Scientific Approaches to Transportation Research

Applications

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Bridges : Analysis of Variance
Fugler, M. D., R. R. Avent, and M. Alawady. Systematic Evaluation of Structural Deterioration in Underwater Bridge Substructures. In Transportation Research Record 1476 (1995) pp. 139-146	[PDF]
Madanat, S., and W. H. Wan Ibrahim. Poisson Regression Models of Infrastructure Transition Probabilities. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 121 No. 3 (May/June 1995) pp. 267-272.
Saito, M., K. C. Sinha, and V. L. Anderson. Bridge Replacement Cost Analysis. In Transportation Research Record 1180 (1988) pp. 19-24.	[PDF]
Bridges : Before/After Studies
Hilton, M. H. Deflections and Camber Loss in Heat-Curved Girders. In Transportation Research Record 950 (1984) pp. 51-59.	[PDF]
Bridges : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Cheng, R. C. H., W. Holland, and N. A. Hughes. Selection of Input Models Using Bootstrap Goodness-of-Fit. In Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference (1996) pp. 199-206.
Bridges : Probit Models
Madanat, S. M., M. G. Karlaftis, and P. S. McCarthy. Probabalistic Infrastructure Deterioration Models With Panel Data. Journal of Infrastructure Systems (March 1997) pp. 4-9.
Bridges : Linear Regression
Fitch, M. G., R. E. Weyers, and S. D. Johnson. Determination of End of Functional Service Life for Concrete Bridge Decks. In Transportation Research Record 1490 (1995) pp. 60-66.	[PDF]
Bridges : Simulation Studies
Matteo, J., D. George, and D. P. Billington. Safety Analysis of Suspension-Bridge Cables: Williamsburg Bridge. Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 11 (November 1994) pp. 3197-3211.
Environment : Analysis of Variance
Chock, D. P. Statistics of Extreme Values of Air Quality: A Simulation Study. Atmospheric Environment, Vol.19, No.10 (1985) pp. 1713-1724.
Environment : Before/After Studies
Hall, F. L. Attitudes Toward Noise Barriers Before and After Construction. In Transportation Research Record 740 (1979) pp. 7-9.	[PDF]
Lidman, J. K. Effect of a Noise Wall on Snow Accumulation and Air Quality. In Transportation Research Record 1033 (1985) pp. 79-88.	[PDF]
Environment : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Chock, D. P., and P. S. Sluchak. Estimating Extreme Values of Air Quality Data Using Different Fitted Distributions. Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 20, No. 5 (1986) pp. 989-993.
Environment : Logistic/Log-linear Regression
Christodoulatos, C., and M. Mohiuddin. Generalized Models for Prediction of Pentachlorophenol Adsorption by Natural Soils. Water Environment Research, Vol. 68, No. 3 (1996) pp. 370-378.
Environment : Logit Models
Prakash, J., N. Nirmalakhandan, B. Sun, and J. Peace. Toxicity of Binary Mixtures of Organic Chemicals to Microorganisms. Water Research, Vol. 30, No. 6 (1996) pp. 1459-1463.
Environment : Probit Models
Khattak, A. J., and A. De Palma. The Impact of Adverse Weather Conditions on the Propensity to Change Travel Decisions: A Survey of Brussels Commuters. Transportation Research A, Vol. 31, No. 3 (1997) pp. 181-203.
Environment : Linear Regression
Clemena, G. G. Empirical Relationship Between Mesoscale Carbon Monoxide Concentrations and Areal Vehicular Emission Rates. In Transportation Research Record 789 (1981) pp. 5-14.	[PDF]
Cohen, S. L., and G. Euler. Signal Cycle Length and Fuel Consumption and Emissions. In Transportation Research Record 667 (1978) pp. 41-48.	[PDF]
Dabberdt, W. F., and H. A. Jongedyk. Atmospheric and Wind Tunnel Studies of Air Pollution Dispersion Near Highways. In Transportation Research Record 670 (1978) pp. 43-55.	[PDF]
Woodmansey, B. G., and J. G. Patterson. New Methodology for Modeling Annual-Aircraft Emissions at Airports. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 3 (May/June 1994) pp. 339-357.
Environment : Simulation Studies
Chock, D. P. Statistics of Extreme Values of Air Quality: A Simulation Study. Atmospheric Environment, Vol.19, No.10 (1985) pp. 1713-1724.
Liu, J.-J., C.-C. Chan, and F.-T. Jeng. Predicting Personal Exposure Levels to Carbon Monoxide (CO) in Taipei, Based on Actual CO Measurements in Microenvironments and a Monte Carlo Simulation Method. Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 28, No. 14 (1994) pp. 2361-2368.
