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Test Methods for Joint Fabrics Used in Precast Concrete Adjacent Member Beam Connections
128245
February 28, 2027
Investigators: Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Overlays with Rapid Setting Cement and a Liquid Low P Admixture
128209
June 30, 2028
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi
Ultra-High Performance Concrete Overlays in Virginia
128208
June 30, 2028
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi
Patch Mixtures for Bridge Structures and Pavements
128207
August 31, 2026
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi, M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Alternative Materials for Timber Bridge Deck Plank Replacement
128200
January 31, 2028
Investigators: Osman Osbulut, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E., Jason T. Provines, P.E.
Identifying Opportunities to Improve Temporary Sediment Basins
128164
March 31, 2027
Investigators: Lewis N. Lloyd, P.E., Maria Rossetti, Ph.D.
Experimental Approaches for Integrating External Factors into Pathway for Planning (P4P) Traffic Volume Forecasting
126947
March 31, 2027
Investigators: Yiqing Xu, Ph.D.
Resilience Program: Preliminary Investigation of Bridge Scour Countermeasure and Mitigation Strategies in Virginia
124060-RC00175
April 30, 2026
Investigators: Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Edward J. Hoppe, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility of Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) Mixes
124060-RC00181
October 31, 2026
Investigators: Benjamin Bowers, Ph.D., Auburn University, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Resiliency Assessment of Flood Damage in Pavements
124060-RC00191
December 31, 2028
Investigators: Benjamin Bowers, Auburn University, Don Guy, Auburn University, Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E., M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Analysis of 2018-2024 Network Level Pavement Structural Testing with the TSD
126825
September 30, 2026
Investigators: Samer Katicha, Gerardo Flintsch, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Developing a Framework for Large Animal-Vehicle Crash Risk: A Safe System Approach to Cost-Effective Safety Improvements
126770
June 30, 2026
Investigators: Ian Hamilton, VHB, Bridget M. Donaldson
Evaluation of Thick Lift Asphalt Paving
126213
October 31, 2026
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Ph.D., Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., Kazuo Kuchiishi, Ph.D.
Effect of Bridge Deck Placement Sequences on Cracking Performance
126187
April 30, 2026
Investigators: Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E., H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Commercially Available Corrosion Resistant Metal Reinforcement
126025
December 31, 2027
Investigators: James S. Gillespie, Stephen R. Sharp, Ph.D., P.E.
Advancing Forensic Investigation of Concrete Distresses at VTRC with Focus on Alkali-Ailica Reaction (ASR)
127904
September 30, 2027
Investigators: Nishant Garg (UIUC), Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E.
Local Calibration of AASHTOWare-ME Towards VDOT MEPDG Upgrade to Web-Based Version for New Pavement Design
127475
June 30, 2026
Investigators: Mesbah Ahmed, Elizabeth Turochy, Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E.
Utilizing Big Data to Verify and Enhance Route Choice Models in Travel Demand Modeling
127473
March 31, 2027
Investigators: Shanjiang Zhu, George Mason University, Chenfeng Xiong, Villanova University, John S. Miller, Ph.D., P.E.
Use of Carbonate Aggregates in Pavement Preservation Treatments
127240
February 28, 2027
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Improving Holiday Congestion Forecasting on Interstate Highways
127961
December 31, 2026
Investigators: Justice Appiah, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Deck Overlay Applications in Virginia: Phase I
127908
December 31, 2026
Investigators: Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E.
Concrete Removal Limits for the Rehabilitation of Bridge Piers
127907
June 30, 2028
Investigators: Devin Harris, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Graphical Changeable Message Signs: Strategies, Impacts, and Best Practices
127691
July 31, 2027
Investigators: Yi-Ching Lee, George Mason University, Chien-Lun Lan, Ph.D.
