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Research projects

Below is a listing of completed WisDOT research projects. This includes projects funded by WisDOT through the Wisconsin Highway Research Program, the Policy Research Program, the WisDOT Material Testing and Quality Assurance Unit, and the Construction and Materials Support Center.

Most documents below are in Adobe PDF

format.

Asphalt

North Central Pavement Research and Implementation Coordination Partnership (formerly Frozen Four)
July 2009,TPF-5(119)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Laura Fenley
Summary of Activities (48 KB) | Pooled fund study

Analysis of Load-Induced Strains in a Hot Mix Asphalt Perpetual Pavement
April 2009, FEP-01-09
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (863 KB)

Materials Characterization and Analysis of the Marquette Interchange HMA Perpetual Pavement
August 2008, 0092-07-13/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1.1 MB) | Pooled fund study

Evaluation of Interlayer Bonding in HMA Pavements
June 2008, 0092-02-13
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Thomas Brokaw
Final report (1 MB) | Research Brief (232 KB)

Testing Wisconsin Asphalt Mixtures for the AASHTO 2002 Mechanistic Design Procedure
March 2008, 0092-04-07
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Thomas Brokaw
Final report (1.8 MB)| Research Brief (182 KB)

Perpetual Pavement Instrumentation for the Marquette Interchange Project
February 2008, 0092-06-01
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (2.6 MB)| Research Brief (219 KB)

Development of In-Place Permeability Criteria for HMA Pavement in Wisconsin
November 2007, 0092-06-02
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Judie Ryan
Final report (727 KB) | Research Brief (235 KB)

Test Method to Determine Aggregate/Asphalt Adhesion Properties and Potential Moisture Damage
November 2007, 0092-05-12
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Judie Ryan
Final report (2.1 MB) | Research Brief (187 KB)

Field Evaluation of Wisconsin Modified Binder Selection Guidelines
October 2007, 0092-03-13
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Thomas Brokaw
Final report (343 KB) | Research Brief (224 KB)

Guidance, Parameters and Recommendations for Rubblized Pavements
February 2007, 0092-05-07
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Bob Arndorfer
Final report (1 MB) | Research Brief (264 KB)

Life Cycle Cost Analysis of SMA Pavements and SMA Application Guidelines
February 2007, 0092-04-06
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1 MB) | Research Brief (330 KB)

Non-Nuclear Density Testing Devices and System to Measure In-place Asphalt Pavement Density
January 2007, 0092-05-10
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1.4 MB) | Research Brief (209 KB)

Layer Coefficients for New and Reprocessed Asphaltic Mixes
January 2007, WI/SPR-04-00
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (901 KB)

Investigation of New Devices for use in Determining Mechanistic Properties and Performance
April 2006, 0092-03-15
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (824 KB) | Research Brief (255 KB)

Development of Modulus-to-Temperature Relations for HMA Mixtures in Wisconsin
November 2005, 0092-03-14
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (876 KB) | Research Brief (513 KB)

Guidelines for the Surface Preparation/Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete and Asphaltic Pavements Prior to an Asphaltic Concrete Overlay
August 2005, 0092-04-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (2.9 MB) | Research Brief (402 KB)

Development of Rational Overlay Design Procedures for Flexible Pavements
September 2005, 0092-00-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (688 KB) | Research Brief (219 KB)

Development of Guidelines for PG Binder Selection for Wisconsin
July 2005, 0092-01-01
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (2.6 MB) | Research Brief (350 KB)

Effects of Pavement Lift Thickness on Superpave Mix Permeability and Density
April 2005, 0092-02-14c
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (742 KB) | Research Brief (183 KB)

Using the Gyratory Compactor to Measure the Mechanical Stability of Asphalt Mixes
January 2005, 0092-01-02
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (4.6 MB) | Research Brief (199 KB)

Evaluation Of The Interlayer Stress-Absorbing Composite (ISAC) To Mitigate Reflective Cracking In Asphaltic Concrete Overlays
November 2004, WI-09-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.1 MB)

