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MBTC-2001 QUICK RESPONSE COMMUNITY PLANNING Eugene Russell x x x complete
MBTC-2002 INGREDIENTS IN PLANNING SUCCESSFUL RURAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR WELFARE REFORM Kenneth Wedel x x x complete
MBTC-2003 EMPTY CONTAINER MANAGEMENT FOR CONTAINER-ON-BARGE TRANSPORTATION Michael Cole x x x complete
MBTC-2004 EFFICIENT DISPATCHING IN A TERMINAL CITY NETWORK G. Don Taylor x x x complete
MBTC-2005 QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF REFRIGERATED UNIT FAILURES John English x x x complete
MBTC-2006 Investigation of the Long Term Stability of Highway Slopes - Phase III Norman Dennis     x in progress
MBTC-2007 Estimating Subgrade Resilient Modulus for Pavement Design Norman Dennis     x in progress
MBTC-2008 Automation of Pavement Surface Distress Survey Through Parallel Processing Kelvin Wang x x x complete
MBTC-2009 REGIONAL MOBILITY PLAN: DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL SCOPE OF SERVICES Melissa Tooley x x x complete 
MBTC-2010 INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Suresh Govindaswamy Panneer Selvam     x complete - summary only 
MBTC-2011 INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Sita Dura Muhammad William Springer x x x complete
MBTC-2012 Modeling and Analysis of Transportation Flows Created by E-Commerce Transactions Erhan Kutanoglu x x x complete 
MBTC-2013 Efficient Timing Pickup and Delivery Assignment Decisions Through Simulation and Optimization Erhan Kutanoglu x x x complete
MBTC-2014 Development of Simplified Asphalt Concrete Stiffness/Fatigue Testing Device Kevin Hall x x x complete (poster)
MBTC-2015 ON-LINE BENCHMARKING DATABASE FOR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS Manuel Rossetti x x x complete
MBTC-2016 Further Study of Roundabouts Eugene Russell x x x complete 
MBTC-2017 DETERMINING OPTIMAL TRAILER DUTY AS A FUNCTION OF USE AND AGE Darin Nutter x x x complete

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MBTC-2018 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION REPORT OF THE LOW-COST STORMWATER BMP STUDY Findlay Edwards x x x complete 
MBTC-2019 DESIGNING HORIZONTAL CURVES FOR LOW-SPEED ENVIRONMENTS J.L. Gattis x x x complete
MBTC-2020 A Mobility Information Management
System (MIMS) for Rural Transportation
Michael Anderson x x x complete 
MBTC-2021 INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Weazl Gazel Panneer Selvam     x complete - summary only
MBTC-2022 DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR STATEWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN ARKANSAS
Melissa Tooley     x  complete - summary only 
MBTC-2023 Impact of Wireless Data Systems on the Transportation Systems of the Future Scott Mason x x x complete 
MBTC-2024 WebShipCost - Intermodal Transportation Linkage Cost Assessment Via the WWW Manuel Rossetti x x x complete
MBTC-2025 Evaluation of Automated Work Zone Information Systems Melissa Tooley x x x complete 
MBTC-2026 Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery to Enhance Slope Failure Prediction Norman Dennis     x in progress
MBTC-2027 INVESTIGATION OF THE AFFECT OF FINES ON BASE COURSE PERFORMANCE Norman Dennis x x x complete - PowerPoint poster
MBTC-2028 AHTD INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR TAMARA MURRY Kevin Hall x x x complete
MBTC-2029 AHTD INDEPENDENT  GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR CHRISTOPHER WALD Kevin Hall x x x complete
MBTC-2030 DEVELOPMENT OF 4.75 MM SUPERPAVE MIXES Stacy Williams x x x complete - PowerPoint presentations 1 | 2
MBTC-2031 GIS BASED BMP PLANNING TOOL FOR STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Steve Burian x x x complete - additional supporting materials also available

