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Sensitivity and Accuracy Assessment of Vehicle Weigh-In-Motion System Measurement Errors Using In-Pavement Strain-Based Sensors (Aug 2024, MPC-24-548)
Pan Lu, Denver Tolliver, Xinyi Yang, Jingnan Zhao, Ying Huang, and Hao Wang

The rapid increase in traffic volume and heavy vehicle loads is causing accelerated deterioration of pavement infrastructure worldwide. This research investigates the impact of overweight and dynamic axle loads on pavement performance, employing advanced weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems and machine learning...

Innovative Strengthening for Deteriorated Concrete Bridges Using Embedded Composite Sheets Bonded with Polyester-Silica (Dec 2019, MPC-19-409)
Yail Jimmy Kim

This report presents the feasibility of a novel anchor system that mitigates the end-peeling of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets used for strengthening reinforced concrete beams. Contrary to conventional anchoring methods, CFRP sheets are embedded inside the pre-grooved concrete and covered...

Analysis of Compound Channel Flow with Two-Dimensional Models (Oct 2017, MPC-17-336)
Francis C. K. Ting, Ryan J. Larsen, and Ryan P. Rossell

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) currently has a Finite-Element Surface-Water Modeling System for Two-Dimensional Flow (FESWMS-2DH) and Research Management Associates 2 (RMA2) Both programs have the capability to model two-dimensional (2D) flow around structures. The department must...

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rural and Small Urban Transit (Jul 2014)
Ranjit Godavarthy, Jeremy Mattson, and Elvis Ndembe

This study focuses on the qualitative and quantitative benefits of small urban and rural public transit systems in the United States. First, a thorough review of previous literature is presented. Then, a framework is developed which focuses on three main areas of transit benefits most relevant to rural...