Tire Rubber in Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements
May 2004, WI-06-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (5.2 MB)

Evaluation of Techniques for Asphaltic Pavement Longitudinal Joint Construction
November 2003, WI-08-03
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.8 MB)

Glassgrid Pavement Reinforcement Product Evaluation
April 2003, FEP-03-03
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.9 MB)

Stone Matrix Asphalt: The Wisconsin Experience
January 2002, WI/SPR-02-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (800 KB)

Evaluation of the Extent of HMA Moisture Damage in Wisconsin as it Relates to Pavement Performance
January 2002, 0092-01-03
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1.2 MB) | Research Brief (202 KB)

Determining a Temperature-Density Relationship after Completed Rolling of Hot Mix Asphalt
January 2002, 0092-00-06
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (895 KB) | Research Brief (195 KB)

The Effect of Fine Aggregate Angularity, Asphalt Content and Performance Graded Asphalts on Hot-Mix Asphalt Performance
January 2002, 0092-45-98
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1.6 MB) | Research Brief (150 KB)

Minimum Pavement Lift Thickness for Superpave Mixtures
December 2001, 0092-00-04
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Len Makowski
Final report (1 MB) | Research Brief (577 KB)

Asphaltic Pavement Warranties - Five-Year Progress Report
June 2001
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (2.5 MB)

Characterization of Simple and Complex Crumb Rubber Modified Binders
July 2000, WI/SPR-07-01
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.2 MB)

Fine Tooth Milling Treatment of Rutted Asphaltic Concrete Pavements
October 1999, WI-13-99
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (84 KB)

Pulverize, Mill & Relay Asphaltic Pavement & Base Course: Construction Report
August 1999, WI-05-98
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (118 KB)

Full Depth Asphalt Pavement
October 1998
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (15 KB)

Evaluation of Excessive Cracking in Asphaltic Pavements
1997
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (58 KB)

Recycled Materials in Highway Improvements
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (14 KB)

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Business management

Workforce Development Summit for Wisconsin
September 2009, 0092-09-14
Policy Research Program,
WisDOT contact: Randy Sarver
Final report (1.2 MB)

Use of Functional Silos to Optimize Agency Decision Making
February 2008, 0092-05-22/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: WisDOT Research
Final report (591 KB) | Pooled fund study

Evaluation of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP's) for Use on WisDOT Mega-Corridor Projects
July 2007, 0608-20-00
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (274 KB)

WisDOT Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
November 2004, 0092-04-01
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Janet Nodorft
Final report (2.7 MB) | Research Brief (220 KB)

Develop a Mechanism to Measure Customer Satisfaction With Products and Services of the Department
October 2002, 0092-02-07
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Janet Nodorft
Final report (1240 KB) | Research Brief (250 KB)

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Concrete

Eclipse® Shrinkage Reducing Admixture Product Evaluation
December 2008, FEP-01-08
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (292 KB)

Evaluation of Probing vs. Coring for Determination of PCC Pavement Thickness
December 2008
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (220 KB)

Investigative Study of the Italgrip™ System
September 2008, WI-04-08
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Deb Bischoff
Final report (878 KB)

Evaluation of MMFX 2 Steel Corrossion-Resistant Dowel Bars In Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement
August 2008, WI-03-08
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (648 KB)

Effects of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) - Expanded Study
June 2008, 0092-05-01
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (834 KB)| Research Brief (228 KB)

Portland Cement Concrete Pavements Over Rubbilized PCC
June 2008, 0092-00-11
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (515 KB)| Research Brief (178 KB)

An Asset Management Approach to Drainage Infrastructure and Culverts
June 2008, 0092-07-19/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: WisDOT Research
Final Report (3.2 MB) | Pooled fund study

Guidelines for Improving Full-Depth Repair of PCC Pavements in Wisconsin
May 2008, 0092-07-03
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (2.9 MB) | Research Brief (187 KB)

Analysis of Concrete Pavement Joints to Predict the Onset of Distress
March 2008, 0092-05-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (2.9 MB)| Research Brief (218 KB)

Expanded Study on the Effects of Aggregate Coating and Films on Concrete Performance
March 2008, 0092-04-12
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (1.9 MB)| Research Brief (1.9 MB)

Material and Construction Optimization for Prevention of Premature Pavement Distress in PCC Pavements
March 2008, TPF-5(066)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (12.7 MB) | Pooled fund study

Evaluation of Methods for Characterizing Air-Void Systems in Wisconsin Paving Concrete
September 2007, 0092-03-16
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (16.8 MB) | Research Brief (421 KB)

Evaluation of the URETEK Method of Pavement Lifting
April 2007, WI-02-07
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1 MB)

Investigation of Concrete Properties to Support Implementation of the New AASHTO Pavement Design Guide
February 2007, 0092-06-03
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (988 KB) | Research Brief (314 KB)

USH 16 Oconomowoc Bypass Report of Early Distress Portland Concrete Pavement and Glomark Pavement Marking
March 2007, RED-04-07
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (827 KB)

Development and Implementation of a Performance-Related Specification for a Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement--I-39/90/94 Madison, Wisconsin
January 2007, WI/SPR-01-06
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (4 MB)

Cost-Effective Concrete Pavement Cross Sections
June 2006, WI/SPR-03-05
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.3 MB)

Research and Development of Application of the Federal Highway Administration’s HIPERPAV Model to Wisconsin
March 2006, 0092-04-11
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (3.6 MB) | Research Brief (275 KB)

Early Opening of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements to Traffic
September 2005, 0092-01-04
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (1 MB) | Research Brief (292 KB)

Effects of Heavy Loading on Wisconsin's Concrete Pavements
July 2005, 0092-05-06
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (1.7 MB) | Research Brief (344 KB)

Effects of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag in Portland Cement Concrete
February 2005, 0092-02-14a
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (774 KB) | Research Brief (168 KB)

Report on Early Distress (RED): Investigation of PCC Pavement on STH 29
August 2004, RED-08-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (6 MB)

Laboratory Testing of Portland Cement Concrete Patch Material, Modified to Reduce or Eliminate Shrinkage
July 2004, WI-01-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.8 MB)

Evaluation of Roadware 10-Minute Concrete Mender for PCC Bridge Deck Crack Sealing
January 2004, WI-02-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (9.6 MB)

Evaluation of the Constructability & Performance of Micro-Silica Modified Concrete Bridge Deck Overlays
December 2003, WI/FEP-10-03
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.6 MB)

Performance of Shoulders Adjacent to Concrete Pavements
July 2003, 0092-02-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (3.8 MB) | Research Brief (592 KB)

Evaluation Of MMFX Corrosion-Resistant Steel Dowel Bars In Concrete Pavements
July 2003, WI-07-03
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.0 MB)

Dowel Bar Retrofit
November 2002, WI-07-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (2.5 MB)

Effects of Aggregate Coatings and Films on Concrete Performance
September 2002, 0092-00-07
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (1.8 MB) | Research Brief (640 KB)

Field Measurement of Water Cement Ratio for Portland Cement Concrete - Phase II
June 2002, 0092-45-16
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (562 KB) | Research Brief (201 KB)

Report on Early Distress (RED) Retrofit Dowel Bars on I-39
January 2002, RED-05-01
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (2.6 MB)

Report on Early Distress (RED) Investigation of Shoulder Heave Problems
October 2001, RED-04-01
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.2 MB)

Strategies for Enhancing the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
July 2001, 0092-45-76;WI/SPR-06-01
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Debra Bischoff
Final report (629 KB)

Noise and Texture on PCC Pavements: Results of a Multi-State Study
June 2000, 0092-45-91; WI/SPR-08-99
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: James Parry
Final report (7.3 MB)

Investigative Study of the Italgrip System - Noise Analysis
March 2000, WI/SPR-02-00
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (702 KB)

