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2022 Indot Construction Stormwater Training Update, Sandy Bowman, Clara Furst Mar 2022

2022 Indot Construction Stormwater Training Update, Sandy Bowman, Clara Furst

Purdue Road School

INDOT launched a new online Construction Stormwater Training in March 2021. Per the 2020 and 2022 INDOT Standard Specifications Manual, any INDOT construction site holding a Level 1 or Level 2 determination requires individuals to hold this training verification to conduct stormwater inspections or work on site. The training includes 18 self-paced modules covering topics like stormwater management, erosion/sediment control measures, preparation of SWPPPs, and housekeeping items. This presentation will provide background on course development, module layouts, course evaluations, and future training development plans.


Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane Benefits At Centerline Joints, Todd Thomas, Timothy C. Zahrn Mar 2022

Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane Benefits At Centerline Joints, Todd Thomas, Timothy C. Zahrn

Purdue Road School

A void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) is being used to extend the life of asphalt longitudinal joints on multiple roadways across Indiana. This presentation will discuss life-cycle cost analysis based on the results of a Transportation Research Board study; the use of VRAM under rumble strips for improved performance; and the sustainability benefits of using a VRAM. Laboratory data and field performance of Indiana projects will also be presented.


Alternate Interchange Signing Study For Indiana Highways, Stanley Chien, Jue Zhou Mar 2022

Alternate Interchange Signing Study For Indiana Highways, Stanley Chien, Jue Zhou

Purdue Road School

Alternate Interchange Signing Study for Indiana Highways—This presentation focuses on understand signing issues from the perspective of the driver and developing recommendations for improved design of interchange signing in Indiana. An online survey with specific questions was designed and distributed to better understand driver thinking at decision-making areas on the interstate. Although the number of valid survey responses was not as high as we initially expected, it did cover all major Indiana cities and returned useful and actionable information for INDOT.


Utility Coordination: Rules And Regulations, William Hall Mar 2022

Utility Coordination: Rules And Regulations, William Hall

Purdue Road School

Join us for a discussion on lessons learned by the City of Carmel and tips and tricks from their utility coordination process.


Utility Coordination For Municipalities, Natalie Parks, Nick Parr Mar 2022

Utility Coordination For Municipalities, Natalie Parks, Nick Parr

Purdue Road School

This session reviews utility coordination and subsurface utility engineering specific to locally funded municipal projects. We will discuss the expectations a municipality should have from an individual performing utility coordination or SUE work; the level of experience needed to perform the tasks; and the resulting deliverables. We will discuss the document “SUE for Municipalities,” and audience feedback will help with the development of a companion document, “Utility Coordination for Municipalities.”


I - 69 Finish Line White River Bank Stabilization At Stotts Creek, Michael Flanagan, Nabil Ghalayini, Chad Gibson Mar 2022

I - 69 Finish Line White River Bank Stabilization At Stotts Creek, Michael Flanagan, Nabil Ghalayini, Chad Gibson

Purdue Road School

I-69 White River Bank Stabilization at Stotts Creek— The White River Bank Stabilization project site stretches 3,000 feet along the river. It is located west of the future I-69 in Morgan County at the confluence of Stotts Creek with the White River. The project consists of constructing 13 bendway weirs and stone toe bank protection to restore a stable slope revegetated with live stakes and plantings. It protects INDOT’s right-of-way and bridge embankment from lateral migration of the river.


Low Impact Roundabout Conversion, Brian W. Craig, Jay Vorisek, Johnathon Nail Mar 2022

Low Impact Roundabout Conversion, Brian W. Craig, Jay Vorisek, Johnathon Nail

Purdue Road School

Low Impact Roundabout Conversion—This presentation describes the planning, design, and construction of a $527,000 compact roundabout for the City of Westfield at 171st Street and Carey Road. This stopcontrolled intersection was converted to a roundabout by constructing a center island, splitter islands, and minor pavement widening within the general footprint of the intersection. The existing pavement was re-used by placing wedge and level to achieve the roundabout’s designed grades.


