WHRP Research

Completed Projects

• Flexible Pavements

• 0092-45-98 Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Superpave Mixtures Designed with Different PG Grades and Aggregate Angularity

• 0092-00-04 Minimum Pavement Thickness for Superpave Mixes

• 0092-00-05 Development of Rational Overlay Design Procedures for Flexible Pavements

• 0092-00-06 Determining a Temperature-Density Relationship after Completed Rolling of HMA

• 0092-01-01 Guidelines for PG Binder Selection in Wisconsin

• 0092-01-02 Using the Gyratory Compactor to Measure Mechanical Stability of Asphalt Mixes

• 0092-01-03 Evaluation of the Extent of HMA Moisture Damage as it Relates to Pavement Performance

• 0092-02-14c The Effect of Pavement Lift Thickness on Superpave Mix Permeability and Density

• 0092-03-14 Development of Modulus-to-Temperature Relations for HMA Mixtures in Wisconsin

• 0092-03-15 Investigation of New Devices for Use in Determining Mechanistic Properties and Performance
  
  
• 0092-04-05 Guidelines for the Surface Preparation/Rehab of Existing Concrete and Asphaltic Pavements Prior to an Asphaltic Concrete Overlay
  
  
• 0092-04-06 Life Cycle Cost Analysis of SMA Pavements and SMA Application Guidelines
  
  
• 0092-05-07 Guidance, Parameters and Recommendations for Rubblized Pavements
  
  
• 0092-05-10 Non-Nuclear Density Testing Devices and Systems to Measure In-Place Asphalt Pavement Density
  
  
• 0092-05-12 Test Method to Determine Aggregate/Asphalt Adhesion Properties and Potential Moisture Damage
  
  
• 0092-06-02 Development of In-Place Permeability Criteria for HMA Pavements in Wisconsin
  

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• Rigid Pavements

• 0092-45-16 Field Measurement of Water Cement Ratio for PCC - Phase 2

• 0092-00-08 Wet Pavements Crash Study of Longitudinal and Transverse Tined PCC Pavements

• 0092-00-07 Effects of Aggregate Coatings and Films on Concrete Performance

• 0092-01-04 Early Opening of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements to Traffic

• 0092-02-05 Performance of Shoulders Adjacent to Concrete Pavements

• 0092-02-14a Effects of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag in Portland Cement Concrete

• 0092-04-11 Research and Development of the Application of FHWA's HiperPav Model to Wisconsin

• 0092-05-01 Effects of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) - Expanded Study

• 0092-05-06 Effects of Heavy Loading on Wisconsin's Concrete Pavements

• 0092-06-03 Investigation of Concrete Properties to Support Implementation of the New AASHTO Pavement Design Guide

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• Geotechnics

• 0092-45-15 Effectiveness of Geosynthetics in Stabilizing Soft Subgrades

• 0092-45-18 Field Performance of Subbases Constructed with Industrial Byproducts

• 0092-00-12 Equivalency of Subgrade Reinforcement Methods

• 0092-00-14 Estimating Soil/Pile Set-up

• 0092-01-05 Investigation of the DCP and SSG as Alternative Methods to Determine Subgrade Stability

• 0092-02-01 Determination of Influences on Support Strength of Crushed Aggregate Base Course Due to Gradational, Regional, and Source Variations

• 0092-02-03 Investigation of Testing Methods to Determine Long-Term Durability of Wisconsin Aggregate Resources Including Natural Materials, Industrial Byproducts, and Recycled/Reclaimed Materials

• 0092-03-11 Determination of Typical Resilient Modulus Values for Selected Soils in Wisconsin

• 0092-03-12 Development of Methodology to Include Strength Contribution of Select Subgrade Materials in Pavement Structure

• 0092-04-08 Application of Electromagnetic Geophysics (EMG) Technology to Subsurface Investigations

• 0092-04-09 Investigation of Standard Penetration Torque Testing (SPT-T) to Predict Pile Performance

