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    Completed Research Projects  
668
Optimal Maintenance Crew Composition and Enhancement of Crew Productivity
  Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, January 1, 2007 – November 30, 2008
Summary

Final Report
   
666
Maintenance Outsourcing Phase II: Improving the Maintenance Contracting Process
  Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, June 8, 2006 - September 7, 2007
Summary

Final Report
 
   
663
Research the Barriers to Statewide Coordination of Transportation
  Dr. Anne E. Dunning, Clemson University, December 6, 2005 - January 31, 2007
Summary

Final Report
 
   
661 Best Practices for Developing the Engineer's Estimate
  Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, August 15, 2005 - November 14, 2006
  Final Report Part 1

Final Report Part 2
   
660
Survey the Public to Assess their Perception of the Performance of the South Carolina Department of Transportation
  Dr. Sandra J. Teel, USC Moore School of Business, 06/13/05 - 04/12/06, FHWA-SC-06-04
  Summary

Final Report
 
     
 
659
Benefit Cost Analysis of Accelerated Incident Clearance
  Dr. Ronnie Chowdhury, Clemson University, May 15, 2005 - January 14, 2007
  Summary

Final Report
     
 
658
Better Management for Speed Control in Work Zones
    Dr. Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University, April 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
  Summary

Final Report
     
 
657
An Assessment of South Carolina Road Users to Measure Public Knowledge and Understanding of Traffic Control Measures
    Dr. Kim E. Alexander, Clemson University, 02/11/05 to 10/10/08
    Summary

Final Report
     
 
656
Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavement Design
    Dr. Prasad Rangaraju, Clemson University, 02/012/05 to 12/31/07
    Summary

Final Report
     
 
655
Load Testing for Assessment and Rating of Highway Bridges - Phase III
  Dr. Scott Schiff, Clemson University, 10/12/04 - 4/11/06
  Summary

Final Report
     
 
654
Rapid Set Concrete Patching Materials for PCC
    Dr. Prasad Rangaraju, Clemson University, 11/01/04 to 07/31/07
  Summary

Final Report

Implementation
     
 
653
SCDOT Maintenance Outsourcing
    Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, 10/28/04 to 01/27/06
  Summary

Final Report
     
652
Construction Contract Time/ Construction Contract Time Extension
Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, 08/11/04 to 02/10/06
Summary

Final Report
   
651
Performance of Four Best Management Practices for Highway-Runoff Quality near Beaufort, South Carolina
  Mr. Noel M. Hurley, Jr., USGS, 05/15/04 to 12/31/07
 
   
650
Laboratory Evaluation of Anti-Strip Additives in Hot Mix Asphalt
Dr. Serji N. Amirkhanian, Clemson University, 07/15/04 to 09/14/06
Summary

Final Report

Implementation
   
649
Development of Statistical Analysis Guidelines for Highway Materials and Research Activities
Dr. James L. Burati, Jr., Clemson University, 05/16/04 to 05/15/06, FHWA-SC-06-05
Summary

Final Report
   
647
Development of Improved Rideability Specifications for Rigid Pavements and Bridge Decks
  Dr. Ronald L. Baus, University of South Carolina, 02/16/04 to 11/15/07
Summary
   
646
ITS and Construction Management Modules: SCDOT Resident Construction Engineer Academy
  Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, University of South Carolina, 08/16/03 to 08/15/07
Summary
   
645
Development of a Workforce Plan for the SCDOT
Dr. Nadim M. Aziz, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-05-03
Summary

Final Report
   
644
Customer Input Concerning Highway Maintenance
  Dr. Sandra J.Teel, University of South Carolina, FHWA-SC-04-01
  Summary
   
643
Prime Contractor Prequalification and Annual Performance
Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-03-09

Summary

Final Report

   
642
Frequency and Time Distribution of Rainstorms in South Carolina
  Dr. Nadim M. Aziz, Clemson University
Summary

Final Report
   
641
Investigation into ASR Potential of Aggregate in Upstate Area of South Carolina
Dr. Prasada Rao Rangaraju, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-04-05
Summary
   
640
Meeting Air Quality Standards through Alternative Scenarios in Transportation Modeling
Ms. Emily Terrell, Clemson University
   
639
Establishment of Resident Construction Engineer Academy
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina, FHWA-SC-05-04
Summary
   
638
The South Carolina Department of Transportation and Its Economic Impact on the State of South Carolina
Dr. Donald L. Schunk, Univ of South Carolina, March-03, FHWA-SC-02-08

Summary

Final Report

   
637
Evaluation of the Use of Gyratory Compactor Asphalt Specimens for Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) Determination
Mr. Chad Hawkins, SCDOT, Dec-04, FHWA-SC-04-09
   