Investigation of Feasible Pavement Design Alternatives for WisDOT
November 1999, WI/SPR-15-99
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (326 KB)

Pilot Testing of a Quality Management Provision for Concrete Pavement
August 1999, WI/SPR-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (189 KB)

Random Skewed Joints With and Without Dowels
December 1996, WI/FEP-07-96
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (54 KB)

The Great Unsealing: A Perspective on PCC Joint Sealing
1996
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1.9 MB)

Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Manual
May 1992
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (6.9 MB)

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Environment

Develop an Asset Management Tool for Collecting and Tracking Commitments on Selected Environmental Mitigation Features
September 2009, 0092-08-25
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Dan Scudder
Final report (6.4 MB)

Pollutant Loading to Storm Water Run-Off from Highways: Impact of a Highway Sweeping Program - Phase II
June 2009, 0092-04-04
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Dan Scudder
Final report (4.4 MB) | Research Brief (244 KB)

Effectiveness of a Hydrodynamic Settling Device and a Stormwater Filtration Device in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 2009, 0092-00-03
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Pearson
Final report (1.2 MB)| Research Brief (273 KB)

Use of a Stormwater Filtration Device for Reducing Contaminants in Runoff from a Parking Lot in Madison, Wisconsin, 2005-07
March 2009, 0092-05-17
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Wendy Braun
Final report (553 KB) | Research Brief (316 KB)

Fresh Water Mussel Study
July 2005, 0092-01-09
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Gary Birch
Final report (892 KB) | Research Brief (489 KB)

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs: Literature and Best Practices Scan
June 2002, 0092-02-09
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Steve Hirshfeld
Final report (174 KB) | Research Brief (467 KB)

Development of Pilot Archaeological Database (PAD) for WisDOT District 3
August 2001, 0092-45-96
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Research Brief (288 KB)

Pollutant Loadings to Stormwater Run-Off from Highways: The Impact of a Sweeping Program
August 2002, 0092-45-82
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (3.4 MB) | Research Brief (467 KB) | Implementation plan (27 KB)

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Geotechnics

Comparison of Five Different Methods for Determining Pile Bearing Capacities
September 2009, 0092-07-04
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (3.3 MB) | Research Brief (256 KB)

Comparison of Basic Laboratory Test Results with More Sophisticated Laboratory and In-Situ Tests Methods on Soils in Southeastern Wisconsin
September 2009, 0092-06-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (372 KB) | Research Brief (1.1 MB)

Development of Testing Methods to Determine Interaction of Geogrid-Reinforced Granular Material for Mechanistic Pavement Analysis
July 2009, 0092-07-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (3.2 MB) | Research Brief (414 KB)

Evaluation of Bridge Approach Settlement Mitigation Methods
August 2008, 0092-00-13
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (15.4 MB) | Appendices (12.6 MB) | Research Brief (471 KB)

Investigation of Vertical Members to Resist Surficial Slope Instabilities
May 2008, 0092-05-09
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Jeffrey Horsfall
Final report (4 MB) | Research Brief (236 KB)

Determination of Shear Strength Values for Granular Backfill Material Used by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
November 2007, 0092-05-08
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (2.3 MB) | Research Brief (256 KB)

Determination of Typical Resilient Modulus Values for Selected Soils in Wisconsin
February 2007, 0092-03-11
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (2 MB) | Research Brief (282 KB)

Effectiveness of Geosynthetics in Stabilizing Soft Subgrades
April 2006, 0092-45-15
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (1.3 MB) | Research Brief (322 KB)

Field Performance of Sub-bases Constructed with Industrial Byproducts
April 2006, 0092-45-18
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Ken Hanzel
Final report (3.1 MB) | Research Brief (322 KB)

Equivalency of Subgrade Reinforcement Methods
April 2006, 0092-00-12
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Ken Hanzel
Final report (755 KB) | Research Brief (322 KB)

