Research in Progress (RIP) https://rip.trb.org/ en-us Copyright © 2026. National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) Research in Progress (RIP) https://rip.trb.org/Images/PageHeader-wTitle-RIP.jpg https://rip.trb.org/ Developing Advanced Technologies for Field Performance Monitoring of Polypropylene Pipe https://rip.trb.org/View/2655578 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:31:15 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2655578 Automating the Lateral Strength Assessment of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard and Substandard Concrete Barriers https://rip.trb.org/View/2655577 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:25:04 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2655577 Investigating the Role of Human Factors, Vehicle Safety Features, and Types of Crashes on Injury Severity in Kansas https://rip.trb.org/View/2652672 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:16:29 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652672 Use of Advanced Data Capture Tools on Measurements of Crack Lengths and Potholes for Estimates and Final Quantities https://rip.trb.org/View/2652613 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:08:53 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652613 Evaluation of Longitudinal Joint Densities of Asphalt Pavements in Kansas https://rip.trb.org/View/2652473 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:50:31 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652473 Controlling Roadway Departures on Rural Kansas Highways Through Enhanced Pavement Friction https://rip.trb.org/View/2652341 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:39:27 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652341 From Analysis to Action: Investigating Crash Readiness and the Role of Vehicle Features in Kansas Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes https://rip.trb.org/View/2652249 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:11:16 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652249 Enhancing Airport Runway Safety through Drone-Based Inspection Systems https://rip.trb.org/View/2652212 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:04:34 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652212 Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Methods for Soil Slope Failures: A Safety and Equity-Centric Approach https://rip.trb.org/View/2628205 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:23:07 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2628205 Developing Specifications for Shale Breakdown https://rip.trb.org/View/2490022 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:12:40 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2490022 Investigation of Flexible Bridge Deck Overlays in Kansas https://rip.trb.org/View/2489962 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:43:23 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2489962 Effectiveness of Automated Pavement Restriping Systems - Phase 2 https://rip.trb.org/View/2255814 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:37:42 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2255814 Geomechanical and Mineralogical Properties of Limestone Samples from Kansas – Joint Project with KSU https://rip.trb.org/View/2255812 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:23:24 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2255812 Geomechanical and Mineralogical Properties of Limestone Samples from Kansas – Joint Project with KU https://rip.trb.org/View/2255809 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:17:19 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2255809 Development of a Database on Surface Free Energy of Asphalt Binders to Evaluate Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixtures Used in the State of Kansas https://rip.trb.org/View/2255806 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:59:44 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2255806