Funding Source:  United States Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)                                   

Heavy Vehicle Infrastructure Asset Interaction and Collision  C.R. Miele, Battelle Columbus Operations, C.A. Plaxico, Battelle Columbus Operations, J.C. Kennedy, Battelle Columbus Operations; S.Simunovic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Computational Materials Sciences, Computer Science and Mathematics Division; N. Zisi, The University of Tennessee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Development of an Integrated Model of Truck Braking Systems for Analytical Investigations   J.C. Chitwood, Battelle Columbus Operations, D.B. Pape, Battelle Columbus Operations, S.J. Shaffer, Battelle Columbus Operations, D.R. Stephens, Battelle Columbus Operations

Assessment of Friction-Based Pavement Methods and Regulations   A.C. Christiaen, Battelle Columbus Operations, M.J. Rogers, Battelle Columbus Operations, S.J. Shaffer, Battelle Columbus Operations

Advanced Photonics Technology for Transportation Security and Safety Stephen Allison, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sensor Science and Technolgoy, Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division; Michael Cates, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sensor Science and Technolgoy, Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division; Joseph Cunningham, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Nanosystems and Structures, Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division

Truck Rollover Characterization for Class-8 Tractor-Trailers Utilizing Standard Dual Tires and New-Generation Single Tires   Eric Johnson, Clemson University, Harry Law, Clemson University, Mechanical Engineering, Robert Lawson, Clemson University, Daniel Coleman, Dana Corporation, Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, Paul Pollock, Dana Corporation, Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, Norm Frey, Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation, Steven Haas, Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation, Ibrahim Janajreh, Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation, Gary Capps, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Oscar Franzese, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Bill Knee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division

Truck Tire Anti-Splash Safety Technology  David Pressley, Michelin Americas Research Corporation

Trusted Truck®:  Inspection Station Demonstration of Remote Sensing of Truck Brake Condition  Tom Urbanik, The University of Tennessee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Impacts on Emergency Evacuation Operations  Shih-Miao Chin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division

Prototype Proof-of-Concept Four Plate Multi-Plate Performance-Based Brake Tester  Jeffrey W. Hodgson, The University of Tennessee, Mechanical Engineering, David E. Smith, The University of Tennessee, Mechanical Engineering, S. Scott Stevens, The University of Tennessee

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Funding Source:  United States Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)               

Heavy Single-Unit Truck Originial Equipment and Aftermarket Brake Performance Characterization in Field, Test-Track and Laboratory Environments   Peter Blau, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Materials Science and Technology Division, Gary Capps, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Oscar Franzese, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Bill Knee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Joe Massimini, Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering Student

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Funding Source:  United States Department of Transportation - Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)   -   University Transportation Centers Program        

U01: Enhanced Finite Element Analysis Crash Model of Tractor-Trailers (Phase A)   Chuck Plaxico, Battelle, James Kennedy, Battelle; Srdjan Simonovic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Nikola Zisi, The University of Tennessee

U01: Enhanced Finite Element Analysis Crash Model of Tractor-Trailers Website & Users Manual (Phase A)   Srdjan Simonovic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Nikola Zisi, The University of Tennessee

U02:  Heavy Truck Rollover Characterization (Phase-A)   Douglas Pape, Battelle Memorial Institute; Michael Arant, Michelin Americas Research Company, David Hall, Michelin Americas Research Company, Sue Nelson, Michelin Americas Research Company; Joseph Petrolino, National Transportation Research Center, Inc.; Oscar Franzese, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Helmut (Bill) Knee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Nathan Wood, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Skip Yeakel, Volvo Trucks North America; Richard Hathaway, Western Michigan University, Mitchell Keil, Western Michigan University, Paul Pollock, Western Michigan University

U03: License Plate Recognition (Phase A)  Lee D. Han, The University of Tennessee, Myong-KeeJeong, The University of Tennessee, Francisco Moraes Oliveira-Neto, The University of Tennessee