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MBTC-2032 Development of Testing Protocol and Correlations for Resilient Modulus of Subgrade Soils Norman Dennis x x x complete
MBTC-2033 REPAIR OF DAMAGED CONCRETE STRUCTURES USING PREPREG COMPOSITES Guoqiang Li x x x complete
MBTC-2034 COMMUNITY IMPACT OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE: REVISITED AFTER COMPLETION OF AIRPORT AND MAJOR HIGHWAY Will Miller x x x complete
MBTC-2035 WebShipCost - Quantifying Risk in Intermodal Transportation Heather Nachtmann x x x complete 
MBTC-2036 STAND ALONE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR RAJESH KUMAR JANARTHANAN J.L. Gattis x x x complete
MBTC-2037 ROUTE AND SITE CHARACTERIZATION USING MULTI-SPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY Norman Dennis     x in progress
MBTC-2038 Physical, Economic, and Political Feasibility for Trade of U.S. Grain for Russian Oil C. Asfahl x x x complete
MBTC-2039 LIFE CYCLE ECONOMIC COMPARISON OF COMMON SIGN POST MATERIALS AND TYPES Margaret Rys x x x complete - additional supporting materials also available
MBTC-2040 Supplemental Signing for Stop Signs - Phase 2 J. L. Gattis x x x complete
MBTC-2041 Integrated Analysis of Transportation and Inventory in Intermodal Distribution Networks Scott Mason x x x complete 
MBTC-2042 Automated Survey and Visual Database Development for Airport and Local Highway Pavements Kelvin Wang x x x complete  
MBTC-2043 A MODEL FOR PREDICTING TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK DRIVER’S JOB PERFORMANCE RELATED TO HIGHWAY SAFETY Fredrick Nafuhko x  x  x  complete 
MBTC-2044 COST EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR ASSESSING CULTURAL RESOURCES George Sabo x  x  x  complete 
MBTC-2045 AHTD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR CHRIS HANNING     x  x  x  complete

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MBTC-2046 AHTD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FOR JESSIE JONES Ernie Heymsfield x  x  x  complete 
MBTC-2047 WebShipCost - A Geographical Information System for Waterway Utilization Manuel Rossetti     x in progress
MBTC-2048 Cost/Benefit Evaluation of Large Truck-Automobile Speed Limit Differentials on Rural Interstate Stephen L. Johnson x  x x complete 
MBTC-2049 Physical and Chemical Characteristics of SuperpaveTM Binders Containing Air Blown Asphalt John Hardee x x x complete 
MBTC-2050 Assisted Night Vision for Motorists in Construction Zones Hirak Patangia x x x complete
MBTC-2051 Identification of Countermeasures to Reduce Severity of Rural Highway Crashes Sunanda Dissanayake x x  x complete 
MBTC-2052 Comparative Esterification of Agricultural Oils for Biodeisel Blending Robert Babcock x x x complete (poster)
MBTC-2053 Development of an In Situ Permeability for Concrete Structures Micah Hale x x x complete (poster)
MBTC-2054 A Comprehensive Study of Field Permeability Using the Vacuum Permeator Stacy Williams x x x complete (poster)
MBTC-2055 Roadway Median Treatments J.L. Gattis     x in progress
MBTC-2056 Applicability of Microelectric and Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for Transportation Infrastructure Management Kelvin Wang     x  in progress
MBTC-2057 INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Comparison of the Evaluator of Rutting and Stripping of Asphalt with the Rotary Asphalt Wheel Tester (Bret Taylor) Kevin Hall   x x complete
MBTC-2058 Biodiesel Production from Varying Grades of Beef Tallow and Chicken Fat R. E. Babcock x x x complete  (press )  
MBTC-2061 Modeling, Assessment and Managing Risk in Transportation Systems Ed Pohl      x in progress

