2024
Development of Guideline for the Use of Geosynthetics in Different Roadway Layered System in Nebraska, Jongwan Eun, Seunghee Kim, Daniel Robertson, Yusuf Alhowaidi, Hung Van, and Laith Ibdah
Evaluation of NDOT’s Sediment Barrier Practices Using Performance Data, Michael A. Perez, Wesley N. Donald, J. Blake Whitman, and Brian G. Roche
2023
Energy Dissipation Optimization for Circular Culverts, David M. Admiraal and Chi Zhang
Crashworthy Perforated Square Steel Tube (PSST) Mailbox Support – Phase I, Robert W. Bielenberg, Cody S. Stolle, and Ronald K. Faller
Low-Cement Concrete Mixture for Bridge Decks and Rails, Soumitra Das, George Morcous Ph.D., and Jiong Hu
Establishment of Wildflower Islands to Enhance Roadside Health, Ecological Value, and Aesthetics Phase II, Jackson Ebbers, Heidi L. Hillhouse, John A. Guretsky, and Thomas J. Weissling
Performance of High Early-Strength Materials Used in Concrete Bridge Repair, Zina Ebrahim, Fray F. Pozo-Lora, Zachary Benson, Mohammad Mastali, Marc Maguire, and Jiong Hu
Inventory, Operations, and Safety at Free Right-Turn Ramps, Aemal Khattak, Jonathon Camezind, and MM Shakui Haque
Feasibility Study: Application of Steel Sheet-Piles for the Abutment of Water-Crossing Bridges in Nebraska, Seunghee Kim, Jongwan Eun, Chung R. Song, Chungwook Sim, Hung Phi Van, Basil Abualshar, and Ramin Ziaei Tabari
UHPC Decked I-Beam for Accelerated Bridge Construction, George Morcous and Maher K. Tadros
Erosion Resistant Rock Shoulder, Chung R. Song, Richard L. Wood, Basil Abualshar, Mark O'Brien, Bashar Al-Nimri, and Mitra Nasimi
Truck Platooning Effects on Girder Bridges: Phase II-Service, Joshua Steelman, Jay Puckett, Daniel Linzell, and Bowen Yang
Nebraska Balanced Mix Design – Phase I, Farzad Yazdipanah, Mahdieh Khedmati, and Hamzeh Haghshenas
2022
Phased Construction Bridges: Monitoring and Analysis for Traffic-Induced Vibration, Khalid Al-Kady, Christine E. Wittich, Richard L. Wood, and George Morcous
2021
Measuring Foundation Course Modulus Using Falling Weight Deflectometer, Light Weight Deflectometer, and Dynamic Cone Penetration, Bruce Barrett, Kellie Troxel, Brady Dresselhaus, and David Hansen
Measuring Foundation Course Modulus Using Falling Weight Deflectometer, Light Weight Deflectometer, and Dynamic Cone Penetration, Bruce Barrett, Kellie Troxel, Brady Dresselhaus, and David Hansen
Research on High-RAP Mixtures with Rejuvenator - Field Implementation, Nitish R. Bastola, Mahdieh Khedmati, and Hamzeh Haghshenas
Feasibility Study: Alternatives to Prevent Settlements and Bumps at Bridge Approach, Seunghee Kim, Jongwan Eun, Yusuf Alhowaidi, and Daniel Robertson
https://dot.nebraska.gov/media/4yaemfil/m100-nebraska-buried-archeological-sites-phase-ii.pdf, Anthony L. Layzell, Rolfe D. Mandel, Courtney L. Ziska, and John R. Bozell
Low-Cost Modal Identification Sensors for Bridge Field Testing, Daniel Linzell, Saaed Eftekhar Azam, Samira Ardani, and Ahmed E Rageh
Design and Detailing of Cast-in-Place and Precast Concrete Approach Slabs, George Morcous and Mostafa Abo-Elkhier
Field Demonstration of GPR and UAV Technologies for Evaluation of Two US 75/77 Bridges, Sepehr Pashoutani, Jinying Zhu, Chungwook Sim, and Ji-Yong Lee
Evaluating ASCT Operations for Dodge Street Corridor, Anuj Sharma, Subhadipto Poddar, Atousa Zarindast, and Christopher Day
Biopolymerized Slope/Subgrade Stabilization and Advanced Field Monitoring, Chung R. Song, Layla Bitar, Richard L. Wood, Yong-Rak Kim, Jongwan Eun, Binyam M. Bekele, and Basil Abualshar
