OTEC Schedule

OTEC 2011

Tuesday

OTEC 2011

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OTEC 2011

The Use of AVL Technology to COMBAT Snow and Ice in Central Ohio

Installation and Implementation - Lessons Learned

Jackie Thiel, City of Columbus, Columbus, OH
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

This presentation will discuss the lessons learned by City of Columbus and the do's and don'ts of implementing a high-tech GPS/AVL system on snow plows and other street maintenance vehicles.

Using the AVL and Monitoring Data as a Tool for Management

Tim Baker, City of Columbus, Columbus, OH
8:15 - 8:30 a.m.

This presentation will discuss the various maintenance operation functions that benefit from the COMBAT project. Cost tracking, customer service and operation logistics reports/features will be presented.

Management Strategy Using AVL/GPS

Tom Nutini, Franklin County Engineer's Office, Columbus, OH
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

This presentation will discuss the benefits of using the COMBAT AVL system for tracking snow plows real time during a snow and ice event. Will show how Franklin County has used the system to save funds by reacting to issues during the storm.

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OTEC 2011

Tubular Top Flange Steel Girder Bridge

Tubular Top Flange Steel Girder Bridge

Robert Bondi, Michael J Baker, Jr., Moon Township, PA
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Concrete Filled Tubular Flange Girder is an I-shaped girder that uses a concrete filled hollow structural section as the top flange to increase torsional stability and reduce the need to brace the girders under construction loading conditions. This presentation will discuss a two-span structure in Forest County, Pennsylvania utilizing CFTFG.

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OTEC 2011

Bridge Rideability: Implementing Iowa State University Research Results

Bridge Rideability: Implementing Iowa State University Research Results

Brian Schleppi, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
Sean Meddles, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

This presentation will discuss various differential settlement mechanisms and the strategies to mitigate or avoid them near and about structures. It will cover design, construction, geotechnical and maintenance considerations. It will discuss actions ODOT is taking to ensure good rideability at the time of construction. The research was conducted by The University of Iowa, in conjunction with FHWA and ODOT. Various designs, means and methods were investigated from DOTs across the country.

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OTEC 2011

Advancements in Traffic Control Signage

Franklin County Sign Replacement Program: The Story of Five Quadrants

Mike Meeks, Franklin County Engineer's Office, Columbus, OH
8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

In conformance with the new sign reflectivity standards, the Franklin County Engineer's Office conducted a five-year program to replace all the highway signs using Ohio Department of Public Safety Grant funds. The presentation discusses the successes and failures of the ambitious project that replaced over 7,000 signs.

Dynamic Curve Warning System (DCWS)

Mark Stine, TAPCO, Brown Deer, WI
8:25 - 8:45 a.m.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has declared in a recent study that dangerous horizontal curves account for 1/4 of all highway fatalities. TAPCO will present on its Dynamic Curve Warning Systems (DCWS) which is an intelligent system intended to direct traffic around these dangerous curves trough solar LED wireless technology.

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OTEC 2011

Asphalt Absorption in Aggregates

Asphalt Absorption in Aggregates

Dale Andrews and Larry Cole, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Pittsburgh, PA
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Hot mix asphalt (HMA) mix design, in simplest terms, attempts to identify an appropriate aggregate, an appropriate asphalt binder, and the ideal proportions of each for a specific job. Typical parameters in the decision process for aggregate selection include gradation, toughness and abrasion resistance, durability and soundness, shape and texture and cleanliness to some degree. The focus for each of these parameters is performance based. However, what may be neglected at times are other factors that also have an economic or cost impact.

One parameter that impacts the overall cost of HMA is the aggregate's actual asphalt absorption value, particularly with the significant increase in the price of asphalt binder over the past several years. Our testing and subsequent calculations show the dramatic impact that a less than 2% deviation in absorption can have on a HMA section of roadway and the necessity to factor absorption into aggregate selection to ensure the most economical design that meets the job requirements.

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OTEC 2011

The FHWA Sustainable Highways Self-Evaluation Tool in Principle and Practice

FHWA's Sustainable Highways Program and Self Evaluation Tool

Michael Culp, FHWA, Washington DC
8:00 - 8:20 a.m.

This presentation will include an overview of the FHWA sustainability activities and INVEST, FHWA's self-evaluation tool, focusing on pilot test activities.

What "Sustainability" Looks Like on a $250 Million Dollar Construction Project

Cory Daly, HNTB Corporation, Indianapolis, IN
8:20 - 8:45 a.m.

This presentation will provide practical insight into the real-world application of the "Sustainable Highways Rating Tool", from the perspective of the first construction season of the Cleveland Innerbelt Bridge Project. From developing data collection strategies and reporting, to the preliminary assessment of results, this work provides a glimpse at how all transportation construction projects will eventually be undertaken.

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OTEC 2011

Affordable Asset Management through Mobile Mapping Systems

Financing the Future with Innovation

Jack Kuttrus, Woolpert, Inc., Columbus, OH
8:00 - 8:25 a.m.

The presentation will demonstrate the affordable uses of mounted Optech Lynx mobile mapping systems (MMS) throughout a project lifecycle and will present applications for planners, engineers, contractors and GIS professionals.

Navigating Highway Assets: Just the Right Fit

Scott Stocking, Woolpert, Inc., Terrace, IL
8:25 - 8:45 a.m.

Using mobile mapping systems (MMS) for highway asset data collection, automated processes to extract data, and integrating the information with enterprise applications.

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OTEC 2011

Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering

Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering

Dr. T.H. Wu, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Reliability-based design (RBD) has the same general format as the familiar limit state design. Limit state design determines a factor of safety, which is the resistance divided by the load. RBD differs in that the resistances and loads are considered to be uncertain quantities, with means and coefficients of variation (COV). The means represent the engineer's best judgment and the COV represents the uncertainty about the mean. Typical values of COV encountered in geotechnical practice are described. The design of a spread foundation on clay is used as an illustration.

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OTEC 2011

Value Engineering Tools

Practical Design/Value Engineering Partnership: It Works

Warren A. Knoles, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Springfield, IL
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The Practical Design Workshop (PDW) design process adds another tool to the designer's toolbox for reducing project costs without compromising safety or the purpose and need of the project. This presentation will demonstrate how the "practical design" philosophy and value methodology were employed for a complex interchange project in St. Louis, MO that saved MODOT over $13 million.

CRAVE: Cost-Risk Analysis/Value Engineering: Concept and Application

Khalid Bekka, HDR, Silverspring, MD
Ken Smith, HDR, Olympia, WA
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

CRAVE provides an iterative process to ensure risks identified during the planning stage are tracked, monitored, proactively mitigated, or avoided through design. CRAVE uses proven risk analysis techniques in a value engineering framework to efficiently deliver the project, ensure proper VE element prioritization, adequate delivery method selection, and efficient procurement risk allocation. This presentation will introduce the concept, describe the technical framework and the structured process. Case studies will be presented.

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OTEC 2011

Volunteer Opportunities for Bridge Engineers

Transportation Structures in the Developing World - Case Studies for Engineers Involvement in Local and International Development

Brad Doudican, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Scott Eshleman, Stanley Consultants, Inc., Chicago, IL.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

A key physical component in community development and poverty alleviation in the developing world is transportation infrastructure. While improvements to local agricultural and manufacturing processes yield greater output and higher quality goods, transportation infrastructure represents the mode by which these improved goods can reach markets and thus provide increased financial returns for the producer. This presentation will provide a case study on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the assessment, design, construction, and commissioning of a 110-ft concrete bridge structure in Canchias, Honduras, a rural agricultural community of about 300 people. Leveraging this case study, the presenters will describe several partners in technical service including Engineers Without Borders and the Dayton Service Engineering Collaborative, and describe mechanisms by which engineers and technical professionals are currently involved in both local and international efforts that require a higher level technical and/or technological innovation. A multitude of opportunities for the volunteer participation of you or your firm currently exist, and several specific needs and methods of participation will be described.