Survey Of Contrast Pavement Markings And Safety Benefits, Michael R. Williamson Mar 2022

Survey Of Contrast Pavement Markings And Safety Benefits, Michael R. Williamson

Purdue Road School

This presentation disseminates the results of a national survey on the current use of contrast pavement markings. The results identified the wide use of contrast pavement markings at the national level, and that many states are moving towards a standardization of use on certain roadways. Using a data-driven approach, crash reducing benefits in the form of crash modification factors were developed at the national level and can be used in conjunction with the Highway Safety Manual.


Post Installation Inspection For All Storm Drain Pipes, John Susong, Steve Smart Mar 2022

Post Installation Inspection For All Storm Drain Pipes, John Susong, Steve Smart

Purdue Road School

This session teaches common practices to protect the owner’s best interest by ensuring all storm drain and culvert pipes in their system have been properly installed and that the pipeline system is uncompromised. Post installation inspection (PII) provides the owner with the information needed to determine if proper installation occurred prior to project close-out or final acceptance.


Indot Its: Past, Present, And Future, Steve Wuertz, Drew Sorenson Mar 2022

Indot Its: Past, Present, And Future, Steve Wuertz, Drew Sorenson

Purdue Road School

This presentation will begin with the origins and growth of ITS from a few dynamic message signs to the more than 500 permanent sites deployed today. We will then discuss, in more detail, the current state of ITS deployments in Indiana and how ITS fits into the project development process. This session will conclude with a discussion of future ITS deployments that are currently in the process of being designed or constructed.


Utilizing Aerial Lidar For Determining Roadway Grade And Curve, David L. Blackstone Mar 2022

Utilizing Aerial Lidar For Determining Roadway Grade And Curve, David L. Blackstone

Purdue Road School

Accurate road curve, grade, and width measurements are critical for improving safety along transportation networks. Often transportation agencies lack the data necessary to address safety concerns, budget for maintenance, or accelerate advancements like autonomous vehicles. This presentation examines case studies that demonstrate how aerial lidar can be used to obtain the measurements needed to support safety initiatives and develop efficient road maintenance strategies.


Intersection Sight Distance Considerations For Horse-Drawn Vehicles, Jay Grossman, Charlie Mckenzie Mar 2022

Intersection Sight Distance Considerations For Horse-Drawn Vehicles, Jay Grossman, Charlie Mckenzie

Purdue Road School

Intersection Sight Distance Considerations for Horse-Drawn Vehicles—This presentation reviews potential modifications to the intersection sight distance triangle based on the stopping position and gap acceptance of horse-drawn vehicles. Some Indiana counties (Elkhart, LaGrange, Dubois, etc.) have large numbers of buggies on the road, and this research investigated how to accommodate their unique vehicle characteristics for intersection design.


Rehabilitation Of I-70 Composite Pavement Using Peel And Stick Strip Membrane & Geosynthetic Paving Fabric Interlayer, Kumar P. Dave, Pankaj G. Patel Mar 2022

Rehabilitation Of I-70 Composite Pavement Using Peel And Stick Strip Membrane & Geosynthetic Paving Fabric Interlayer, Kumar P. Dave, Pankaj G. Patel

Purdue Road School

I-70 composite (asphalt over concrete) pavement is being rehabilitated using peel and stick membrane and geosynthetic paving fabric. The innovative rehabilitation technique is the first time peel and stick membrane is being used with geosynthetic paving fabric on the existing concrete pavement of the interstate. This combination retards reflective cracking and acts as a moisture barrier, which extends the service life of the treatment.


