Improving Performance, Knowledge, and Methods to Provide Quality Service and Products
dc.contributor.author | Connor, Billy | |
dc.contributor.author | Bennett, Larry | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-06-11T00:53:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-06-11T00:53:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015-12 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11122/10382 | |
dc.description.abstract | The objectives of this study were to educate staff about the impact of research in Alaska, enhance communication and coordination amongst stakeholders, and formulate a long-term research and implementation research plan for pavement and materials. Education begins with an overview of pavement design, construction and maintenance in Alaska since the 1900’s through a series of webinars. Interviews with five state materials engineers were used to explore best practices. Finally, a workshop focused on developing a coordinated research program and improve implementation activities. The workshop provided a series of recommendations to The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities which will enhance the value of the departments research program. | en_US |
dc.description.tableofcontents | Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Webinar 1: Overview Pavements at 30,000 ft, 10,000 ft, 10 ft. Big Number Value of Assets ....................... 3 Webinar 2: Research and Pavement Design, Construction, and Maintenance in Cold Regions (Roadway Embankments and Foundation) ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Webinar 3: Pavement Design, Construction and Maintenance in High Traffic Volume Urban Environments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Webinar 4: Pavement Design, Construction and Maintenance Considerations in Rural Alaska .................... 8 Webinar 5: Pavement Best Practices in Alaska: Innovation and New and Emerging Technologies ............. 10 Webinar 6: Summary of Interviews with 5 State Materials Engineers and a History of the Alaska Statewide Materials Section .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Webinar Survey................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Workshop Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Recommendation 1: Webinars ................................................................................................................................ 18 Discussion ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Recommendation 2: Selection of Materials-Related Research ......................................................................... 19 Recommendation 3: Literature Search .................................................................................................................. 19 Recommendation 4: Implementation ..................................................................................................................... 20 Open Discussion ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Action Items ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Appendix A: Webinar Series 1 - Overview of Pavement Design Appendix B: Webinar Series II - Construction and Maintenance in Cold Regions, Appendix C: Webinar Series III - Construction and Maintenance Considerations in Rural Alaska Appendix D: Webinar Series IV - Construction and Maintenance Considerations in Urban Areas Appendix E: Innovation: Webinar Series V - New and Emerging Technologies Appendix F: Webinar Series VI - Interviews with State Departments of Transportation Material Section Heads Appendix G: A Report on Interviews with State Departments of Transportation Material Section Heads | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.subject | Research Management (Cw) | en_US |
dc.subject | Education and Training (Ce) | en_US |
dc.title | Improving Performance, Knowledge, and Methods to Provide Quality Service and Products | en_US |
dc.type | Technical Report | en_US |
refterms.dateFOA | 2020-03-06T02:25:50Z |