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MBTC-2062 Development of a Human Performance Simulation Model to Evaluate In-Vehicle Information and Control Systems in Commercial Trucking Operations Stephen L. Johnson x x  x  complete
MBTC-2063 Highway Collision Warning Technology: Determination of Criteria for Detecting and Logging Hazardous Events in Tractor-Trailer Safety and Training Programs Roy McCann     x in progress
MBTC-2064 Assisted Night Vision for Motorists in Highway Construction Zones: Phase II - Field Testing and Assessment Hirak Patangia x x x complete
MBTC-2065 Automated Inventory and Analysis of Highway Assets Kelvin Wang x x x complete
MBTC-2066 Surface Friction Measurements of Fine-Graded Asphalt Mixes Stacy Williams     x in progress  
MBTC-2067 Roadway Median Treatments - Phase II J.L. Gattis     x in progress
MBTC-2068 Northwest Arkansas Regional ITS Architecture Melissa Tooley x x x complete
MBTC-2069 AHTD GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Curing Practices to Reduce Plastic Shrinkage in Concrete Bridge Decks (Steven Peyton) W. Micah Hale x x x complete
MBTC-2070 Development of Methods for Estimating Remaining Life of Hot-Mix Asphalt Field Mixes Kevin Hall     x in progress
MBTC-2071 Prestress Losses in Prestressed Bridge Girders Cast with Self-Consolidating Concrete Micah Hale     x in progress
MBTC-2072 Roundabout Feasibility Study for West Memphis, Arkansas, as a Prototype for Intersection Improvements Around Interstate Overpasses John Crone x  x  x  complete
MBTC-2073 Effects of Frontage Road Conversions J. L.   Gattis     x in progress
MBTC-2074 Evaluations of Pavement Thickness and Modulus Using Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves Norman Dennis     x  in progress
MBTC-2075 Non-Nuclear Methods for HMA Density Measurements Stacy Williams     x in progress
MBTC-2076 Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Superpave Binders Containing Air Blown Asphalt from Two Different Feedstocks John Hardee x  x  x  complete  
MBTC-2077 Networked Sensor System for Automated Data Collection and Analysis Kelvin Wang x  x  x  complete

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MBTC-2078 Evaluation of Economic Impacts of NAFTA on the Transportation System/Sector of Selected Southern States Gregory L. Hamilton x x x complete
MBTC-2079 A Safety Analysis of Driver Reaction to Alternative Traffic Control Devices at Rail-Highway Grade Crossings Eugene Russell x x x complete
MBTC-2080 Effectiveness of Seat Belts in Reducing Injuries Sunanda Dissanayake x x x complete
MBTC-2081 A Study of Rural Transit Operations in the Arkansas Delta Melissa Tooley       complete - for more information, email danal@uark.edu
MBTC-2082 Ancillary Benefits of the Ouachita River Navigation System Heather Nachtmann x x x complete
MBTC-2083 Human Factors Study of Driver Assistance Systems to Reduce Lane Departure and Side Collision Accidents Steve Johnson     x  in progress
MBTC-2084 Development of an Intermodal Container Load Status and Security Monitoring System for Homeland Security Roy McCann     x in progress
MBTC-2085 Homeland Security for Rural Transportation Networks Heather Nachtmann x x x complete
MBTC-2086 Routing Models for Rural Transportation Networks with Time-Varying Constraints Scott J. Mason     x in progress
MBTC-2087 A Nationwide High-Speed Rail Network for Freight Distributions Russell Meller     x in progress
MBTC-2088 Integration of GIS and Logistic Planning Methods for Arkansas Rural Transportation Emergency Planning Manuel Rossetti     x in progress
MBTC-2089 Development of a Soft Ground Arrestor System Micah Hale     x in progress
MBTC-2090 Performance Prediction of the Strong Company's Soft Ground Arrestor System Using a Numerical Analysis Ernie Heymsfield     x in progress
MBTC-2091 Rural Transportation Emergency Preparedness Plans Heather Nachtmann     x in progress
MBTC-2092 Yield Characteristics of Biodiesel Produced from Chicken-Tall Oil Blended Feedstocks Robert E. Babcock x x x complete
MBTC-2093 Improved Traffic Signal Efficiency in Rural Areas Through the Use of Variable Maximum Green Time Steven Click x x x complete
MBTC-2094 Accleration Lane Design for Higher Truck Volumes J.L. Gattis     x in progress
MBTC-2095 Potential Applications of Nanotechnology for Improved Performance of Asphalt Pavements R. Panneer Selvam     x in progress
MBTC-2096 Solar Powered Lighting for Overhead Highway Signs Hirak Patangia     x in progress
MBTC-2097 Automated Inventory and Analysis of Highway Assets - Phase II Kelvin Wang x x x complete
MBTC-2098 A Model-Based Risk Map for Roadway Traffic Crashes Chang S. Nam     x in progress
MBTC-2099 Identification and Analysis of Points and Segments of High Fatality Crashes Ghulam H. Bham     x in progress
MBTC-2100 Evaluation of the Role of Driver's Knowledge of Who Has the Right-of-Way Contributes to Interstate On-Ramps Crashes Deogratias Eustace x x x complete
MBTC-3001 A Nationwide High-Speed Rail Network for Freight Distributions Russell Meller     x in progress
MBTC-3002 Performance Prediction of the Strong Company's Soft Ground Arrestor System Using a Numerical Analysis Ernie Heymsfield     x in progress
MBTC-3003 Acceleration Lane Design for Higher Truck Volumes J.L. Gattis     x in progress
MBTC-3004 Potential Applications of Nanotechnology for Improved Performance of Asphalt Pavements R. Panneer Selvam     x in progress
MBTC-3005 A Model-Based Risk Mape for Roadway Traffic Crashes Chang S. Nam     x in progress
MBTC-3006 Identification and Analysis of Points and Segments of High Fatality Crashes Ghulam H. Bham     x in progress
MBTC-3007 Solar Powered Lighting for Overhead Highway Signs Hirak Patangia     x in progress
MBTC-7015 Assessment of Multimodal Transport of Baled Poultry Litter and Dewatered Biosolids from Northwest Arkansas Harold Goodwin x x x complete

