National Sustainable Pavement Consortium

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(268)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Virginia Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jul 01, 2012
Solicitation Number: 1292
Partners: FHWA, MS, PADOT, VA, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Jun 30, 2018
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2022
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $690,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Diefenderfer
Brian.Diefenderfer@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Phone: 434-293-1944
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3147
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Federal Highway Administration 2012 $25,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Federal Highway Administration 2013 $25,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Federal Highway Administration 2014 $140,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 James Watkins Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 James Watkins Robert Vance
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce
Virginia Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson

Study Description

The construction and maintenance of a reliable and sustainable transportation infrastructure (that is economically viable, minimizes the impact on the environment, and operates fairly) is a priority for all transportation agencies. Because of its importance and past and ongoing investment, highway construction, maintenance, and operation is one of the most important areas of infrastructure where sustainability must be achieved. Therefore, a broadly stated sustainability framework for research, which includes a full understanding of sustainable pavement assets, has the possibility of delivering real benefits. A concerted and collaborative effort between state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) can maximize those benefits. For this reason, this proposed consortium is intended to bring DOTs together to share ideas, experiences, and to set up a common agenda to encourage the use and development of a sustainability framework for pavements. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has defined that sustainable transportation means providing exceptional mobility and access in a manner that meets development needs without compromising the quality of life of future generations. A sustainable transportation system is safe, healthy, affordable, renewable, operates fairly and limits emissions and the use of new and nonrenewable resources. Although there is no widely accepted definition of a ¿sustainable pavement,¿ it could be inferred that sustainable pavement systems have optimized surface properties, are long lasting and efficiently preserved, minimize life cycle costs, maximize reuse and recycle, are operated fairly and efficiently using sound asset management principles, are constructed, maintained and operated using materials processes and policies that minimize the environmental impact (life-cycle assessment), are multifunctional (e.g., can be used for supporting other secondary functions, such as generating energy or controlling water runoff), and can be adapted to accommodate evolving environmental (e.g., climate change) and traffic demands. Adoption of more sustainable practices allow agencies to save money, reduce their impact on the environment, and provide safer, and provide more efficient mobility and access. The appreciation of the importance of highway sustainability, and of the enormity of the challenges that it brings, continues to develop rapidly. An international workshop held in January 2010 sponsored by the FHWA and National Science Foundation (NSF) brought together the leading researchers in this field to establish a roadmap for research (http://www.vtti.vt.edu/ISPW/ISPW-2010.html). The workshop concluded that `for pavements, business as usual is NOT sustainable; however, focused near-term research can/will provide practical, scientifically-based tools/solutions to effectively guide decision makers and strategic research in identified areas will provide the scientific answers necessary to support the green economy of the future.¿ The agenda presents a series of short, medium, and long term strategies for increasing the sustainability of our pavement materials, systems, and programs. The proposed consortium aims to develop some of the research proposed in the roadmap, with focus on products that will have direct application for the participating agencies. In addition, the proposed consortium will complement the activities being pursued by the FHWA Sustainable Pavements Program This program has established and coordinate a Sustainable Pavements technical Working Group (TWG), develop guidelines, evaluate and assess existing tools, and assist technology transfer and deployment activities pertaining to sustainable pavements. The consortium will support the implementation by the consortium members of the Program recommendations and seek solutions for some of the research questions identified by this Program.