Materials : Analysis of Variance
Benson, P. E. Comparison of End Result and Method Specifications for Managing Quality. In Transportation Research Record 1491 (1995) pp. 3-10.	[PDF]
Goldberg, M. S. The Relationship Between Material Failures and Flight Hours. Naval Research Logistics, Vol. 34 (1987) pp. 535-545.
Materials : Before/After Studies
Brown, E. R., and S. Mager. Round-Robin Study of Asphalt-Concrete Content by Ignition. In Transportation Research Record 1543 (1996) pp. 132-138.	[PDF]
Materials : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Parsons, B. L., and M. Lal. Distribution Parameters for Flexural Strength of Ice. Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol. 19 (August 1991) pp. 285-293.
Materials : Logit Models
Greene, D. L. Motor Fuel Choice: An Econometric Analysis. Transportation Research A, Vol. 23A, No. 3 (1989) pp. 243-253.
Materials : Linear Regression
Alam, S., and D. N. Little. Evaluation of Fly Ash and Lime-Fly Ash Test Sites Using a Simplified Elastic Theory Model and Dynaflect Measurement. In Transportation Research Record 1031 (1985) pp. 17-27.	[PDF]
Kandhal, P. S., K. Y. Foo, and J. A. D'Angelo. Control of Volumetric Properties of Hot-Mix Asphalt by Field Management. In Transportation Research Record 1543 (1996) pp. 125-131.	[PDF]
Singh, G., and S. K. Hamdani. Characterization of Bitumen-Treated Sand for Desert Road Construction. In Transportation Research Record 766 (1980) pp. 31-42.	[PDF]
Stroup-Gardiner, M., and D. Newcomb. Statistical Evaluation of Nuclear Density Gauges Under Field Conditions. In Transportation Research Record 1178 (1988) pp. 38-46.	[PDF]
Materials : Simulation Studies
Kim, K. W., and J. L. Burati, Jr. Probabilistic Approach to Evaluating Critical Tensile Strength of Bituminous Surface Courses. In Transportation Research Record 1171 (1988) pp. 131-138.	[PDF]
Pavements : Analysis of Variance
Ali, H. A., and N. A. Parker. Using Time Series to Incorporate Seasonal Variations in Pavement Design. In Transportation Research Record 1539 (1996) pp. 33-43.	[PDF]
Sadek, A. W., T. E. Freeman, and M. J. Demetsky. Deterioration Prediction Modeling of Virginia's Interstate Highway System. In Transportation Research Record 1524 (1996) pp. 118-129.	[PDF]
Uddin, W., A. H. Meyer, and W. R. Hudson. Study of Factors Influencing Deflections of Continuously Reinforced-Concrete Pavements. In Transportation Research Record 993 (1984) pp. 47-54.	[PDF]
Pavements : Before/After Studies
Nokes, W. A. (1988) Measuring Pavement Deflections Near a Super-Heavy Overload. In Transportation Research Record 1196 (1988) pp. 7-19.	[PDF]
Pavements : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Garcia-Diaz, A., and M. Riggins. Serviceability and Distress Methodology for Predicting Pavement Perfomance. In Transportation Research Record 997 (1984) pp. 56-61.	[PDF]
Pavements : Logistic/Log-linear Regression
Heydinger, A. G., Q. Xie, B. W. Randolph, and J. D. Gupta. Analysis of Resilient Modulus of Dense- and Open-Graded Aggregates. In Transportation Research Record 1547 (1996) pp. 1-6.	[PDF]
Pavements : Linear Regression
Al-Suleiman, T. I., K. C. Sinha, and V. L. Anderson. Effect of Routine Maintenance on Pavement Roughness. In Transportation Research Record 1205 (1988) pp. 20-28.	[PDF]
Darter, M. I. Requirements for Reliable Predictive Pavement Models. In Transportation Research Record 766 (1980) pp. 25-31.	[PDF]
Nair, S. K., and W. R. Hudson. Serviceability Prediction from User-Based Evaluations of Pavement Ride Quality (Discussion and Closure). In Transportation Research Record 1084 (1986) pp. 66-75.	[PDF]
Sallack, D. J., and S. M. Greecher, Jr. Evaluation of Highway Maintenance Cost and Organization in Pennsylvania. In Transportation Research Record 727 (1979) pp. 17-24.	[PDF]
Pavements : Simulation Studies
Burati, J. L., Jr., and J. H. Willenbrock. Using Computers in the Development of Statistically Based Acceptance Plans. In Transportation Research Record 745 (1980) pp. 1-6.	[PDF]