Research and Education for Optimizing the Development and Implementation of an Unmanned Aircraft Program at the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Wayne Woldt, Jon Starr, and Christopher M. U. Neale
Research and Education for Optimizing the Development and Implementation of an Unmanned Aircraft Program at the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Wayne Woldt, Jon Starr, and C.M.U. Neale
Field Demonstration of GPR and UAV Technologies for Evaluation of Two US 75/77 Bridges, Jinying Zhu, Chungwook Sim, and Fouad Jaber
2020
Application of Internal Curing to Improve Concrete Bridge Deck Performance, Arman Abdigaliyev, Yong-Rak Kim, and Jiong Hu
Prototype System for Implementing the Ultrasonic Guided Wave Method on the Field, Ece Erdogmus, Eric Garcia, Michael Schuller, and Ahmad Shoaib Amiri
Colloidal Silica: Cement Enhancing Admixture Product Evaluation, Lieska Halsey and David Hansen
Evaluation of Tie-Bar Anchoring Methods: Non-Shrink Grout vs. Epoxy, Wally Heyen, Lieska Halsey, Tim Krason, Brandon Varilek, and David Hansen
Research on School Zone Safety, Aemal Khattak and Yashu Kang
Synthesis of Repair Practices of Damaged Precast/Prestressed Concrete Girders, George Morcous, Richard L. Wood, and Antony Mohsen Kamal Masoud Kodsy
Feasibility and Implementation of Balanced Mix Design in Nebraska, Gabriel Nsengiyumva, Yong-Rak Kim, and Jiong Hu
Development and Implementation of a Moving Nondestructive Evaluation Platform for Bridge Deck Inspection, Sepehr Pashoutani, Jinying Zhu, Brian Mazzeo, Spencer Guthrie, and Chungwook Sim
Evaluation of Mixtures and Pavement Performance for Rehabilitation Methods, Mohammad Rahmani, Gabriel Nsengiyumva, Yong-Rak Kim, and Jiong Hu
Feasibility Study of Development of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for Highway Bridge Applications in Nebraska, Flavia Ribeiro Furtado de Mendonca, Mostafa Abo El-Khier, George Morcous, and Jiong Hu
Early Detection of Near-Surface Void Defects in Concrete Pavement Using Drone Based Thermography and GPR Methods, Zhigang Shen, Ece Erdogmus, George Morcous, Chngsheng Cheng, Zhexiong Shang, Theresa McCabe, and Antony Mohsen Kamal Masoud Kodsy
Supporting Bridge Management with Advanced Analysis and Machine Learning, Joshua Steelman and Francisco Garcia
Improvement of Low Traffic Volume Gravel Roads in Nebraska, Richard L. Wood, Yong-Rak Kim, Yijun Liao, and Mohammad E. Mohammadi
Development of an NDT Tool for in-Situ Assessment of Prestress Loss, Bibo Zhong, Jinying Zhu, and George Morcous
2019
Investigating the Interaction of NDOT Hot-Pour PCC Joint Sealant and Penetrating Concrete Sealers, Bruce Barrett, Dale Byre, Wally Heyen, Lieska Halsey, and David Hansen
Research on High-RAP Asphalt Mixtures with Rejuvenators - Phase II, Hamzeh Haghshenas, Gabriel Nsengiyumva, Yong-Rak Kim, Kommidi Santosh, and Soroosh Amelian
Asphalt Binder Laboratory Short-Term Aging, Hamzeh Haghshenas and Robert C. Rea
Validation of the Mechanical Rocker Test Method for Ice Melting Capacity (MRT-IMC), Lieska Halsey and David Hansen
Evaluation of Nebraska’s Aggregate Reactivity by the Miniature Concrete Prism Test Method – AASHTO T380, Lieska Halsey and Wally Heyen
Effect of Moisture Condition on Concrete Core Strengths, Wally Heyen and Lieska Halsey
Evaluation of Reducing Cement Content in NDOR Class R Combined Aggregate Gradations, Miras Mamirov, Jiong Hu, and Yong-Rak Kim
Performance Evaluation of Inverted Tee (IT) Bridge System, Garrett P. Martindale, Daniel Watson, Antony Mohsen Kamal Masoud Kodsy, Mostafa Abo El-Khier, Richard L. Wood, and George Morcous
Remediating Soil For Successful Vegetation Establishment Along Nebraska Highways, Shad Mills, Martha Mamo, Walt Schacht, and Humberto Blanco-Canqui