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OTEC 2011

Skewed Bridges

Design & Construction of a Multi-Skewed Bridge

Jeffery Ross, Deedra Buxton, Taj Bakare, CT Consultants, Inc., Columbus, OH
Darwin Merdes, Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works, Cleveland, OH
Brett Iafigliola, Schirmer Construction Co., North Olmsted, OH
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

An unusual abutment layout consisting of five (5) different skews was incorporated into this bridge design in order to limit construction costs. Due to the unique geometry the superstructure required specially-designed variable length concrete I-girders to limit differential deflections. Perspectives of this unique design will be provided by the Designer, Owner, Construction Inspector and Contractor.

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OTEC 2011

Ohio Airports Invest in the Future

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Invests in Improved Runway Safety

Eva Vargas, RW Armstrong, Cleveland, OH
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The City of Cleveland Department of Port Control (DCP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investing $44 Million at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to improve the non-standard Runway Safety Areas (RSA) at both ends of Runway 10-28, the airport's crosswind runway. The project will shift the runway 330 feet to the east allowing for the installation of Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) beyond both runway ends. This infrastructure investment will greatly enhance safety at the airport, better preparing the airport and the region to benefit from forecasted growth in the nation's aviation sector.

Port Columbus International Airport Invests for the Future - Replacement Runway 10R-28L

David Gotschall, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Columbus, OH
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investing $160 million at Port Columbus International Airport to replace Runway 10R-28L 702 feet parallel to the south. The replacement of Runway 10R-28L will allow for the potential of future simultaneous take-offs and landings from Runways 10L-28R (north runway) and 10R-28L (south runway). The program will also provide for a larger land envelope for a future mid-field Terminal. This investment will enhance the future capacity of the airport, preparing it for future growth.

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OTEC 2011

Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Jim Duke, ITS Sales
Brent Padilla, Wavetronix
Pete Wasnac, Path Master
Cliff Connelly, Baldwin & Sours
Bob Riebe, Traffic Control Products
Matt Schindler, QWICK KURB
Mack Corbin, M.H. Corbin
Laura Huizinga, Road Systems
Perry Wolfe, P.T. Wolfe
Rick Mauer, Gregory Industries
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Ten vendors will present short five minute presentations on their newest products.

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OTEC 2011

Sustainable Pavements

Sustainable Concrete Pavements

Peter Taylor, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Ames, IA
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This presentation will introduce the concepts of sustainability as related to concrete pavements, discuss enhanced design and material selection that supports sustainability and describes some of the emerging sustainability rating systems that are being implemented to quantify sustainability of pavement infrastructure.

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OTEC 2011

Recent ODOT Changes in Real Estate Production and Mission

Central Office Real Estate Mission and Recent Changes

John Maynard, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Outline recent changes, the mission of Central Office and District Real Estate Functions.

New District Real Estate Responsibilities

Doug Raters, Ohio DOT, Lebanon OH 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Discussion of how District Real Estate responsibilities have increased and the effect on project delivery.

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OTEC 2011

Geohazard Remediation

ODOT's Recent Rockfall Mitigation Projects

Paul Painter, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

During the past five years, ODOT has completed several rockfall mitigation projects utilizing both conventional methods and remediation techniques new to ODOT. These new techniques have been utilized throughout the United States, but not previously at ODOT. Several of the projects were completed as emergency projects, and two were sold as design-bid-build projects. This presentation will provide insight into the techniques that were successful and lessons learned.

Permanent Tiedback Slide Repairs

Stanley Worst, Schnabel Foundation Company, Cary, IL
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Slope stability is an ongoing issue to be addressed where interstates and roadways are built on slopes. This typically occurs where the roadways parallel rivers, specifically the Ohio River Valley. Permanent tiebacks have been successfully utilized to retain existing slopes and minimize movement in order to keep roadways serviceable. Depending on site access, forces being resisted and the aesthetic appearance desired, multiple types of tieback walls have been successfully designed and constructed. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages which should be weighed before the bid/design process. This presentation addresses different types of tiedback slide repairs on projects, including many in the Ohio River Valley.

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OTEC 2011

The Latest from DC Beltway Insiders: Why is it taking so long to pass a Reauthorization Bill? What’s going to be in it? Where are Construction Costs Heading?

Reauthorization Realities: How Much - How Soon

Janet Oakley, AASHTO, Washington, D.C.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Presentation will be about what is happening with SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. The focus will be on the form legislation might take under the funding constraints we anticipate (from bad to very bad). Will explain that the idea of linking funding to performance is no longer really in play even though performance measuring/management and maybe asset management still is.

What is in future of Transportation Construction Costs

Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America, Arlington, VA
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

This presenter will talk about the outlook for construction costs- where are prices headed for concrete, asphalt, steel and diesel fuel? Will contractors be passing these costs along or absorbing them in their eagerness to win projects?

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OTEC 2011

Women Leading Ohio Businesses

Women Leading Ohio Business

Marie Keister, Engage Public Affairs, LLC, Dublin, OH
Carla Lakatos, The Lakatos Group, Ltd, Dayton, OH
Kristin Eggeman, Eggeman Engineering & Consulting, LLC, Springfield, OH
Joyce Johnson, CAD Concepts, Inc., Columbus, OH
Lynn Miggins, KS Associates, Inc., Elyria, OH
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

This panel consists of five women who lead consulting firms, in our transportation industry, located throughout Ohio. They will provide insights and perspectives of how they are leading their firms in the ever changing transportation world. You will hear, learn and interact with these women as they discuss their leadership role with their firm and in the industry, and the challenges they face day to day. They will also talk about their career path and the opportunities for women in today and in the future.

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OTEC 2011

Exploring Options for the Ohio Turnpike

Exploring Options for the Ohio Turnpike

Director Wray, Greg Murphy, Jim Barna, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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OTEC 2011

Best Practices in Railroad Safety

City of Springfield, Norfolk Southern Safety Corridor and Quiet Zone

Leo Shanayda, City of Springfield, Springfield, OH
1:00 - 1:20 p.m.

Overview of the State of Ohio's first Railroad Safety and Quiet Zone initiative. Project funded by: ORDC Safety Funds, Norfolk Southern, MPO and the City of Springfield. Project involves the closure of a redundant crossing and the addition of active warning devices and way-side horns at several other crossings.

Railroad Coordination on Highway Projects

Rich Behrendt, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
1:20 - 1:40 p.m.

Discussion on how to coordinate with a major, regional and/or shortline railroad when a highway project intersects a rail line.

Traffic Signal Preemption at Railroad Crossings

Debbie L. Weaver, M-E Companies, Inc., Canton, OH
1:40 - 1:55 p.m.

A variety of completed traffic signal preemption projects in Ohio will be featured. In addition, an update on the ORDC/ODOT traffic signal preemption project will be reviewed.

Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement

Art Arnold, Ohio Railroad Association, Columbus, OH
1:55 - 2:15 p.m.

Overview on how Ohio's major, regional and shortline railroad fund, prioritize, and schedule surface reconstruction of grade crossings.

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OTEC 2011

Precast or Cast-in-Place Concrete

Buried Bridges - A More Practical Solution?