Li, N., W.-C. Xie, and R. Haas. Reliability-Based Processing of Markov Chains for Modeling Pavement Network Deterioration. In Transportation Research Record 1524 (1996) pp. 203-213.	[PDF]
Mahoney, J. P. Measuring Pavement Performance by Using Statistical Sampling Techniques. In Transportation Research Record 715 (1979) pp. 45-52.	[PDF]
Zaghloul, S., N. A. Saeed, A. Al Jassim, and A. M. Rafi. End-Result Specifications for Warranted Asphalt Pavements. In Transportation Research Record 1632 (1998) pp. 1-12.	[PDF]
Planning : Analysis of Variance
Horowitz, A. D., and J. N. Sheth. Ride Sharing to Work: An Attitudinal Analysis. In Transportation Research Record 637 (1977) pp. 1-8.	[PDF]
Lester, M. S., J. W. Dare, and W. T. Roach. Techniques for Monitoring Automobile Occupancy: Research in the Seattle Area. In Transportation Research Record 701 (1979) pp. 7-15.	[PDF]
Prothero, J. C., and T. A. Seals. Evaluation of Educational Treatment for Rehabilitation of Problem Drivers. In Transportation Research Record 672 (1978) pp. 58-63.	[PDF]
Planning : Before/After Studies
Dunbar, F. C. Use of Before-and-After Data to Improve Travel Forecasting Methods. In Transportation Research Record 723 (1979) pp. 39-45.	[PDF]
Perkins, D. D., T. K. Datta, and R. M. Umbs. Procedure for the Evaluation of Completed Highway-Safety Projects. In Transportation Research Record 709 (1979) pp. 25-29.	[PDF]
Planning : Logit Models
Allen, W. G., Jr. Trip Distribution Using Composite Impedance. In Transportation Research Record 944 (1983) pp. 118-127.	[PDF]
Anas, A. Equilibration Properties of Logit Models. In Transportation Research Record 728 (1979) pp. 8-14.	[PDF]
Horowitz, J. L. Testing Disaggregate Travel Demand Models by Comparing Predicted and Observed Market Shares. In Transportation Research Record 976 (1984) pp. 1-7.	[PDF]
Horowitz, J. Confidence Intervals for Choice Probabilities of the Multinomial Logit Model. In Transportation Research Record 728 (1979) pp. 23-29.	[PDF]
McFadden, D., K. Train, and W. B. Tye. An Application of Diagnostic Tests for the Independence from Irrelevant Alternatives Property of the Multinomial Logit Model. In Transportation Research Record 637 (1977) pp. 39-46.	[PDF]
Parody, T. E. Analysis of Predictive Qualities of Disaggregate Modal-Choice Models. In Transportation Research Record 637 (1977) pp. 51-57.	[PDF]
Young, W., and D. Bertram. Attribute Thresholds and Logit Mode-Choice Models. In Transportation Research Record 1037 (1985) pp. 81-87.	[PDF]
Planning : Probit Models
Chung, J.-H., and K. G. Goulias. Sample Selection Bias with Multiple Selection Rules: Application with Residential Relocation, Attrition, and Activity Participation in Puget Sound Transportation Panel. In Transportation Research Record 1493 (1995) pp. 128-135.	[PDF]
Sheffi, Y., and C. F. Daganzo. Hypernetworks and Supply-Demand Equilibrium Obtained with Disaggregate Demand Models. In Transportation Research Record 673 (1978) pp. 113-121.	[PDF]
Planning : Linear Regression
Hendrickson, C., and S. McNeil. Estimation of Origin-Destination Matrices with Constrained Regression. In Transportation Research Record 976 (1984) pp. 25-32.	[PDF]
Moon, H. E., Jr. Stepwise Regression Model of Development at Nonmetropolitan Interchanges. In Transportation Research Record 1167 (1988) pp. 46-50.	[PDF]
Safety : Analysis of Variance
Bergan, A. T., L. G. Watson, and D. E. Rivett. Mandatory Safety-Belt Law: The Saskatchewan Experience. In Transportation Research Record 782 (1980) pp. 16-21.	[PDF]
Hadi, M. A., J. Aruldhas, L.-F. Chow, and J. A. Wattleworth. Estimating Safety Effects of Cross-Section Design for Various Highway Types Using Negative Binomial Regression. In Transportation Research Record 1500 (1995) pp. 169-177.	[PDF]
Lyles, R. W. Evaluation of Signs for Hazardous Rural Intersections. In Transportation Research Record 782 (1980) pp. 22-30.	[PDF]
Safety : Before/After Studies
Al-Masaeid, H. R., and K. C. Sinha. Analysis of Accident Reduction Potentials of Pavement Markings. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 5 (Sept./Oct. 1994) pp. 723-736.
Brackstone, M., and M. McDonald. Modeling of Motorway Operations. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 56-60.	[PDF]
Hauer, E., and J. Lovell. (1986). New Directions for Learning About the Safety Effect of Measures. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 96-102.	[PDF]
Lovell, J., and E. Hauer. The Safety Effect of Conversion To All-Way Stop Control. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 103-107.	[PDF]
Nemeth, Z. A., and D. J. Migletz. Accident Characteristics Before, During, and After Safety Upgrading Projects on Ohio's Rural Interstate System. In Transportation Research Record 672 (1978) pp. 19-24.	[PDF]
Weed, R. M. Revised Decision Criteria for Before-and-After Analysis. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 8-17.	[PDF]
Safety : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Faghri, A., and M. J. Demetsky. A Comparison of Formulae for Predicting Rail-Highway Crossing Hazards (Abridgment) (Discussion and Closure). In Transportation Research Record 1114 (1987) pp. 152-155.	[PDF]
Safety : Logistic/Log-linear Regression
Council, F. M., and J. R. Stewart. Attempt to Define Relationship Between Forces to Crash-Test Vehicles and Occupant Injury in Similar Real-World Crashes. In Transportation Research Record 1419 (1993) pp. 78-85.	[PDF]
Knuiman, M. W., F. M. Council, and D. W. Reinfurt. Association of Median Width and Highway Accident Rates. In Transportation Research Record 1401 (1993) pp. 70-82.	[PDF]
Lin, Tzuoo-Ding, Paul P. Jovanis and Chun-Zin Yang. "Modeling the Safety of Truck Driver Service Hours Using Time Dependent Logistic Regression" TRR 1407, pp. 1-10.	[PDF]
Safety : Logit Models
Mannering, F., J. Koehne, and S.-G. Kim. Statistical Assessment of Public Opinion Toward Conversion of General-Purpose Lanes to High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 168-176.	[PDF]
Nassar, S. A., F. F. Saccomanno, and J. H. Shortreed. Road Accident Severity Analysis: A Micro Level Approach. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 21 (1994) pp. 847-855.
Safety : Linear Regression
Jovanis, P. P., and H.-L. Chang. Modeling the Relationship of Accidents to Miles Traveled. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 42-51.	[PDF]
Knuiman, M. W., F. M. Council, and D. W. Reinfurt. Association of Median Width and Highway Accident Rates. In Transportation Research Record 1401 (1993) pp. 70-82.	[PDF]
Salman, N. K., and K. J. Al-Maita. Safety Evaluation at Three-Leg, Unsignalized Intersections by Traffic Conflict Technique. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 177-185.	[PDF]
Squires, C. A., and P. S. Parsonson. Accident Comparison of Raised Median and Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Median Treatments. In Transportation Research Record 1239 (1989) pp. 30-40.	[PDF]
Safety : Simulation Studies
Brackstone, M., and M. McDonald. Modeling of Motorway Operations. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 56-60.	[PDF]
Nathanail, T. G., and K. G. Zografos. Simulation Tool for Evaluating Effectiveness of Freeway Incident Response Operations. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 105-111.	[PDF]
Schauer, D. A., C. G. Hoover, G. J. Kay, A. S. Lee, and A. J. De Groot. Crashworthiness Simulations with DYNA3D. In Transportation Research Record 1528 (1996) pp. 124-129.	[PDF]
Wooley, R. L., C. Y. Warner, and T. R. Perl. An Overview of Selected Computer Programs for Automotive Accident Reconstruction. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 18-33.	[PDF]
Traffic : Analysis of Variance
Graham, J. L., D. W. Harwood, and M. C. Sharp. Effects of Taper Length on Traffic Operations in Construction Zones. In Transportation Research Record 703 (1979) pp. 19-24.	[PDF]
Humphreys, J. B., D. J. Wheeler, P. C. Box, and T. D. Sullivan. Safety Considerations in the Use of On-Street Parking. In Transportation Research Record 722 (1979) pp. 26-35.	[PDF]
Lyles, R. W. Evaluation of Signs for Hazardous Rural Intersections. In Transportation Research Record 782 (1980) pp. 22-30.	[PDF]
Mahalel, D., and A. S. Hakkert. Time-Series Model for Vehicle Speeds. Transportation Research B, Vol. 19B, No. 3 (1985) pp. 217-225.
