Perform Feasibility Study on Use of Innovative Tools and Techniques to Accelerate Pavement Construction [Project Title]

US Transportation Collection2021PDFTech ReportGoehl, Darlene CScullion, ThomasGurganus, CharlesWilson, BryanChoi, KunheeTexas A&M Transportation InstituteTexas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation OfficeUnited States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway AdministrationTexas A&M Transportation InstituteTexasUnited StatesCase studiesConstruction schedulingNondestructive testsPavingTechnological innovationsWork zone traffic controlAccelerated constructionFHWA/TX-21/0-6985-R1, 0-6985-R10-6985September 2018\u2013August 2021The researchers investigated innovative tools and techniques to accelerate pavement construction. In coordination with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) districts, the researchers identified four roadway projects to perform case studies using innovative tools and techniques to accelerate pavement construction. The researchers tested these projects by employing advanced planning tools. A novel construction schedule\u2013cost\u2013traffic integration approach was implemented to help TxDOT make the most informed decisions with regard to balanced trade-offs to lessen traffic disruption to the traveling public while minimizing construction time and road user cost. The researchers prepared and presented training materials and guidance to include methodology, testing procedures, and other tools used in the selection and design of pavement for candidate projects.127