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Our Research

Research Categories:

Our Research Expertise

The expertise of our scientists and engineers encompasses more than 100 transportation-related disciplines...[more].

Our Laboratories

We have over 24 laboratories that provide a vital resource for advancing the body of knowledge that has been created and developed by our researchers...[more].

Our Researchers

Researchers at TFHRC are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the problems facing the highway community today. Our advanced research and development apply new highway technologies to complex issues through the development of more economical, environmentally sensitive designs; more efficient, quality-controlled construction practices; and more durable products. The end result is a safer, more reliable highway transportation system. The research is conducted by the:

  Office of Safety Research & Development
  Office of Operations Research & Development
  Office of Infrastructure Research & Development.
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Also see our Research-Related Products.

 

 

 

Publications. RD&T Research Projects

Highways of the Future—A Strategic Plan for Highway Infrastructure Research and Development

RD&T FY2006/2007 Performance Plan

RD&T Organizational
Directory

FHWA Corporate Master Plan for Research and Development of Technology and Innovation. Bud Wright introduces the Plan in his memo.

Other Links.
Transportation Pooled Fund Program
Check out the current pooled fund studies and how to get involved.
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Lab & Research Web sites:
Bituminous Mixtures Laboratory

Bridge Coatings Technology

FHWA/NHTSA National Crash Analysis Center

Federal Outdoor Impact Lab (FOIL)

Geotechnical Research

High Performance Concrete

Highway Safety Information System (HSIS)

Human Centered Systems Laboratory

Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM)

Lab Assessment Process

Long-Term Bridge Performance

Long Term Pavement Performance (LTTP)

Materials Technology

Operations/ITS

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Validation Center

Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety Research

Portland Cement Concrete Pavements

Pavements

Pavement Design and Performance Modeling

Recycled Materials

Safety

Traffic Software Integrated System (TSIS)

Ultra-Thin Whitetopping (UTW)
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