Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(228)
Former Study Number: TPF-5(510)
Lead Organization: Alabama Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Apr 28, 2010
Solicitation Number: 1243
Partners: AL, CO, FL, GADOT, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, PR, SC
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Feb 28, 2020
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2023
Contract End Date: Feb 28, 2020
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $507,129.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $2,216,353.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Kidada Dixon
dixonk@dot.state.al.us
Phone: 334.353.6940
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nazhat Aboobaker
nazhat.aboobaker@fhwa.dot.gov
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Alabama Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton
Alabama Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton
Alabama Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton
Alabama Department of Transportation 2015 $150,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton
Colorado Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2019 $95,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Colorado Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves
Florida Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon
Georgia Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2015 $97,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2019 $40,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Georgia Department of Transportation 2020 $190,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2010 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2011 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2012 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2020 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2010 $25,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2011 $20,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2012 $20,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2013 $31,224.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2014 $8,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2010 $82,129.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2016 $40,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2018 $300,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2019 $100,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2020 $38,000.00 Sharon Taylor Amy Beise
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2010 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2011 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2012 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert

Study Description

The Southeastern Superpave Center has been supported by state agencies through a pooled-fund project that has been largely used to provide training, verify ruggedness of equipment, check equipment calibrations, provide materials research, and aid in keeping agency personnel abreast of changes in asphalt technology. In order to continue the efforts in training, technology transfer, and implementable research, it is essential that the pooled-fund effort be continued. NOTE: This pooled-fund project is not limited to states located in the southeast. Agencies throughout the country are invited to participate and take advantage of the research and training opportunities provided by the Southeastern Superpave Center.

Objectives

Several short-term and long-term objectives of the Southeastern Superpave Center are listed below. Several objectives deal with evaluating recently-developed performance test equipment and conducting research to address materials and tests issues. Objectives of the Center are: 1. Conduct training in regard to Superpave binders, mix design, and performance testing, and provide training on special topics as requested by participating agencies. 2. Perform research, both cooperatively and agency-specific, sponsored by members of the pooled-fund. 3. Perform precision and bias testing for asphalt-related performance test equipment. 4. Conduct noise studies in an effort to develop quieter pavements. 5. Perform forensic evaluations on materials or projects that have experienced premature distress. 6. Prepare and give presentations and reports of research activities at local, state, and national meetings when invited. 7. Prepare research articles of regional and national interest. 8. Support agency personnel who attend regional and national meetings for the purpose of technology transfer or participation in special committees or task force groups. 9. Work in close association with the Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group to promote technology transfer from research to implementation.

Scope of Work

The following tasks will be performed in order to carry out the objectives of this project. 1. Conduct Superpave mix design and Superpave binder training courses (typically offered at NCAT facilities annually). In addition, specialized training may be conducted on-site at a sponsoring agency¿s facilities. 2. Conduct cooperative research that may cost more than a state is willing to commit to individually. This allows for basic research to be conducted that can answer questions and address needs quickly. 3. Conduct state-specific research that can be done quickly to address problems that have come up prior to, during, or after construction and for which an answer or solution is needed quickly. 4. Perform materials testing that an agency may not be equipped to conduct, or for which independent verification of test results is needed. 5. Conduct equipment calibration and develop precision and bias statements when new laboratory equipment is introduced. 6. Conduct forensic pavement evaluations as needed to determine the root cause of premature failure. 7. Evaluate new products. Through the joint research facilities provided by both the NCAT main laboratory and NCAT Test Track, a regional calibration facility is possible for smoothness, friction, structural modulus, and density testing equipment. 8. Participate with the North-Central Superpave Center located at Perdue University to produce a periodic newsletter that informs participating agencies of recently completed research, the status of on-going research, and meetings and events of interest. 9. Supplement agency travel needs, where internal travel restrictions may make it impossible to participate otherwise, so that agency personnel may participate in special meetings such as AASHTO and ASTM committees that set policy for testing procedures and decide on future research activities and provide technology transfer. 10. Work closely with the Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group (SEAUPG). A member of NCAT (currently the Director of the Southeastern Superpave Center) serves on the Board of Directors of SEAUPG and NCAT staff is regularly requested to present research findings at the annual SEAUPG meeting.

