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Summary
This report documents the findings of the fourth workshop for the Technology Transfer for Intelligent Compaction Consortium (TTICC), held in October 2015. The TTICC is a Transportation Pooled Fund initiative led by the Iowa Department of Transportation and partnered by eight other state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and industry stakeholders. The primary objective was to advance the implementation of intelligent compaction (IC) technologies for earthworks and asphalt by identifying critical research, education, and implementation goals. The workshop aimed to review state-specific implementation experiences, evaluate existing specifications, and update a prioritized roadmap for IC technology adoption. The methodology involved a two-day collaborative session attended by 23 representatives from participating agencies, academia, and industry. Participants reviewed briefings on IC pilot projects and implementation challenges from various states, including Missouri, Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia. These discussions highlighted common technical hurdles, such as difficulties with data filtering, poor correlations between IC measurements and traditional nuclear gauge density tests, GPS signal interference, and software compatibility issues. Following these briefings, attendees engaged in voting and brainstorming sessions to reprioritize the IC implementation roadmap and define specific action items for the TTICC, FHWA, and industry. The main finding was the updated prioritization of IC technology research and implementation needs. "Data Management and Analysis" remained the top priority, receiving 18 votes, due to the massive volume of data generated by IC rollers and the need for robust analytical tools. "Sustainability/Return on Investment" rose to the second position (16 votes), reflecting a growing need to quantify economic benefits to justify adoption. "Intelligent Compaction and In Situ Correlations" ranked third (13 votes), driven by persistent challenges in validating IC data against traditional testing methods. The report also outlines specific requirements for IC data analytics software, including user-specific interfaces, statistical calibration capabilities, and integration with asset management systems. Additionally, a preliminary IC workflow process was developed to standardize communication between design, construction, and testing phases. The significance of this report lies in its role as a strategic guide for accelerating IC technology adoption across the transportation sector. By identifying data management and economic justification as the primary barriers, the report directs future research and policy efforts toward developing standardized data protocols and demonstrating cost-effectiveness. The defined action items and updated roadmap provide a clear framework for state DOTs, the FHWA, and industry partners to collaborate on resolving technical inconsistencies and improving specification guidelines. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of roadway and infrastructure construction practices.
Key finding
Data management and analysis was identified as the top research and implementation need, followed by sustainability and return on investment, and correlations between intelligent compaction and in situ test measurements.
Methodology
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Sample size: 23
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