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Development And Experimental Assessment Of Friction-Type Shear Connectors For Frp Bridge Girders With Composite Concrete Decks, William G. Davids, Dante Guzzi, Andrew Philip Schanck

Civil Engineering Faculty Scholarship

This paper details the development and experimental assessment of a friction-type connector, designed to transfer shear flow between the top flange of a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tub girder and a composite concrete deck for bridge applications. In contrast with previously used bearing-type connectors, this system relies on a deformed FRP surface to transfer shear via direct interlock with the concrete deck. The connector is materially efficient, simple to fabricate, can be used with lower-grade structural or stainless-steel fasteners, and provides a high degree of interface stiffness. Six compression-shear specimens were tested to assess the connector fatigue resistance and ultimate connection …

“Getting Maine Out Of The Mud” The “Good Roads” Movement In Maine During The Progressive Era, Lee Webb

History Student Scholarship

In the 19^th century, most Mainers agreed that the state’s rural roads were in terrible condition. The rural road districts in the rural towns charged with maintaining local roads were ineffective. Money and skilled leadership were needed but rural towns were unwilling to challenge the existing systems or to enact town-wide taxes to pay for the construction of better roads.

Beginning in the latter decades of the 19^th century, a reform movement developed, called by many the “Good Roads Movement" which was part of the amorphous Progressive movement. The "Good Roads Movement" wanted to use the powers of …

018637.00 Westbrook: Cumberland Mill Rotary Signalization, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Mileone & Macbroom, State Of Maine. Department Of Transportation

Maine Town Documents

Presentation Powerpoint slides on the proposed 2017 redesign of a Cumberland Mill Rotary impacting Main and Cumberland Streets, Harnois and Warren Avenue.

Status Report & Update Road Improvement Projects: Paving The Way, Waterville (Me.). Department Of Public Works

Maine Town Documents

The Five Year Road Improvement Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of the condition of nearly 82 miles of road in Waterville; prioritizes and schedules proposed upgrades; plans and budgets for capital improvements. Plan includes maps of proposed changes to the Spring Street intersection.

Downtown Waterville Feasibility Study Waterville, Maine, Gorrill Palmer Consulting Engineers, Inc., Bfj Planning, Mitchell & Associates Landscape Architects

Maine Town Documents

The Purpose and Need for this project is to: “Revitalize the Downtown to improve the aesthetics, support existing businesses and encourage economic growth, improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations and provide adequate parking while maintaining vehicular capacity in the overall area.”

Contributions and assistance in the completion of the study were provided by the City of Waterville, Colby College, the Maine Department of Transportation, and the General Public.

Wiscasset Municipal Airport Master Plan Update, Stantec

Maine Town Documents

Airport Master Plan Update. AIP No. 3-23-0049-15-2010. October 2014.

Part I: Section 1 - Section 7
Part II: Appendix 1 Glossary - Appendix 3 Obstruction Analysis
Part III: Appendix 4 Alternative Plans

Bath Road Master Plan, Wiscasset, Maine, T. Y. Lin International, Mlrd Landscape Architecture + Urbanism, Kevin Hooper Associates, Planning Decisions Inc.

Maine Town Documents

The Wiscasset Bath Road Master Plan seeks to maximize development opportunities along Bath Road through the strategic coordination of traffic infrastructure improvements, land use policies and design standards while maintaining or improving the mobility and safety of U.S. Route 1. By planning for growth, Bath Road will increase safety, reduce congestion and enhance the visual character. Ultimately, this Master Plan is intended to help Wiscasset (the Town) shape a future for Bath Road and surrounding areas that reflects the needs and values of the community and preserves the Midcoast Region’s most important arterial highway. The Plan covers the areas adjacent …

Final Report: Westbrook Downtown Parking Study/Management Plan, Gorrill-Palmer Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Maine Town Documents

In the early 2000's, Westbrook was the beneficiary of an upswing in the Southern Maine economy, aided by a strong marketing effort on the part of the City. As a result, new office buildings and retail facilities located in or near the downtown area and older buildings were rehabilitated and redeveloped. This increase in commercial and business activity increased the demand for parking downtown. With an eye toward long-term growth, a parking management plan was developed to provide the tools necessary to manage the increased demand for parking.