Archived Proposals
The following proposals were submitted for past meetings of the NCHRP 20-7 project panel. These proposals are not currently under consideration for funding through this program. For a list of proposals that have been submitted for the current funding cycle, please see the List of Submitted Proposals
Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
NCHRP_20-7 Proposal Contract Bid Competition.doc
Date Submitted: 5/6/09
Title: Strategic Plan for the Development and Maintenance of AASHTO Standards by AASHTO Member Departments
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $80,000
File:
20-7 Proposal SOM Strategic Plan on Standard Development(4-09.doc
Date Submitted: 05/01/2008
Title: Establish Test Methods for 100-Year Service Life for High Density Polyethylene Thermoplastic Pipe in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $30,000
File:
20-7 Proposal 100 year service life thermoplastic pipe.doc
Date Submitted: 04/29/2009
Title: Evaluation of the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Permissive Left Turn in Shared Yellow Signal Sections
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $95,000
File:
20-7 Proposal Format for FYA.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009
Title: Research Needs Assessment for Roadside Workers and Vehicle Safety
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal assessment for roadside worker and vehicle visibility.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009
Title: Performance Management for Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal Performance performance management for operations.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009
Title: Development of Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Existing highway and Rail Transit Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
ktProblem Statement-Tunnel Rehab- WA-1.doc
Date Submitted: 04/24/09
Title: AASHTO Materials Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal ASTM(4-09).doc
Date Submitted: 04-21-09
Title: Update to AASHTO “Pavement Management Guide”
Committee: Design, Technical Committee on Pavements
Funding Requested: $50,000
File:
20-7 Pavement Management Guide-Revised.doc
Date Submitted: 04/02/09
Title: Mono-strength Structural Bolts
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $50,000
File:
20-07 mono strength bolts.doc
Date Submitted: 3/18/2009
Title: Resolution of Anticipated Comments on the Draft 2nd Edition of the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
Committee: Technical Committees on Geometric Design and Nonmotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
NCHRP Bike Guide Resolution of Comments 2009.doc
Date Submitted: 03-16-2009
Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual - Volume 1, Policy; Volume 2, Procedures.
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - TC on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
tchh drainage manual.doc
Date Submitted: 05/10/2009
Title: Design Build Projects – Design Quality Management Plans
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $99,000
File:
20-7_Design_Build_Design_Quality_Mgmnt_20090210.doc
Date Submitted: 02/16/2009
Title: Production of the new AASHTO A Practical Guide to Estimating
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $95,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 PROP 1.09.guidancepub.doc
Date Submitted: 02/02/2009
Title: Work Zone Traffic Control Techniques and Guidelines for Short Term and Mobile Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
mobileworkzone08.doc
Date Submitted: 9/15/2008
Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal Contract Bid Competition.doc
Date Submitted: 10/02/2008
Title: Strategic Planning Workshop
Committee: Maintenance Subcommittee
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
20-7 SCOM Strategic Planning Workshop.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/08
Title: Rheological Characterization of Flow Table Reference Material
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-Flow.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008
Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-measurement of early deformation.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008
Title: Development of a Test Method for Particle Size of Cement for Pavements
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-PSD.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008
Title: Development of a Synthesis on the Practices of and Warrants for Price Indexing Commodities by State Agencies
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 PROPOSAL PRICE INDEXING 9-08.doc
Date Submitted: 09/29/2008
Title: Best Practices for Coordinated Emergency Ventilation Control Schemes in Roadway Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
Tunnel Vent Sept. 08.doc
Date Submitted: 09/29/08
Title: Application of AASHTO LRFD Specifications to Design of Sound Barriers
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 Proposal for LRFD Sound Barriers.doc
Date Submitted: 09/25/2008
Title: Update of the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book)
Committee: TC Geometric Design
Funding Requested: $80,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 PROP 10-08 Update Green Book.doc
Date Submitted: 09/05/2008
Title: Graphical Traffic Signal Design Aid based on the MUTCD
Committee: subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
20-7 Proposal - Graphical Signal Dsn Aid.doc
Date Submitted: 6/25/08
Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual - Volume 1, Policy; Volume 2, Procedures
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File:
20-7 TCHH Manual Update mf.doc
Date Submitted: 08/28/08
Title: Guidelines for Improving Utility Construction Practices
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Guidelines for Improving Utility Construction Practices_PS8.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Aerial Vs. Underground Utility Installations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Aerial Vs. Underground Utility Installations_PS6.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Markers for Underground Utilities
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File:
Markers for Underground Utilities_PS5.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Feasibility of Using Incentives to Facilitate Utility Relocations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File:
Feasibility of Using Incentives to Facilitate Utility Relocations PS4.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Utility Policy/Guidance Documents, Review and Recommendations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $60,000
File:
Utility PolicyGuidance Documents, Review and Recommendations PS3.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Data Bases for Estimating Costs of Utility Relocations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File:
Problem Statement_2.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Information Clearinghouse for Utilities
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Problem Statement_1.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08
Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-measurement of early deformation.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/08
Title: Development of Accelerated Bridge Standards
Committee: Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Development of Accelerated Bridge Standards.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008
Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual
Committee: Subcommitte on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File:
20-7 TCHH Manual Update mf.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008
Title: Guidance for Design and Selection of Pipes
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File:
20-7 pipe type mf.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008
Title: Development of Accelerated Bridge Construction Standards
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 100,000
File:
ABC standards].doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008
Title: Potential for Saving Lives with Various Countermeasures to meet AASHTO’s New Safety Goal
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety and
Funding Requested: $50,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Safety Coutermeasure Estimates.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008
Title: Identification of Best Practices in the Estimation of Preliminary Engineering Costs
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committees on Preconstruction Engineering Management and Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 Proposal, Estimation of Preliminary Engineering Costs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008
Title: Development of a Test Method for Particle Size of Cement for Pavements
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-PSD.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/08
Title: Rheological Characterization of Flow Table Reference Material
Committee: Subcommiittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
20-7 Proposal-Flow.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/08
Title: Assessment of state-of-the-practice for identifying Earth Retaining Structure
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management
Funding Requested: $99,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Earth Retaining Structures.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008
Title: Asset Management issues and performance specifications associated with long-term outsourcing and leasing of transportation infrastructure
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management
Funding Requested: $99.000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Outsourcing Perf Specs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008
Title: Electronic Publications Delivery System: AASHTO’s Next Step
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $60,000
File:
20-7 Proposal - Electronic Delivery Systems.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/08
Title: Best Practices for the Analysis and Approval of Contractor Bids
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committees on Preconstruction Engineering Management and Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 Proposal, Analysis and Approval of Contractor Bids.doc
Date Submitted: 04/16/2008
Title: Development of guidelines for conducting effective customer surveys related to highway maintenance operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
11 Guidelines on Market Research for Maintenance Operations(modified 8-29-07).doc
Date Submitted: 04/15/2008
Title: Update of the AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities
Committee: Technical Committee on NonMotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Ped Guide update.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2008
Title: Recalibration of AASHTO Resistance Factors for High Strength Fasteners
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $45,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Fasteners.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008
Title: Best Practices for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Tunnel Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 Proposal tunnels 012008-Final-revised.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008
Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Seismic Isolation Design
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $85,000
File:
20-07 Prop_Isolation_Guide Spec_T2_T3_020108.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008
Title: Subcommittee on Systems Operations and Management Strategic Plan Update
Committee: SSOM (Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Mangement
Funding Requested: $40,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 SSOM Strategic Plan Update.doc
Date Submitted: 09/25/2007
Title: Guidelines for the Use of Bicycle Lanes for Various Roadway Characteristics
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Bicycles.doc
Date Submitted: 09-21-2007
Title: Synthesis of crash tested precast concrete barrier designs and anchoring methods
Committee: Tech Cmte on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
Concrete Barrier Synthesis 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007
Title: Development of guidelines for conducting effective customer surveys related to highway maintenance operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