Objectives

The objective of the proposed pooled-fund project is to establish a research consortium focused on enhancing pavement sustainability. The six-year program will be developed in cooperation with the consortium participants and will include at a minimum answering the following research questions: (1) What emerging materials, construction practices and pavement systems have the most potential for increasing the sustainability of our road infrastructure? The consortium will review emerging sustainable materials, technologies, products, and pavement systems, how to facilitate their adoption; and what testing, approaches, and methods are needed to adopt these technological improvements. (2) What do we need to measure --and how-- to address sustainability in the context of pavement engineering? To start answering this question, it will necessary to identify an appropriate set of metrics that cover all aspects of pavement sustainability and the adaption or development of tools for the assessment of pavement sustainability on a qualitative and quantitative relative scale. (3) How do we integrate sustainability consideration into the pavement management processes? This can be answered by looking at how sustainability considerations will affect all aspect of pavement engineering such as planning, design, construction, maintenance, management, and reclamation. (4) What changes are needed in our pavement engineering practices to adapt to climate changes? The consortium will investigate the effect of climatic change on pavement engineering in the region in terms of design, construction, and maintenance and management. ---------------------------- The pooled-fund project will be led by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) through its research office, the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (VCTIR).

Scope of Work

It is anticipated that the consortium will focus on those projects that are most relevant to its participants (which will be represented by a technical advisory committee -TAC- that will meet annually). Specific products of the research effort will include the following: (i) Identify novel materials, practices, and systems that can be used to provide more sustainable pavement networks, recommend approaches for trying them, and organize and monitor demonstration projects for the most promising emerging sustainable technologies. (ii) Develop a list of best practices and implementation guidelines for sustainable pavement management that are practical and applicable to the participating agencies. (iii) Develop guidelines for integration of these tools into pavement/ asset management business processes (to support project, network, and strategic-level decisions). (iv) Prepare educational materials to support both professional short courses and academic classes. (v) Organize and deliver short courses and workshops to explain the importance of pavement sustainability, and demonstrate available technologies and methods for sustainability assessment. The first activity of the consortium will be a workshop for the participants to discuss research needs, identify and prioritize the potential projects, and develop an overall research plan. This research plan will address the set objectives in collaboration with all the consortium participants. It is anticipated that the details and scope of the objectives will be further defined to reflect the concerns of the consortium participants. The proposed process is as follows: (1) the research team will prepare a list of potential projects and solicit additional problem statements from the TAC; (2) the research team will develop a short description of each potential project and distribute to all consortium members of in advance of the initial consortium meeting; (3) the participants will rate problems via email and those that receive the highest ranking will be discussed during the TAC meeting and a final scope developed; (4) the projects receiving the highest ranking will be included in the research program. Depending of their scope, some of the demonstrations will require the identification of a champion among the consortium members, which will be willing to test the product as part of its construction and/or maintenance program with support of the research team.

Comments

This consortium is expected to have participation of at least five members (including VTTI and VDOT). The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, as the host organization, has committed $150,000 seed funding to cover initial setup and operational expenses for the research effort over the first two years. The consortium will be initially set for six years, with the possibility of continuation depending on the needs of the participants. For state and federal agencies it is suggested that each partner make a first year commitment of $25,000 to get the program underway. After the first year contributions will be solicited annually from each partner that wishes to remain in the program depending on their individual needs/interests. Other participants, including local agencies, consultants, and industry partners will be allowed to participate with a contribution according to their role and objectives.

