When a research study begins, a project capsule is published, outlining the need for the research, the study's objectives and methodology, and the potential for future implementation. LTRC publications are available as .pdf downloads. Click below to install Adobe Acrobat Reader for free:
Click on an area listed below to see active research in that area. Then, click on the project title to download the capsule:
Bituminous
25-2B: Validation of SCB Jc Prediction Model and Aging Correction Factor
25-1B: Assessment of the PaveScan RDM for Continuous Density Measurements in Louisiana
24-1B: Sustainability through Development of Life Cycle Information Models for Pavements in Louisiana
23-4B: Literature Review of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT Test Methods for Balanced Mixed Design
23-2B: Evaluation of Non-Destructive Test Pilot Projects
23-1B: Effect of Fillers on the Moisture Resistance and Performance of HMA
22-1B: Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/ Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana
21-5B: Improvement of Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) Performance and Durability through Materials, Design, and Maintenance
19-2B: Development of a Moisture Sensitivity Test for Asphalt Mixtures
Concrete
25-1C: Evaluation of the T-FAST (TFHRC ASR Test) Test Method for Aggregate Acceptance
24-1C: Investigation of Piezoelectric and Other Advanced Sensors in Concrete
Geotechnical
24-3GT: Statewide Calibration of CPT Direct Design Methods Using Static Load Test Data
24-4GT: Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) Phase II
24-1GT: Evaluation and Incorporation of Site and Laboratory Variability into LRFD Design of Pile Foundations—Phase 2
24-2GT: Web-based Tool to Advance Geotechnical Data Interchange and Reliability-based Site Characterization
23-2GT: Field Evaluation of Geophysical Applications for DOTD
23-1GT: LiDAR for Geotechnical Applications
21-2GT: Geotechnical Database, Phase IV
20-3GT: Development of a Design Methodology for Geosynthetic Reinforced Pavement using Finite Element Numerical Modeling
20-2GT: Instrumentation and Modeling of Geosynthetic Load Transfer Platform Performance
Pavement
25-1P: Development of a Database for Successfully Performing Pavement Sections in Louisiana
24-1P: Evaluation of Louisiana Maintenance and Rehabilitation Treatment Decision Matrix for Cost-Effective and Timely Pavement Preservation
24-2P: Develop a Methodology for Pavement Drainage System Rating
22-1P: Performance Index Rating and Maintenance Cost Assignment for Ramps, Acceleration Lanes, and Deceleration Lanes in Louisiana
19-2P: Mechanistic Characterization of Asphalt Overlays for Pavement Rehabilitation and Preservation Using Pavement ME Approach
18-2P: Mitigating Joint Reflective Cracks using Stone Interlayers: Case Study on Louisiana Highway 5, Desoto Parish
Pooled Fund/UTC
25-5PF: Ahead of the Curve: Course Updates and Conversions
Safety
24-1SA: Ground-in Edge and Centerline Rumble Strip/Rumble Stripe Evaluation and Best Practices
24-2SA: Older Road Users Safety in Louisiana: Understanding the Crash Contributing Factors
19-3SA: Pedestrians and Bicyclists Count, Phase 2: Implementing and Applying Multimodal Demand Data
Special Studies
25-2SS: Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities
25-1SS: Complete Streets Means Trucks, Too: Integrating Freight Traffic Needs with Active Transportation Planning and Policy
24-4SS: Improved Signalized Intersection Performance using Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence
24-6SS: Statewide Lane Reconfiguration “Road Diet” Screening for Louisiana
24-3SS: Evaluating Practical Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Traffic Incident Response and Management
24-2SS: Trip Generation for Various Sites
23-4SS: Statewide Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Study
23-3SS: Estimating HCM Default Parameters for Louisiana
19-5SS: Assessing the Economic Benefits of the Transportation Infrastructure Model for Development (TIMED) Program
10-6SS: Establishing an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Lab at LTRC Phase II
Structures
24-1ST: Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Application in Link Slabs for Crack Mitigation
24-2ST: Redesign of Innovative Gate Arms (Ramp Closure Gate) - Phase I
22-3ST: Evaluation of Embedded Pile Resistance of Scour Critical Bridges