Development of Methodology to Include Strength Contribution of Select Subgrade Materials in Pavement Structures
April 2006, 0092-03-12
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (350 KB) | Research Brief (322 KB)

Testing Methods to Determine Long Term Durability of Wisconsin Aggregate Resources
October 2005, 0092-02-03
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (714 KB) | Research Brief (442 KB)

Investigation of Standard Penetration Torque Testing (SPT-T) to Predict Pile Performance
September 2005, 0092-04-09
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (4.3 MB) | Research Brief (522 KB)

Investigation of the DCP and SSG as Alternative Methods to Determine Subgrade Stability
September 2005, 0092-01-05
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (4.1 MB) | Research Brief (293 KB)

Application of Electromagnetic Geophysics (EMG) Technology to Subsurface Investigations
July 2005, 0092-04-08
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (430 KB) | Research Brief (414 KB)

Determination of Influences on Support Strength of Crushed Aggregate Base Course Due to Gradational, Regional and Source Variations
October 2004, 0092-02-01
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Dan Reid
Final report (10 KB) | Research Brief (146 KB)

Estimating Soil/Pile Setup
September 2003, 0092-00-14
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Jeff Horsfall
Final report (2 MB) | Research Brief (477 KB)

Evaluation of Polymer for Soil Stabilization
August 2003, WI-06-03
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (716 KB)

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria - Executive Summary
Date: November 2002
Report Number: WI/SPR-05-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (472 KB)

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria - Pilot Implementation
January 2002, WI/SPR-04-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (6.7 MB)

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria - Phase III Final Report
January 2001, WI/SPR-02-01
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (2 MB)

Development of Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria
January 2001, 0092-45-95
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Debra Bischoff
Executive Summary (472 KB) | Phase III Final report (2 MB) | Pilot Implementation (6.7 MB)

Polyacrylamide as a Soil Stabilizer for Erosion Control
January 2001, WI-06-98
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (1.5 MB)

Erosion Control Product Acceptability Lists for Multi-Modal Applications
January 2001
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (283 KB)

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport Class 1 Erosion Mat Test Site
October 2000, WI-08-00
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (84 KB)

Evaluation of the GEOWEB and J.K. Structure Slope Stabilization Methods
January 2000, WI-17-99
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (2.8 MB)

Flowable Fill as Backfill for Bridge Abutments
December 1999, WI-16-99
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (3.2 MB)

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Modal

The Socioeconomic Benefits of Transit in Wisconsin, Phase II: Benefit Cost Analysis
August 2006, 0092-05-14
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Russell
Final report (641 KB) | Research Brief (294 KB)

The Socioeconomic Benefits of Transit in Wisconsin
November 2003, 0092-03-07
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Robert Russell
Final report (1.4 MB) | Research Brief (559 KB)

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Policy

Costs and Benefits of Increasing Load Size for Containers
September 2009, 0092-08-26
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Chuck Lorentz
Final report (2.4 MB)

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Communication with Local Government: Focus Group Report
January 2009, 0092-08-23
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Lori Richter
Final report (346 KB) | Research Brief (222 KB)

Synthesis of Best Practices for the Development of an Integrated Data and Information Management Approach
September 2008, 0092-02-21/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: WisDOT Research
Final report (690 KB) | Pooled fund study

Evaluation of Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) for Use on WisDOT Mega-corridor Projects
July 2007, 0608-20-00
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (281 KB)

Upper Midwest Freight Corridor Study
March 2007, TPF-5(078)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Sandy Beaupre
Final report (5.4 MB) | Pooled fund study

Examining Stress Levels Of DSP Enforcement Personnel and Intervention Techniques - Phase II
July 2005, 0092-03-01
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Sue Hunter
Final report (641 KB) | Research Brief (294 KB)

Economic and Land-Use Impacts of Wisconsin State Trunk Highway 29
September 2004, 0092-02-17 and 0092-03-06
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Dennis Leong
Final report (6.9 MB) | Research Brief (482 KB) | Video brief (3 min 17 sec)