William Waller, Contech Construction Products, Inc., Columbus, OH
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Prefabricated Bridges offer solutions that embrace the "Get In, Get Out and Stay Out" approach to bridge construction. Rapid bridge construction reduces road closure time, minimizes safety issues to the traveling public, and provides cost effective options to conventional bridge design.

Bridge and Roadway VECP at the Lucas County US 24 Eastern Interchange

Rick Engel, E.L. Robinson Engineering of Ohio Co., Columbus, OH
Brian Geffe, Mosser Construction, Inc./Beaver Excavating Co, Fremont, OH
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

A VECP was approved for the new alignment of the 4-lane US 24 eastern interchange. The VECP proposal included ramp and MSE wall alignment changes and construction of a unique structure to accommodate construction hauling loads. This presentation will provide an overview of the design, planning and construction challenges necessary to overcome in order to implement the value engineering proposal.

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OTEC 2011

Construction of the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge

Construction of the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge

Ken Hirschmugl, Hirschmugl, Heine & Associates, Inc., West River, MD
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

The presentation will focus on the coordination of engineering efforts required to complete the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. This required involvement by (4) primary partners: FHWA, the Designer, the Contractor and the Construction Engineer. Each party had specific roles and responsibilities. This presentation will outline the interaction between these parties and how they worked together to complete the project.

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OTEC 2011

New Technologies Part I

Adaptive Traffic Control Systems in the U.S.: Updated Summary and Comparison

Matt Selinger, HDR, Omaha, NE
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The number of adaptive traffic control systems installed and operating in the U.S. has exploded in the last two years. This session will present the findings of a survey into the historical use of adaptive traffic control systems in the U.S. and will examine the operational benefits of these systems based on the latest before and after studies.

ODOT's New Statewide Traffic Management Center

George Saylor, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

This presentation will provide an inside look at ODOT's new state of the art Statewide Traffic Management Center.

Changes to the OH-1 and ECS Data Standards

Richard Paddock, TSASS, Columbus, OH
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of the new changes to the way crash data is recorded on OH-1 and ECS forms.

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OTEC 2011

Asphalt Pavements

Optimization of Tack Coat for HMA Placement

Louay Mohammad, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Louisiana Transportation Research Center is conducting a National Cooperative Highway Research Program study titled, Optimization of Tack Coat for HMA Placement (Project 9-40). The objectives of this study are to determine optimum application methods, equipment type and calibration procedures, application rates, and asphalt binder materials for the various uses of tack coats and to recommend revisions to relevant AASHTO methods and practices related to tack coats. In accomplishing these objectives, both present and emerging technology in the United States and worldwide will be evaluated.

Minimizing Paving Costs with Sustainable Materials

Bill Fair, Flexible Pavements of Ohio, Dublin, OH
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

The asphalt industry has taken unprecedented steps to utilize renewable and sustainable resources to insulate itself from price increases during a historic inflationary period in the cost of paving materials. Learn how the successful use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles (RAS), bio-based additives, ground tire rubber and other materials have helped to control paving costs while providing an economic, environmental and performance benefit when incorporated into traditional asphalt mixes.

An Asphalt Producer/Contractor Perspective on the Use of Recycled Asphalt Shingles

Larry Shively, The Shelly Company, Thornville, OH
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

The use of Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) in asphalt pavements has been gaining acceptance in providing cost and performance benefits. In addition, the use of RAS eliminates waste material from landfills and reduces the demand for virgin resources. This presentation will provide specifiers and designers an opportunity to gain an understanding of an asphalt producer/contractor's approach to the use of this material.

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OTEC 2011

Bicycle and Pedestrian

A Bike Lawyer's Review of Fatal Ohio Bike Crashes

Steven M. Magas, The Magas Firm, Cincinnati, OH
1:00 - 1:20 p.m.

Will discuss the causes of fatal bicycle crashes and trends or common safety issues in such crashes. Also reviewed will be criminal cases involving motorists involved in fatal bicycle crashes.

Bicycle Planning for Small and Medium Sized Communities

Andy Davis, City of Akron, Akron, OH
1:20 - 1:40 p.m.

This presentation will present the needs of small to medium sized communities in how to plan a well-conceived bicycle program.

Bicycle-Friendly America

Andy Davis, City of Akron, Akron, OH
1:40 - 2:00 p.m.

Presentation in conjunction with the League of American Bicyclists' program for promoting local, regional and state support of cycling into the transportation system-what transportation professionals need to know.

Safe Routes to Schools - School Travel Plan Process Streamlined for Your Community

Julie Walcoff, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
Brian Hagerty, Stantec Consulting, Columbus, OH
2:00 - 2:20 p.m.

An overview of the new school travel plan process, which will be released in September, 2011, which will cut the time it takes to complete a plan from over one year, to approximately six months.

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OTEC 2011

Investigation, Design and Construction for Mine Remediation

Investigation for Remediation of Gypsum Mines Under SR 2

Andrew Wolpert, CH2M Hill, Columbus, OH
Doug Rogers, Ohio DOT, Bowling Green, OH
Patrick Gallagher, CTL Engineering of West Virginia, Morgantown, WV
Lynn Yurh, Technos Inc., Miami, FL
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

ODOT is investigating solutions to the potential risk of mine collapse along SR 2 in Ottawa County, which overlies abandoned gypsum mines. Investigation of the extent and condition of the mines included completion of a geophysical investigation, drilling boreholes, laboratory testing, mapping of mine voids using sonar technology, and a review of historical information. The data and information collected was used to approximate the mine boundaries and develop and evaluate conceptual alternatives to minimize the risk of a mine collapse adversely affecting SR 2.

Nelsonville Bypass Project

Robert Henry, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Cleveland, OH
Steve Williams, Ohio DOT, Marietta, OH
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.

A history of the project, currently under construction, will be given. A special focus will be given to major abandoned coal and clay mine remediation work being performed on Phase 3, including location and identification of mine voids, grouting of the voids, and confirmation work done to demonstrate filling of the mine voids.

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OTEC 2011

VMT, PPP, Tolls a Higher Gas Tax? - What's in Store - a Reality Check from National Opinion Leaders

ATRI

Dan Murray, American Transportation Research Institute, Roseville, MN
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Will discuss the reasons the motor carrier industry supports a diesel fuel tax increase to address the transportation funding needs.

FHWA

Karen White, FHWA, Washington DC
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Will discuss finance and user charge options for funding the transportation needs.

Wilbur Smith Associates

Ed Regan, Wilbur Smith Associates, New Haven, CT
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Will discuss why a VMT (mileage based) approach to funding transportation needs may be in the future.

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OTEC 2011

Alternative Project Delivery

Delivering Transportation Infrastructure with Public-Private Partnerships

Thomas W. Pelnik III, ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc., Coral Gables, FL
3:05 - 3:30 p.m.

Public agencies are considering, with increasing frequency, alternative ways to deliver and operate transportation facilities. Public-Private Partnerships present many opportunities and challenges, and these will be discussed in the context of experiences in North America.

Right of Way Acquisition I-69

Todd Salvatore, O.R. Colan Associates, Powell, OH
3:30 - 3:55 p.m.

Describe the right of way acquisition process for I-69, including the challenges, innovations and unique circumstances associated with fast-track delivery.

I-69: Managing the Ultra Fast Track, 55-Mile, New Terrain Project

Shelby A, Swango, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Indianapolis, IN
3:55 - 4:20 p.m.