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MBTC-9001 SEMINAR ON STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM David Knowles     x complete
MBTC-9002 DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICIAN AND TRAINING COURSES Kevin Hall     x complete
MBTC-9003 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS -- PHASE I J.L. Gattis     x complete 
MBTC-9004 TRAINING ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS FOR MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP John English     x complete 
MBTC-9005 TRAINING COURSE DEVELOPMENT -- CONCRETE PATCHING Frances Griffith     x complete - for more information, email danal@uark.edu
MBTC-9006 COMPUTER ASSISTED COST ASSESSMENT OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES, USERS MANUAL Rick Malstrom x x  x complete
MBTC-9007 ENGINEERING ETHICS COURSE DEVELOPMENT Walter LeFevre     x complete
MBTC-9009 CREATION OF EDUCATIONAL/RECRUITMENT
VIDEOTAPES FOR K-12 STUDENTS
John J. Schemmel     x complete
MBTC-9010 MSTM CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT John Ozment     x complete  
MBTC-9011 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Edwin Yaz x x x complete

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MBTC-9012 URBAN STREETS SYMPOSIUM (UPTOWN, DOWNTOWN, OR SMALL TOWN: DESIGNING STREETS THAT WORK) James Gattis   x   complete - multiple pdf documents in zipped file
MBTC-9013 IMPLEMENTATION OF MMHIS AT THE INTERGRAPH LAB Kelvin Wang     x complete - summary only
MBTC-9014 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS B PHASE 2 J.L. Gattis     x complete
MBTC-9015 DEVELOPING A COURSE ENTITLED "ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES IN ITS" Edwin Yaz     x complete 
MBTC-9201 Development of Superpave Training Materials for Local Agencies Kevin Hall     x complete
MBTC-9202 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FOR USE WITH EDUCATIONAL VIDEOTAPES Frances Griffith   x  x  complete - digital version - click here 
MBTC-9203 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS B PHASE 3 J. L. Gattis     x  videos available from MBTC in DVD and VHS formats 
MBTC-9204 DEVELOPMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING  CERTIFICATION COURSE Rod Williams       complete - Powerpoint available
MBTC-9205 APPLICATION AND ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT-GENERATION HIGHWAY DATA VEHICLE Kelvin Wang x x x complete 
MBTC-9206 UPDATE AND MODIFICATION OF THE KANSAS LOW-VOLUME ROADS HANDBOOK AND THE HANDBOOK OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PRACTICES FOR SMALL CITIES [vol. 1 | vol. 2] Eugene Russell v1  v2 v1  v2 v1  v2 complete - 2 volumes 
MBTC-9207 INDEPENDENT GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP - Pedro Mauricio Ribera Larry Yarbrough x  x  x  complete
MBTC-9208 ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF WATERWAYS ON THE STATE OF ARKANSAS - PHASE TWO Heather Nachtmann x  x x complete
MBTC-9209 TRAINING AND COURSE MATERIALS FOR TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION GIS Manuel Rossetti x  x x   complete - there are also training cd's that go along with this one 

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MBTC-9210 DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING COURSE AND MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL CONCERNING STORM WATER RUNOFF BMPs Findlay Edwards       complete - output is PowerPoint presentation: part 1, 2,