TRB Accepts 12 UIUC Papers for Publication

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has accepted several of the UIUC papers presented at its annual meeting for publication in the Transportation Research Record (TRR), Journal of the Transportation Research Board. The TRB selects approximately 25% of all submitted papers for publication in the TRR. The papers and authors are listed below (authors are currently or formerly associated with UIUC unless otherwise noted):

Paper # 08-0327
Geogrid in Flexible Pavements: Validated Mechanism
Authors: Imad L. Al-Qadi, Samer H. Dessouky, Jayhyun Kwon, and Erol Tutumluer

Paper # 08-0528
Accuracy of Current Complex Modulus Selection Procedure from Vehicular Load Pulse in NCHRP 1-37A Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
Authors: Imad L. Al-Qadi; Mostafa A. Elseifi; Pyeong Jun Yoo; Samer H. Dessouky; Nelson Harold Gibson, Thomas P. Harman, John A. D'Angelo, and Katherine A. Petros (Federal Highway Administration)

Paper # 08-0603
Validity of Asphalt Binder Film Thickness Concept in Hot-Mix Asphalt
Authors: Mostafa A. Elseifi, Imad L. Al-Qadi, Shih-Hsien Yang, and Samuel H. Carpenter

Paper # 08-0612
Dynamic Analysis and In-Situ Validation of Perpetual Pavement Response to Vehicular Loading
Authors: Imad L. Al-Qadi, Hao Wang, Pyeong Jun Yoo, and Samer H. Dessouky

Paper # 08-1807
Relationship Between Train Length and Accident Causes and Rates
Authors: Darwin H. Schafer II and Christopher P.L. Barkan

Paper # 08-1905
Multiple Wheel Load Interaction in Flexible Pavements
Authors: M. Kim and E. Tutumluer

Paper # 08-1907
Permanent Deformation Behavior of Naturally Occurring Bituminous Sands
Authors: J. Anochie-Boateng, E. Tutumluer, and S.H. Carpenter

Paper # 08-2132
In-Situ Assessment of Interlayer Systems to Abate Reflective Cracking in Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlays
Authors: Jongeun Baek, Imad L. Al-Qadi, Wie Xie, and William G. Buttlar

Paper # 08-2150
A Fracture Based Friction Model for Pavement Interface Characterization
Authors: Hasan Ozer, Imad L. Al-Qadi, and Zhen Leng

Paper # 08-2172
Interface Bonding between HMA and Various PCC Surfaces: Laboratory Assessment
Authors: Zhen Leng, Hasan Ozer, Imad L. Al-Qadi, Samuel H. Carpenter

Paper # 08-2337
Effect of Bituminous Material Rheology on Its Adhesion
Authors: Imad L. Al-Qadi, Eli. H. Fini, J-F. Masson (National Research Council of Canada), and Kevin M. McGhee (Virginia Transportation Research Council)

Paper # 08-2801
Reducing the Risk of Rail Transport of Hazardous Materials by Route Rationalization
Authors: Athaphon Kawprasert and Christopher P.L. Barkan