Documents Attached
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Financial Spreadsheet Closeout Funding Spredsheet - TPF5268.xlsx Other Other Public 2022-09-15
Closeout Memo State Led Closeout Memo TPF-5(268).pdf Memorandum Other Public 2022-09-15
23 Life Cycle Cost of Flexible Pavements and Climate Variability Case Studies from Virginia 23 Life Cycle Cost of Flexible Pavements and Climate Variability Case Studies from Virginia.pdf Other Other Public 2020-05-21
22 A multi-objective optimization approach for Sustainable Pavement Management 22 A Multi-Objective Optimisation Approach for Sustainable Pavement Management.pdf Other Other Public 2020-05-21
21 A comprehensive LCA of In-place Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance 21 A Comprehensive Life Cycle Costs Analysis of In-Place Recycling and Conventional Pavement Constru Other Other Public 2020-05-21
20 Environmental and economic assessment of pavement construction and management practices for enhancing sustainability 20 Environmental and economic assessment of pavement construction and management practices for enhan Other Other Public 2020-05-21
19 - A multi-objective optimization-based decision-support system for enhancing pavement sustainability 19 A multi-objective optimization-based pavement management decision-support system for enhancing pa Other Other Public 2020-05-21
18 - Consideration of Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in optimal pavement maintenance programming 18 Consideration of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in optimal pavement maintenance programming. Other Other Public 2020-05-21
17 - Comparison of Life-Cycle Assessment tools for Road Pavement Infrastructure 17 Comparison of Life-Cycle Assessment Tools for Road Pavement Infrastructure.pdf Other Other Public 2020-05-31
16 - Non-Destructive In Situ Characterization of Elastic Moduli of Full-Depth Reclamation Base mixtures 16 Non-Destructive In Situ Characterization of Elastic Moduli of Full-Depth Reclamation Base Mixtur Other Other Public 2020-05-31
15 - Immediate effects of some correcive maintenance interventions on flexible pavements 15 Immediate effects of some corrective maintenance interventions on flexible pavements.pdf Other Other Public 2020-05-31
13 - Evaluating effects of climate change on road maintenance intervention strategies and life-cycle costs - journal preprint 13 Evaluating the effects of climate change on road maintenance intervention strategies and Life-Cyc Other Other Public 2020-05-31
12 - Multi-objective optimization approach for sustainable pavement management - journal preprint 12 A multi-objective optimization approach for sustainable pavement management.pdf Other Other Public 2020-05-31
Consortium Final Report May 2020 TPF 5-268 Sustainable Pavement Consortium Final Report 2020-05-20.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2020-05-31
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 CY 2020 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2020 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-04-03
Quarterly Progress Report - Q4 CY 2019 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2019 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-03-03
Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 CY 2019 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2019 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-12-01
Quarterly Progress Report - Q2 CY 2019 TPF-5(268) Quarterly Report - Q2-2019.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-09-03
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 CY 2019 TPF-5(268) Quarterly Report - Q1-2019.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-09-03
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q4 Quarterly Report - Q4 Oct-Dec 2018.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-02-04
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q3 Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2018.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-02-04
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q2 Quarterly Progress Report - Q2 2018.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-02-04
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-02-05
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-02-05
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-02-05
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-02-05
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-02-05
Meeting Minutes - September 29, 2016 - Presentation Presentation from September 2016 WebMeeting.pdf Other Other Public 2016-11-07
Meeting Minutes - August 29, 2016 Minutes - Web Meeting 092916.pdf Other Other Public 2016-11-07
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-11-07