Traffic : Before/After Studies
Brackstone, M., and M. McDonald. Modeling of Motorway Operations. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 56-60.	[PDF]
Johns, R. C., and J. S. Matthias. Relationship of the Color of the Highway Centerline Stripe to the Accident Rate in Arizona. In Transportation Research Record 643 (1977) pp. 32-36.	[PDF]
Lyles, R. W., D. R. Lighthizer, A. Drakopoulos, and S. Woods. Efficacy of Jurisdiction-Wide Traffic Control Device Upgradings. In Transportation Research Record 1068 (1986) pp. 34-41.	[PDF]
McGee, H. W. Accident Experience with Right Turn on Red. In Transportation Research Record 644 (1977) pp. 66-75.	[PDF]
Traffic : Goodness-of-fit Techniques
Van Der Waerden, P., H. Oppewal, and H. Timmermans. Adaptive Choice Behavior of Motorists in Congested Shopping Centre Parking Lots. Transportation, Vol. 20, No. 4 (1993) pp. 394-408.
Traffic : Logistic/Log-linear Regression
Chang, G.-L., C.-Y. Chen, and C. Perez. Hybrid Model for Estimating Permitted Left-Turn Saturation Flow Rate. In Transportation Research Record 1566 (1996) pp. 54-63.	[PDF]
Knuiman, M. W., F. M. Council, and D. W. Reinfurt. Association of Median Width and Highway Accident Rates. In Transportation Research Record 1401 (1993) pp. 70-82.	[PDF]
Traffic : Probit Models
Khattak, A. J., and A. De Palma. The Impact of Adverse Weather Conditions on the Propensity to Change Travel Decisions: A Survey of Brussels Commuters. Transportation Research A, Vol. 31, No. 3 (1997) pp. 181-203.
Pant, P. D., and P. Balakrishnan. Neural Network for Gap Acceptance at Stop-Controlled Intersections. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 3 (May/June 1994) pp. 432-446.
Traffic : Linear Regression
Cohen, S. L., and G. Euler. Signal Cycle Length and Fuel Consumption and Emissions. In Transportation Research Record 667 (1978) pp. 41-48.	[PDF]
Hall, F. L., and D. Barrow. Effect of Weather on the Relationship Between Flow and Occupancy on Freeways. In Transportation Research Record 1194 (1988) pp. 55-63.	[PDF]
Knuiman, M. W., F. M. Council, and D. W. Reinfurt. Association of Median Width and Highway Accident Rates. In Transportation Research Record 1401 (1993) pp. 70-82.	[PDF]
Moon, H. E., Jr. Stepwise Regression Model of Development at Nonmetropolitan Interchanges. In Transportation Research Record 1167 (1988) pp. 46-50.	[PDF]
Persaud, B., and L. Dzbik. Accident Prediction Models for Freeways. In Transportation Research Record 1401 (1993) pp. 55-60.	[PDF]
Salman, N. K., and K. J. Al-Maita. Safety Evaluation at Three-Leg, Unsignalized Intersections by Traffic Conflict Technique. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 177-185.	[PDF]
Sharma, S. C., and J. Y. Oh. Prediction of Design Hourly Volume from Road Users' Perspective. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 115, No. 6 (November 1989) pp. 646-660.
Squires, C. A., and P. S. Parsonson. Accident Comparison of Raised Median and Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Median Treatments. In Transportation Research Record 1239 (1989) pp. 30-40.	[PDF]
Stokes, R. W., V. G. Stover, and C. J. Messer. Use and Effectiveness of Simple Linear Regression to Estimate Saturation Flows at Signalized Intersections. In Transportation Research Record 1091 (1986) pp. 95-101.	[PDF]
Traffic : Simulation Studies
Brackstone, M., and M. McDonald. Modeling of Motorway Operations. In Transportation Research Record 1485 (1995) pp. 56-60.	[PDF]
Chang, G.-L., C.-Y. Chen, and C. Perez. Hybrid Model for Estimating Permitted Left-Turn Saturation Flow Rate. In Transportation Research Record 1566 (1996) pp. 54-63.	[PDF]
Horowitz, A. J. Revised Queueing Model of Delay at All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections. In Transportation Research Record 1398 (1993) pp. 49-53.	[PDF]
Pant, P. D., and P. Balakrishnan. Neural Network for Gap Acceptance at Stop-Controlled Intersections. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 3 (May/June 1994) pp. 432-446.
Traffic : Time Series Analysis
Mahalel, D., and A. S. Hakkert. Time-Series Model for Vehicle Speeds. Transportation Research B, Vol. 19B, No. 3 (1985) pp. 217-225.