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FHWA Notice Clears Way for State DOTs to Tap Full FAST Act 2018 Highway Funding
Apr 20, 2018
State departments of transportation finally have access to all of their scheduled federal highway program funds for fiscal 2018, ...
FHWA Sends $1.074B to State DOTs, Federal Agencies to Reimburse for Emergency Costs
Apr 20, 2018
The Federal Highway Administration said it was distributing $1.074 billion to state departments of transportation and federal land management ...
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35 State DOTs are Deploying Drones to Save Lives, Time and Money
Mar 27, 2018
Survey Results Featured in Special Report Video#58;Building Highways in the Sky#58; State DOTs Leading the Evolution of ...
Song Titles Setting the Tone for ‘Faces of Transportation’ Photo/Video Contest
Mar 16, 2018
National Competition Now In Its 13th Year#160; WASHINGTON – The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual ...
AASHTO’s 2018 Washington Briefing Focuses on Transportation Investment
Feb 28, 2018
Senators Barrasso and Carper; Representatives Shuster and DeFazio; Sec. Chao, Speaking TodayWASHINGTON – Hundreds of attendees from 45 state departments ...
Posted: Apr 19, 2018
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AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 8th Edition
These specifications cover the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of highway bridges. The design provisions of these specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology, which is based on structural reliability theory, and calibrated to achieve a target level of reliability. Updates to this edition include:
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AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, 4th Edition
The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications are intended for use in the construction of bridges. The specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology, and are designed to be used in conjunction with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Revisions from the 3rd edition of this title include a complete revision of Section 3, Temporary Works, and changes to Section 10, Prestressing; Section 11, Steel Structures; Section 19, Bridge Deck Joint .....
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Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation, and Maintenance Manual, 2nd Edition
This manual presents uniform guidelines and procedures pertaining to the unique structural, mechanical, electrical, and operational characteristics of movable highway bridges. The manual was developed for bridge engineers, inspectors, and maintainers charged with operational and maintenance responsibilities for these complex structures. Commentary adjacent to the text provides suggestions on implementing the guidelines and procedures, and directs the reader to additional sources of information. This manual supersedes the 1998 first edition. -
A Guide for Achieving Flexibility in Highway Design, 1st Edition
Context-sensitive solutions (CSS) reflect the need to consider highway projects as more than just transportation facilities. Depending on how highway projects are integrated into the community, they can have far-reaching impacts beyond their traffic or transportation function. CSS is a comprehensive process that brings stakeholders together in a positive, proactive environment to develop projects that not only meet transportation needs, but also improve or enhance the community. Achieving a flexible, context-sensitive design solution requires .....
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Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, and AASHTO Provisional Standards, Single User Web-Based One-Year Subscription
The AASHTO Materials Standards contain specifications, test methods, and provisional standards commonly used in the construction of highway facilities.
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AASHTO works to educate the public and key decision makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. AASHTO serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas.