IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AUTOMATING HIGHWAY-MATERIALS TESTING

This report documents the development of an implementation plan for automating highway-materials testing that is based on (1) identification of existing or developing technologies that may be used to automate current highway-materials testing methods and (2) evaluation and prioritization of selected technologies based on their potential for use in highway applications. Technologies and test equipment from other industries and other countries that have potential for use in highway-materials testing were identified and evaluated. The contents of this report are, therefore, of immediate interest to both highway and rail transit professionals responsible for operating materials laboratories and for inspecting materials and construction operations. The report is also of interest to those charged with pavement and structural design, energy and environmental concerns, management and budgeting goals, as well as to policy makers. Equipment manufacturers and retailers will find information on potential markets for new equipment.

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• Authors:
  • Kruse, C G
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 55 p.
• Serial:
  • NCHRP Report
  • Issue Number: 427
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0077-5614

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Highways; Implementation; Materials tests; Technological innovations; Technology; Testing equipment
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; I30: Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00778904
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309066050
• Report/Paper Numbers: Project D4-25 FY'97
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Nov 19 1999 12:00AM