636
Evaluation of South  Carolina Aggregate Durability Properties 
Dr. Prasada Rao Rangaraju, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-05-01
Summary
   
634
Safety Considerations for Night-Time/Weekend Construction Activities 
Dr. W. Edward Back, Clemson University, July-04, FHWA-SC-04-08
 

Summary

Final Report

   
633
Permeability of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Structures in South Carolina
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, June-04, FHWA-SC-04-03 & FHWA-SC-04-04
   
632
Load Testing for Assessment and Rating of Highway, Bridges - Phase II
Dr. Scott Schiff, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-04-06
Summary
   
631
Long Range Program Cost Estimating Methodology
Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, February-03, FHWA-SC-03-03
   
630
Investigation of Graded Aggregate Base (GAB) Courses
Dr. Ron Baus, Univ of South Carolina, 01/01/02 to 03/01/06
Summary

Final Report

Implementation
   
629
Field and Laboratory Assessment of Flowable Fill Performance in South Carolina
Dr. Charles Pierce, Univ of South Carolina, August-04, FHWA-SC-03-08
   
628
Development of Scheduling Templates for Preconstruction Activities
Dr. Lansford Bell, Clemson University, October-02, FHWA-SC-03-02
   
627
Highway Capacity in Work Zones
Dr. Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University, FHWA-SC-05-02
Summary
 
626
Laboratory and Field Investigation of Temperature Differential in HMA Mixtures Using an Infrared Camera 
Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University, 05/30/01 to 03/31/06

Summary

Final Report

Implementation

   
625
Specifications for Culvert Pipe Used in SCDOT Highway Applications
Dr. Sarah Gassman, Univ of South Carolina, 05/15/01 to 4/15/06

Summary
Final Report
Implementation

   
624
Establishment of Foundation Inspector’s and Earthwork and Base Inspector’s Certification Courses
Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University, December-01, FHWA-SC-02-05
Summary
   
623
Estimating the Dynamic Properties of South Carolina Soils for Ground Response Analysis
Dr. Ronald Andrus, Clemson University, March-03, FHWA-SC-03-07
Summary
   
622
Funding Options for Meeting Transportation Infrastructure Needs in the State of South Carolina
Dr. Jim London, Clemson University, December-01,FHWA-SC-01-12, FHWA-SC-02-09, FHWA-SC-03-05
Summary

Final Report 1
Summary

Final Report 2
Summary

Final Report 3
   
621
Seismic Hazard Mapping for Bridge and Highway Design in South Carolina
Dr. Pradeep Talwani, Univ of South Carolina, 01/16/01 to 09/30/06
Summary
   
620
Assessment of Public Opinion of the SCDOT
Dr. Sandra J. Teel, Univ of South Carolina, May-01, FHWA-SC-01-06
Summary
   
618
Development of Profiler-Based Rideability Specifications for Asphalt Pavements and Asphalt Overlays
Dr. Ron Baus, Univ of South Carolina, August 2004, FHWA-SC-04-07
Summary

Final Report
   
617
Laboratory Mix Design and Field Evaluation of Modifies Asphalt Binders
Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University
   
616
Development of a Quality Assurance Program for Asphalt Paving Mixtures in South Carolina - Phase II
Dr. James Burati, Clemson University, January-03, FHWA-SC-03-06
Summary
   
615
Review of Class E Concrete Bridge Decks in South Carolina - Phase II
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, October-03
   
614
Bridge Rehabilitation Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites - Phase II
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina
Summary
   
613
Technology Transfer Program for Concrete QC/QA Certification of Contractors and SCDOT Personnel
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina, February-02, FHWA-SC-02-02
Summary
   
612
Establishment and Management of Native Grassess and Forbs in Highway Corridors
Dr. William C. Stringer, Clemson University, November-01, FHWA-SC-01-08
Summary
   
611
Impact Assessment of the New Cooper River Bridge, Charleston, SC
Dr. Arthur A. Felts, CofC, February-02, FHWA-SC-02-01
Summary
   
610 Aggregate and Concrete QC/QA Certification of Contractors and SCDOT Personnel Phase II: Pilot and Implementation of Coarse Aggregate Program
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina, October-01, FHWA-SC-01-07
Summary
   
608 Fatal Crashes on Rural Secondary Highways
Dr. David Clark, Clemson University, September-02, FHWA-SC-03-04
Summary
   
607
Development of a Gyratory Design System for Conventional SCDOT Hot Mixed Asphalt Mixtures
Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University, June-01, FHWA-SC-01-05
Summary
   
606
Investigation into Improvement of Bridge Approaches in South Carolina
Dr. Charles Pierce, Univ of South Carolina, February-01, FHWA-SC-01-02
Summary
   