Comments

It is anticipated that eight states will initially participate in the pooled-fund project developed through this proposal. With an annual contribution of $20,000 for each participating state for the three year period, the total contribution for each state will be $60,000.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Closeout Funding Spreadsheet Copy of TPF5 (228) Federal Funding Spreadsheet of a Completed Project - FINAL Updated 3.29.2023.x Other Public
Quarterly Report 4th: October - December 2013 Quarterly Progress 4th October - December 2013.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress: July - September 2010 July - September 2010 TPF-5(228) 930-763P.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January - March 2020 930-763P TPF-5(228) 1 Quarter Report.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2021 930-763P TPF-5(228).pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region Final Report.pdf Final Report Public
Approved - (Revised) No Cost Time Extension Request for TPF-5(228) 930-763P Superpave Regional Cent Approved - (Revised) No Cost Time Extension Request for TPF-5(228) 930-763P Superpave Regional Cent Other Public
Quarterly Report April 1 - June 30 2021 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2021.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report January 1 - March 31 2021 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2021.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2020 TPF Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2020.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January 1 - March 31 2020 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2020.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April 1 - June 30 2020 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2020.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July 1 - September 30 2020 TPF Quarterly Report Jul-Sep 2020.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2018 TPF Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2018 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April-June 2018 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress: January - March 2018 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-March 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October-December 2017 Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Revised Letter of Direction 2017 930-763P Ltr of Dir (No. 13).pdf Other Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2017 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2017 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2017 (003).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January - March 2017 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Oct-Dec 2016 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April-June 2016 TPF Quarterly Report April-June 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January 2016 - March 2016 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2015 to June 2015 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January 2015 - March 31, 2015 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: July 2014 to September 2014 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept-14.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2014 to June 2014 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun-14.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January 2014 - March 2014 TPF-5(228)_ Quarterly Progress Report (January 1 2014 through March 31 2214).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: July 2013 to September 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2013 - June 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (April 2013 through June 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Alternative Methods for Increasing the Durability of RAP Mixtures- Final Report High RAP- Final Report.docx Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January 2013 - March 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (January 2013 through March 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: October 2012 - December 2012 TPF-5(228, Quarterly Report October - December 2012.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
TPF-5(228) Quarterly Progress Report: (April 1 - June 30, 2012) TPF-5(228), Quarterly Report (April 1 - June 30, 1212).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January - March 2012 TPF5(228)_Quarterly Report_January - March 2012.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2011 TPF-5(228), Quarterly Report July - Sept. 2011.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January - March 2011 TPF-5(228)_Qtrly ReportJan-March2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2011 TPF-5(228)QtrlyReport6302011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2010 Oct12010 -Dec312010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Progress Report: April - June 2010 TPF-5(228)QtrlyReport6302010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(228)_ALDOT_No_930-763P_Acceptance_Memo.pdf Memorandum Public

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Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(228)
Lead Organization: Alabama Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Apr 28, 2010
Solicitation Number: 1243
Partners: AL, CO, FL, GADOT, KY, LA, MS, NC, ND, PR, SC
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Feb 28, 2020
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2023
Contract End Date: Feb 28, 2020
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $507,129.00
Total Commitments Received: $2,216,353.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Kidada Dixon
dixonk@dot.state.al.us
Phone: 334.353.6940
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Nazhat Aboobaker
nazhat.aboobaker@fhwa.dot.gov
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Alabama Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton 334-353-6944 cliftonv@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton 334-353-6944 cliftonv@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton 334-353-6944 cliftonv@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2015 $150,000.00 Scott George Virgil Clifton 334-353-6944 cliftonv@dot.state.al.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2019 $95,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Colorado Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Michael Stanford David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Jim Musselman Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Georgia Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2015 $97,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2019 $40,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Transportation 2020 $190,000.00 Peter Wu Supriya Kamatkar 404-347-0552 skamatkar@dot.ga.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2010 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2011 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2012 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2020 $20,000.00 Michael Black Jarrod Stanley (502) 782-4090 jarrod.stanley@ky.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2010 $25,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2011 $20,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2012 $20,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2013 $31,224.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2014 $8,000.00 Doc Zhang Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2010 $82,129.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2016 $40,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2017 $100,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2018 $300,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
Mississippi Department of Transportation 2019 $100,000.00 Cindy Smith Robert Vance RVance@mdot.ms.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Todd Whittington Neil Mastin 919 707 6661 jmastin@ncdot.gov
North Dakota Department of Transportation 2020 $38,000.00 Sharon Taylor Amy Beise 701-328-6921 abeise@nd.gov
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2010 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri 787-729-1531 ecolon@act.dtop.gov.pr
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2011 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri 787-729-1531 ecolon@act.dtop.gov.pr
Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works 2012 $20,000.00 Andes Alvarez-Ibanez Evelyn Colon Berlingeri 787-729-1531 ecolon@act.dtop.gov.pr
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2010 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2011 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2012 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2013 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2014 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2015 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2016 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org
South Carolina Department of Transportation 2020 $20,000.00 Merrill Zwanka Terry Swygert 803-737-6691 SwygertTL@scdot.org

Study Description

Study Description

The Southeastern Superpave Center has been supported by state agencies through a pooled-fund project that has been largely used to provide training, verify ruggedness of equipment, check equipment calibrations, provide materials research, and aid in keeping agency personnel abreast of changes in asphalt technology. In order to continue the efforts in training, technology transfer, and implementable research, it is essential that the pooled-fund effort be continued. NOTE: This pooled-fund project is not limited to states located in the southeast. Agencies throughout the country are invited to participate and take advantage of the research and training opportunities provided by the Southeastern Superpave Center.