Local Roads Communication Analysis
September 2003, 0092-03-08
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scott Bush
Final report (223 KB) | Research Brief (387 KB)

Wisconsin's Off-Road Fuel-Tax Collection Process Analysis: A Midwestern Comparative Analysis and Assessment
October 2002, 0092-02-08
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Allyn Lepeska
Final report (223 KB) | Research Brief (223 KB)

Transportation Investments, Economic and Land Use Goals
June 2002, 0092-45-97
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Dennis Leong
Final report (2.2 MB) | Research Brief (233 KB) | Implementation plan (27 KB)

Examining Stress Levels of State Patrol Enforcement Personnel and Intervention Techniques
April 2002, 0092-01-07
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Sue Hunter
Final report (483 KB) | Research Brief (577 KB)

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Roadways

Evaluation of Flexible Delineator Posts and Diamond Grade Reflective Sheeting
November 2009, FEP-05-09
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Deb Bischoff
Final report (607 KB)

Pavement Warranty Program in Wisconsin: 12-Year Evaluation
June 2009, WI-03-09
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Laura Fenley
Final Report (1 MB)

Frozen Road Operation Improvements
May 2009, 0092-06-11/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Jim McDonnell
Final report (5.1 MB) | Pooled fund study

North/West Passage Transportation Pooled Fund Program
December 2008, TPF-5(093)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Phil DeCabooter
Pooled fund study

Database Development for a Pavement Performance Analysis System
April 2008, 0092-06-13/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: WisDOT Research
Final report (1.2 MB) | Pooled fund study

Calibration Accuracy of Manual and Ground-Speed-Controlled Salters
February 2008, 0092-06-21/TPF-5(092)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Mike Sproul
Final report (1.7 MB) | Research Brief (562 KB) | Pooled fund study

Implementation of GPS Controlled Hwy Const Equipment Phase II
January 2008, 0657-32-24
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (2.6 MB)

ET-2000 - End Treatment for Guardrail
December 2007, WI/FEP-03-07
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (939 KB)

Improved Construction Cost Estimating Procedures For Developing the PS&E Estimate at WisDOT
August 2007, 0657-45-12
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (1.3 MB)

Implementation of GPS Controlled Highway Construction Equipment
April 2007, 0092-07-11
Construction and Materials Support Center
WisDOT contact: Don Miller
Final report (1.9 MB)

Aluminum Sign Corrosion Investigation
September 2004, WI-06-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (2.3 MB)

Evaluation of Bottom Ash as a Base Course
July 2004, FEP-08-04
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (5.4 MB)

Experimental Culvert Pipe, STH 80
November 2003, WI/FEP-09-96
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (3.5 MB)

Scotch-Lane Wet Reflective Removable Tape - Series 750
October 2003, WI-03-00
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (275 KB)

Public Perceptions of the Midwest's Pavements: Executive Summary - Wisconsin - Final Report (Summary of Phases I, II, and III)
January 2001, WI/SPR-01-01;0092-45-59
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Deb Bischoff
Final report (162 KB)

Experimental Installation of Large Diameter (48 in.) High Density Polyethylene Culvert Pipe (HDPE) - Construction Report
September 2000, PE-09-00
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (1 MB)

Public Perceptions: Phase III Targeted Surveys
September 2000
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (282 KB)

Public Perceptions: Phase II Statewide Surveys
rev. May 1999
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (149 KB)

Performance Evaluation of Drained Pavement Structures
December 1998, WI/SPR-04-08
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (287 KB)

1997 Ride Measurement Report
May 1998
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (5 MB)

Living Noise Barrier
January 1998, WI/FEP-02-98
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (10 MB)

Public Perceptions: Wisconsin Winter Ride Survey Report
September 1997; rev. 2001
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (596 KB)

1996 Ride Measurement Report
April 1997
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (389 KB)

Durisol Noise Barriers
April 1997, WI/FEP-02-97
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (1 MB)

1995 Ride Measurement Report
February 1996
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (4.6 MB)

Wisconsin's Pavement Management System: The Next Generation
1996
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (32 KB)

