Maintenance

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Toward the development of pavement-specific structural synthetic fibers
  June 2024, NRRA202403
• Autonomous Mobile Asphalt Density Profiling Robot to Reduce Worker Risk
  June 2023, CTS 23-04
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics: Appendices
  January 2023, MnDOT 2023-03A
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics
  January 2023, MnDOT 2023-03
• The Impacts of Deferred Maintenance in Minnesota
  April 2022, MnDOT 2022-08
• Remaining Service Life Asset Measure, Phase 2
  February 2022, MnDOT 2022-02
• A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Pavement Sections that Have Remained in Poor Condition for 5-Plus Years
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-16
• Innovative Materials and Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-18
• Optimized Taconite-Based Pavement Repair Compound and Deployment System
  December 2019, MnDOT 2019-46
• Development of Driver Assistance Systems to Support Snowplow Operations
  August 2018, CTS 18-14
• Water Use at Minnesota Rest Areas
  January 2016, CTS 15-11A
• Robotic Roadway Message and Symbol Painter Implementation
  September 2016, MnDOT 2016-31
• Evaluate and Develop Innovative Pavement Repair and Patching: Taconite-based Repair Options
  January 2016, MnDOT 2016-03
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic-Flow Data, Phase 2
  August 2015, MnDOT 2015-44
• Minnesota Steel Culvert Pipe Service-Life Map
  June 2015, MnDOT 2015-31
• Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS
  January 2015, MnDOT 2015-01
• Modeling and Monitoring the Long-Term Behavior of Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridges
  November 2014, MnDOT 2014-39
• Evaluation of Concrete and Mortars for Partial Depth Repairs
  November 2014, MnDOT 2014-41
• Wakota Bridge Thermal Monitoring Program Part II: Data Analysis and Model Comparison
  May 2013, MnDOT 2013-12
• Wakota Bridge Thermal Monitoring Program Part I: Analysis and Monitoring Plan
  May 2013, MnDOT 2013-11
• Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Roadway Maintenance Phase II: Developing a Vision Guidance System for the Robotic Roadway Message Painter
  February 2013, CTS 13-09
• Friction Measurement System for Hennepin County
  January 2013, CTS 13-03T
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Data
  December 2012, MnDOT 2012-40
• Portable, Non-Intrusive Advance Warning Devices for Work Zones with or without Flag Operators
  October 2012, MnDOT 2012-26
• A Research Plan and Report on Factors Affecting Culvert Pipe Service Life in Minnesota
  September 2012, MnDOT 2012-27
• Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Modeling of the I-35W Bridge
  August 2012, MnDOT 2012-24
• Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Roadway Maintenance Phase I: Developing a Robotic Roadway Message Painter Prototype
  May 2012, CTS 12-17
• Effects of Implements of Husbandry (Farm Equipment) on Pavement Performance
  April 2012, MnDOT 2012-08
• Innovative Technologies for Lifetime Extension of an Aging Inventory of Vulnerable Bridges
  December 2011, CTS 11-27
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (February 2011)
  February 2011, CTS 11-04
• Low-Cost Portable Video-Based Queue Detection for Work- Zone Safety
  January 2011, CTS 11-02
• Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone
  December 2010, CTS 10-15
• Optimal Workforce Planning and Shift Scheduling for Snow and Ice Removal
  December 2010, Mn/DOT 2011-03
• MnROAD Data Mining, Evaluation and Quantification -- Phase I
  July 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-26
• Bridge Scour Monitoring Technologies: Development of Evaluation and Selection Protocols for Application on River Bridges in Minnesota
  March 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-14
• Automated Vehicle Location, Data Recording, Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Winter Road Maintenance
  February 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-07
• TH-36 Full Closure Construction: Evaluation of Traffic Operations Alternatives