Objectives

Several short-term and long-term objectives of the Southeastern Superpave Center are listed below. Several objectives deal with evaluating recently-developed performance test equipment and conducting research to address materials and tests issues. Objectives of the Center are: 1. Conduct training in regard to Superpave binders, mix design, and performance testing, and provide training on special topics as requested by participating agencies. 2. Perform research, both cooperatively and agency-specific, sponsored by members of the pooled-fund. 3. Perform precision and bias testing for asphalt-related performance test equipment. 4. Conduct noise studies in an effort to develop quieter pavements. 5. Perform forensic evaluations on materials or projects that have experienced premature distress. 6. Prepare and give presentations and reports of research activities at local, state, and national meetings when invited. 7. Prepare research articles of regional and national interest. 8. Support agency personnel who attend regional and national meetings for the purpose of technology transfer or participation in special committees or task force groups. 9. Work in close association with the Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group to promote technology transfer from research to implementation.

Scope of Work

The following tasks will be performed in order to carry out the objectives of this project. 1. Conduct Superpave mix design and Superpave binder training courses (typically offered at NCAT facilities annually). In addition, specialized training may be conducted on-site at a sponsoring agency¿s facilities. 2. Conduct cooperative research that may cost more than a state is willing to commit to individually. This allows for basic research to be conducted that can answer questions and address needs quickly. 3. Conduct state-specific research that can be done quickly to address problems that have come up prior to, during, or after construction and for which an answer or solution is needed quickly. 4. Perform materials testing that an agency may not be equipped to conduct, or for which independent verification of test results is needed. 5. Conduct equipment calibration and develop precision and bias statements when new laboratory equipment is introduced. 6. Conduct forensic pavement evaluations as needed to determine the root cause of premature failure. 7. Evaluate new products. Through the joint research facilities provided by both the NCAT main laboratory and NCAT Test Track, a regional calibration facility is possible for smoothness, friction, structural modulus, and density testing equipment. 8. Participate with the North-Central Superpave Center located at Perdue University to produce a periodic newsletter that informs participating agencies of recently completed research, the status of on-going research, and meetings and events of interest. 9. Supplement agency travel needs, where internal travel restrictions may make it impossible to participate otherwise, so that agency personnel may participate in special meetings such as AASHTO and ASTM committees that set policy for testing procedures and decide on future research activities and provide technology transfer. 10. Work closely with the Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group (SEAUPG). A member of NCAT (currently the Director of the Southeastern Superpave Center) serves on the Board of Directors of SEAUPG and NCAT staff is regularly requested to present research findings at the annual SEAUPG meeting.

Comments

It is anticipated that eight states will initially participate in the pooled-fund project developed through this proposal. With an annual contribution of $20,000 for each participating state for the three year period, the total contribution for each state will be $60,000.

Title File/Link Type Private
Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region Superpave Regional Center, Southeastern Region Final Report.pdf Final Report Public
Acceptance Memo TPF-5(228)_ALDOT_No_930-763P_Acceptance_Memo.pdf Memorandum Public
Revised Letter of Direction 2017 930-763P Ltr of Dir (No. 13).pdf Other Public
Approved - (Revised) No Cost Time Extension Request for TPF-5(228) 930-763P Superpave Regional Cent Approved - (Revised) No Cost Time Extension Request for TPF-5(228) 930-763P Superpave Regional Cent Other Public
Closeout Funding Spreadsheet Copy of TPF5 (228) Federal Funding Spreadsheet of a Completed Project - FINAL Updated 3.29.2023.x Other Public
Progress Report: April - June 2010 TPF-5(228)QtrlyReport6302010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2010 Oct12010 -Dec312010.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January - March 2011 TPF-5(228)_Qtrly ReportJan-March2011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2011 TPF-5(228)QtrlyReport6302011.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2011 TPF-5(228), Quarterly Report July - Sept. 2011.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January - March 2012 TPF5(228)_Quarterly Report_January - March 2012.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
TPF-5(228) Quarterly Progress Report: (April 1 - June 30, 2012) TPF-5(228), Quarterly Report (April 1 - June 30, 1212).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: October 2012 - December 2012 TPF-5(228, Quarterly Report October - December 2012.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January 2013 - March 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (January 2013 through March 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2013 - June 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (April 2013 through June 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: July 2013 to September 2013 TPF-5(228)_Quarterly Progress Report (July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: January 2014 - March 2014 TPF-5(228)_ Quarterly Progress Report (January 1 2014 through March 31 2214).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: July 2014 to September 2014 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept-14.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2014 to June 2014 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun-14.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January 2015 - March 31, 2015 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April 2015 to June 2015 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2015.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January 2016 - March 2016 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-Mar 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report: April-June 2016 TPF Quarterly Report April-June 2016.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: Oct-Dec 2016 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: January - March 2017 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April - June 2017 TPF Quarterly Report Apr-Jun 2017 (003).docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - September 2017 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October-December 2017 Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2017.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress: January - March 2018 TPF Quarterly Report Jan-March 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: April-June 2018 Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July-September 2018 TPF Quarterly Report July-Sept 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: October - December 2018 TPF Quarterly Report Oct-Dec 2018.docx Quarterly Progress Report Public
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