Synthesis of VDOT Historic Bridge Survey, Review, and Management Information
127671
October 31, 2027
Investigators: Ann B. Miller
Field Performance Assessment of Chip Seals with Updated Chip Seal Specification and Fog Seal Treatment
127562
March 31, 2027
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Cement Treated Aggregate (CTA) and Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) In-Service Performance and Pavement Design Inputs
127472
July 31, 2026
Investigators: Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Reliability of Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Bridge Decks
115560
May 31, 2024
Investigators: Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E.
Establishing Polishing Values of Aggregates for Use in Surface Asphalt Mixtures – Laboratory Evaluation
124839
October 31, 2026
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E., Kazuo Kuchiishi, Ph.D., M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Verifying the Indirect Tensile at High Temperature (IDT-HT) Test Performance Criterion: A Multi-scale Investigation Integrating Laboratory, Full-Scale Accelerated Pavement Testing, and Field Evaluations
127210
September 30, 2026
Investigators: Kazuo Kuchiishi, Ph.D.
Long-Term Maintenance Needs and Costs of Green-Colored Pavement Markings and Flexible Post Delineators
126298
June 30, 2026
Investigators: T. Donna Chen, Janna Brown, Peter B. Ohlms, AICP
Evaluation of Spray-on Rejuvenators - Field Trials
124401
February 28, 2026
Investigators: Elizabeth Turochy, Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Implementation of Multimodal Innovations: Crosswalk Lighting, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), LED-embedded Advance Warning Signs, and Passive Automated Detection
127002
December 31, 2026
Investigators: Lance E. Dougald, Peter B. Ohlms, AICP
Developing a Transportation Demand Management Tool for DRPT to Understand the Factors Affecting Transit Ridership
126831
June 30, 2027
Investigators: Md Sami Hasnine, Peter B. Ohlms, AICP
Field Performance of High RAP Mixtures
126826
September 30, 2026
Investigators: Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Updating VDOT’s Concrete Permeability Requirements
126728
June 30, 2027
Investigators: Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E., H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E.
Best Practices for Local Reviews of Industrial Developments
126697
August 31, 2026
Investigators: Jessica Nothstine, Lance E. Dougald
Emergency Management Strategies for Electric Vehicles
126331
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Noah J. Goodall, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluating the Impact of Volumetric Properties and Reheating on the Balanced Mix Design Test Results
126581
March 31, 2026
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E., Kazuo Kuchiishi, Ph.D.
Estimation of the Benefits of Detour Trailblazing Signs on the I-81 Corridor in the Staunton Area
126328
April 30, 2026
Investigators: Chien-Lun Lan, Ph.D., Mo Zhao, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluating the Potential Use of Electric Pickup Trucks in VDOT Using Field Test Data
126330
August 31, 2025
Investigators: Erin Robartes, Ph.D., Noah J. Goodall, Ph.D., P.E.
Development of an Evaluation and Acceptance Process for Traffic Count Devices
126329
May 31, 2026
Investigators: Chien-Lun Lan, Ph.D., Mo Zhao, Ph.D., P.E.
Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design
124330
June 30, 2026
Investigators: T. Donna Chen, Afrida Raida, Erin Robartes, Ph.D.
Exploration of Technical Developments and Data Sources that May Have Implications for Long-Range Transportation Planning in Virginia
126188
November 30, 2025
Investigators: James S. Gillespie
Documentation of 2024 Balanced Mix Design Implementation
126084
September 30, 2025
Investigators: Bryan Smith, Candice Entwistle, Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Reflective Crack Mitigation Strategies In Virginia - Performance Review
122357
June 30, 2025
Investigators: Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E., M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluating the Impact of Speed Safety Cameras in Interstate Work Zones
125976
June 30, 2026
Investigators: Benjamin H. Cottrell, Jr., P.E., Chien-Lun Lan, Ph.D., Erin Robartes, Ph.D.
Analyzing and Predicting Truck Travel Time Reliability
125968
April 30, 2026
Investigators: Justice Appiah, Ph.D., P.E., Mo Zhao, Ph.D., P.E.