In the summer of 2009 the Indiana Department of Transportation posted the I-69 Sections 2 & 3 request for proposals, which included survey, design, and right of way acquisition service for 55 miles of new terrain interstate between Oakland City and US 231 in southern Indiana. Parsons Brinckerhoff proposed accelerating INDOT's original schedule by two years; Governor Mitch Daniels further challenged the team by cutting another year from the project. This presentation will provide an overview of the challenges of managing an ultra-fast schedule, letting 13 contracts in 19 months and completing design and construction for 55 miles of new terrain interstate in three years.

Discuss GDOTs Planning and Delivering Public Private Partnership Projects

Darryl D. VanMeter, Georgia DOT, Atlanta, GA
4:20 - 4:40 p.m.

Discuss the advances GDOT has made toward planning and delivering Public Private Partnership projects in Georgia that include the $1 Billion I-75/I-575 Northwest Corridor and the Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT). Also will discuss the growth and vision of GDOT’s Design-Build Program, DB Program Advances, and P3.

Newly Authorized Financing Tools

James Barna, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
4:40 - 5:00 p.m.

With the uncertainty of transportation funding, ODOT will look to capitalize on newly-authorized financing tools such as Public-Private Partnerships as well as other more efficient project delivery methods including design-build.

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OTEC 2011

Innovative Bridge Design

Record Setting Freestanding Arch, A 21st Century Main Street Landmark

Vincent Gastoni, Parsons, Minneapolis, MN
3:00 - 3:40 p.m.

MNDot is replacing the existing bridge on Highway 61 over the Mississippi River in Hastings, MN with an innovative arch design. The design-build project will incorporate many innovative features. The bridge is scheduled to be floated in and lifted into place in the winter of 2011/2012.

US 62-641 Tennessee River Bridge - Innovative Long Span Design

C. Tony Hunley, ENTRAN, PLC, Lexington, KY
3:40 - 4:20 p.m.

The 3,100 ft. long bridge over the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lock featured a 505 ft. main span. The steel plate girder used a web splice design to facilitate fabrication, transportation and erection.

The Christopher S. Bond Cable Stay Bridge, a Kansas City Icon

Martin Furrer, Parsons, Chicago, IL
4:20 - 5:00 p.m.

Missouri DOT is replacing the Paseo Bridge over the Missouri River on I-29/I-35. Project delivery is design-build with 20 percent of the scoring criteria for aesthetics. The winning design is a 1,000 ft. long cable stayed bridge with a diamond shaped pylon.

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OTEC 2011

Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects

Roles, Responsibilities and Risk

Jerry Blanding, FHWA, Baltimore, MD
3:10 - 3:40 p.m.

This presentation will provide an overview of the Design-Build Contracting Method on Highway Construction Projects.

Critical Path Method Scheduling Solutions for Complex Design-Build Projects

Christopher Payne, MBP, Fairfax, VA
3:40 - 4:20 p.m.

This presentation will illustrate the unique challenges faced on the Columbus Crossroads and Cleveland Innerbelt projects and the combined team efforts to resolve these issues.

I-15 Corridor Expansion (C.O.R.E.) - Design-Build

Jim Deschenes, Baker, Salt Lake City, UT
4:20 - 5:00 p.m.

This presentation will focus on proposal and selection, the design process and roles including the design-build team, program management, independent quality team and owner.

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OTEC 2011

Cost Effective Safety Applications

How to Use the Highway Safety Manual and Crash Modification Factors

Margaret Parkhill, HDR, Toronto, ON
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

This presentation, made by researchers who assisted FHWA in developing Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) will review where CMFs come from, how to find them, and how they can be used to select and quantify appropriate safety treatments. The presentation will include examples of the application of CMFs in real-world situations and how they can be implemented by agencies of all sizes.

Safety Analyst Update

Jonathan Hughes, Ohio DOT, Columbus, Oh
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

The presentation will provide an update on the status of ODOT as a Pilot State for the new FHWA process for prioritizing roads.

Cable Barrier Update

Don Fisher, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The presentation will provide an update to the success and failures of ODOT’s Cable Barrier Program. Before and after crash data will be presented along with installation and maintenance costs associated with the program.

The Safety Edge Paving Technique

Dave Brand, Madison County, London, OH
4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

The presentation will discuss FHWA's new Safety Edge paving technique that is gaining popularity across the nation. The presentation will also present real-world applications of the paving technique in various locations throughout Madison County.

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OTEC 2011

Concrete

Grinding Concrete Preservation Technology

John Roberts, International Grinding & Grooving Association, W. Coxsackie, NY
Duff Parker, Safety Grooving & Grinding LP, Napoleon, OH
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Overview of grinding technology and equipment for pavement preservation and contractors response to Q&A.

Case Study on Diamond Grinding I-75

Brad Lightle, Ohio DOT, Sidney OH
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

After reviewing research about the cost and effectiveness of diamond grinding transversely tined concrete pavement and evaluating the results of pilot projects, this method was chosen to mitigate noise levels on Interstate 75 through Troy, OH.

Airport Pavements & Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Gary Mitchell, ACPA, Washington DC
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

This presentation is an investigation of the design methodology and life cycle cost analysis using the Federal Aviation Administration procedures for commercial airports.

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OTEC 2011

Climate Change in Ohio, Is Transportation Infrastructure at Risk?

Ohio Climate Change and Its Impacts

Jeffrey C. Rogers, the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
3:00 - 3:35 p.m.

A brief overview of current Ohio climate and some of the expected future changes in climate will be presented. Some of the potential impacts due to changes in temperature and precipitation will be discussed in terms of their effects on natural and man-made systems.

The Possible impacts of Climate Change on Highway Drainage System

Brian Beucler FHWA, Washington DC
Dan Ghere, FHWA, Matteson, IL
3:35 - 4:15 p.m.

How will projected precipitation and temperature patterns impact highway drainage systems? Review of possible impacts resulting from climate change to highway hydraulic structures (bridges, culverts, inlets...). Includes discussion of extreme events, design flows, non-stationarity, scour and vulnerability/resiliency of different hydraulic structures.

FHWA Climate Change Activities

Michael Culp, FHWA., Washington DC
4:15 - 4:50 p.m.

This presentation will include an overview of the FHWA climate change activities, focusing on risk assessment, mitigation and adaptation.

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OTEC 2011

Corridor Planning and Studies

Targeted Investment Strategies through Transportation Land Use - Ashtabula 534 Corridor Study

Todd Long, McCormick Taylor, Columbus,OH
3:00 - 3:20 p.m.

This projects built a vision for land use along the corridor, identifying smart transportation improvements that respect community context, prioritize investment and guide development, job creation and growth.

Cost Effective Transit Corridor Investments for Ohio's Cities

Matt Orenchuk, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Chicago, IL
3:20 - 3:40 p.m.

This session presents two examples where Ohio cities are implementing cost-effective, bus-based transit improvements: Cleveland RTA Clifton Corridor, and SARTA (Canton) Mahoning Corridor.

SR 66 (Defiance) Interchange and Corridor Improvements - a Success Story on Many Levels

Jean Hartline, Mannik & Smith, Maumee, OH
3:40 - 4:00 p.m.

This presentation highlights the local-state partnership that combined funding for a project which includes a "Buckeye Diamond" interchange, access management, and aesthetic improvements.

Preserving Future Development Access through Innovative Intersection Design

Elizabeth Sliemers, LJB, Inc., Dayton, OH
4:00 - 4:20 p.m.

Highlights the development of alternative intersections along SR 4 in Butler County, which minimized right-of-way impacts in order to maximize economic development opportunities.

