This page briefly reviews new additions to the ACEC WI resource library with the most recent addition listed first.

Wisconsin Highway Research Program Newsletter
Contact: Department of Transportation or click here to view online
The Wisconsin Highway Research Program was established in 1998 by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to conduct research on highway materials and construction methods. WHRP is administered by the UW-Madison Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Recent issues of WHRP E-News can be accessed at the links below. To be added to our notification list when new issues are available, e-mail us at whrp@ctcandassociates.com.

US Markets Construction Overview
Contact: FMI at (800) 877-1364
This overview discusses market issues confronting 6 targeted marketing sectors within the construction industry, presents FMI’s observed and anticipated management responses to those issues, presents the firm’s view of both the current economy and the near future, takes an in-depth look at the nation’s infrastructure, and concludes with geographical data for 9 regions of the country. The cost is $135 and is published in October, but you can get your copy at anytime of the year. 

Evaluation of the URETEK Method® of Payment Lifting
Contact: Bureau of Technical Services - Concrete Section, (608) 246-7940 or click here to download.
Report number: 02-07.

Development and Implementation of a Performance-Related Specification for a Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement – I-39/90/94 Madison, Wisconsin
Contact: Department of Transportation - Concrete Section, (608) 246-7957 or click here to download.
Report number: WI/SPR-01-06.

Cost Effective Concrete Pavement Cross Sections Final Report
Contact: Department of Transportation - Concrete Section, (608) 246-7957 or click here to download.
This report presents the findings of a study of alternate pavement designs targeted at reducing initial construction costs of concrete pavements without compromising pavement performance.  Report number: WI/SPR-03-05.

Experimental Culvert Pipe, STH 80 Juneau and Wood Counties, Wisconsin
Contact: Department of Transportation - Roadways Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
Culvert pipes of aluminum, aluminized steel, polymeric coated galvanized steel, and epoxy bonded steel were placed at 3 sites in central Wisconsin in 1981 and monitored for their corrosion resistance.  Report number: WI/FEP-09-96.

Laboratory Testing of Portland Cement Concrete Patch Material, Modified to Reduce or Eliminate Shrinkage
Contact: Department of Transportation - Concrete Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
This study was initiated in response to the development of early distress in the patch material of a dowel bar retrofit project located in Marshfield.  Report number: WI-01-04.

Creating Brochures That Work
Contact: ACEC National at (202) 682-4327 or click here to order online.
A compact reference tool for developing powerful brochures that give you a marketing edge, $39.00 plus $8.00 for shipping.

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria
Contact: Department of Transportation - Geotechnics, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
This executive summary presents a summary of the findings of all study phases conducted to develop recommendations for the development of specifications for subgrade acceptance based on measured deflections. Report number: WI/SPR-05-02.

Dowel Bar Retrofit – STH 13 Construction and One Year Performance Report
Contact: State of Wisconsin - Concrete Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
The objective of the dowel bar retrofit was to provide load transfer in the jointed plain concrete pavement and to prevent further faulting from occurring. Fifteen test sections and three control sections were established in this study to examine the performance of 6 different patch materials, the performance of two different dowel bar materials, and the effects of sealed and unsealed joints on dowel bar retrofit. Report number: WI-07-02

Transportation Improvements Grow WI's Economy: The Economic Benefits of Transportation Investments
Contact: Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, (608) 256-7044 or click here to download.
Cambridge Systematics, Inc in association with Economic Development Research Group for the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. This study describes the positive economic impacts of transportation investment in Wisconsin through both quantitative and qualitative research.

Interim Technical Standard: Sediment Control – Water Application of Polymers - Code 1051
Contact: Department of Natural Resources, click here to download. 
This standard can be used as guidance for projects involving sediment control at construction and post-construction sites as well as construction projects on the streambank or shoreline. 

Five-Year Airport Improvement Program
Contact: Bureau of Aeronautics, WisDOT, (608) 266-3351 or click here to download.
This report presents a discussion of the programming process and an alphabetical listing of airport projects anticipated in the next five years.

Evaluation of Lumimark Safety Traffic Marking System
Contact: Department of Transportation, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation. This report contains color, luminance, and retroreflectivity data of Masterbuilders Lumimark safety traffic marking system. The report details a demonstration installation of the product in Wisconsin on SH 59 in transportation district 2, Waukesha County.  Report number: WI-03-02.

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria, Pilot Implementation
Contact: Department of Transportation - Geotechnics Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
The reconfigured rolling wheel deflectometer (RWD), portable truck-mounted deflection measurement systems, and dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) were utilized on four subgrade construction projects during the 2001 construction season. The research findings from this and previous study phases indicate that deflection test results may be appropriate for identifying areas of poor in-place stability within constructed subgrades.  Report number: WI/SPR-04-02.

Report on Early Distress (RED). Investigation of Shoulder Heave Problems on I-90, etc.
Contact: Department of Transportation - Concrete Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
An investigation was conducted to determine the probable causes and reasons for early distress in the form of heaved shoulders on I-90 in Monroe County and on various other projects around the state. This report describes the findings of the investigation along with recommendations and an implementation plan to address the problem(s). Report number: RED-04-01.

Characterization of Simple and Complex Crumb Rubber Modified Binders
Contact: Department of Transportation - Asphalt Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (177 pages) Research focuses on the evaluation of using crumb rubber modifier (CRM) in asphalt binders.  Report number: WI/SPR-07-01.

Strategies for Enhancing the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
Contact: Department of Transportation - Concrete Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (53 pages) Report examines the freeze/thaw durability of concrete specimens containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag as partial portland cement replacement materials.  Report number: SPR-06-01.

Qualifications-based selection (QBS) manual
Contact: ACEC WI office at (608) 257-9223 for hard copies or click here to download.
The QBS manual is designed to help public and private owners select the highest qualified consulting engineering firm for their project. The manual includes as easy to follow diagram of the QBS process, FAQs (frequently asked questions), a listing of organizations supporting/endorsing the QBS process, and 15 documents providing guidance for owners throughout the entire selection process.

Comprehensive Subgrade Deflection Acceptance Criteria-Phase III, final report, January 2001
Contact: Department of Transportation - Geotechnics Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
Wisconsin Dept of Transportation (75 pages)-The report presents the findings of Phase III of research, which validate the concept of using deflection testing results to identify areas of poor in-place stability with in constructed subgrades. Report number: WI/SPR-02-01.

Public Perceptions of the Midwest's Pavements-Executive Summary-Wisconsin, final report, January '01
Contact: Department of Transportation - Roadways Section, (608) 243-5989 or click here to download.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (43 pages) Report describes public input to the pavement improvement policies and priorities for WisDOT. Study undertaken over 5-year period.  Report number: WI/SPR-01-01;0092-45-59.

Experimental Installation of Large Diameter (48") High Density Polyethylene Culvert Pipe (HDPE) 
Contact: Department of Transportation - Roadways Section, (608) 246-7950 or click here to download.
September 2000 (45 pages). Report number: PE-09-00.

Multiple Project Delivery Systems: The Design Professional's Handbook
Contact: ACEC National's Bookshop
$29.00 + shipping.

State of the Natural Resources Report 2001
Contact: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or click here to download.
44 pages.  Report number: PUB-CE-270 2001.

Environmental Services Salery Survey
Contact: Abbott, Langer Association Surveys: (877) 210-6563

Polyacrylamide as a Soil Stabilizer for Erosion Control
Contact: Wisconsin Department of Transportation or click here to download.
January 2001, 29 pages from Report #: WI 06-98

Brownsfields Study Group Final Report
Contact: State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources or click here to download.
Publication #RR-655. 2000, 89 pages.

Draft Statewide Pedestrian Policy Plan, Executive Summary
Contact: State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation or click here to download.
36 pages.

Erosion Control Product Acceptability Lists for Multi-Modal Applications
Contact: State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation or click here to download.
41 pages.

Layer Coefficients for New and Reprocessed Asphaltic Mixes: Final Report
Contact: State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation or click here to download.
Report Number WI/SPR-04-00. January 2000. 137 pages.

Transporation for the 21st Century: Wisconsin State Airport System Plan 2020 Technical Report
Contact: Department of Transportation, (608)266-1113 or click here to download.
A look at the Wisconsin DOT's new plan to guide investments in the state's aviation needs over the next 20 years. State Airport System Plan 2020 provides a framework for identifying the number, location, and type of aviation facilities required to adequately serive Wisconsin's aviation needs. This is not a static document - many things will change in the next two decades. Therefore, a review and update is scheduled for every 5 years.

ASFE White Paper: Establishing the Cost of Public-Sector Design
Contact: ASFE, 8811 Colesville Rd, Ste G106, Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone: 301-565-2733, Fax: 301-589-2017; Email: info@asfe.org; or at the company website: www.asfe.org
A very good (and important) piece, this focuses on direct and indirect costs including: payroll, services, insurance, education, recreation, communication, general, and administrative. 

Noise and Texture on PCC Pavements: Results of a Multi-State Study
Contact: Technology Advancement Unit, 608-243-5989 or click here to download.
This report (WI/SPR-08-99, June 2000) was compiled by the Wisconsin DOT. The search summarizes substantial interest and effort underway in many states to find the correct tining pattern for PCC pavements.

The Financial Resource Guide for Cleanup and Redevelopment
Contact: Department of Natural Resources, or click here to download.
This publication (#RR-539) was recently revised by the Dept. of Commerce and the Brownfields Section at the Dept. of Natural Resources. It's intended to help interested parties find information about state and federal funding sources for brownfields cleanup and redevelopment; grants and reimbursement programs; loans and loan guarantee programs; and tax credits and incentives.  66 pages, published in 2006.