“Challenges And Opportunities For Electric Vehicles In Indiana”, Nadia Gkritza, Kyu Kang, Dan Koo, Theodora Konstantinou, Konstantinos Flaris Mar 2022

“Challenges And Opportunities For Electric Vehicles In Indiana”, Nadia Gkritza, Kyu Kang, Dan Koo, Theodora Konstantinou, Konstantinos Flaris

Purdue Road School

Assessing the needs and opportunities regarding electric vehicle (EV) operations in Indiana will put the state in a better position to plan for this growing technology. This presentation will provide an overview of research performed to (1) identify opportunities for the strategic deployment of EV charging stations, (2) examine the impact of EV adoption on highway revenue, and (3) understand the perspectives of major stakeholders in strategic partnerships to enhance EV preparedness.


Clear Path 465: A Project Overview, Alex Lee Mar 2022

Clear Path 465: A Project Overview, Alex Lee

Purdue Road School

Clear Path 465 construction commences! We will provide insight into the key challenges and solutions encountered on this project and the development of the contracting strategy for the I-465/I-69 interchange modification and added travel lanes. We will also preview maintenance of traffic phasing, durations, closures, restrictions and present details about the public involvement plan during construction.


Bridge Deck Repair And Preservation In Indiana Using Fast-Track Hydrodemolition And Latex Modified Concrete Overlays, Blake Liberati, Ed Liberati Mar 2022

Bridge Deck Repair And Preservation In Indiana Using Fast-Track Hydrodemolition And Latex Modified Concrete Overlays, Blake Liberati, Ed Liberati

Purdue Road School

When it comes to aging infrastructure, it is much more sustainable to rehabilitate these assets rather than let them fail and be replaced. When it comes to bridge decks, hydrodemolition surface preparation with a latex modified concrete overlay is the most time-tested, cost-effective, and long-lasting rehabilitation method. This presentation will highlight the use of these two amazing technologies.


Get In… Get Out… And Stay Out Maintenance Of Traffic & Pccp, John Leckie, Patrick Long Mar 2022

Get In… Get Out… And Stay Out Maintenance Of Traffic & Pccp, John Leckie, Patrick Long

Purdue Road School

Maintenance of traffic (MOT) is an important consideration for all infrastructure improvements, whether in urban, suburban, or rural scenarios. Safety for motorists, pedestrians, and workers is of paramount importance. This session will provide examples of how to best handle MOT while ensuring safety, quality, and more durable improvements to your road network.


Indot Dm Chapter 204: “Post- Construction Stormwater Bmps”, Sandra Bowman, Jessica Eichhorst Mar 2022

Indot Dm Chapter 204: “Post- Construction Stormwater Bmps”, Sandra Bowman, Jessica Eichhorst

Purdue Road School

INDOT has developed Chapter 204, “Post-Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices” (BMPs), in the Indiana Design Manual (IDM) to help the agency comply with IDEM stormwater and MS4 permit requirements. The BMPs are designed to prevent or reduce non-point source pollution to help achieve water quality goals. This presentation will provide the industry with a project update and an implementation plan for this new chapter.


Indot Hydraulics Process Modernization And Policy Updates, Stephanie Wagner, Mark Bailey Mar 2022

Indot Hydraulics Process Modernization And Policy Updates, Stephanie Wagner, Mark Bailey

Purdue Road School

This session presents the history of bridge preservation projects and how we arrived at our current policy. Together we will discuss the development of the Hydraulics Request Application, demonstrate its use for INDOT’s hydraulic design, and review application submissions.


Cognitive Attention And Its Application In Countermeasures On A Curve Section, Hongyue Wu, Yunfeng Chen, Junan Shen, Weinan Gao, Mohammad Ahad, Osahon Iroghama Mar 2022

Cognitive Attention And Its Application In Countermeasures On A Curve Section, Hongyue Wu, Yunfeng Chen, Junan Shen, Weinan Gao, Mohammad Ahad, Osahon Iroghama

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.


Life Cycle Integration Of Building Information Modeling In Infrastructure Projects, Xingzhou Guo, Chi Tian, Jinwu Xiao, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang Mar 2022

Life Cycle Integration Of Building Information Modeling In Infrastructure Projects, Xingzhou Guo, Chi Tian, Jinwu Xiao, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.


