Current Research Projects
CTIS research supports transportation agencies and industry partners through applied studies in pavement engineering, nondestructive testing, infrastructure sensing, and regional transportation planning.
Pavement Materials, Design, and Rehabilitation
Evaluation of Portland Cement for Full-Depth Reclamation in Terms of Structural Capacity and Opening Time to Traffic
Evaluating cement-treated full-depth reclamation materials to support construction timing and pavement structural performance decisions.
View ProjectTxDOT Project 0-7108: Evaluate the Importance of Fine Aggregates in Achieving Adequate Skid Resistance in TxDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures
Investigating how fine aggregate characteristics influence asphalt mixture surface friction and long-term skid resistance.
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TxDOT Project 0-7111: Determine Impact of Field Sands on Workability and Engineering Properties of Superpave Mixtures in Texas
Assessing the effects of field sands on mixture workability, laboratory performance, and engineering properties of Superpave mixtures.
View ProjectMicrostructure Analysis with X-Ray CT Scan Imaging to Develop Enhanced Full-Depth Reclamation Mixes
Using X-ray CT imaging to better understand compacted FDR materials and improve mix design compaction strategies.
View ProjectInvestigation of Hot Mix Asphalt Aging Effect on Mechanical Properties of Mixes Based on Binder Performance Results – Phase II
Studying the relationship between binder aging indicators and asphalt mixture mechanical properties.
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TxDOT Project 0-7225: Evaluation of Rapid Mix Design for Lime Treated Materials
Developing and evaluating rapid mix design procedures for lime-treated materials used in transportation infrastructure.
Project Page Coming SoonNondestructive Testing, Sensing, and Pavement Evaluation
NRRA Project: Effective Use of Traffic Speed Deflectometer for Network-Based and Project-Based Applications
Advancing the interpretation and implementation of TSD measurements for pavement structural evaluation.
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NRRA Project: Establishing Applicability of NDT Methods for Project-Level Evaluation
Evaluating nondestructive testing methods to support project-level pavement condition and structural assessment.
View ProjectUse of Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Structural Health Monitoring of Asphalt Pavements
Exploring distributed acoustic sensing to monitor pavement response and support infrastructure health assessment.
View ProjectElectrified Roadways
Reduction of Temperature Sensitivity of Pavements for Safe and Durable Electrified Roadways
Supporting durable electrified roadway systems by studying pavement temperature sensitivity and material response.
View ProjectTransportation Planning, Environment, and Web Tools
Impact of Transborder Urban Growth Policies and Patterns on Ozone Concentration in the El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½–Juárez Binational Region
Examining the connection between regional growth, transportation planning, and ozone concentration in a binational context.
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EPMPO Task Order No. 5-2024: Impact of Transborder Urban Growth Policies and Patterns on Ozone Concentration
Supporting regional planning efforts related to transborder urban growth patterns and environmental impacts.
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EPMPO Task Order No. 6-2024: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of MWT, PRF, and TIP
Providing maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for regional transportation planning web tools.
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