Meeting Minutes and RNS - September 1, 2015 MINUTES TPF-5(268) - Webinar agenda & research ideas - 090115.pdf Other Other Public 2016-09-29
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-07-25
11 - Approaches to Weighting Within Transportation Infrastructure Sustainability Assessment - Journal Preprint 11 - Weighting Within Infrastructure Sustainability Assessment - Journal Preprint.pdf Other Other Public 2016-06-06
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2016 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-06-06
Quarterly Report - 2015 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2015 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-06-06
10 - Examining the effects of climatic factors on flexible pavement performance and service life - Journal Preprint 10 Examining the effects of climatic factors on flexible pavement performance and service life.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-29
9 - A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Technique for Sustainable Infrastructure Management Business Practices - Journal Preprint 9 A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Technique for Sustainable Infrastructure Management Business Pr Other Other Public 2015-07-29
8 - Cross-asset Resource Allocation Framework for Achieving Performance Sustainability - Journal Preprint 8 Cross-asset Resource Allocation Framework for Achieving Performance Sustainability.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-29
7 - A Life Cycle Assessment of Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practices - Journal Preprint 7 A Life Cycle Assessment of Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practi Other Other Public 2015-07-29
6 - A Life Cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management Methodology and Computational Framework - Journal Preprint 6 A Life Cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management Methodology and Computational Framework.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-29
5 - Probabilistic Lifecycle Assessment as a Network-Level Evaluation Tool for the Use and Maintenance Phases of Pavements - Journal Preprint 5 Probabilistic Lifecycle Assessment as a Network-Level Evaluation Tool for the Use and Maintenance Other Other Public 2015-07-29
4 - Development and Application of a Life-cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management - Journal Preprint 4 Development and Application of a Life-cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-29
3 - Analysis of Rolling Resistance Models to Analyse Vehicle Fuel Consumption as a Function of Pavement Properties - Journal Preprint 3 Analysis of Rolling Resistance Models to Analyse Vehicle Fuel Consumption as a Function of Pavemen Other Other Public 2015-07-29
2 - Multi-Attribute Life Cycle Assessment of Preventive Maintenance Treatments on Road Pavements for Achieving Environmental Sustainability - Journal Preprint 2 Multi-Attribute Life Cycle Assessment of Preventive Maintenance Treatments on Road Pavements for A Other Other Public 2015-07-29
1 - Sustainable Pavement Management - Journal Preprint 1 - Sustainable Pavement Management.pdf Other Other Public 2015-07-29
Quarterly Report - 2015 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2015 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-07-29
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-07-29
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-07-29
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-07-29
Presentation from May 2015 Meeting NSP Consortium 05-18-15.pptx TPF Study Documentation Study Summary Public 2015-06-04
Meeting Notes - May 2015 TAC Meeting - May 2015.docx Other Other Public 2015-06-04
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 1 Quarterly Report - Q1 Jan-Mar 2014 _2_.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-05-26
Quarterly Report - 2013 Quarter 4 Quarterly Report - Q4 Oct-Dec 2013.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-05-26
Quarterly Report - 2013 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Quarterly Report Form - Q3 Jul-Sep 2013.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-11-08
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 2013 Quarterly Progress Report- Q1 2013.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-06-10
Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2012 Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2012.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-06-10
Quarterly Progress Report - Qtrs 3 & 4 2012 Dec-12[TPF-5(268)].pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-12-20
Lead State Acceptance Memo - TPF-5(268) Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(268).pdf Memorandum Other Public 2012-05-14