U04: Safety Issues Involving Marine Containers on Chassis   Arun Chatterjee, Ph.D., P.E., The University of Tennessee, David B. Clarke, Ph.D., P.E., The University of Tennessee,  Jonathan P. Watson, M.S., E.I.T., The University of Tennessee

U05: Improved Truck Safety at Traffic Signals (Phase A)    I. Elhananay, The University of Tennessee, A. Kohls, The University of Tennessee, C. Liu, The University of Tennessee, T. Urbanik, The University of Tennessee, , J. Xu, The University of Tennessee,

U06: Trusted Truck® II (Phase A)   Johan Hultin, Volvo Technology of America, Inc., Paul Muschick, Volvo Technology of America, Inc.; Tom Urbanik, The University of Tennessee

U08:  Enhanced FEA Crash Model Analysis of Tractor-Trailers (including Website and Users Manual Update) Phase B  Chuck Plaxico, Battelle, James Kennedy, Battelle; Srdjan Simonovic, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Nikola Zisi, The University of Tennessee

U10: Trusted Truck® II (Phase B)   Sandra Selley, Volvo Technology of America, Inc.; Tom Urbanik, The University of Tennessee

U12: Data Security Solution for Trusted Truck® II   Dr. Itamar Arel, The University of Tennessee

U13: Co-simulation of Heavy Truck Tire Dynamics and Electronic Stability Controls   John Limroth, Clemson Univeristy; Dr. Thomas Kurfess, Clemson University, Dr. E. Harry Law, Clemson University

U14: Field Testing Analysis of Braking Performance of In-Service Trucks    Steven J. Shaffer, Battelle Columbus Operations; Amy M. Long, University of Cincinnati.

U15: Tripped Rollover (Phase A)   Douglas B. Pape, Battelle Columbus Operations; Jason T. Holdridge, Battelle Columbus Operations;  J. Caleb Chitwood, Battelle Columbus Operations; Alex W. Stilwell, Battelle Columbus Operations

U17: Trusted Truck (Phase C)   Sandra Selley, Volvo Technology of America, Inc.; Thomas Urbanik II Ph. D. P. E., The University of Tennessee

U18-Traffic Signal Safety (Phase B)   Itamar Arel, Mr. Thomas Urbanik II Ph. D. P. E., The University of Tennessee

 U19: Heavy Truck Rollover Characterization (Phase B)  Douglas Pape, Battelle Columbus Operations; Michael Arant, Susan Nelson, Michelin Americas Research Company, Oscar Franzese, Ph.D., Helmut Knee, Tim La Clair, Ph.D., Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Upul Attanayake, Ph.D., Richard Hathaway, Ph.D., Mitch Keil, Ph.D., Kapseong Ro, Ph.D., Western Michigan University

 

 

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Funding Source: Knox County, Tennessee: Metropolitan Planning Organization

Evaluation of Emissions Reduction from IdleAire Advanced Truck Stop Electrification Technology 

Aldehyde and PM Sampling at Watt Road W. Keith Kahl, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Program, Katey E. Lenox, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Samuel Lewis, Jr., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Ralph N. McGill, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research, Energy and Transportation Science Division, James E. Parks II, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research, Energy and Transportation Science Division, John M. Storey, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research, Energy and Transportation Science Division

Effects of Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Idling Emissions on Ambient Air Quality at a Truck Stop     Guenet Tilahun Indale, The University of Tennessee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Terry L. Miller, The University of Tennessee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Evaluation of Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Emissions During Cold-Start and Steady-State Idling Conditions James A. Calcagno, III, The University of Tennessee, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Alternative Traffic Information Collection and Management Technologies  Cy Smith, AirSage;  Robbie Black, Intercode Technologies;  Shih-Miao Chin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Oscar Franzese, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division. Bill Knee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Transportation Technology, Energy and Transportation Science Division

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