format unless otherwise noted.
Research in progress
| Project ID and program | Title | For more information | Expected end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPF-5(232) Transportation Pooled Fund Program | Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges | Pooled fund web site | May 2015 |
| 0092-13-05 WHRP | Aesthetic Coatings for Concrete Bridge Components | Project details | November 2014 |
| 0092-12-06 WHRP | Evaluation of Thin Polymer Deck Overlays and Deck Sealers | Project details | August 2014 |
| 0092-11-07 WHRP | Aesthetic Coatings for Bridge Components | Project details | August 2013 |
| 0092-09-07 WHRP | Fatigue Risks in the Connection of Sign Support Structures: Phase II | Project details | May 2013 |
Completed research
| Project ID and program | Title | For more information | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0092-11-08 WHRP | Rapid Repair and Strengthening of Bridge Substructures | Project brief (284 KB) Final report (18.1 MB) | April 2013 |
| 0092-10-13 WHRP | Development of a Bridge Construction Live Load Analysis Guide | Project brief (758 KB) Final report (9.1 MB) | December 2011 |
| 0092-09-04 WHRP | Evaluation of Constructed, Cast-in-Place (CIP) Piling Properties | Project brief (761 KB) Final report, part 1 (19.6 MB) Final report, part 2 (25.3 MB) | December 2011 |
| 0092-04-15 WHRP | Bridge Integrated Analysis and Decision Support: Case Histories Phase II | Final report - phase 1 (3.6 MB) Project brief (794 KB) Final report - phase 2 (4.3 MB) | October 2011 |
| 0092-10-12 WHRP | Finite Element Analysis of Deep Wide-Flanged Prestressed Girders | Project brief (767 KB) Final report (9.5 MB) | October 2011 |
| 0092-07-08 WHRP | Rapid Bridge Construction Technology: Precast Elements for Substructures | Final report (3.8 MB) Research brief (1.3 MB) | June 2011 |
| 0092-07-09 WHRP | Monitoring and Load Distribution Study for the Land Bridge | Research Brief (435 KB) Final Report (11 MB) | November 2010 |
| FEP-06-10 Materials Management Section | Exodermic Bridge Deck Performance Evaluation | Final report (1.1 MB) | July 2010 |
| 0092-05-02 WHRP | In-Situ Monitoring and Testing of IBRC Bridges in Wisconsin | Project details Final Report (11.8 MB) Research Brief (437 KB) | June 2010 |
| 0092-09-06 WHRP | Concrete Cracking in New Bridge Decks and Overlays | Project brief (979 KB) Final report (15.3 MB) | April 2010 |
| 0092-05-03 WHRP | Electronic Automation of LRFD Design Programs | Project brief (859 KB) Final report (531 KB) | January 2010 |
| 0092-06-06 WHRP | Evaluation of Methods of Rebar Protection, Spall Prevention and Repair Techniques on Concrete Girders | Project brief (825 KB) Final report (20.2 MB) | November 2009 |
| 0092-08-15 WHRP | Analysis of Permit Vehicle Loads in Wisconsin | Project brief (612 KB) Final report (9.4 MB) | September 2009 |
| TPF-5(115) Transportation Pooled Fund Program | Blast Testing of Full-Scale, Precast, Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges | Pooled fund web site | January 2009 |
| 0092-08-13 WHRP | Friction Coefficients for Stainless Steel (PTFE) Teflon Bearings | Project brief (861 KB) Final report (6.1 MB) | January 2009 |
| 0092-07-07 WHRP | Evaluation of Fiberglass Wrapped Concrete Bridge Columns | Project brief (759 KB) Final report (4.7 MB) | December 2008 |
| 0092-07-20/TPF-5(036) Transportation Pooled Fund Program | A Systematic Process for Using Federal Aid to Support Bridge Preventive Maintenance | Final Report (1011 KB) Pooled fund web site Project web site | November 2008 |
| 0092-08-14 WHRP | Fatigue Risks in the Connection of Sign Support Structures: Phase I | Project brief (534 KB) Final report (7.2 MB) | October 2008 |
| 0092-06-07 WHRP | Specification and Design of Fiber Reinforced Bridge Deck Forms for Use on Wide Flange T-Girders | Project details Research Brief (309 KB) Final Report (3.3 MB) | October 2007 |
