Geotechnical and Pavement Systems

TechMRT's research in the area of geotechnical and pavement engineering has ranged from the study of expansive soils, pavements and foundations to earth retention systems, bridge foundations and approaches, as well as novel and sustainable paving materials and practices. TechMRT researchers also conduct regular short courses in Geotechnical Engineering for Roadways and Geotechnical Applications for Transportation Projects.

 

 

Geotechnical and Pavement Systems Research

2016-Present

• SPTC Project 15.5-03 - Development of Novel Analysis Model for Foundations Subjected to Combined Torsional and Lateral Loads Due to High Wind
• SPTC Project 15.3-03 - Cotton-Derived Composite Materials for Climate Resilient Transportation Infrastructure
• SPTC Project 15.1-17 - Tangential Heave Stress Acting on Deep Foundations in Cold Regions

2011-2015

• Project 0-6868 - Novel Material Systems for the Next Generation Flexible Pavement Structures
• Project 0-6687 - Minimize Premature Distresses in Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement
• Project 0-6274 - Project Level Performance Database for Rigid Pavements in Texas
• Project 0-6493 - Pullout Resistance of Mechanically
  Stabilized Reinforcements in Backfills Typically Used in Texas
• Project 5-9045 - Just in Time Technology Transfer for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation

2006-2010

• Project 0-6326 - Rational Use of Terminal Anchorages in Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
• Project 0-6190 - Use of Dowel Bars at Longitudinal Construction Joints
• Project 0-5832 - Develop Mechanistic-Empirical Design for CRCP
• Project 5-4893 - Continuously Reinforced Bonded Concrete Overlay of Distressed Jointed Concrete Pavements
• Project 5-4035 - Construction and Evaluation of Post-Tensioned Pre-Stressed Concrete Pavement

2001-2005

• Project 0-5096 - Water Intrusion in Base/Subgrade Materials at Bridge Ends
• Project 0-4484 - Non-Destructive Evaluation of Installed Soil Nails
• Project 0-4396 - Best Practices for Pavement Edge Maintenance
• Project 0-2116 - Effect of Wet-Mat Curing Time and Earlier Loading on Long-Term Durability of Bridge Decks

1995-2000

• Project 0-1365 - Guidelines for Using Hydrated Fly Ash as a Flexible Base