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Tire-Pavement Noise Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

When you want an accurate measurement of tire-pavement noise level, we have the most reliable solution.

The Transtec Center provides state-of-the-art tire-pavement noise measurement services throughout North America. We provide a complete service package with quick turnaround time. Whether you want to measure one section, compare multiple sections, or evaluate an entire network, simply identify the location(s), and we will take care of everything else. We will collect the data, perform a full analysis, and deliver a comprehensive yet easy to understand report of the tire-pavement noise levels resulting from the selected pavement sections. For more information, contact us.

Quiet Pavement Design and Construction Services

There are dozens of ways to make quiet pavements, but only a few will meet your needs. We will help you decipher which methods are best suited to you.

Because the Transtec Center combines pavement noise experts with pavement design experts, we are uniquely qualified to provide cost-effective alternatives for designing quiet pavements. We have the experience and knowledge to help you balance the many variables such as cost, materials availability, construction time, performance demands, and others. We work with you to identify quiet pavement design options that best meet your project-level and network-level objectives. For more information, contact us.

Smooth Pavement Design and Construction Services

The right materials can make smoother pavements, but which ones? Together, we will find the right answer for you.

Design and construction methods for smoother pavements require a careful understanding of the materials specified. The Transtec Center experts understand both pavement materials and pavement smoothness. We can provide superior design and construction recommendations that reduce ownership costs, increase rider comfort, and maximize pavement performance. For more information, contact us.

Pavement Grinding Optimization for Cost-effective Corrections

We can dramatically reduce diamond grinding costs by simulating the effects of grinding, and identifying how much and where it is necessary.

There is a break-even point with grinding, beyond which it is no longer cost-effective. We can show you where that point is. We can also show you how much improvement in smoothness is obtained from different grinding methods, and from grinding in different locations. The savings in grinding costs is usually far greater than the cost of this service. For more information, contact us.

Slipform Stringline Staking Optimization before Construction

Closer stringline stakes more accurately represent the paving grade, but also introduce cost and more human error. You can optimize your stringline plan and get much smoother pavement.

With our proven analysis techniques, we can work with you to review your construction plans, and provide stringline stake spacings that can maximize pavement smoothness. This service has created significant interest in the industry as a means to improve pavement smoothness prior to construction. For more information, contact us.

Specification Review and Development

You can’t reduce tire-pavement noise or increase smoothness if your construction specifications are written by someone who is not an expert in the subject. The Center can deliver.

Our experts come from backgrounds with transportation agencies and with construction companies. Our hybrid backgrounds have enabled us to improve specifications to protect both the owner and the builder. We can work with you to review existing specs, or to develop new ones that deliver the pavement performance you desire, control costs, and deal fairly with both parties. For more information, contact us.

Forensic Services

Something went wrong. The schedule is out the window. You need to quickly identify the problem, develop a solution, and prevent repetition.

When problems arise during construction, we will help you quickly identify the solution and get back on track as soon as possible. When problems arise after construction, the situation often appears less urgent, but pavement performance can be quickly deteriorating while we wait to address the problem. Our staff has been providing reliable forensics services for several decades. If you are unsure whether the problem is minor or major, our experts are ready to talk with you about it, and provide you with free information when you contact us.

Workshop: The Design and Construction of Quiet Pavements

Order a customized workshop tailored to your audience. Learn from leading experts. Earn continuing education units.

The Transtec Center provides educational workshops on the basics of quiet pavements, including design and construction methods available to you. The Center conducts workshops from 30 minutes up to 6 hours, and can tailor the materials to suit the skill level of your audience. From senior executives to research engineers to field inspectors, Transtec workshops are praised for being entertaining, informative, and “equation-free.” For more information, contact us.

Workshop: The Fundamentals of Noise – From Policy to Porous Pavement, or the ABCs of dBAs

Where can I find a well-rounded introduction about pavement noise that will get me up to speed on all the important issues?

Since pavement noise is still new to many stakeholders in our industry, The Center offers a basic introduction workshop about pavement noise. This workshop covers everything from the reasons why noise became a popular issue, to how pavement noise affects policy decisions to project decisions. We can also invite our industry leaders to speak about where the industry is headed in the future. This is an excellent workshop for decision-makers and project engineers alike. For more information, contact us.

Workshop: The Design and Construction of Smooth Pavements

National experts in pavement smoothness are available for your audience, tailored to your needs. Workshops qualify for most continuing education or professional development credits.

This workshop is available in lengths from 30 minutes to up to 6 hours. The workshops can cover design considerations as well as construction best practices. Workshops can also be tailored to include a review of the specifications that govern in your area. For more information, contact us.