A Pavement Preservation Strategy
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (103 KB)

Pavement Design and Programming Options: European Design to Maintain Only
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (282 KB)

Preserving Our Highways and Bridges
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final reports (4 MB)

The Pavement Type Selection Process
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (81 KB)

Public Perceptions: Phase I Focus Group Content Analysis - Wisconsin
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (4 MB)

Public Perceptions: Phase II Appendix Data Summary
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Robert Arndorfer
Final report (51 KB) | Pooled fund study

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Safety and mobility

Strategies for Truck Parking
September 2009, 0092-08-28
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: David Simon
Final report (1.6 MB)

Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technologies
March 2009, SPR-3(076)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: Jim Merriman
Final report (2.5 MB) | Pooled fund study

Reducing Crashes at Rural Intersections: Toward a Multi-State Consensus on Rural Intersection Decision Support
April 2008, TPF-5(086)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
WisDOT contact: David Vieth
Final report-Pooled fund study (554 KB) | Final report-WisDOT (1.7 MB) | Pooled fund study

Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool
September 2006, 0092-05-18
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Thomas Huber
Final report (857 KB) | Research Brief (107 KB)

Evaluation of User Impacts of Transit Automatic Vehicle Location Systems in Medium and Small Size Transit Systems
August 2006, 0092-00-01
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: David Lowe
Final report (415 KB) | Research Brief (132 KB)

Truncated Warning Dome Installations - Technical Note
June 2005, WI-01-05
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Peter Kemp
Final report (522 KB)

Evaluation of Variable Message Signs in Wisconsin: Driver Survey
March 2005, 0092-45-17
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: John Corbin
Final report (625 KB) | Research Brief (143 KB)

Evaluation of Ramp Meter Effectiveness for Wisconsin Freeways, A Milwaukee Case Study: Parts 1, Diversion and Simulation; Part 2, Ramp Metering Effect on Traffic Operations and Crashes
November 2004, 0092-45-17
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: John Corbin
Final report, Parts 1 and 2 (3.3 MB) | Research Brief (326 KB)

Development of Methods for Benefits Assessment of ITS Deployment in Wisconsin - Phase II
September 2004, 0092-02-16
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Phil DeCabooter
Final report (2.6 MB) | Research Brief (239 KB)

Truncated Warning Dome System for Handicap Access Ramps
November 2003, WI-04-03
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Peter Kemp
Final report (6.6 MB)

Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Occupational Licensing Program in Terms of Providing Limited Operating Privileges to Problem Drivers and Its Impact on Highway Safety
January 2003, 0092-02-10
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Mitchell Warren
Summary report (242 KB) | Phase I (548 KB) | Phase II (456 KB) | Phase III (1.3 MB) | Research Brief (568 KB)

Perceptions and Expectations of Drivers: A Literature and Best Practices Scan
August 2002, 0092-02-12
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: John Corbin
Final report (269 KB) | Research Brief (188 KB) | Implementation plan (118 KB)

ITS Data Management and Archiving: Literature and Best Practices Scan
May 2002, 0092-02-11
Council on Research
WisDOT Contact: John Corbin
Final report (373 KB) | Research Brief (570 KB)

Evaluation of Lumimark Traffic Safety Marking System
April 2002, WI-03-02
WisDOT Pavements and Materials Research
WisDOT contact: Steve Krebs
Final report (1370 KB)

Impact on Highway Safety of Multiple Administrative Driver License Withdrawal Systems
March 2002, 0092-01-08
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: WisDOT Research
Final report (116 KB) | Research Brief (60 KB)

Improved Use of the Inspection Selection System (ISS) for Motor Carrier Safety
January 2002, 0092-00-02
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Sandra Huxtable
Final report (85 KB) | Research Brief (1.5 MB) | Implementation plan (27 KB)

Licensing the High Risk Driver
September 2001, 0092-45-14
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: WisDOT Research
Final report (283 KB)