Precast Concrete Deck-to-Girder Connection using UHPC, George Morcous and Mostafa Abo El-Khier
Long-Term Performance Evaluation Of NUdeck In Kearney East Bypass, George Morcous and Marc Maguire
Condition Assessment of Bridge Decks with Asphalt Overlay, Sepehr Pashoutani and Jinying Zhu
Optimizing In-Place Density of Asphalt Pavements During Cold Weather Paving in Nebraska, Robert C. Rea and Hamzeh Haghshenas
34-inch Tall Three Beam Transition to Concrete Buttress, Scott Rosenbaugh, Wyatt Fallet, Ronald K. Faller, Robert W. Bielenberg, and Jennifer Schmidt
Restricted Crossings on Rural Highways, John Sangster and Tim Adams
Investigation of DSR Test Methods to Determine Binder Low Temperature Properties, Kommidi Santosh and Yong-Rak Kim
Establishment of Wildflower Islands to Enhance Roadside Health and Aesthetics, Walter Schacht and Judy Wu-Smart
Assessing the Impact of Game Day Schedule and Opponents on Travel Patterns and Route Choice using Big Data Analytics, Anuj Sharma and Vesal Ahsani
Development of High-Performance Rapid Patching Materials for Pavement Repair, Gholami Shayan, Jiong Hu, and Yong-Rak Kim
Standard Design for Nebraska County Bridges, Chungwook Sim, Jiong Hu, Maher K. Tadros, Alexander Bleyhl, and David Gee
2018
Development of the Nebraska Department of Transportation Winter Severity Index, Mark R. Anderson, Behzad Esmaeili, Curtis L. Walker, Dylan Steinkruger, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Pouya Gholizadeh, and Bac Dao
MASH Test No. 3-10 of a Non-Proprietary, High-Tension, Cable Median Barrier for Use in 6H:1V V-Ditch (Test No. MWP-9), Mojdeh Asadollahi Pajouh, Karla A. Lechtenberg, Ronald K. Faller, James C. Holloway, Robert W. Bielenberg, and Scott K. Rosenbaugh
Detection of Multiple Flaws in Concrete Bridge Decks Using Ultrasonic Wave Propagation, Ece Erdogmus, Eric Garcia, Michael Schuller, Donald Harvey, Kelsey Stithem, and Monica Houck
Hot Applied Sealant Bond Test for Joints with Penetrating Sealers, Lieska Halsey
Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders by Different Preparation Methods: Sulphur, Neoprene Pads and Grinding, Wally Heyen and Lieska Halsey
Systematic Approach to Identifying Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits, Anthony L. Layzell, Rolfe D. Mandel, Courtney L. Ziska, and John R. Bozell
Phase II Evaluation of Floor Pan Tearing for Cable Barrier Systems, Dylan T. Meyer, Mojdeh Asadollahi Pajouh, Karla A. Lechtenberg, Ronald K. Faller, Robert W. Bielenberg, and James C. Holloway
New Mixture Additives for Sustainable Bituminous Pavements, Gabriel Mukristu Nsengiyumva, Kommidi Santosh, Yong-Rak Kim, Helan Xu, and Yiqi Yang
Piezocone Penetration Testing Device, Chung R. Song, Benyam M. Bekele, and Brian Sawyer
Data-Driven Development of a Roadside Safety Marketing Campaign for Tree Removal – Phase I, Cody S. Stolle, Thomas Ammon, Chris M. Vargas, Ronald K. Faller, Karla A. Lechtenberg, and Erin L. Urbank
2017
Evaluation of Tack Coating Practices for Asphalt Overlays in Nebraska, Soroosh Amelian and Yong-Rak Kim
Testing and Evaluation of MASH TL-3 Transition Between Guardrail and Portable Concrete Barriers, Robert W. Bielenberg, Jessica L. Lingenfelter, Justine E. Kohtz, Ronald K. Faller, and John D. Reid
Length of Need and Minimum System Length for F-Shape Portable Concrete Barrier, Robert W. Bielenberg, Dylan T. Meyer, Ronald K. Faller, and John D. Reid
Effectiveness of Chain Link Turtle Fence and Culverts in Reducing Turtle Mortality and Providing Connectivity along U.S. Hwy 83, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA, Marcel P. Huijser, Kari E. Gunson, and Elizabeth R. Fairbank