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National Sustainable Pavement Consortium

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(268)
Lead Organization: Virginia Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jul 01, 2012
Solicitation Number: 1292
Partners: FHWA, MS, PADOT, VA, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Jun 30, 2018
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2022
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $690,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Brian Diefenderfer
Brian.Diefenderfer@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Phone: 434-293-1944
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nadarajah Sivaneswaran
Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3147
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Federal Highway Administration 2012 $25,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran 202-493-3147 Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2013 $25,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran 202-493-3147 Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2014 $140,000.00 Nadarajah Sivaneswaran Nadarajah Sivaneswaran 202-493-3147 Nadarajah.Sivaneswaran@dot.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 James Watkins Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 James Watkins Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Steve Koser Heather Sorce 717-214-9508 hsorce@pa.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2016 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Kevin McGhee Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2014 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2015 $25,000.00 Girum Merine Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

The construction and maintenance of a reliable and sustainable transportation infrastructure (that is economically viable, minimizes the impact on the environment, and operates fairly) is a priority for all transportation agencies. Because of its importance and past and ongoing investment, highway construction, maintenance, and operation is one of the most important areas of infrastructure where sustainability must be achieved. Therefore, a broadly stated sustainability framework for research, which includes a full understanding of sustainable pavement assets, has the possibility of delivering real benefits. A concerted and collaborative effort between state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) can maximize those benefits. For this reason, this proposed consortium is intended to bring DOTs together to share ideas, experiences, and to set up a common agenda to encourage the use and development of a sustainability framework for pavements. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has defined that sustainable transportation means providing exceptional mobility and access in a manner that meets development needs without compromising the quality of life of future generations. A sustainable transportation system is safe, healthy, affordable, renewable, operates fairly and limits emissions and the use of new and nonrenewable resources. Although there is no widely accepted definition of a ¿sustainable pavement,¿ it could be inferred that sustainable pavement systems have optimized surface properties, are long lasting and efficiently preserved, minimize life cycle costs, maximize reuse and recycle, are operated fairly and efficiently using sound asset management principles, are constructed, maintained and operated using materials processes and policies that minimize the environmental impact (life-cycle assessment), are multifunctional (e.g., can be used for supporting other secondary functions, such as generating energy or controlling water runoff), and can be adapted to accommodate evolving environmental (e.g., climate change) and traffic demands. Adoption of more sustainable practices allow agencies to save money, reduce their impact on the environment, and provide safer, and provide more efficient mobility and access. The appreciation of the importance of highway sustainability, and of the enormity of the challenges that it brings, continues to develop rapidly. An international workshop held in January 2010 sponsored by the FHWA and National Science Foundation (NSF) brought together the leading researchers in this field to establish a roadmap for research (http://www.vtti.vt.edu/ISPW/ISPW-2010.html). The workshop concluded that `for pavements, business as usual is NOT sustainable; however, focused near-term research can/will provide practical, scientifically-based tools/solutions to effectively guide decision makers and strategic research in identified areas will provide the scientific answers necessary to support the green economy of the future.¿ The agenda presents a series of short, medium, and long term strategies for increasing the sustainability of our pavement materials, systems, and programs. The proposed consortium aims to develop some of the research proposed in the roadmap, with focus on products that will have direct application for the participating agencies. In addition, the proposed consortium will complement the activities being pursued by the FHWA Sustainable Pavements Program This program has established and coordinate a Sustainable Pavements technical Working Group (TWG), develop guidelines, evaluate and assess existing tools, and assist technology transfer and deployment activities pertaining to sustainable pavements. The consortium will support the implementation by the consortium members of the Program recommendations and seek solutions for some of the research questions identified by this Program.

Objectives

The objective of the proposed pooled-fund project is to establish a research consortium focused on enhancing pavement sustainability. The six-year program will be developed in cooperation with the consortium participants and will include at a minimum answering the following research questions: (1) What emerging materials, construction practices and pavement systems have the most potential for increasing the sustainability of our road infrastructure? The consortium will review emerging sustainable materials, technologies, products, and pavement systems, how to facilitate their adoption; and what testing, approaches, and methods are needed to adopt these technological improvements. (2) What do we need to measure --and how-- to address sustainability in the context of pavement engineering? To start answering this question, it will necessary to identify an appropriate set of metrics that cover all aspects of pavement sustainability and the adaption or development of tools for the assessment of pavement sustainability on a qualitative and quantitative relative scale. (3) How do we integrate sustainability consideration into the pavement management processes? This can be answered by looking at how sustainability considerations will affect all aspect of pavement engineering such as planning, design, construction, maintenance, management, and reclamation. (4) What changes are needed in our pavement engineering practices to adapt to climate changes? The consortium will investigate the effect of climatic change on pavement engineering in the region in terms of design, construction, and maintenance and management. ---------------------------- The pooled-fund project will be led by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) through its research office, the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (VCTIR).