Identifying Road Segments that Bisect Predicted Movement Corridors for Small Priority Species in Virginia
125843
June 30, 2026
Investigators: Thomas Akre, Ph.D, Grant Connette, Ph.D., David Luther, Ph.D., Bridget M. Donaldson
Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel
125841
August 31, 2026
Investigators: Ronald Gibbons, Benjamin H. Cottrell, Jr., P.E.
Effect of Carbon-Negative Carbon Black on Concrete Properties
125840
July 31, 2026
Investigators: Sanjeev Kumar, Ramesh Govindarajan, Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E.
Dissimilar Metal Welds Between ASTM A709 Grade 50CR and Other Bridge Steels
120151
October 31, 2025
Investigators: James Fitz-Gerald, Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Jason T. Provines, P.E., Stephen R. Sharp, Ph.D., P.E.
Identifying and Quantifying Microplastics Generated from the Roadway Environment: Method Development and Preliminary Field Monitoring
125095
January 31, 2027
Investigators: James A. Smith, Nkosinobubelo Ndebele, Lewis N. Lloyd, P.E.
Evaluating the Feasibility and Benefit on Impervious Layer Inclusion Above Ground Water Table (GWT)
124060-RC00165
June 30, 2028
Investigators: Dr. Burak F. Tanyu, George Mason University
Pilot Application of Floodcast Technology in a District
124060-RC00161
October 31, 2024
Investigators: Lewis N. Lloyd, P.E.
Entire Interior Culvert Lining with Engineered Cementitious Composites
122144
January 31, 2026
Investigators: Mary Sharifi, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E., Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E., H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E.
An Analysis of VDOT's Sight Distance Requirements Relative to Context-Sensitive Designs
124252
December 31, 2025
Investigators: T. Donna Chen, Lance E. Dougald
Evaluation of a Driver Alerting System for a Truck Mounted Attenuator
123952
April 30, 2025
Investigators: Ronald Gibbons, Benjamin H. Cottrell, Jr., P.E.
Addressing Fly Ash Shortage with Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
123872
March 31, 2026
Investigators: Lisa Colosi Peterson, Osman Ozbulut, Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E.
The Effect of In-stream Construction Activities on Turbidity and Suspended Sediment
122843
December 31, 2025
Investigators: Bridget M. Donaldson, Lewis N. Lloyd, P.E.
Increasing Service Lives of Full Depth Reclamation Treatments
122696
May 31, 2025
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E.
Sustainable Surface Mixtures Incorporating Recycled Plastic Waste and High RAP Contents
122604
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Lewis N. Lloyd, P.E., Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Laboratory Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement Material Properties and Surface Treatment Behavior in Concrete
122602
December 31, 2024
Investigators: Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E., Stephen R. Sharp, Ph.D., P.E.
Evaluation of Structural Adhesives as "Steel Grouting" in Steel Bridge Repairs
122191
January 31, 2025
Investigators: Jose Gomez, Osman Ozbulut, Jason T. Provines, P.E.
Field Evaluation of Lightweight Soundwall Panel Systems
124696
March 31, 2026
Investigators: Jason T. Provines, P.E., Stephen R. Sharp, Ph.D., P.E.
Analysis of the Poplar Creek Box Culverts
124654
May 31, 2026
Investigators: Eric Jacques, Alba Yerro-Colom, Ioannis Koutromanos, Edward J. Hoppe, Ph.D., P.E.
Developing a Balanced Mix Design (BMD) Framework for SBS Modified Dense-Graded Asphalt Surface Mixtures – Phase I
124333
July 31, 2026
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E., Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Implementation of Structural Data from Traffic Speed Deflection Devices
124752
March 31, 2031
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Ph.D., Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework for Inspection of Bridge Decks
118730
May 31, 2024
Investigators: Richard Weyers
Performance Assessment of Jointless Abutments in Virginia
115767
June 30, 2024
Investigators: Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E., Edward J. Hoppe, Ph.D., P.E.
The Influence of Erosion Control Products on Vegetation Establishment
124532
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Bridget M. Donaldson, Maria Rossetti, Ph.D.