Transforming Access Management Improvements into Revenue

Jay Stewart, Kleingers & Associates, West Chester, OH
4:20 - 4:40 p.m.

This session will provide a "how to" overview for drafting, adopting and legally defending an effective access management plan.

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OTEC 2011

Tolling and VMT

Overview of Tolling and Toll Project Development

Brad Guilmino, HNTB, New York, NY
3:00 - 3:40 p.m.

Current industry trends and the process of developing a toll facility from concept through feasibility and implementation will be discussed.

The Basics of Open Road Tolling

Brent Studnica, Strand Associates, Inc., Groveport, OH
3:40 - 4:10 p.m.

This session will discuss barrier-free tolling and the details of how this works and its manual labor needs.

MBUF - Is it the Future?

Bill Habig, Transportation MATTERS, Granville, OH
Bill Habig, Transportation MATTERS, Granville, OH
4:10 - 5:00 p.m.

Will discuss the increase in alternative fuel vehicles in the market place. Will also share information on Mileage Based User Fee research project Battelle is working on with the State of Minnesota.

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Career Development Skills Part I: Working with Other Personality Types

Working with other Personality Types

Carol Schubert, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Success in the workplace depends not only on job competence and technical knowledge, but also on the ability to communicate effectively and work well with others. This session will highlight some of the non-technical skills that can help current and future transportation professionals develop good working relationships with their colleagues. The Myers Briggs Type Indicator will be discussed as a framework for understanding different personality types and communication styles.

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OTEC 2011

Creative Partnerships: The Future of Project Funding

Regional Infrastructure Improvement Zones - Infusing Private Dollars into Public Infrastructure

Mark Policinski, OKI, Cincinnati, OH
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

OKI's RIIZ concept is an innovative solution to encourage private-sector investments in infrastructure through favorable tax treatment of funds. RIIZs would allow private corporations or individuals to contribute tax-deductible funds towards construction and maintenance of public infrastructure. RIIZs would be an opportunity to attract infrastructure investment that leverages federal and state funds benefiting communities and helping the economy.

A P3 Case Study: US 50 & City View Drive Interchange; Jefferson City, Missouri illustrating MoDOT's Transportation Development District Funding Mechanism

Brian Eads, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., St. Louis, MO
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

The new US 50/City View Drive Interchange was championed by a unique public-private partnership (P3) between Jefferson City, Cole County, MoDOT, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Key to the project's success was the use of innovative funding mechanisms, including the creation of the Transportation Development District, participation by the MoDOT Cost Share Program, and developer funding.

Public Private Partnerships - Managing Risk and Maximizing Value

Steve Davidson, Parsons Corporation, Indianapolis, IN
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Before owners hand over the keys to a new roadway or bridge project they must understand and carefully evaluate several key factors to determine if a P3 is right for the project: risk for all parties, financing options, project development status, etc. This presentation will examine current practices in evaluating P3 projects, enabling legislation, financing options, and appropriate timeframes for engaging partners.

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OTEC 2011

Design Considerations for Drainage Structures

Practical Considerations Related to the Design & Installation of Corrugated Metal Pipe

Jim Noll, CONTECH Construction Products, Inc., West Chester, OH
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Corrugated metal pipe (CMP) is categorized as a flexible metal pipe soil-structure interaction system and as such is designed using ring compression theory. Basic design principles and methodologies, combined with practical installation issues and concepts, will be addressed in this presentation.

Design Considerations for Profile-Wall Polypropylene Pipe

Bill Vanhoose, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Hilliard, OH
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Presentation will discuss example laboratory and field installations in Ohio and design principles used in structural analysis for each.

Design Principles Used in the Design of Buried Reinforced Concrete Structures

Donald Lepley, Hanson Pipe & Precast, Macedonia, OH
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

This presentation will review those basic design principles used in buried precast structure design. Regardless of the shape there are basic design principles applied; this presentation brings shapes applications and principles together.

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OTEC 2011

Concrete Structures

Innovative Construction Methods for Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Replacement without Ground Access

Rick Splawinski, Montgomery County Engineer's Office, Dayton, OH
Davin Ng, GPD Group, Columbus, OH
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

The 415 ft. precast box beam bridge over the Great Miami River was rehabilitated by replacing the deficient superstructure without disturbance to the river valley below. The presentation will review the project's background and illustrate in detail the construction process.

Full Scale Destructive Testing of an Adjacent Prestressed Box Beam Bridge

Eric Steinberg, Ohio University, Athens, OH
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

The testing of a 43-year old adjacent prestressed box beam bridge located in Fayette County, Ohio. The bridge is non-composite, three-span, with an asphalt overlay. The results showed significant load transfer between beams.

Inhibiting Chloride-Induced Corrosion to Extend Service Life of Concrete Bridge Decks

Daniel Cusson, National Research Council Canada’s Institute for Research in Construction, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

The use of de-icing salts can significantly reduce the service life of concrete structures by causing corrosion of the reinforcing steel. This update provides guidance on controlling corrosion, drawing on a 10-year study to assess the performance of eight commercial corrosion-inhibiting systems on bridges.

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OTEC 2011

Engineering to Document the Unknown: Subsurface Utilities Mapping and Obstruction Documentation in the Planning Process

Mapping the Subsurface for the Alaskan Way Tunnel

David R. Cole, So Deep US, P.C., Tallmadge, OH
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

This paper presents an overview of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) as covered by ASCE CI 38-10 will be presented. A current example of use of the standard is the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, WA which will be presented.

Underground Cincinnati Downtown

Steve Lane and Jennifer LeMasters, PB Americas, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Presenting methodology used in identifying, measuring and recording previously undocumented underground structures and utilities to facilitate construction of Cincinnati’s modern streetcar system.

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OTEC 2011

New Technologies - Part 2

Length Based Vehicle Classification

Benjamin Coifman, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Seoungbun Kim, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

The presentation will cover a reliable length based vehicle classification algorithm recently developed for single loop detectors and non-invasive sensors. Single loop detectors promise to be an inexpensive alternative to spread classification coverage to existing count stations.

Advanced Travel Time Technologies

Ed Williams, TEC, Mason, OH
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

The presentation will discuss the latest improvements in Advanced Travel Time Technologies.

Bluetooth Technologies

Paul Slone, URS, Cincinnati, OH
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

The presentation will discuss advancements in Traffic Engineering using Bluetooth Technologies.

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OTEC 2011

Nondestructuve Evaluation of Pavements

Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Data in Pavement Rehabilitation of Municipal/County Asphalt Roadways

Chuck Gemayel, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. Plymouth, MI
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

The traditional approach when deciding on a rehabilitation strategy for a municipal/county road is to obtain cores from the pavement and perform subgrade probes/borings. Due to budget limitations, the number of locations on a roadway that can be sampled is limited. The falling weight deflectometer offers the ability to obtain information about pavement and the subgrade at many locations within a short period of time.

Effective Technique to Detect Voids Under Concrete Pavements

Cherif Amer-Yahia, Resource International, Columbus, OH
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

This presentation will demonstrate the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR), visual inspection, and a global positioning system to evaluate the condition of concrete pavement transverse joints and locate sections where voids may have developed under concrete slabs on a six mile section of I-74 in Hamilton County.

Identifying Paving Problems From Profile Data

Rohan Perera, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. Plymouth, MI
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Repetitive features as well as localized roughness features introduced to the pavement during paving can easily be detected by analyzing data collected by inertial profilers. This presentation will demonstrate how filtering techniques and power spectral density (PSD) plots can be used to analyze profile data using the ProVAL software to detect common paving problems such as stringline sag, roughness caused by dowel effects, mechanical oscillating floats, headers in concrete pavement, roller effects and trucks bumping the paver.