Scope of Work

It is anticipated that the consortium will focus on those projects that are most relevant to its participants (which will be represented by a technical advisory committee -TAC- that will meet annually). Specific products of the research effort will include the following: (i) Identify novel materials, practices, and systems that can be used to provide more sustainable pavement networks, recommend approaches for trying them, and organize and monitor demonstration projects for the most promising emerging sustainable technologies. (ii) Develop a list of best practices and implementation guidelines for sustainable pavement management that are practical and applicable to the participating agencies. (iii) Develop guidelines for integration of these tools into pavement/ asset management business processes (to support project, network, and strategic-level decisions). (iv) Prepare educational materials to support both professional short courses and academic classes. (v) Organize and deliver short courses and workshops to explain the importance of pavement sustainability, and demonstrate available technologies and methods for sustainability assessment. The first activity of the consortium will be a workshop for the participants to discuss research needs, identify and prioritize the potential projects, and develop an overall research plan. This research plan will address the set objectives in collaboration with all the consortium participants. It is anticipated that the details and scope of the objectives will be further defined to reflect the concerns of the consortium participants. The proposed process is as follows: (1) the research team will prepare a list of potential projects and solicit additional problem statements from the TAC; (2) the research team will develop a short description of each potential project and distribute to all consortium members of in advance of the initial consortium meeting; (3) the participants will rate problems via email and those that receive the highest ranking will be discussed during the TAC meeting and a final scope developed; (4) the projects receiving the highest ranking will be included in the research program. Depending of their scope, some of the demonstrations will require the identification of a champion among the consortium members, which will be willing to test the product as part of its construction and/or maintenance program with support of the research team.

Comments

This consortium is expected to have participation of at least five members (including VTTI and VDOT). The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, as the host organization, has committed $150,000 seed funding to cover initial setup and operational expenses for the research effort over the first two years. The consortium will be initially set for six years, with the possibility of continuation depending on the needs of the participants. For state and federal agencies it is suggested that each partner make a first year commitment of $25,000 to get the program underway. After the first year contributions will be solicited annually from each partner that wishes to remain in the program depending on their individual needs/interests. Other participants, including local agencies, consultants, and industry partners will be allowed to participate with a contribution according to their role and objectives.