Business Impacts of Access Changes
124697
January 31, 2026
Investigators: James S. Gillespie
Improved Beam End Reinforcement Details for PCBTs with Debonded and/or Draped Strands
122311
December 31, 2026
Investigators: Carin Roberts-Wollmann, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Modeling Travel Time Reliability for Non-Interstate National Highway System Routes
123124
June 30, 2025
Investigators: Chien-Lun Lan, Ph.D., Mo Zhao, Ph.D., P.E.
I-64 Recycled Pavement Monitoring
122323
May 31, 2025
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Design Resilient Modulus for Coarse-Grained Subgrade Soils
122364
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E., M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Mitigation in High Alkali Content Cements
122315
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Amir Behravan, Ph.D., P.E., Gabriel Arce, Ph.D., P.E., H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E.
Design of Continuity Diaphragms Following New AASHTO Provisions
122312
December 31, 2026
Investigators: Carin Roberts-Wollmann, Ioannis Koutromanos, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Calibration of Safety Performance Functions for Freeway Ramp Terminals in Virginia
119593
April 30, 2023
Investigators: Justice Appiah, Ph.D., P.E.
Improving Safety Service Patrol Performance
119789
October 31, 2023
Investigators: Mecit Cetin, Hong Yang, Sherif Ishak, Noah J. Goodall, Ph.D., P.E.
Development of Design Recommendations for Non-Contact, Hooked Bar Lap Splices for Large Reinforcing Bars
119918
May 31, 2025
Investigators: Carin Roberts-Wollmann, Eric Jacques, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Pavement Structural Evaluation with Traffic Speed Deflection Devices (TSDDs) Pooled Fund Study TPF5-385
114421
October 31, 2023
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Samir Katicha, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Steel
115768
February 28, 2024
Investigators: Matthew Hebdon, Bernard L. Kassner, Ph.D., P.E.
Pavement Friction Management Program Implementation (Phase 3) - District-Level Deploymen
118900
April 30, 2024
Investigators: Edgar de Leon Izeppi, Gerardo Flintsch, Kevin B. Wright
Intersection Safety Performance Function Calibration Factors for Project Planning and Design
124329
November 30, 2025
Investigators: Justice Appiah, Ph.D., P.E.
Exploring the Use of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as an Evaluation Metric within Virginia’s Transportation Planning Process
124614
February 28, 2026
Investigators: Jonathan McKinney, Peter B. Ohlms, AICP
Resilience Approaches for Pavements and Geotechnical Assets
124157
November 30, 2030
Investigators: M. Shabbir Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.
FHWA Climate Challenge
124057
October 31, 2025
Investigators: Gerardo Flintsch, Eugene Amarh, Samer Katicha, Brian K. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E., Harikrishnan Nair, Ph.D., P.E.
Ruggedness Study of Specimen Preparation and Fine-Tuning of Test Methods for IDT-CT and IDT-HT
124496
June 30, 2025
Investigators: Nathan Moore, Adam Taylor, Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E.
Field Validation of Balanced Mix Design Initial Criteria
124332
June 30, 2025
Investigators: Ilker Boz, Ph.D., P.E., Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Ph.D., P.E.
Limiting the Total Cementitious Materials Content in Concretes
124301
November 30, 2027
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi
Performance of Portland Limestone Cement and Supplementary Cementitious Materials in VDOT Concretes
124300
May 31, 2028
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi
Reducing Carbon Foot-Print in Concrete Applications
124299
June 30, 2028
Investigators: H. Celik Ozyildirim, Ph.D., P.E., Mary Sharifi
Halifax County Road Orders 1752-1767
124068
November 30, 2025
Investigators: Ann B. Miller
Electric Vehicles and Socioeconomic Inequality in Charging Stations on Virginia Roads
123127
March 31, 2025
Investigators: Dong K. Yoo, John S. Miller, Ph.D., P.E.
Last updated: May 6, 2024
