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