Performing Forensic Evaluations of LTPP Remaining Sections Before They Leave Service

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(332)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Washington State Department of Transportation
Solicitation Number: 1398
Partners: CA, FHWA, MS, NY, TX, WA
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Jun 30, 2021
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jul 21, 2022
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $585,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Mustafa Mohamedali
MOHAMEM@wsdot.wa.gov
Phone: 360-704-6307
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Deborah Walker
deborah.walker@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3068
Study Champion(s): Kim Schofield
Schofik@wsdot.wa.gov
Phone: 360-709-5405
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
California Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Nick Burmas Sang Le
California Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Nick Burmas Sang Le
Federal Highway Administration 2015 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez
Federal Highway Administration 2016 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez
Federal Highway Administration 2017 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez
Federal Highway Administration 2018 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2017 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2018 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2019 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance
New York State Department of Transportation 2015 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang
New York State Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang
Texas Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila
Washington State Department of Transportation 2018 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali
Washington State Department of Transportation 2019 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali
Washington State Department of Transportation 2020 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali

Study Description

LTPP still has approximately 750 sections in use in 49 states. As these sections reach their useful life, knowing why they ultimately failed must be determined by forensic review. A letter, from Professor Carl L. Monismith, Director of the Pavement Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, eloquently states the need and the reason for these forensic studies of LTPP sections. (Attached).

Objectives

Create a pooled fund to rapidly complete forensic evaluations of LTPP sections before going out of service. Approximately 750 sections remain in service.

Scope of Work

Investigating LTPP test sections as they prepare to go out of service, capturing data on exactly why the section failed and had to be removed from service. This may entail trenching and coring, measuring lift deflection, and potential lab testing of field samples for materials characteristics. The pooled fund will pay the costs to perform the forensic evaluation in the field and limited lab testing from field samples. Additional work will include building tracking lists of remaining sites, contacting states for updates on site status and planning action for sites about to go out of service. Summary of Requirements for Project Sponsors •Financial support. •Meeting participation on conference/web calls and in face-to-face meetings if deemed necessary. •Active collaboration/partnering with all TAC members. •Championing, within their state/organizations, the deliverables from the pooled fund.

Comments

ESTIMATED PROJECT DURATION The pooled fund project duration is for five years, with a future option to extend if sections remain in service, and pending funding availability. BUDGET AND SPONSORSHIP Aiming for at least 10-15 states minimum and $20,000 per year for a minimum of 3 years. It is anticipated that FHWA, other agencies, and industry may also participate in the pooled fund.

Subjects: Highway and Facility Design Maintenance Materials and Construction Pavement Design, Management, and Performance Planning and Administration Soils, Geology, and Foundations

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Final Report TPF-5(332) LTPP Forensic Evaluations Report_FINAL.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - WA WA_531005_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - UT UT_49708X_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - TX.2 TX_481111_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - TX TX_481096_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - PA PA_421597_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - NM NM_350800_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - CO CO_080200_Follow-up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - CA CA_067452_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Desktop Studies (click to download .ZIP file and extract 17 study documents) Final Desktop Studies.zip Report Public
Final Desktop Studies (click to download .ZIP file and extract 17 study documents) Final Desktop Studies.zip Other Public
2021 Q2 Report Apr-Jun - FINAL TPF 5-332 2021 Q2 Report Apr-Jun Final.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2021 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5(332) 2021 Q1 Report_v2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q3 Report Jul-Sep TPF 5-332 2020 Q3 Report Jul-Sep.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q2 Report Apr-Jun TPF 5-332 2020 Q2 Report Apr-Jun.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5-332 2020 Q1 Report Jan-Mar.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF5-332 2019 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q3 Report Jul-Sep TPF5-332 2019 Q3 Report_v3 Jul-Sep.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q2 Report Apr-Jun TPF5-332 2019 Q2 Report Apr-Jun.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5(332) 2019 Q1 Report.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
10/1/2018-12/31/2018 TPF 5(332) 2018 Q4 Report.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/18-9/30/18 TPF 5(332) 2018 Q3 Report.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter of 2018 TPF 5(332) Quarterly Report 2nd Quarter 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
1/1/18-3/31/18 TPF-5(332) 1st Quarter 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
10/1/17-12/31/17 TPF-5(332) 4th Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/17-9/30/17 TPF-5(332) 3rd Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
4/1/17-6/30/17 TPF-5(332) 2nd Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/16-9/30/16 TPF-5(332) 3rd Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
4/1/16-6/30/16 TPF-5(332) 2nd Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
1/1/16-3/31/16 TPF-5(332) 1st Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
10/1/15-12/31/15 TPF-5(332) 4th Quarter 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
FHWA LTPP Guidelines & Assistance FHWA LTPP Guidelines & Assistance.doc Other Public
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(332) Acceptance Memo.pdf Other Public
Waiver Request Solic 1398 - Request for 100% funding.pdf Other Public
Approved Waiver Approval of SP&R Waivier Solicitation#1398.pdf Memorandum Public
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Approval of SP&R Waiver Approval of SP&R Waivier Solicitation#1398.pdf Other Public
Letter from Carl Monismith to FHWA Monismith Letter re Trenching.doc Solicitation Public

Performing Forensic Evaluations of LTPP Remaining Sections Before They Leave Service

