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LTRC’s 30 th Anniversary March 8, 2017 By Samuel B. Cooper, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. Director, LTRC

Celebrating 30 years of LTRC's mission to provide transportation-related research, education, and training, addressing industry needs and advancing technology.

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LTRC’s 30 th Anniversary March 8, 2017 By Samuel B. Cooper, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. Director, LTRC

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  1. OverviewLouisiana Transportation Research Center LTRC’s 30th AnniversaryMarch 8, 2017BySamuel B. Cooper, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.Director, LTRC

  2. LTRC Past Directors • Ara Arman • Shashikant Shah • Lawrence Mann • Peter Stopher • Joe Baker • Skip Paul

  3. Pre-History of LTRC • Research (Louisiana Department of Highways, LDH) • 1st Report • Concrete Pavement Research, H.L. Lehmann & C.M. Watson, Part I-1956, Part II-1958 • 2nd Report • Use of Self Propelled Pneumatic Tired Rollers in Bituminous Construction and Recommended Procedures, A Special Report, Verdi Adam, 1958 • Training • Part of HR @ HQ’s initially and then moved to LTRC • Technical Training

  4. Created byR.S. 48:105in 1986 LTRC Cooperative research, technology transfer and training center jointly administered by LADOTD and LSU

  5. LTRC’s Mission Effectively merge the resources of DOTD/LTRC and universities to provide transportation related research, education and training in a manner that: • Addresses DOTD problems/needs • Addresses transportation industry problems/needs • Supports local government • Advances transportation technology • Benefits Louisiana's universities • Provides optimal return on taxpayers' dollars

  6. Functions and Duties of LTRC • To develop & conduct a nationally recognized research program in transportation systems • To offer educational & training programs • To develop & implement a technology transfer program • To establish cooperative relationships with universities, associations & agencies • To report & publish research findings

  7. Policy Committee Advises LTRC and makes recommendations concerning research and technology transfer programs, fiscal-year budgets, and reviews activities and progress of the center.

  8. LTRC Policy Committee • DOTD - secretary appoints 3 members • Universities - one member from each with civil department • LSU • USL • Southern • LTU • UNO • Tulane • McNeese • LTRC Director • FHWA - invited observers

  9. LTRC Staffing • Full-time classified employees of department • Faculty and staff of university • ERDP (Section 33) employees not shown • Graduate and undergraduate students not shown

  10. LTRC Staffing • Office of the Director • Director • Administrative Assistant • Associate Director, Research and Development Section 19 • Associate Director, Technology Transfer and Training Section 33 • Associate Director, External Programs

  11. LTRC Section 19 • Section 19 • Pavement & Geotechnical Research • Pavement Research • Pavement Research Facility • Geotechnical Research • Geotechnical Engineering Research Laboratory (GERL)

  12. LTRC Section 19 • Section 19 • Materials Research • Asphalt Research • Concrete Research Facility • Engineering Materials Characterization Research Facility (EMCRF) • Structures Research

  13. LTRC Section 19 • Section 19 • Special Studies • Planning & Intermodal Research • ITS & Traffic Research • Louisiana Center for Transportation Safety

  14. LTRC Section 33 • Section 33 • Structured Training Program • Management Development Program • Headquarters' Training Program • Workforce Development Planning • Construction and Materials Program • District Liaison/PCC/Structural Training Program • Asphaltic Concrete Training • Maintenance Training Program • Conference Management

  15. LTRC Section 33 • Section 33 • External Training Program • NHI/Individual Registration/Special Event Program • Microsoft/CADD/Special Training Program • Leadership Development Institute • Technical Topic Training Program • Engineering Resource Development Program (ERDP) • CO-OP Program • LA DOTD Library • Audio Visual Program • Conference Management

  16. LTRC Section 33 • Section 33 • Publications & Digital Media Development • Graphic Design • Multimedia Development • Technical Editing • Web Development • Public Information • Video Production • Database Management and Creation • E-Commerce • Conference Management