| 0092-04-13 WHRP | Reducing Shrinkage Cracking of Structural Concrete Through the Use of Admixtures | Project details Research Brief (334 KB) Final Report (1.6 MB) | April 2006 |
| 0092-03-09 WHRP | Evaluation of Concrete Deck and Crack Sealers | Project details Research Brief (295 KB) Final Report (1.7 MB) | December 2005 |
| 0092-00-15 WHRP | Non-Destructive Testing of Highway Bridge Structures for Purposes of Structure Evaluation | Project details Research Brief (271 KB) Final Report (1.4 MB) | May 2005 |
| 0092-01-06 WHRP | Rehabilitation Techniques for Concrete Bridges | Project details Research Brief (378 KB) Final report (26.1 MB) | March 2005 |
| 0092-04-14 WHRP | Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures and Components Using Smart-Structure Technology | Project details Research Brief (222 KB) Final Report Vol. 1 (567 KB) Final Report Vol. 2 (3.9 MB) | January 2005 |
| 0092-00-16 WHRP | Structural Analysis of Sign and Luminaire Support Structures | Project details Research Brief (470 KB) Final Report (6 MB) | March 2004 |
| 0092-03-10 WHRP | Integrated Field and Office Tools for Bridge Management | Project details Research Brief (378 KB) Final Report (1.3 MB) | January 2004 |
| 0092-02-14b WHRP | Rapid Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Bridges | Project details Research Brief (541 KB) Final Report (4.8 MB) | October 2003 |
| 0092-45-19 Policy Research Program | Design & Prototype: Automated Routing & Evaluation of Bridge Restrictions for Oversize/Overweight Permitting | Final Report (1.2 MB) Implementation Plan (29 KB) Research Brief (290 KB) | May 2002 |
| 0092-00-17 WHRP | Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategies/Guidelines to Maximize the Service Life of Concrete Structures | Project details Research Brief (162 KB) Final Report (491 KB) | February 2002 |
Research implementation activity
| Project ID and program | Title | For more information | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0092-08-36 WHRP | Implementation of Evaluation of Bridge Deck Crack Sealers - Phase II | Project details Final Report (781 KB) | March 2009 |
| 0092-07-22 WHRP | Implementation Project for Bridge Deck Crack Sealers | Project details | July 2008 |
| 0092-06-08 WHRP | Implementation of Rehabilitation Techniques for Concrete Bridges | Project details | August 2007 |
Transportation Synthesis Reports
| Title | Publication date |
|---|---|
| Bridge Removal Plan Requirements (176 KB) | April 2011 |
| Effect of Heat Straightening on Girders Subjected to Multiple Repairs (118 KB) | December 2009 |
| Pile/Footing Connections: A Survey of State Practice (116 KB) | March 2009 |
| Structures Research Partnership Opportunities (102 KB) | November 2007 |
| Control of Roosting Birds on Transportation Structures (103 KB) | April 2007 |
| Bridge Deck Surface Treatment Practices Of Five Midwest State DOTs (94 KB) | November 2006 |
| Bridge Approach Slab Sealing and Abutment Backfilling (6.1 MB) | March 2005 |
| Bridge Drainage Practices (68 KB) | January 2005 |
Transportation Literature Searches
| Title | Publication date |
|---|---|
| Effects of Jackhammer Weight on Bridge Deck Preparation Prior to Overlay (266 KB) | February 2011 |
| Effects of Increasing Truck Loads on Highway Bridges (125 KB) | May 2010 |
| Using Photolog Data to Extract Measurements of Roadway and Roadside Features (161 KB) | March 2010 |
| Friction and Stainless Steel and Teflon Bearings in LRFD (40 KB) | January 2007 |
| Permit Vehicle Loads (45 KB) | January 2007 |
| Sign Support Connection Fatigue (57 KB) | January 2007 |
| Effectiveness of Fiber-Wrapping Concrete Columns for Corrosion Protection (140 KB) | November 2005 |
| Pre-Cast Bridge Substructure Elements (118 KB) | November 2005 |