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(332)
Lead Organization: Washington State Department of Transportation
Solicitation Number: 1398
Partners: CA, FHWA, MS, NY, TX, WA
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Jun 30, 2021
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jul 21, 2022
Contract End Date:
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $585,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Mustafa Mohamedali
MOHAMEM@wsdot.wa.gov
Phone: 360-704-6307
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Deborah Walker
deborah.walker@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3068
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
California Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Nick Burmas Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Nick Burmas Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2015 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez 202-493-3145 aramis.lopez@fhwa.dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2016 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez 202-493-3145 aramis.lopez@fhwa.dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2017 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez 202-493-3145 aramis.lopez@fhwa.dot.gov
Federal Highway Administration 2018 $20,000.00 Jack Springer Aramis Lopez 202-493-3145 aramis.lopez@fhwa.dot.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2017 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2018 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2019 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Alex Middleton Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2015 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang 518-457-4660 wes.yang@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang 518-457-4660 wes.yang@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $50,000.00 Wes Yang Wes Yang 518-457-4660 wes.yang@dot.ny.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Roberto Trevino Flores Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2018 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali 360-704-6307 MOHAMEM@wsdot.wa.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2019 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali 360-704-6307 MOHAMEM@wsdot.wa.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2020 $5,000.00 Jeff Uhlmeyer Mustafa Mohamedali 360-704-6307 MOHAMEM@wsdot.wa.gov

Study Description

Study Description

LTPP still has approximately 750 sections in use in 49 states. As these sections reach their useful life, knowing why they ultimately failed must be determined by forensic review. A letter, from Professor Carl L. Monismith, Director of the Pavement Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, eloquently states the need and the reason for these forensic studies of LTPP sections. (Attached).

Objectives

Create a pooled fund to rapidly complete forensic evaluations of LTPP sections before going out of service. Approximately 750 sections remain in service.

Scope of Work

Investigating LTPP test sections as they prepare to go out of service, capturing data on exactly why the section failed and had to be removed from service. This may entail trenching and coring, measuring lift deflection, and potential lab testing of field samples for materials characteristics. The pooled fund will pay the costs to perform the forensic evaluation in the field and limited lab testing from field samples. Additional work will include building tracking lists of remaining sites, contacting states for updates on site status and planning action for sites about to go out of service. Summary of Requirements for Project Sponsors •Financial support. •Meeting participation on conference/web calls and in face-to-face meetings if deemed necessary. •Active collaboration/partnering with all TAC members. •Championing, within their state/organizations, the deliverables from the pooled fund.

Comments

ESTIMATED PROJECT DURATION The pooled fund project duration is for five years, with a future option to extend if sections remain in service, and pending funding availability. BUDGET AND SPONSORSHIP Aiming for at least 10-15 states minimum and $20,000 per year for a minimum of 3 years. It is anticipated that FHWA, other agencies, and industry may also participate in the pooled fund.

Subjects: Highway and Facility Design Maintenance Materials and Construction Pavement Design, Management, and Performance Planning and Administration Soils, Geology, and Foundations

Title File/Link Type Private
Approved Waiver Approval of SP&R Waivier Solicitation#1398.pdf Memorandum Public
Waiver Request Solic 1398 - Request for 100% funding.pdf Other Public
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(332) Acceptance Memo.pdf Other Public
FHWA LTPP Guidelines & Assistance FHWA LTPP Guidelines & Assistance.doc Other Public
Final Desktop Studies (click to download .ZIP file and extract 17 study documents) Final Desktop Studies.zip Other Public
10/1/15-12/31/15 TPF-5(332) 4th Quarter 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
1/1/16-3/31/16 TPF-5(332) 1st Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
4/1/16-6/30/16 TPF-5(332) 2nd Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/16-9/30/16 TPF-5(332) 3rd Quarter 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
4/1/17-6/30/17 TPF-5(332) 2nd Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/17-9/30/17 TPF-5(332) 3rd Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
10/1/17-12/31/17 TPF-5(332) 4th Quarter 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
1/1/18-3/31/18 TPF-5(332) 1st Quarter 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report for 2nd Quarter of 2018 TPF 5(332) Quarterly Report 2nd Quarter 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
7/1/18-9/30/18 TPF 5(332) 2018 Q3 Report.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
10/1/2018-12/31/2018 TPF 5(332) 2018 Q4 Report.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5(332) 2019 Q1 Report.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q2 Report Apr-Jun TPF5-332 2019 Q2 Report Apr-Jun.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q3 Report Jul-Sep TPF5-332 2019 Q3 Report_v3 Jul-Sep.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2019 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF5-332 2019 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5-332 2020 Q1 Report Jan-Mar.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q2 Report Apr-Jun TPF 5-332 2020 Q2 Report Apr-Jun.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q3 Report Jul-Sep TPF 5-332 2020 Q3 Report Jul-Sep.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec TPF 5-332 2020 Q4 Report Oct-Dec.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2021 Q1 Report Jan-Mar TPF 5(332) 2021 Q1 Report_v2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
2021 Q2 Report Apr-Jun - FINAL TPF 5-332 2021 Q2 Report Apr-Jun Final.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Final Desktop Studies (click to download .ZIP file and extract 17 study documents) Final Desktop Studies.zip Report Public
Final Forensic Study - CA CA_067452_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - CO CO_080200_Follow-up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - NM NM_350800_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - PA PA_421597_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - TX TX_481096_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - TX.2 TX_481111_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - UT UT_49708X_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Forensic Study - WA WA_531005_Follow-Up Forensic Investigation_Final.pdf Report Public
Final Report TPF-5(332) LTPP Forensic Evaluations Report_FINAL.pdf Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Approval of SP&R Waiver Approval of SP&R Waivier Solicitation#1398.pdf Other Public
Letter from Carl Monismith to FHWA Monismith Letter re Trenching.doc Solicitation Public

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