Title File/Link Type Private
Financial Spreadsheet Closeout Funding Spredsheet - TPF5268.xlsx Other Public
Closeout Memo State Led Closeout Memo TPF-5(268).pdf Memorandum Public
Consortium Final Report May 2020 TPF 5-268 Sustainable Pavement Consortium Final Report 2020-05-20.pdf Deliverable Public
12 - Multi-objective optimization approach for sustainable pavement management - journal preprint 12 A multi-objective optimization approach for sustainable pavement management.pdf Other Public
13 - Evaluating effects of climate change on road maintenance intervention strategies and life-cycle costs - journal preprint 13 Evaluating the effects of climate change on road maintenance intervention strategies and Life-Cyc Other Public
15 - Immediate effects of some correcive maintenance interventions on flexible pavements 15 Immediate effects of some corrective maintenance interventions on flexible pavements.pdf Other Public
16 - Non-Destructive In Situ Characterization of Elastic Moduli of Full-Depth Reclamation Base mixtures 16 Non-Destructive In Situ Characterization of Elastic Moduli of Full-Depth Reclamation Base Mixtur Other Public
17 - Comparison of Life-Cycle Assessment tools for Road Pavement Infrastructure 17 Comparison of Life-Cycle Assessment Tools for Road Pavement Infrastructure.pdf Other Public
18 - Consideration of Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in optimal pavement maintenance programming 18 Consideration of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions in optimal pavement maintenance programming. Other Public
19 - A multi-objective optimization-based decision-support system for enhancing pavement sustainability 19 A multi-objective optimization-based pavement management decision-support system for enhancing pa Other Public
20 Environmental and economic assessment of pavement construction and management practices for enhancing sustainability 20 Environmental and economic assessment of pavement construction and management practices for enhan Other Public
21 A comprehensive LCA of In-place Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance 21 A Comprehensive Life Cycle Costs Analysis of In-Place Recycling and Conventional Pavement Constru Other Public
22 A multi-objective optimization approach for Sustainable Pavement Management 22 A Multi-Objective Optimisation Approach for Sustainable Pavement Management.pdf Other Public
23 Life Cycle Cost of Flexible Pavements and Climate Variability Case Studies from Virginia 23 Life Cycle Cost of Flexible Pavements and Climate Variability Case Studies from Virginia.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 CY 2020 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2020 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q4 CY 2019 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2019 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 CY 2019 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2019 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 CY 2019 TPF-5(268) Quarterly Report - Q1-2019.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q2 CY 2019 TPF-5(268) Quarterly Report - Q2-2019.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q2 Quarterly Progress Report - Q2 2018.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q3 Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2018.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2018 Q4 Quarterly Report - Q4 Oct-Dec 2018.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2017 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2017 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Meeting Minutes - September 29, 2016 - Presentation Presentation from September 2016 WebMeeting.pdf Other Public
Meeting Minutes - August 29, 2016 Minutes - Web Meeting 092916.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Meeting Minutes and RNS - September 1, 2015 MINUTES TPF-5(268) - Webinar agenda & research ideas - 090115.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2016 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
11 - Approaches to Weighting Within Transportation Infrastructure Sustainability Assessment - Journal Preprint 11 - Weighting Within Infrastructure Sustainability Assessment - Journal Preprint.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report - 2016 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2016 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2015 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2015 Quarterly Report.docx Progress Report Public
10 - Examining the effects of climatic factors on flexible pavement performance and service life - Journal Preprint 10 Examining the effects of climatic factors on flexible pavement performance and service life.pdf Other Public
9 - A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Technique for Sustainable Infrastructure Management Business Practices - Journal Preprint 9 A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Technique for Sustainable Infrastructure Management Business Pr Other Public
8 - Cross-asset Resource Allocation Framework for Achieving Performance Sustainability - Journal Preprint 8 Cross-asset Resource Allocation Framework for Achieving Performance Sustainability.pdf Other Public
7 - A Life Cycle Assessment of Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practices - Journal Preprint 7 A Life Cycle Assessment of Recycling and Conventional Pavement Construction and Maintenance Practi Other Public
6 - A Life Cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management Methodology and Computational Framework - Journal Preprint 6 A Life Cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management Methodology and Computational Framework.pdf Other Public
5 - Probabilistic Lifecycle Assessment as a Network-Level Evaluation Tool for the Use and Maintenance Phases of Pavements - Journal Preprint 5 Probabilistic Lifecycle Assessment as a Network-Level Evaluation Tool for the Use and Maintenance Other Public
4 - Development and Application of a Life-cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management - Journal Preprint 4 Development and Application of a Life-cycle Assessment Model for Pavement Management.pdf Other Public
3 - Analysis of Rolling Resistance Models to Analyse Vehicle Fuel Consumption as a Function of Pavement Properties - Journal Preprint 3 Analysis of Rolling Resistance Models to Analyse Vehicle Fuel Consumption as a Function of Pavemen Other Public
2 - Multi-Attribute Life Cycle Assessment of Preventive Maintenance Treatments on Road Pavements for Achieving Environmental Sustainability - Journal Preprint 2 Multi-Attribute Life Cycle Assessment of Preventive Maintenance Treatments on Road Pavements for A Other Public
1 - Sustainable Pavement Management - Journal Preprint 1 - Sustainable Pavement Management.pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report - 2015 Quarter 1 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q1 2015 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 4 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q4 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q3 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 2 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Q2 2014 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Meeting Notes - May 2015 TAC Meeting - May 2015.docx Other Public
Presentation from May 2015 Meeting NSP Consortium 05-18-15.pptx TPF Study Documentation Public
Quarterly Report - 2013 Quarter 4 Quarterly Report - Q4 Oct-Dec 2013.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2014 Quarter 1 Quarterly Report - Q1 Jan-Mar 2014 _2_.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report - 2013 Quarter 3 TPF-5-268 Sustainable Pavements Quarterly Report Form - Q3 Jul-Sep 2013.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2012 Quarterly Progress Report - Q3 2012.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Q1 2013 Quarterly Progress Report- Q1 2013.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report - Qtrs 3 & 4 2012 Dec-12[TPF-5(268)].pdf Progress Report Public
Lead State Acceptance Memo - TPF-5(268) Lead State Acceptance Memo TPF-5(268).pdf Memorandum Public
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