Forecasting Electric Vehicle Adoption At A Local Level, Jonathon Sinton Mar 2022

Forecasting Electric Vehicle Adoption At A Local Level, Jonathon Sinton

Purdue Road School

The Biden administration has recently stated as a major policy goal that 50% of all new vehicle sales will be electric by the year 2030. However, current electric vehicle (EV) uptake sits at about 2.4% of current vehicle sales. Additionally, the administration’s goal is more ambitious than current forecasts predict will occur. Given the gap between the administration’s goals and the current EV trends, it is necessary to better forecast how current trends will progress and better understand what factors influence these trends. The purpose of this research is two-fold: to create better forecasts of EV adoption at the zip …


Evaluation Of The Impact Of Queue Trucks With Navigation Alerts Using Connected Vehicle Data, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj C. Desai, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Woosung Kim, Howell Li, John D. Mcgregor, Darcy M. Bullock Mar 2022

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Queue Trucks With Navigation Alerts Using Connected Vehicle Data, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj C. Desai, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Woosung Kim, Howell Li, John D. Mcgregor, Darcy M. Bullock

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.


How To Conduct A Sidewalk Condition Inventory, Cory J. Whitesell, Brian Pohlar, Doug Poad Mar 2022

How To Conduct A Sidewalk Condition Inventory, Cory J. Whitesell, Brian Pohlar, Doug Poad

Purdue Road School

In absence of a national rating system for concrete sidewalks, a modified PASER rating system was adapted to create sidewalk asset management plans. This modified PASER uses the same rating scale as the previous system but with descriptions of conditions and defects relevant to concrete pedestrian walks. In late 2019, the rating system was used in a survey of Battle Ground, Indiana. Join us for a discussion about the details of the rating system and its application.


Public Education For Work Zone Safety, Ricardo Chahine, Prince Adu Gyamfi, Nandhesh Subash Babu, Wonsang Cho, Krista Kelley, Stacey Connaughton, Nadia Gkritza Mar 2022

Public Education For Work Zone Safety, Ricardo Chahine, Prince Adu Gyamfi, Nandhesh Subash Babu, Wonsang Cho, Krista Kelley, Stacey Connaughton, Nadia Gkritza

Purdue Road School

This project aims to help improve work zone driver safety in Indiana through driver education and public awareness campaigns. The project focused on two specific objectives: (1) to design a public awareness campaign to increase drivers’ knowledge and influence positive attitudes about work zone driver safety practices; and (2) to prepare educational materials to be incorporated into driver’s education or training curriculum prior to taking driving test and getting a driver’s license issued. The campaign was informed by formative research, conducted using a survey to assess public knowledge and attitudes. Based on these results, campaign messages were designed. The effectiveness …


Attachment And Perceived Stress Among Pet Owners Before And During The Lockdown In China, Sara Platto, Agathe Serres, Simona R C Normando, Yanqing Wang, Dennis C. Turner Mar 2022

Attachment And Perceived Stress Among Pet Owners Before And During The Lockdown In China, Sara Platto, Agathe Serres, Simona R C Normando, Yanqing Wang, Dennis C. Turner

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

The current pandemic has brought a lot of social and economic strains to families worldwide, as well as making a huge impact on the long- term care of companion animals. The current study explored differences in the attachment level of owners toward their pets and their perceived stress before and during the pandemic in China. The questionnaire, besides demographic information, included a modified version of the Companion Animal Bonding Scale (CABS) and the original form of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). A total of 261 questionnaires were collected. The respondents did not show any significant differences in attachment level toward …