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OTEC 2011

Bikes and Business: Small Investment; Great Economic Returns

Bikes and Business: Infrastructure Investment with Great Economic Return

Panelists:
Doug Morgan, Consider Biking, Columbus, OH
8:40 - 8:55 a.m.

The benefit CEOs see to the bottom line. (Business case Study results).

Craig Williams, Alta Planning and Design, Chicago, IL
8:55 - 9:10 a.m.

What other U.S. cities are seeing as a result of investing in bicycling infrastructure.

Randy Bowman, City of Columbus, Columbus, OH
9:10 - 9:25 a.m.

Columbus: How bicycle infrastructure is helping retain and attract young professionals in Columbus - which saw a 45 percent increase in downtown Columbus from 2000 to 2010.

Heather Bowden, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
9:25 - 9:40 a.m.

ODOT is assessing the value/economic return on bike/ped investments around the state (e.g. Hope-Memorial bridge, Cleveland; I-71/670 urban avenues).


Group facilitated discussion.

Cities across America are seeing how relatively small investments in bicycling infrastructure bring high returns in job retention and attraction, healthier employees and more accessible, vibrant cities. This panel will include perspectives on the business case for bicycling, and how the four E's of bicycling: Engineering, Education, Engagement and Enforcement, are bringing economic value to cities throughout Ohio and the nation.

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OTEC 2011

Innovative Approaches to Challenging Geotechnical Conditions

Managing Settlement of a Temporary Approach Embankment for the Rt. 52 Causeway to Ocean City, NJ

Scott Zang, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Beaver, PA
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Maintenance of traffic for replacement of the bridge between Somers Point and Ocean City, NJ involved construction of a temporary approach embankment over soft marsh soils. This presentation describes the embankment and abutment designs used to manage settlement and the subsequent performance of the designed system.

Saving Money and Time on Transportation Projects Over Soft Soils Using Lightweight Fills, Geogrids and Geosynthetics

Christopher Byrum, Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc., Plymouth, MI
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Case studies involving road and bridge construction over soft soils are described; wherein, lightweight fills, geogrids and/or geotextile reinforcement have been incorporated into the design as a means of accelerating construction and/or reducing construction costs..

Case Studies in Shallow Landslide Repair in Sensitive Coastal and Riparian Areas

Colby Barrett, Soil Nail Launcher, Inc., Grand Junction, CO
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Five case studies from US coastal/riparian projects are highlighted; wherein, landslide remediation has been successfully completed using such techniques as launched soil nails (steel and composite horizontal drains), battered micropiles and applications with integrated erosion control measures.

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OTEC 2011

Funding and Finance the ODOT Way - Past, Present and Future

What's In Store for ODOT

Mike Cope, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

ODOT Business Plan will be presented. This plan is required every two years under Ohio law, details the department's mission, goals and priorities in how we will conduct business over the biennium and into the future. It is also a forecasting tool, giving the department and its transportation partners a better perspective on the state's long-term capital improvement program.

ODOT Finance and Funding

Julie Ray, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

This presenter will discuss how ODOT is managing the challenge of reduced funding, explain what funding is anticipated based on ARRA and reauthorization, how it will be used as well as what can be expected for the coming year(s).

TRAC Status Report

Jennifer Townley, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) projects continue to move ahead. The presenter will provide an overview of what is happening and what the future holds for the TRAC program. The TRAC was created by the Ohio General Assembly in 1997 to bring an open, fair, numbers-driven system to choosing major new transportation projects.

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Managing Ohio's Financial Future Through Asset Management, Technology and Performance Measures

ODOT Asset Management Focus and Direction; Asset Management Relationships to Ohio's Financial Future

Andrew Williams, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.

The financial future of Ohio's Transportation Infrastructure is important to the economic viability of Ohio and the nation. Sixty percent of U.S. and Canadian households live within 600 miles of Ohio making it part of the nation's economic backbone.

Asset Tracking in Harsh Environments

Edward O'Neal, InfoSight Corporation, Chilliothe, OH
10:50 - 11:15 a.m.

Current requirements to audit signage retro-reflectivity by the DOT will require an identification method that can withstand the rigors of road environments. Whether it is road signs or heavy equipment tracking using barcodes is not only an inventory time saver but eliminates inventory mistakes and mismanagement.

Status of Internet Bidding in Ohio

Chad Schafer, Info Tech, Inc., Gainesville, FL
11:15 - 11:35 a.m.

This presentation will provide feedback from Ohio agencies and contractors who have made the transition to Internet bid submission for local projects. The panelist will also provide insight into the technology behind Internet bid submission, and how it is a safe, secure option for all parties.

The Challenges of Implementing Performance Measures in Planning

Daniel Haake, MORPC, Columbus, OH
11:35 - 12:00 p.m.

In times of increasing budget constraints, governments will be challenged to do more with less. One key way to ensure that governments work efficiently while maintaining their effectiveness is by implementing performance measures. In addition to managing needs, performance measures are expected to be a key component in the next federal transportation reauthorization bill.

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OTEC 2011

Historic Bridges

Relocation and Rehabilitation of a Lost Historic Bowstring Truss

Fred Whittaker, Jones-Stuckey Ltd., Inc., Columbus, OH
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

This presentation describes the rehabilitation of a salvaged, 150' long, through truss with an unusual hybrid of a bowstring and camelback truss.

Past, Present and Future of the Covered Bridges of Union County

Jeff Stauch, Union County Engineer's Office, Marysville, OH
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Union County has seven covered bridges, three of which have been built in the last five years. With the assistance of federal and state funding, the county has been able to relocate, construct and protect the new and existing bridges.

Rehabilitation of an Open Spandrel Arch Bridge

Hamid Homaee, TranSystems, Cleveland, OH
11:30 - 12:00 p.m.

This presentation discusses the rehabilitation of this 750 ft. long, open spandrel concrete arch bridge built in 1932 in Belmont County, Ohio.

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Innovative Earthwork Construction

An Overview of the Nelsonville Bypass Project

Steve Williams, Ohio DOT, Marietta, OH
Robert Henry, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Cleveland, OH
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

The presenters will discuss all aspects of the Nelsonville Bypass including the history of the project, the ARRA funding, environmental concerns, concrete pavement and bridge construction as well as obstacles overcome during the course of construction.

The Utilization of Geofoam for Infrastructure Projects

Nico Sutmoller, Insulfoam, Tacoma, WA
11:20 - 11:40 p.m.

The geofoam presentation will cover how geofoam is manufactured, the history of geofoam, its various infrastructure applications, recent trends and observations, the seismic advantages, some design considerations, standards, specifications and installation procedures.

Insitu Stabilization of Soils by Injection of High-Density Polyurethane

Randall W. Brown, Uretek USA, Inc., Tomball, TX
11:40 - 12:00 p.m.

Technical discussion of the process, project development and soil/polymer interaction.

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OTEC 2011

Non-Traditional Intersections and Interchanges

Overview of Continuous Flow Intersection at SR 741 & Austin Blvd.

Gary Shoup, Montgomery County Engineer’s Office, Dayton, OH
Craig Eley, Ohio DOT, Sidney, OH
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

The presentation will cover the design process and actual in-field observations of the recently constructed "displaced left-turn" intersection. The material will include both crash and capacity observations.

