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TechMRT Researchers Awarded Projects

TechMRT researchers were awarded the following list of research projects for 2010:

Dr. Theodore Cleveland, $22,900 for project titled “Use of the Rational and Modified Rational Methods for TxDOT Hydraulic Design.”

Dr. William Lawson, $139,376 for project titled, “Pullout Resistance of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Reinforcement in Backfills Typically Used in Texas.”

Mr. Phillip Nash, $156,683 for project titled, “TxDOT and Electric Power Transmission Lines.”

Dr. Moon Won, $71,618 for project titled “Use of Dowel Bars at Longitudinal Construction Joints.”

Dr. Moon Won, $78,962 for project titled “Project Level Performance Database for Rigid Pavements in Texas, Phase II.”

Dr. Moon Won, $60,191 for project titled, “Use of Terminal Anchorages in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement.”

Dr. Theodore Cleveland, $78,506 for project titled, “Establish Effective Lower Bounds of Watershed Slope for Traditional Hydrologic Methods.”

Dr. Hongchao Liu, $5,586 for project titled, “Development of Field Performance Evaluation Tools and Program for Pavement Marking Materials.”

Dr. Sanjaya Senadheera, $63,085 for project titled, “Lab Evaluation of Constructability Issues with Surface Treatment Binder.”

Dr. Moon Won, $100,630 for project titled, “Develop Mechanistic/Empirical Design for CRCP.”

Mr. Phil Nash, $93,978 for project titled, “Coordination of Services in Support of TxDOT’s Research Program.”

Dr. Theodore Cleveland, $120,000 for project titled, “Hydraulic Performance of Staggered-Barrel Culverts for Stream Crossings.

Dr. Moon Won, $40,000 for project titled, “Horizontal Cracking in Concrete Pavements.”