  January 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-04
• Development of Flexural Vibration Inspection Techniques to Rapidly Assess the Structural Health of Rural Bridge Systems: Phase II
  December 2009, MnDOT 2009-40
• Subsurface Drainage Manual for Pavements in Minnesota
  June 2009, MnDOT 2009-17
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy Phase I
  April 2009, CTS 09-12
• Crack and Concrete Deck Sealant Performance
  March 2009, Mn/DOT 2009-13
• Evaluating Roadway Subsurface Drainage Practices
  January 2009, MnDOT 2009-08
• Directional Sound for Long Distance Auditory Warnings from a Highway Construction Work Zone
  December 2008, CTS 08-20
• Study of Environmental Effects of De-Icing Salt on Water Quality in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota
  September 2008, MnDOT 2008-42
• Design Tool for Controlling Runoff and Sediment from Highway Construction
  August 2008, MnDOT 2008-35
• Development of a Trash Harvester for MnDOT - Phase II
  July 2008, MnDOT 2008-21
• Determination of Optimum Time for the Application of Surface Treatments to Asphalt Concrete Pavements - Phase II
  June 2008, MnDOT 2008-16
• Automated Winter Road Maintenance Using Road Surface Condition Measurements
  September 2007, MnDOT 2007-37
• Snowplow Operations and Resource Management
  June 2003, CTS 04-09
• Investigating the Effect on Driver Performance of Advanced Warning Flashers at Signalized Intersections
  July 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-05
• Maintaining the Traffic Control System - Phase II
  March 1998, MnDOT 1999-08
• Salt Tolerance in Short Stature Native Grasses
  January 1998, MnDOT 1998-16
• Low-vibration methods of soil compaction for urban utility projects : phase 2
  April 1995, Mn/DOT 1995-19
• Reintroduction of Soil Mycorrhizae into Roadside Prairie Planting
  January 1995, Mn/DOT 1996-16

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Active and Completed Projects

• Sawing and Sealing Joints in Bituminous Pavements to Control Cracking
  (07/2023)
• Effect of Tree Shade on State Highway 34 Winter Maintenance Operations
  (03/2023)
• Haul Road and Detour Maintenance
  (12/2022)
• Towards the Development of Pavement-Specific Structural Synthetic Fibers
  (03/2021)
• The Impact of Deferred Maintenance in Minnesota
  (07/2020)
• Remaining Service Life Asset Measure, Phase 2
  (07/2019)
• A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Pavement Segments that have Remained in Poor Condition for 5+ Years
  (07/2019)
• Autonomous Mobile Asphalt Density Profiling Robot to Reduce Worker Risk
  (05/2019)
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics
  (06/2018)
• Innovative Materials and Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
  (06/2018)
• Snow Control Web Tools Maintenance and Administration, FY18
  (11/2017)
• Septic System Research at MnDOT Safety Rest Areas
  (09/2016)
• Final Report for Vehicle-mounted Robotic Roadway Message and Symbol Painter
  (06/2016)
• Optimized taconite-based pavement repair compound and deployment system
  (05/2016)
• Test and Demonstration of Connected Vehicles Applications to Maintenance Operations
  (05/2015)
• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Tool for Minnesota Pavements
  (05/2015)
• Slope Stabilization and Repair Solutions for Local Government Engineers
  (05/2015)
• Pothole Prevention and Innovative Repair
  (04/2015)
• Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques
  (01/2015)
• Asphalt Mixture Performance Testing for Thermal Cracking
  (12/2014)
• Bio-Fog Seal Evaluation
  (07/2014)
• Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) for Suburban/Urban and Local Roads Application
  (06/2014)
• Minnesota Steel Culvert Pipe Service Life Map
  (07/2013)
• Septic System Evaluation at MnDOT Rest Stops and Truck Garages
  (01/2013)
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Flow Data, Phase 2
  (11/2012)
• Evaluation of Concrete and Mortars for Partial Depth Repair
  (08/2012)
• Evaluate and Develop Innovative Pavement Repair and Patching: Taconite-Based Repair Options
  (08/2012)
• Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS
  (08/2012)
