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Title	Transportation Infrastructure Design and Construction Virtual Training Tools
Record ID	24135
Personal Name Creator	Mahoney, Joe P.; Turkiyyah, George M.; Muench, Steve
Source	Final Research Report
Corporate Creator	U.S. Department Of Transportation
Corporate Contributor	Transportation Northwest (TransNow), University of Washington
Publication Date	20030900
Abstract	This project will develop 3D interactive computer-training environments for a major element of transportation infrastructure hot mix asphalt paving. These tools will include elements of hot mix design (including laboratory equipment) and construction equipment and methods for building and maintaining asphalt pavements. These virtual tools are targeted towards university students and practitioners with the goal of providing a direct and realistic experience for learning about and interacting with both laboratory and construction equipment. This project builds on and complements projects that are supported by WSDOT and NAPA. This effort recognizes that hot mix design and construction in the U.S. is changing due to the development and implementation of the Superpave mix design system. A full implementation of the Superpave system requires several hundred thousand dollars of sophisticated laboratory equipment and trained technicians. This is not feasible for most universities and contractors. The proposed tools will significantly reduce the need for fully equipped laboratories and enable enhanced training for students and practitioners.
TRT Terms	Asphalt pavements ; Pavement design ; Road construction ; Training ; Virtual reality ; Three dimensional displays ; Interactive computer systems ; Computer aided instruction ; Construction equipment ; Superpave ; Computer animation ; Simulation
General Subjects	Hot mix asphalt; Laboratory equipment
Classification	NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Construction and Maintenance; NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Design; NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Pavement Management and Performance
TRIS Online Accession No	00962893
Report Number	TNW2002-05
Resource type	Tech Report
URL	http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/24000/24100/24135/TNW2002-05_REVISED.pdf
Format	PDF
Language:	English
Database	NTL Digital Repository

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