Motorcycle Crash Causation Study Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I get the MCCS data?

A: The MCCS data can be requested through the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS) website: www.hsisinfo.org...

Coatings and Corrosion Publications

Coatings and Corrosion Laboratory (CCL) Overview

Laboratory Purpose

The Coatings and Corrosion Laboratory (CCL) conducts research to advance the application of, and develop solutions for, corrosion prevention and mitigation for highway infrastructure. The laboratory focuses its research on improving...

Chemistry Laboratory Overview

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Asphalt Binder and Mixture Laboratory Publications

1. Yan, T., M. Sakhaeifar, H. Haghshenas, A. Andriescu, D. J. Mensching, “A Probabilistic Machine-Learning Approach for Asphalt Binder Formulation – Case Study on Antioxidant Dosage Optimization”, submitted to Transportation Research Board 2025. 
2. Yan, T., M. Sakhaeifar, “A...

Test Procedures Developed in the Asphalt Binder and Mixtures Laboratory

Susan P. Needham Test Method for Detecting the Presence of Phosphoric Acid in Asphalt

Introduction

Phosphoric acid is used to increase the high temperature performance grading of hot mix asphalt to help resist the effects of traffic during summer...

Asphalt Binder and Mixtures Laboratory Overview

Laboratory Purpose

The Asphalt Binder and Mixtures Laboratory (ABML) conducts research on physical properties of paving materials such as flow, deformation, and fracture. The laboratory's primary mission is to characterize...

Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory Overview

Laboratory Purpose 

The Aggregate and Petrographic Laboratory (APL) at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) provides facilities for the evaluation, preparation, and testing of aggregate sources, products, and...

Laboratory Capabilities

Please use the links below to learn more about the Aggregate and Petrography Laboratory's capabilities:

Aggregate and Petrography

Laboratory Capabilities

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Laboratories Overview

The expertise of our scientists, engineers, and support staff encompasses more than 100 transportation-related disciplines and expertise areas. The laboratories housed at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) provide a vital resource for...