605
Technology Transfer Programs for Aggregate and Concrete QC/QA Certification of Contractors and SCDOT Personnel
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina, October-00, FHWA-SC-00-03
Summary
   
604
Calibrating Pavement Performance Prediction Models for Interstate and Primary Highway Systems in the State of South Carolina
Dr. Charles Pierce, Univ of South Carolina, June-02, FHWA-SC-02-07
Summary
   
603
Experimental Investigations of Scour Around Bridge Piers
  Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina
   
602
Feasibility of Including Structural Adequacy Index as an Indicator of Overall Pavement Quality in the SCDOT Pavement Management System
Dr. Ronald Baus, Univ of South Carolina, February-01, FHWA-SC-01-03
Summary
   
601
Performance Evaluation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe
Dr. Sarah Gassman, Univ of South Carolina, December-00, FHWA-SC-00-08
Summary
   
600
Techniques for Estimating Magnitude and Frequency of Floods in South Carolina, 1998
Mr. Toby D. Feaster, USGS
 
599
Modeling of Floods in Piedmont Streams
Dr. M. Hanif Chaudhry, Univ of South Carolina, August-00, FHWA-SC-00-02
Summary
   
597
Bridge to the Future: State-of-the-Art Pedestrian Bridge and Gateway to Columbia
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, April-00, FHWA-SC-00-01
Summary
   
596
Development of a Process to Forecast Construction Staffing Levels
Dr. Lansford B. Bell, Clemson University, February-01, FHWA-SC-00-04
Summary
   
595
Evaluation of Retroreflectivity of Interstate Markings
Dr. Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University, November-02, FHWA-SC-03-01
Summary
   
594
Causal Factors and Possible Solutions to Reduce Highway Accidents caused by White-Tailed Deer in South Carolina
Dr. Webb M. Smathers, Clemson University, October-01, FHWA-SC-01-10
Summary
   
593
Investigation of SCDOT Asphalt Mixtures using the Pavement Analyzer
Mr. Chad Hawkins, SCDOT, December-01, FHWA-SC-01-11
Summary
   
592
Review of Class E Concrete Mix used in Bridge Decks in South Carolina
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, November-99, FHWA-SC-99-06
Summary
   
591
Development of Computer Models to Analyze Tidal and Coastal Stream Hydraulic Conditions at Highway Structures - Phase III
Ayres & Assoc., Inc., March-02, FHWA-SC-02-03
Summary
   
590
Investigation and Evaluation of RoadwayRideability Equipment and Specifications-Phase I
Dr. Ronald Baus, Univ of South Carolina, November-99, FHWA-SC-99-05
Summary
   
588
Load Testing for Assessment and Rating of Highway Bridges
Dr. Scott D. Schiff, Clemson University, February-01, FHWA-SC-00-04
Summary
   
587
Bridge Rehabilitation Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, April-99, FHWA-SC-99-02
Summary
   
586
A Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Use of Waste Materials in Construction of a Rest Area
Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University, March-01, FHWA-SC-01-04
Summary
   
585
Evaluation of Economical and Efficient Method for Corrosion Protection of Structural Concrete: Experimental Studies and Mathematical Modeling
  Dr. Branko N. Popov, Univ of South Carolina
 
584
Statewide Sign Management Implementation
Dr. Lansford B. Bell, Clemson University, June-99, FHWA-SC-99-03
Summary
   
583
Development of a Quality Assurance Program for Portland Cement Concrete in South Carolina
Transtec, February-01, FHWA-SC-01-01
Summary
   
582
Development of a Quality Control Program for Aggregates in South Carolina
Dr. James L. Burati, Clemson University, October-01, FHWA-SC-01-09
Summary
   
581
Evaluation of Pavement Marking Materials On I-20, Lexington County
Mr. Terry Swygert, SCDOT, March-02, FHWA-SC-02-04
Summary
   
580
Investigation of Waste Tires in Landscaping Applications
Mr. Mike Sanders, SCDOT, December-00, FHWA-SC-00-06
Summary
   
579 Continuing Investigation of Strand Slippage in Prestressed Concrete Piles - Phase II
Dr. Michael Petrou, Univ of South Carolina, January-01, FHWA-SC-00-07
Summary
   
577
A Laboratory & Field Evaluation of the Use of Waste Materials in Highway Construction
  Dr. Serji Amirkhanian, Clemson University, December-99, FHWA-SC-99-01
   
572
Development of a Quality Assurance Program for Asphalt Paving Mixtures in SC (Phase II- HPR 546)
Dr. James L. Burati, Clemson University, October-00, FHWA-SC-00-05
Summary
   
   
 
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