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• Structures

• 0092-00-15 Non-Destructive Testing of Highway Bridge Structures for Purposes of Structure Evaluation
  
  
• 0092-00-16 Structural Analysis of Sign and Luminaire Support Structures
  
  
• 0092-00-17 Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategies/Guidelines to Maximize the Service Life of Concrete Structures
  
  
• 0092-01-06 Rehabilitation Techniques for Concrete Bridges
  
  
• 0092-02-14b Rapid Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Bridges
  
  
• 0092-03-09 Evaluation of Concrete Deck and Crack Sealers
  
  
• 0092-03-10 Integrated Field and Office Tools for Bridge Management
  
  
• 0092-04-13 Reducing Shrinkage Cracking of Structural Concrete Through the Use of Admixtures
  
  
• 0092-04-14 Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures and Components Using Smart-Structure Technology

Current Projects

• Flexible Pavements

• 0092-02-13 Evaluation of Interlayer Bonding in HMA Pavements

• 0092-03-13 Field Evaluation of Wisconsin Modified Binder Selection Guidelines

• 0092-04-07 Testing Wisconsin Asphalt Mixtures for the AASHTO 2002 Mechanistic Design Procedure

• 0092-06-01 Perpetual Pavement Instrumentation for the Marquette Interchange Project
  
  
• 0092-07-01 Investigation of the Use of Open Graded Friction Courses in Wisconsin

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• Rigid Pavements

• 0092-00-11 Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement over Rubblized PCC

• 0092-03-16 Evaluation of Methods for Characterizing Air Void Systems in Wisconsin Paving Concrete

• 0092-04-12 Expanded Study on the Effects of Aggregate Coating and Films on Concrete Performance

• 0092-05-05 Analysis of Concrete Pavement Joints to Predict the Onset of Distress

• 0092-07-02 Detecting Deleterious Fine Particles in Concrete Aggregates and Defining Their Impact
  
  
• 0092-07-03 Improving Full Depth Concrete Repair
  
  
• TPF-5(066) Material and Construction Optimization for Prevention of Premature Pavement Distress in PCC Pavements

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• Geotechnics

• 0092-00-13 Evaluation of Bridge Approach Settlement Mitigation Methods

• 0092-04-10 Monitoring and Evaluation of Fly Ash Stabilized Subgrade Constructed by Wisconsin DOT

• 0092-05-08 Determination of Shear Strength Values for Granular Backfill Materials Used by Wisconsin DOT

• 0092-05-09 Investigation of Vertical Members to Resist Surficial Slope Instabilities

• 0092-06-04 Construction Vibration Attenuation with Distance and its Effect on the Quality of Early-Age Concrete
  
  
• 0092-06-05 Comparison of Basic Lab Test Results with More Sophisticated Lab and In-Situ Test Methods on Soils in Southeastern Wisconsin
  
  
• 0092-07-04 Comparison of Three Different Methods for Determining Pile Bearing Capacities
  
  
• 0092-07-05 Development of Testing Methods to Determine Interaction of Geo-grid Reinforced Granular Material for Mechanistic Pavement Analysis
  
  
• 0092-07-06 Development of Full Scale Testing of and Alternate Foundation System for Post and Panel Retaining Walls

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• Structures

• 0092-04-15 Bridge Integrated Analysis and Decision Support: Case Histories

• 0092-05-02 In-Situ Monitoring and Testing of IBRC Bridges in Wisconsin

• 0092-05-03 Electronic Automation of LRFD Design Programs

• 0092-06-06 Evaluation of Methods of Rebar Protection, Spall Prevention and Repair Techniques on Concrete Girders
  
  
• 0092-06-07 Specification and Design of Fiber Reinforced Bridge Deck Forms for Use on Wide Flange T-Girders
  
  
• 0092-07-07 Evaluation of Fiberglass Wrapped Concrete Bridge Columns
  
  
• 0092-07-08 Rapid Bridge Construction Technology: Precast Elements for Substructures
  
  
• 0092-07-09 Monitoring and Load Distribution Study for the Land Bridge