RAC 2021 Sweet Sixteen and Supplemental Categories
High Value Research Projects
The Value of Research Task Force is pleased to announce this year’s selections for the “Sweet Sixteen.” The selected states are invited to give a presentation during one of the Sweet Sixteen sessions at the virtual 2021 National RAC Annual Meeting. Sweet Sixteen award winners are listed below, followed by winners of this year’s supplemental categories.
Maine (NETC)
Development of MASH Computer Simulated Steel Bridge Rail and Transition Details
Fact Sheet Poster VideoMassachusetts
The Characterization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for HMA Surface Courses in MA
Project Brief VideoVermont
Hydraulic Inspection Vehicle Explorer (HIVE) Culvert Upgrade
Fact Sheet Poster Video ProjectRegion 2
Virginia
Enhancing Existing Isolated Underpasses with Fencing to Decrease Wildlife Crashes and Increase Habitat Connectivity
Fact Sheet Report VideoRegion 3
Michigan
Develop and Implement a Freeze Thaw Model Based Seasonal Load Restriction Decision Support Tool
Fact Sheet VideoRegion 4
Texas
Evaluating Bridge Behavior Using Ultra High Resolution Next Generation Digital Image Correlation (DIC): Applications in Bridge Inspection and Damage Assessment
Fact Sheet Poster VideoWashington
Preparing for Traffic Signal Operations in a Multi Modal Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Environment
Fact Sheet Slides VideoRAC 2021 Supplemental Categories
High Value Research Projects
The Value of Research Task Force is pleased to announce this year’s supplemental selections. The two categories chosen for this year’s supplemental awards were “Safety” and “Construction and Maintenance.”
Region 1
New Hampshire
The Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Increase Safety and Decrease Costs of Transportation Projects and Related Tasks
Fact SheetRegion 2
Virginia
Roadway Departure Crashes on Rural Roads: Crash Causation and Systemic Safety Improvement Program Development
Fact Sheet SlidesFlorida
Evaluation of Techniques to Remove Defective Grout from Post-Tensioning Tendons
Georgia
An Enhanced GDOT Pavement Preservation Guide with Optimal Timing of Pavement Preservation
Fact SheetRegion 3
Indiana
RoadHAT 4D – A Practical Tool for Identifying Road Safety Needs and for Adequate Scoping of Road Design Projects
PosterMichigan
Effectiveness of Green Strobes on Winter Maintenance Vehicles and Equipment
Fact Sheet SlidesRegion 4
Montana
Testing Wildlife Friendly Fencing Modifications to Manage Wildlife and Livestock Movements
Fact Sheet PosterNevada
Developing a Quality of Signal Timing Performance Measure Methodology for Arterial Operations
Fact SheetMontana
Effective Production Rate Estimation and Activity Sequencing Logics Using Daily Work Report Data
Project Brief PosterNew Mexico
Cost-Effective Methods to Retrofit Metal Culverts Using Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites