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/ Development and Optimization of Biochar-Infused Self-Heating Concrete for Bridge Deck Deicing, Strength, and Service Life https://rip.trb.org/View/2696157 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:56:12 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2696157 Pavement Surface Properties Consortium Phase IV - Improving Safety and Saving Lives through Pavement Surface Optimization https://rip.trb.org/View/2672598 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:56 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2672598 Improve pavement surface distress and transverse profile data collection and analysis, Phase III https://rip.trb.org/View/2666773 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:52:08 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2666773 Ultra-high performance concrete composite decks for long-span coastal bridges (OSU) https://rip.trb.org/View/2663233 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:05:58 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2663233 Improving Moisture Resistance/Control of Pavement Foundation Systems via Engineered Water Repellency https://rip.trb.org/View/2659346 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:09:33 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2659346 Testing Sand-Lightweight Concrete Bridge Deck Members Reinforced with Glass FRP Bars: Phase I https://rip.trb.org/View/2652545 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:59:44 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2652545 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 Obtaining Reliable Pavement Friction Measurements Using Connected Vehicles https://rip.trb.org/View/2643034 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:09:53 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2643034 Examining the Potential of Thermoplastic FRP Tapes Inside Highly Exothermic Overlays as a New Material for Rapid Bridge Deck Protection https://rip.trb.org/View/2633313 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:11:37 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2633313 Evaluating Polymer Concrete As A Bonding Agent in Segmental Bridge Construction https://rip.trb.org/View/2633311 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:04:11 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2633311 AI-Driven Infrastructure Prioritization: Vision-Language Model Framework for Capital Planning https://rip.trb.org/View/2620732 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:24:50 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2620732 2503 Enhancing MALP and MKP as Repair Materials Through Joint Usage and in combination with Ceramic Paint https://rip.trb.org/View/2606541 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:05:58 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2606541 2320 Service Life of Bridge Deck Repairs using Flood Coats https://rip.trb.org/View/2606528 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:09:28 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2606528 SPR-5014: Polymeric Overlays Performance Assessment https://rip.trb.org/View/2601507 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:03:45 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2601507 Retrofitting TxDOT Prestressed Box Beams with Composite Cast In Place Concrete Deck https://rip.trb.org/View/2593186 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:32:40 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2593186