Overview of a Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-270 & Roberts Road

Steve Thieken, Burgess & Niple, Columbus, OH
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

The presentation will provide an overview of the Diverging Diamond Interchange concept and its proposed application at the I-270 & Roberts Road interchange.

Diverging Windmill, What Is It and What Are Its Benefits?

Gil Chlewicki, ATS Consultants, Silver Springs, MD
11:30 - 12:00 p.m.

The presentation will provide a detailed look at the Diverging Windmill concept and how it can be applied at systems interchanges.

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OTEC 2011

Ohio Turnpike Pavement Reconstruction

Reconstruction of MP 95.8 - 101.2 of Ohio Turnpike’s Mainline Pavement with Stabilized Subgrade and RCC Shoulder

Douglas Hedrick, Ohio Turnpike Commission, Berea, OH
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

The Ohio Turnpike pavement is being systematically replaced in 48 five-mile long sections. Milepost 95.8-101.2 was ranked the highest priority for replacement, and designed as a composite pavement with lime-stabilized subgrade, granular base course and non-reinforced RCC pavement and shoulder. The pavement alternatives considered and the construction methodology will be presented.

Design of Ohio Turnpike's Mainline Pavement and Validation with New MEPDG and Other Current Methods

Kamran Majidzadeh, Resource International, Inc., Columbus, OH
11:15 - 12:00 p.m.

The pavement design for the first section of rebuilt pavement for the Ohio Turnpike will be discussed, including a comparison of the design alternatives developed using ODOT/AASHTO methods versus those developed using Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Methods.

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OTEC 2011

The Future of Freight in Ohio

Evaluating the Business Case and Feasibility for Dedicated Truck Lanes on I-70

Suzann Rhodes, Wilbur Smith Associates, Columbus, OH
10:35 - 10:50 a.m.

A coalition of four state Departments of Transportation (Indiana, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio) and FHWA evaluated the business case and technical feasibility of creating an 800 mile Dedicated Truck Lane (DTLs) corridor along I-70. This first of its kind $3.75 million feasibility study incorporates an unbiased, fiscally realistic, multi-modal, research methodology to evaluate the business case, institutional and technical feasibility for adding DTLs to this Interstate corridor.

OKIs 4R Strategy for Regional Prosperity

Robyn Bancroft, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. Cincinnati, OH
10:50 - 11:05 a.m.

The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has recently completed a multi-modal regional Freight Plan - the first of its kind in the state. The document recommends projects and strategies to address roadway, rail, runway, and river deficiencies over the next 30 years. While mobility and connectivity are key metrics, economic development is at the heart of the plan - moving OKI forward as a freight leader.

Ohio's Maritime Assets Catalog

Eric Neff, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
11:05 - 11:20 a.m.

Ohio Lake Erie ports and Ohio River terminals are some of Ohio's most valuable and underutilized transportation assets for shipping commodities to global markets. Each state has been challenged to double exports in the next five years, and efficient use of Ohio's multi-modal transportation system, including key water ports, is essential for Ohio business to reach the global market place. The ODOT Office of Maritime & Freight Mobility, working in conjunction with the ODOT Office of Technical Services and the ODNR Coastal Management Office collaborated to create an online Ohio Maritime Assets catalog for use in a variety of applications which will include freight routing planning, infrastructure and economic development.

The Marcellus Shale Oil and Gas Exploration and the Potential Impact on Ohio’s Roadway Infrastrucutre: Possible Alternative Rail and Water Modes of Transporting Material

Mark Locker, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
11:20 - 11:35 a.m.

Prior to and during time that shale wells are being drilled, heavy trucks carrying drilling equipment and tankers carrying water to and from the site use state highways and township roads. Heavy trucks break pavements and cause potholes and other damage, especially along the edges of rural roadways. Proper planning of well site placement and a thorough consideration of all possible transportation modes, including water and rail, will minimize long-term effects and address traffic congestion, road damage, and potential road dust from the Marcellus Shale exploration.

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Geotechnical Case Histories - Part 2

Cleveland Innerbelt: Super H-Piles

Chris Cummings, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Cleveland, OH
Jason Wise, Ohio DOT, Garfield Heights, OH
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

The current Innerbelt Bridge carrying I-90 through the industrial flats in downtown Cleveland has exceeded its expected design life and is being replaced with two new structures, each carrying five lanes of traffic. The subsurface is predominately interbedded silts and sands with shale bedrock at an average depth of 167 feet. Through an iterative design process, the design build team for the westbound bridge selected a new HP section, HP 18x204 Grade 60, driven to bedrock as the most efficient foundation. The challenges of the new section being used in the design-build environment will be discussed.

Sulfate Heaving of Cement Stabilized Soil in Ohio

Peter Narsavage, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
11:15 - 12:00 p.m.

Stabilizing subgrade soil with cement or lime has improved the constructability of roadways and reduced costs for undercutting unstable subgrade soils. However, when the subgrade soil contains significant amounts of sulfate, the addition of cement or lime can result in expansion and heaving problems. While it was known that sulfate bearing soils were a concern in Texas and parts of Colorado and Oklahoma, it was thought that sulfate bearing soils were not a concern in Ohio. Recent problems on several projects in Northeast Ohio indicate that sulfate bearing soils in parts of Ohio are a concern. This presentation will discuss the process that causes sulfate heaving, recent events related to cement stabilization of sulfate bearing soils, and steps ODOT is taking to prevent future problems.

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Finding Local Funds for Roadway Improvements - Case Study Examples

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Highway

Sandra Doyle-Ahern, EMH&T, Columbus, OH
Thom Slack, Ohio DOT, Delaware, OH
Phil Honsey, City of Grove City, Grove City, OH
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

The I-71/SR 665 Interchange replacement is the culmination of 10 years of team building, financial planning and phased implementation. This session will discuss how local funding and investments were leveraged with state and MPO funds to pay for and complete one of Ohio's first "Fast TRAC" projects.

South Carolina RIDING ON A PENNY

Rob Hamzy, Mead & Hunt, Inc. Lexington, SC
11:30 - 12:00 p.m.

In 2006, Horry County citizens passed a capital options sales tax for transportation improvements. It generated $425 million over 7 years and delivered 100 miles of paved roadways. The session will discuss project prioritization and delivery.

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OTEC 2011

Career Development Skills Part 2: Working With Other Generations

Working With Other Generations

Mike Fitch, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

A typical workplace includes up to four different generations of employees: Traditionalists; Baby Boomers; Generation X; and Generation Y. It is important to be able to communicate effectively, and work productively, with co-workers and customers from other generations. This session reviews the trends and events that have tended to influence each generation, and provides insights into the different work habits/values and motivational factors that may be encountered. Current and future transportation professionals can gain helpful information for improving their inter-generational communication skills.

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OTEC 2011

Transportation Research at Universities in Ohio

Empirical Investigations of Bus Passenger Origin-Destination Estimation Using APC Data

Rabi Mishaklani, Mark McCord, & Yuxiong Ji, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
2:15 - 2:40 p.m.

Automatic passenger count and manually collected ground truth data have been used to conduct several studies related to bus passenger boarding-to-alighting flow estimation: comparative validation of estimation methods, determination of time-of-day periods of homogeneous flow patterns, grouping of stops to reduce problem dimensionality, and biased estimations by trip length. Empirical results are presented.

The Role of Sensors in Bridge Health Assessment

Douglas Nims, Bertrand Fernandes, Arthur Helmicki, Victor Hunt & Vijay Devabhaktuni, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
2:40 - 3:05 p.m.