11 Guidelines on Market Research for Maintenance Operations(modified 8-29-07).doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007
Title: Guideline for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Bridge Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
04 Guidelines for Implementing QC and QA for Bridge Inspection.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007
Title: Development of a Pavement Preservation Chapter for the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $70,000
File:
01 Development of a Pavement Preservation Chapter for the AASHTO MEPD.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007
Title: Update AASHTO Guide for Snow and Ice Control
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $50,000
File:
05 Update AASHTO Guide for Snow and Ice Control.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007
Title: Alternative Calibration Method for AASHTO T 153
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
H 20-7 Proposal T 153.doc
Date Submitted: 08/17/2007
Title: Best Practices for measuring and accepting concrete in the field
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 Proposal - BP Measuring and placing Concrete Placement Best Practices.doc
Date Submitted: 9/17/07
Title: NCHPR 20-7 Proposal for Vehicle Size and Weight Management (VSW) Outreach
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Highway Transport
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
VSW NCHRP 20-7 Request Proposal for Vehicle Size and Weight Management Outreach.doc
Date Submitted: 09/14/2007
Title: Best Practices for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Tunnel Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 Proposal tunnels 090607-Final.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007
Title: Torsion in Concrete Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $70,000
File:
Torsion Problem Statement_1.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007
Title: Guideline for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Bridge Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
20-7 Proposal QC Guidelines.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007
Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Seismic Isolation Design
Committee: Subcomittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $85,000
File:
20-07 Prop_Update_Isolation_Guide Spec_T2_T3.doc
Date Submitted: 9/10/2007
Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: 3b
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
Measurement of Early.doc
Date Submitted: 08/31/07
Title: Development of Testing Protocols for Adhesive Anchors Under Sustained Tensile Load
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
NCHRP Adhesive Anchors 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 8/20/2007
Title: Vehicle Size and Weight Outreach
Committee: Subcommittee on Highway Transport
Funding Requested: $65,000
File:
VSW NCHRP 20-7 Request.doc
Date Submitted: 5/1/07
Title: Proposal for a synthesis on observed minimum thresholds of LED (Light Emitting Diodes) traffic signals
Committee: The subcommitte on traffic engineering and the subcommitte on systems operations and management
Funding Requested: $74,500.00
File:
ITEAASHTO LED proposal for NCHRP 20.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2007
Title: Performance Based Contractor Prequalification, U.S. and International Practices
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Performance Based Prequalification.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007
Title: Development of a Test Methods for Surface Roughness Measurement of the Final Finishing Top Glass Bead Coating on the Pavement Markings
Committee: Subcommitte on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
glass beads roughness measurement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007
Title: Development of a Test Method for Optical Sizing and Roundness
Committee: Subcommitte on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
20-7 glass beads 2007 restored.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007
Title: Development of a Standard Test Method for Particle Size Measurement of Cement
Committee: SOM
Funding Requested: $90,000
File:
Request for NCHRP 20-7 Project 2007-3.doc
Date Submitted: 4/20/07
Title: Reliable Funding for Agency Equipment Replacement
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Reliable Funding for Equipment Replacement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007
Title: Determination of best business practices to interface bridge inspection information into a needs-based bridge/maintenance management system
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Maintenance and Repairs from Bridge Inspections Final 8-14.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007
Title: Management System Cross Talk
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File:
Management System Cross Talk.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007
Title: Performance Measures for Training and Certification Programs
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File:
Performance Measures for Training and Certification Programs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007
Title: Evaluation of Pipe Materials Selection Practice and Research and Recommendations for Pipe Material Selection Criteria
Committee: SCOD Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulic
Funding Requested: 100,000
File:
20-7 pipe materials spring 07.doc
Date Submitted: 4/16/07
Title: Modifications of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to Incorporate or Update the Guide Spcifications for Design of Pedestrian Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 70000
File:
Problem Statement (20-07) for Ped Design.doc
Date Submitted: 4/12/2007
Title: Bridge Construction Practices For Temporary Works
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 30000
File:
20-7 Proposal Bridge Temp works.doc
Date Submitted: 4/12/2007
Title: Review of standards developed from NCHRP research projects and through SHRP, by both AASHTO and ASTM
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $70,000
File:
NCHRP 20-7 proposal, NCHRP and test stadndards.doc
Date Submitted: 04/02/2007
