectors’ experience or eyesight, which results in differences when reporting their results. Through the development of a virtual reality (VR)-based testbed, the variability among inspectors in examination and documentation practices in steel and concrete …

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Forecasting Shifts In Hoosiers’ Travel Demand And Behavior, Rajat Verma, Hao Luo, Saloni Deodhar, Eunhan Ka, Ricardo Chahine, Pallavi Natu, Harshit Malhotra, Vineeth Polisetty, Dutt J. Thakkar, Satish V. Ukkusuri, Hua Cai, Steven R. Dunlop, Anath V. Iyer, Konstantina Gkritza Jan 2023

Forecasting Shifts In Hoosiers’ Travel Demand And Behavior, Rajat Verma, Hao Luo, Saloni Deodhar, Eunhan Ka, Ricardo Chahine, Pallavi Natu, Harshit Malhotra, Vineeth Polisetty, Dutt J. Thakkar, Satish V. Ukkusuri, Hua Cai, Steven R. Dunlop, Anath V. Iyer, Konstantina Gkritza

JTRP Technical Reports

The changing landscape of transportation technology and traveler behavior, accelerated by recent events like COVID-19, has led to significant shifts in travel demand and vehicle miles traveled in Indiana. This study seeks to understand the long-term implications of these changes and their potential impact on passenger, freight, and micro-mobility movements across the state. To achieve this objective, this project focused on forecasting future transportation demand conditions and carrying out long-range scenario planning by accomplishing four tasks: forecasting travel demand shifts based on location-based data, evaluating medium-term inter- and intra-urban transportation demand shifts, forecasting county-level industry shifts using scenario-based growth models, …

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Data Interpretation Of Automated Plate Load Test (Aplt) For Real-Time In Situ Determination Of Unbound Layer Resilient Modulus, Bianka Pajo, Peter J. Becker, Philippe L. Bourdeau, Marika Santagata Jan 2023

Data Interpretation Of Automated Plate Load Test (Aplt) For Real-Time In Situ Determination Of Unbound Layer Resilient Modulus, Bianka Pajo, Peter J. Becker, Philippe L. Bourdeau, Marika Santagata

JTRP Technical Reports

This project examined the results of an extensive program of (1) cyclic plate loading tests carried out at Purdue University’s S-BRITE site on two testing strips comprised of a coarse aggregate (Indiana #53) subbase layer compacted over either untreated or cement-stabilized subgrade, and (2) static loading tests conducted on #53 aggregate compacted in a 3.6-foot-deep testing pit. The testing program on the two strips included multistage resilient modulus (MR) tests and extended cyclic performance tests with random distributed loading (RDL) tests on both the subbase and the underlying subgrade. Two of the RDL tests were performed at locations where a …

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