Chile Pepper Variety Evaluation, Charlie Rohwer, Natalie Hoidal Mar 2022

Chile Pepper Variety Evaluation, Charlie Rohwer, Natalie Hoidal

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

Producing chile peppers for fresh and dried markets has garnered special interest from Latino growers in Minnesota, and remains of interest to all growers. To increase understanding of market potential, we performed a single-location replicated variety trial. We measured yield, fruit size, and Scoville heat units on harvested fruit from 10 chile varieties representing jalapeños, serranos, poblanos, and habaneros. Yield was similar across chile types (3–4.9 pounds per plant), except 'Ancho Poblano' and 'Habanero Orange' only averaged 1.2–1.8 pounds. 'Habanero Orange' had the highest scoville, followed by jalapeño, serrano, and poblano. There were notable differences in fruit size within each …


Preparing For The Spread Of Patient-Reported Outcomes (Pros) Data Collection From Primary Care To Community Pharmacy: Stakeholder Insights, Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde, Geoffrey M. Curran, Heather A. Jaynes, Lisa A. Hillman, Nisaratana Sangasubana, Betty A. Chewning, David H. Kreling, Jon C. Schommer, Matthew M. Murawski, Susan M. Perkins, Margie E. Snyder Mar 2022

Preparing For The Spread Of Patient-Reported Outcomes (Pros) Data Collection From Primary Care To Community Pharmacy: Stakeholder Insights, Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde, Geoffrey M. Curran, Heather A. Jaynes, Lisa A. Hillman, Nisaratana Sangasubana, Betty A. Chewning, David H. Kreling, Jon C. Schommer, Matthew M. Murawski, Susan M. Perkins, Margie E. Snyder

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Medication non-adherence is a significant public health problem. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) offer a rich data source to facilitate resolution of medication non-adherence. PatientToc™ is an electronic PRO data collection software originally implemented at primary care practices in California, United States (US). Currently, the use of standardized PRO data collection systems in US community pharmacies is limited. Thus, we are conducting a two-phase evaluation of the spread and scale of PatientToc™ to US Midwestern community pharmacies. This report focuses on the first phase of the evaluation. The objective of this phase was to prepare for implementation of PatientToc™ in community pharmacies …


Preparing For The Spread Of Patient-Reported Outcome (Pro) Data Collection From Primary Care To Community Pharmacy: A Mixed-Methods Study, Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde, Geoffrey M. Curran, Heather A. Jaynes, Lisa A. Hillman, Nisaratana Sangasubana, Betty A. Chewning, David H. Kreling, Jon C. Schommer, Matthew M. Murawski, Susan M. Perkins, Margie E. Snyder Mar 2022

Preparing For The Spread Of Patient-Reported Outcome (Pro) Data Collection From Primary Care To Community Pharmacy: A Mixed-Methods Study, Omolola A. Adeoye-Olatunde, Geoffrey M. Curran, Heather A. Jaynes, Lisa A. Hillman, Nisaratana Sangasubana, Betty A. Chewning, David H. Kreling, Jon C. Schommer, Matthew M. Murawski, Susan M. Perkins, Margie E. Snyder

Department of Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications

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Medication non-adherence is a significant public health problem. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) offer a rich data source to facilitate resolution of medication non-adherence. PatientToc™ is an electronic PRO data collection software originally implemented at primary care practices in California, United States (US). Currently, the use of standardized PRO data collection systems in US community pharmacies is limited. Thus, we are conducting a two-phase evaluation of the spread and scale of PatientToc™ to US Midwestern community pharmacies. This report focuses on the first phase of the evaluation. The objective of this phase was to prepare for implementation of PatientToc™ in community …


Ethical-Reparative Reconfigurations Of The Literary Today, André Cechinel Mar 2022

Ethical-Reparative Reconfigurations Of The Literary Today, André Cechinel

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

This essay aims to debate the evidence of an ethical-reparative function for literature and literary studies today. Therefore, it is divided into two fundamental moments, two argumentative channels that, without a totalizing intention, point out the general perspective of the current, changing, stuation. On the one hand, the literature of the 20th century is presented through the image of a supposed negativity or radical intransitivity, capable of “undoing the work” in its “aesthetics of suppression.” On the other hand, from an introductory debate around some of the places of transitivity envisioned for literature at the beginning of the 21th century, …