  17. LTRC Section 33 • Section 33 • Local Technical Assistance Program • Local Road Safety Program • Roads Scholar Program • Strategic Highway Safety Plan • LA DOTD Off-System Bridge Program • In partnership with LA DOTD • Local Public Agency Program • In partnership with LA DOTD and FHWA

  18. LTRC Section 33 • Section 33 • Technology Transfer and Implementation Program • Technical review of LTRC Project Capsules, Biannual Reports, Final Reports, etc…. • Technology Transfer Implementation • IT System Management Program • Management of LTRC IT Program

  19. LTRC External Programs • External Programs • National Science Foundation • University Transportation Center(s) • National Cooperative Highway Research Program • Transportation Innovation for Research Exploration • Young Professor Mentorship • University Liaison • Pooled Fund Study(s)

  20. LTRC Facilities • LTRC Main Office (LSU BR Campus) (1971) • Administration • Offices • 10,920 sq. ft. • Laboratories (11,760 sq. ft.) • Asphalt • Concrete • Geotechnical Total = 22,680 sq. ft.

  21. LTRC Facilities • Transportation Training & Education Center (LSU BR Campus)(2007) • 100 seat lecture style classroom • 2 - general purpose classrooms • Hands-on computer training classroom • Executive Conference Room • Library • Offices • 14,000 sq. ft.

  22. LTRC Facilities • Louisiana Pavement Research Facility (ALFTM ) (Port Allen) • 6 acres site

  23. Work Program Funding • Federal SP&R Part II (Internal research program) • State funding (External University contracts) • Federal (IBRC, Corp of Engineers, etc) • Federal STP (Technology Transfer, Workforce Development) • Self Generated (NCHRP, Private) • Other funding (non LTRC budgeted)

  24. LTRC Support for Higher Education • Research opportunities for faculty • Theses, dissertations for grad students • Education/training opportunities for faculty • Student worker program (LSU) • Co-op program (7 universities) • Senior CE project support program • Teaching by LTRC research & adjunct professors • TIRE Program

  25. LTRC Training / Education Role • Engineering continuing education • PDH requirements by board of registration • Transportation related topics • Conferences, seminars, workshops • Job skills training for technicians • Construction • Design • Maintenance • Management / professional development programs • CPTP • Management topics • Construction project management • TQM • Strategic planning

  26. LTRC Training and Education Role • Major customers • 4200 DOTD personnel • Consultants • Contractors • Local government personnel • Major resources • LTRC tech transfer/training staff • Technology transfer center • National highway institute • Universities • Consultants • LTRC research staff

  27. Connecting Government, Industry, and Academia LTRC Foundation, Inc. Louisiana Transportation Research Center

  28. What Is the LTRC Foundation? • The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation formed to enhance and support LTRC • LTRC is committed to establishing cooperation in the transportation community to improve transportation systems in Louisiana • The Foundation represents a unique opportunity for government, industry, and academia to work together

  29. Functions of the Foundation • Can solicit and accept donations of funds and equipment to enhance and support LTRC • Permits LTRC to partner with other transportation interests / customers in providing services • Permits LTRC to purchase liability insurance necessary to receive research grants

  30. Board of Directors • LTRC - Director, Assoc. Director for Research and Assoc. Director for Technology Transfer • DOTD - Deputy Secretary, Chief Engineer, Assistant Secretary, Planning & Programming • ACADEMIA - Civil Engineering Dept. Heads representing LSU, LTU, UNO, USL, Tulane, Southern and McNeese • INDUSTRY - 6 positions to be named

  31. What Are the Goals of the Foundation? • Constructing an education and training facility for the transportation community • Enhancing the research/equipment capabilities of LTRC • Endowing LTRC research professorships

  32. LTRCWorld Wide WEbHome Page htpp://www.ltrc.lsu.edu

  33. Many Thanks to Our Transportation Partners • ERGON, Inc. • Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association • Louisiana Associated General Contractors • American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana • Concrete and Aggregates Association of Louisiana • Diamond B Construction Co., LLC. • Material Resources, Inc. • Caterpillar, Inc.

  34. Thank You

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