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Variability of the IDEAL-CT Test for Pavement Cracking to Achieve a Balanced Asphalt Mix Design (Feb 2023, MPC-23-492)
This report describes the research efforts aimed at determining the repeatability of the IDEAL-CT test for use as part of the balanced asphalt mix design process. Three mixes in common production in northern Utah were investigated by three different labs experienced in performance testing. Within-lab...
Plastic-Aluminum Composites in Transportation Infrastructure (Mar 2017, MPC-17-324)
This report presents an initial investigation of the mechanics of I-beams developed with plastic-aluminum composite technology. Plastic-aluminum composites in structural beam/frame/truss elements are a relatively new concept that has seen little, if any, application in modern construction. This technology...