Browsing by Author "Zech, Wesley"

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Hypothetical Analysis on Cost Effectiveness of Centerline Rumble Strips as a Crash Countermeasure

Sharma, Asha (2006-05-15)

Rural roads are mostly undivided highways with high speed, two-way traffic. These factors coupled with inattentive driver behavior increase the risk of frontal and sideswipe collisions. Widening of roads and installation ...

Improvements in the Design and Application of Erosion and Sediment Control Technologies for the Construction Industry

Perez, Michael (2016-12-07)

Erosion and sediment controls (ESCs) have become essential components of construction related activities. Stormwater pollution prevention regulations are the principal catalysts driving the development of new ESC practices ...

Measuring and modeling the impact of roadway runoff on a headwater tributary of the Cahaba River

Butler, Catherine (2015-07-24)

Stormwater runoff from highways has been a relevant focus of study both in terms of its characterization during construction phases as well as during the operational years. Highways have been thought to have adverse impacts ...

Measuring the Effects of Bridge Deck Replacement Methods on Construction Performance Factors

Watts, Mikkel (2011-05-11)

The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate a methodology for measuring the effect of various bridge deck replacement methods on the total cost, schedule, and road user costs of a bridge project. Steps are ...

Optimizing Haul Routes Using Geospatial Technologies for the Delivery of Ready-Mix Concrete in Urban Areas

Rao, Pradeep (2007-05-15)

In the ready-mix concrete industry, timely and uninterrupted delivery of ready-mix concrete to a construction site is of utmost importance for efficient construction operation. Due to ever soaring fuel prices and small ...

Performance Evaluations of Sediment Barrier Practices and Unmanned Aircraft System Mapping Technologies

Whitman, Jarrell (2018-11-15)

Sediment barriers are sediment control practices typically installed along the perimeter of construction sites that are intended to intercept, capture, and temporarily contain sheet to shallow concentrated flows prior to ...

Statistical Model Development for Estimating Bicycle Rack Usage at Auburn University

Wilson, Christopher (2011-05-17)

The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate statistical models to estimate bicycle rack usage for a university campus environment. An analysis was conducted on bicycle rack usage data, collected in 2008, ...

A Stochastic Three-Dimensional Cost Estimation System for Hot Mix Asphalt in the State of Alabama

Xu, Keren (2018-04-30)

Asphalt is one of the most critical commodities for the American infrastructure. It is used as a paving material on the majority of the U.S. roadways. The National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA) estimates that about 94 ...

Techniques for Establishing Vegetation for Erosion Control on Disturbed Slopes in Alabama

Baharanyi, Ali (2010-04-23)

Soil erosion is a serious issue in the revegetation of disturbed slopes that occurs during highway and other construction. Although slope disturbance from highway construction is widespread, there is little information ...

Use of a Small-scale Erosion Control Model in the Design of Silt Fence Tiebacks

Halverson, Jarid (2006-05-15)

For most storm events, accelerated erosion caused by storm water runoff from construction sites can be mitigated through vigilant management efforts. The control measures that are designed to provide a practical field ...

Wrong-Way Driving: Crash Data Analysis and Safety Countermeasures

Pour-Rouholamin, Mahdi (2016-07-25)

Wrong-way driving (WWD) on controlled-access highways has been a consistent issue since the introduction of Interstate systems in the 1950s. Despite all the efforts to overcome the issue, there is still much to learn. This ...