• Time-Dependent Considerations of I35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge Including Long-Term Monitoring Applications
  (06/2012)
• Robotic Roadway Message and Symbol Painter Implementation
  (12/2011)
• Limited Deployment of Friction Measurement and Applicator Control Systems for Winter Road Maintenance
  (07/2011)
• Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Roadway Maintenance Phase II: Developing a Vision Guidance System for the Robotic Roadway Message Painter - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• A Research Plan and Factors Effecting Service Life for Culvert Pipe Materials in Minnesota
  (04/2011)
• Innovative Technologies for Lifetime Extension of an Aging Inventory of Vulnerable Bridges
  (02/2011)
• FY11 Gravel Roads ODL Course
  (11/2010)
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Flow Data
  (08/2010)
• Traffic Impacts of Bridge Closures 1: Lafayette Bridge
  (04/2010)
• Carbon Nanotube Based Self-Sensing Concrete for Pavement Structural Health Monitoring
  (03/2010)
• RUI: Self-sensing Concrete Pavement
  (09/2009)
• Portable, Non-Intrusive Advance Warning Devices for Work Zones With or Without Flag Operators
  (07/2009)
• Wakota Bridge Monitoring Program
  (06/2009)
• Improve the safety and efficiency of roadway maintenance phase I: Developing a robotic roadway message painter prototype - FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Development of a Portable Work Zone Traffic Information System with DSRC based V2I or V2V Communication and BT Cell Phones -FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Low-Cost Portable Video-Based Queue Detection for Work Zone Safety
  (06/2009)
• Monitoring Instrumentation of I35W Bridge
  (02/2009)
• Implementation of methodology for weed management practices - Phase II
  (10/2008)
• Bridge scour monitoring technologies: Development of evaluation and selection protocols for application on river bridges in Minnesota
  (09/2008)
• Mn/ROAD Data Mining, Evaluation and Qualification - Phase 1
  (04/2008)
• Automated Vehicle Location, Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Winter Road Maintenance
  (12/2007)
• Effects of Implements of Husbandry (Farm Equipment) on Pavement Performance
  (10/2007)
• Optimal Workforce Planning and Shift Scheduling for Snow & Ice Removal
  (09/2007)
• Automatic Safety Alert System for Work Zones with Flag Operators
  (07/2007)
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (Phase I) - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• TH-36 Full Closure Construction: Evaluation of Traffic Operations Alternatives
  (04/2007)
• Crack and Concrete Deck Sealant Performance
  (09/2006)
• Development of Flexural Vibration Inspection Equipment and Techniques to Rapidly Assess the Structural Health of Rural Bridge Systems; Phase II
  (09/2006)
• Subsurface Drainage Manual for Pavements in Minnesota
  (09/2006)
• Study of Environmental Effects of De-icing Salt on Water Quality in Minnesota
  (06/2006)
• Development of a Trash Harvester for MNDoT Phase 2
  (01/2006)
• Design Tool for Controlling Runoff and Sediment from Highway Construction
  (12/2005)
• Evaluating Roadway Subsurface Drainage Practices
  (08/2005)
• Determination of Optimum Time for the Application of Surface Treatments to Asphalt Concrete Pavements - Phase II
  (05/2005)
• Automated Winter Road Maintenance Using Road Surface Condition Measurements
  (12/2004)
• Pavement Evaluation using Ground Penetrating Radar
  (09/2004)
• Motor Grader & Gravel Road Maintenance Tech
  (01/2004)
• Snowplow Operations and Resource Management - FY04NATSRL
  (07/2003)
• Survey and Evaluation of Ice/Snow Detection Technologies - FY04NATSRL
  (07/2003)
• Investigating the Effect on Driver Performance of Advanced Warning Flashers at Signalized Intersections
  (04/1998)
• Maintaining the Traffic Control System - Phase II
  (02/1997)
• Salt Tolerance in Short Stature Native Grasss
  (07/1996)
• Maintaining Traffic Light Control Systems
  (06/1995)
• Reintroduction of Soil Mycorrhizae into Roadside Prairie Planting
  (10/1994)
• New Retroreflective Sheeting Materials on Highway Signs
  (09/1994)