To overcome the limitations of visual inspection, a variety of sensors are coming into use. The advantages and limitations of sensors that have been used to monitor the health of bridges in Ohio are discussed. In addition to conventional sensors, such as strain gages, LVDTs and accelerometers, the authors have experience with ground penetrating radar, ultrasound, acoustic emission, and magnetic flux.

Application of Multi-Touch Technology on Mobile Phones in Support of Intersection Control and Performance Measurement

Ping Yi, Chun Shao, & Baoji Wang, The University of Akron, Akron, OH
3:05 - 3:30 p.m.

To provide safe and efficient signal control, an easy-to-use and reliable method to collect turning movement and vehicle delay data at an intersection has been developed. The method uses a smartphone and multi-touch technology for movement identification and object tracking. Preliminary tests have demonstrated the feasibility of the method for potential future applications.

Exploring the Impact of Traffic Flow Operation on Emission Factors Using Dual-Loop Data

Heng Wei, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
3:30 - 3:55 p.m.

This presentation introduces the results of a study that explores a method for modeling the impact of traffic flow operations on estimates of vehicle emission factors under various traffic conditions by using the dual-loop data.

Transportation trends: How Do We Explain Vehicle Miles Traveled?

Gulsah Akar & Jean-Michel Guldmann, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
3:55 - 4:20 p.m.

Vehicle use is a key component in transportation plans, forecasting emissions and has important links to energy policies. Data from the latest National Household Travel Survey (NHTS, 2009) are used to develop models to estimate the vehicle miles traveled in multi-vehicle households. The results reveal different usage levels for different vehicles and interesting substitution patterns for cars, SUVs, vans and hybrid vehicles.

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Bridge Aesthetics

Contextual Bridge Design

Tom Piotrowski, H2L2 Architects/Planners LLC, Philadelphia, PA
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Ways to include a bridge's contextual surroundings will be discussed through the use of several examples from around the world. This presentation is an update to the one given in 2009 at TRB Bridge Aesthetics Workshop.

The Long Street Bridge - Reconnecting Neighborhoods

Tom Hibbard, ms consultants, Columbus, OH
Brad Jones, Ohio DOT, Delaware, OH
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Two crossings, Spring Street and Long Street, are included in the first phase of the projects, the I-71/I-670 Interchange. Plans for these bridges will create a more interesting and inviting space over Interstate 71. The Long Street bridge includes a cap over the freeway along the south side of the street. This structural cap is planned as a large public space that can support a future building.

Franklin County's Approach to Public Involvement and Aesthetic Importance in Replacing the West Main Street Bridge

James A. Pajk, Franklin County Bridge Engineer, Columbus, OH
William H. Marty II, wd transportation, Dublin, OH
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

The Franklin County Engineer has an approach to engage the public early in a project to identify situations and locations that may be worthy of aesthetic creativity in the structure type selection. The selected structure type, a three-span, cast-in-place, post-tensioned, haunched box girder posed many challenges to both the designer and the contractor.

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OTEC 2011

Innovative Delivery - The Milton-Madison Bridge Between Indiana and Kentucky

Milton-Madison Bridge Project: Innovative Project Delivery

Tim Sorenson & Samantha Wright, Wilbur Smith Associates, Lexington, KY
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Replacement of the Milton-Madison Bridge (U.S. 421) over the Ohio River is currently underway by INDOT and KYTC using the Design-Build process. The project's combination of innovative environmental, design, contracting and construction methods is making it possible to replace the bridge years ahead of schedule, with a 15% cost savings and significantly less disruption than originally expected.

Milton-Madison Bridge Replacement - The Benefits of Innovation

Thomas A. Bolte, Burgess & Niple, Inc., Columbus, OH
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

The Milton-Madison Bridge over the Ohio River provides the only crossing of the Ohio River in 74 miles. Instead of a 365 day closure for its replacement, a solution was proposed that cuts the bridge closure to just two five-day durations. The solution involved building the new bridge superstructure next to the existing bridge and sliding it laterally into place, a technique that has never been used for a bridge this large.

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Adaptive Signal Systems

The Nuts and Bolts of Adaptive Traffic Signal Systems

Eddie Curtis, FHWA, Atlanta, GA
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

The presentation will cover everything you ever wanted to know about Adaptive Traffic Signal Systems.

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Pavement Preservation

Concrete Pavement Restoration Using a Cementitious Fabric Bond Breaker for Unbounded Concrete Overlays

Michael Samueloff, TenCate Geosynthetics, Troy, MI
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Discussion of the advantages of using geotextile fabric as a separation layer in an unbound concrete overlay system.

Successful Strategies for Asphalt Pavement Preservation

Dave Newcomb, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Lanham, MD
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

The subject of preservation has grown in interest as pavement owners look for ways to adequately maintain their roadways and stretch their paving budgets. Thin HMA overlays, one and a half inches or less, have proven to be a cost effective solution to improve ride quality, reduce surface distresses, increase strength and provide long- lasting service.

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Going Green: Climate Change, Livability, and Sustainability - What Does It All Mean?

Climate Change in the NEPA Process

Jason Miles, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Columbus, OH
2:15 - 2:40 p.m.

Provide a brief overview of climate change, its role in transportation, how NEPA documentation is being challenged on this issue, and how climate change can be effectively addressed in the NEPA document without expending inordinate resources.

Livability - What Is It and What Does It Mean to Transportation and the Economy

Steve Thieken, Burgess & Niple, Columbus, OH
2:45 - 3:10 p.m.

The goal of this presentation is to outline common definitions of livability and to discuss the correlation between livability, transportation, funding and economic growth.

Implementing Greenroads Design Criteria into Urban Roadway Projects

Dane Redinger, Resource International, Inc., Columbus, OH
3:10 - 3:35 p.m.

Case studies discuss how Greenroads criteria can be effectively applied to planning, design and construction practices.

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Geometric Design Developments in Ohio and Beyond

The Buckeye Turnaround: A Unique Approach to Maintaining Ramp Traffic on I-75

Charles Unterreiner & Frank Aransky, American Structurepoint Inc., Columbus, OH
Joshua Bowman, Ohio DOT, Sidney, OH
2:15 - 2:40 p.m.

Sometimes it is not cost-effective to maintain ramp traffic during reconstruction of interchange ramps, especially ramps located on bridges. Often these ramps are closed and the ramp traffic is detoured to local streets and roads. These speakers will discuss an innovative approach to detouring traffic on the interested use for the first time in Ohio on the I-75 project in downtown Dayton, Ohio.

Super Streets and Right-of-Way Impacts

James Young, Ohio DOT, Columbus, OH
2:40 - 3:05 p.m.

Focuses on the design of super street intersections on the SR 4 bypass in three locations.

Quadrant Roadway Intersection - Capacity Improvements with Little Impact on Development

Daniel Hoying, LBJ Inc., Dayton, OH
3:05 - 3:30 p.m.

Presents the first quadrant roadway intersection in the state at the SR 4 and Bypass 4 intersection in Fairfield; design characteristics, public education, and benefits.

Using an Area Interchange Plan to Size Your Investment

Scott Knebel, LBJ Inc., Dayton, OH
3:30 - 3:50 p.m.

Presents the concept of an Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP), a tool to implement land use which is scaled to match the maximum capacity at an interchange.

Trade-off Considerations in Highway Geometric Design

Paul Dorothy, Cambridge Systematics, Inc., Worthington, OH
3:50 - 4:15 p.m.

Summarizes the results of an NCHRP Synthesis which reveal the processes transportation agencies are currently using to evaluate design trade-offs between competing interests.

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