Design and Evaluation of Modified Centerline Rumble Strips, Yong-Rak Kim, Tae Sun You, and Laurence Rilett
Steel Pin and Hanger Assembly Replacement Options, Daniel Linzell and Chandana C. Balakrishna
Mash Test No. 3-10 of a Non-Proprietary, High-Tension Cable Median Barrier for Use in 6H:1V V-Ditch (Test No. MWP-8), Dylan T. Meyer, Karla A. Lechtenberg, Ronald K. Faller, Robert W. Bielenberg, Scott K. Rosenbaugh, and John D. Reid
Increased Span Length for the MGS Long-Span Guardrail System Part II: Full-Scale Crash Testing, Dylan T. Meyer, John D. Reid, Karla A. Lechtenberg, Robert W. Bielenberg, and Ronald K. Faller
Increased Span Length for the MGS Long-Span Guardrail System Part III: Failure Analysis, Sagheer A. Ranjha, Robert W. Bielenberg, John D. Reid, and Ronald K. Faller
LS-DYNA® Modeling Enhancement Support, John D. Reid, Robert W. Bielenberg, and Chaz Ginger
Evaluation of Floorpan Tearing and Cable Splices for Cable Barrier Systems, Scott K. Rosenbaugh, Jason A. Hartwell, Robert W. Bielenberg, Ronald K. Faller, James C. Holloway, and Karla A. Lechtenberg
Evaluation of Adjustable Continuity Joint Variations for Use in the Restore Barrier, Scott Rosenbaugh, Jennifer D. Schmidt, Ronald K. Faller, and James C. Holloway
Improving Wildflower Longevity in Roadside Seeding Areas, Walter Schacht, Jonathan M. Soper, and Carol Wienhold
Evaluation of Opportunities and Challenges of Using INRIX Data for Real-Time Performance Monitoring and Historical Trend Assessment, Anuj Sharma, Vesal Ahsani, and Sandeep Rawat
Condition Factor Calibration for Load and Resistance Factor Rating of Steel Girder Bridges, Joshua Steelman and Pranav M. Shakya
Protocol to Evaluate and Load Rate Existing Bridges, Maria Szerszen and Ali Alhajami
In-Vehicle Evaluation of Milled Rumble Strips at Pre- and Post-Chip Sealed Maintenance Periods, Ernest Tufuor, Laurence Rilett, and Christopher LeFrois
Assessing Passenger Car Equivalency Factors for High Truck Percentages, JIanan Zhou, Laurence Rilett, and Elizabeth Jones
2016
Effectiveness Study of UNL’s Crack Routing Device (CRD) –Phase II, Changbum Ahn, Yong Cho, Hamed N. Rafsanjani, and Heath Wiley
Species Distribution Model for Swift Fox in Nebraska, Lucia Corral Hurtado
Continuous Long-Term Health Monitoring using Ultrasonic Wave Propagation, Ece Erdogmus
Evaluation of Dowel Bar Inserter Practices in PCC Pavements with Magnetic Tomography Technology, Farshad Fallah and Yong-Rak Kim
Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) Placed Adjacent to a 1V:2H Fill Slope with 6-ft Posts, Austin J. Haase, Justine E. Kohtz, Karla A. Lechtenberg, John D. Reid, and Ronald K. Faller
Research on High-RAP Asphalt Mixtures with Rejuvenators and WMA Additives, Hamzeh Haghshenas, Hesanaddin Nabizadeh, Yong-Rak Kim, and Kommidi Santosh
Class C Fly Ash in Pavements, Kromel E. Hanna, George Morcous, and Maher K. Tadros
M049 Effects of Compaction and Soil Moisture on American Burying Beetles, W. Wyatt Hoback
Improved Methodologies in Modeling and Predicting Failure in AASHTO M-180 Guardrail Steel Using Finite Element Analysis – Phase I, Brandt M. Humphrey, Robert W. Bielenberg, Ronald K. Faller, John D. Reid, and Mehrdad Negahban
MASH Test Nos. 3-11 and 3-10 on a Non-Proprietary Cable Median Barrier, Justine E. Kohtz, Robert W. Bielenberg, Scott K. Rosenbaugh, Ronald K. Faller, Karla A. Lechtenberg, and John D. Reid
Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) with an Omitted Post, Jessica L. Lingenfelter, Scott Rosenbaugh, Robert W. Bielenberg, Karla A. Lechtenberg, Ronald K. Faller, and John D. Reid