Development of Methods for Benefits Assessment of ITS Deployment in Wisconsin
December 2000, 0092-45-20
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Phil DeCabooter
Final report (192 KB) | Research Brief (23 KB)

Partnerships for Intelligent Transportation Systems
July 2000, 0092-45-11
Policy Research Program
WisDOT Contact: Phil DeCabooter
Final report (1.9 MB) | Research Brief (110 KB)

When to Apply Spring Load Limits?
March 2000, 0092-45-70
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: WisDOT Research
Research Brief (129 KB)
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Structures

Fatigue Risks in the Connections of Sign Support Structures: Phase I
July 2009, 0092-08-14
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Travis McDaniel
Final report (7.2 MB) | Research Brief (533 KB)

A Systematic Process for Using Federal Aid to Support Bridge Preventive Maintenance
November 2008, 0092-07-20/TPF-5(036)
Transportation Pooled Fund Program, WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1 MB) | Pooled fund study

Implementation of Rehabilitation Techniques for Concrete Bridges
November 2008, 0092-06-08
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
WHRP study page

Bridge Integrated Analysis and Decision Support: Case Histories Phase I
August 2008, 0092-04-15
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Edward Fitzgerald
Final report (3.6 MB) | Research Brief (288 KB)

Specification and Design of Fiber Reinforced Bridge Deck Forms for Use on Wide Flange T-Girders
July 2008, 0092-06-07
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (3.3 MB) | Research Brief (281 KB)

Bridge Deck Crack Sealers Implementation Project
July 2008, 0092-07-22
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
WHRP study page

Reducing Shrinkage Cracking of Structural Concrete through the Use of Admixtures
February 2007, 0092-04-13
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1.3 MB) | Research Brief (322 KB)

Impact of Railcar Weight Changes on Wisconsin Bridges
October 2006, 0092-05-13
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Frank Huntington
Final report (1.4 MB) | Research Brief (306 KB)

Evaluation of Concrete Deck and Crack Sealers
August 2005, 0092-03-09
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1.1 MB) | Research Brief (260 KB)

Non-Destructive Testing of Highway Bridge Structures
June 2005, 0092-00-15
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1.4 MB) | Research Brief (238 KB)

Rehabilitation Techniques for Concrete Bridges
June 2005, 0092-01-06
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report part 1 (176 KB) | Final report part 2 (1.7 MB) | Final report part 3 (3.8 MB) | Appendix A (5.3 MB), Appendices B-D (13 MB), Appendices E-F (5.1 MB) | Research Brief (353 KB)

Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures and Components Using Smart-Structure Technology
March 2005, 0092-04-14
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report Vol. 1 (607 KB) | Final report Vol. 2 (1.7 MB) | Research Brief (197 KB)

Structural Analysis of Sign and Luminaire Support Structures
September 2004, 0092-00-16
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (7.4 MB) | Research Brief (438 KB)

Integrated Field and Office Tools for Bridge Management
October 2003, 0092-03-10
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (2.7 MB) | Research Brief (353 KB)

Rapid Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Bridges
October 2003, 0092-02-14b
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (5.7 MB) | Research Brief (516 KB)

Design & Prototype: Automated Routing & Evaluation of Bridge Restrictions for Oversize/Overweight Permitting
May 2002, 0092-45-19
Policy Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1.2 MB) | Research Brief (274 KB) | Implementation plan (26 KB)

Assessment & Rehabilitation Strategies/Guidelines to Maximize Service Life of Concrete Structures
February 2002, 0092-00-17
Wisconsin Highway Research Program
WisDOT contact: Scot Becker
Final report (1 MB) Research Brief (186 MB)

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Busses at Madison west transfer point

Cost-Benefit Analysis Will Guide Future Investments in Transit, 0092-05-14

Researchers’ cost-benefit analysis showed that investing in transit would produce a return of over $3 for each dollar spent at all potential state funding levels evaluated. They concluded that investing in transit in Wisconsin is economically worthwhile.