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AASHTO TIG

AASHTO TIG. Ananth Prasad Chief Engineer, Florida DOT. What is TIG. Vision: “A culture where rapid advancement and implementation of high payoff, innovative technologies is the expectation of the transportation community.".

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AASHTO TIG

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  1. AASHTO TIG Ananth Prasad Chief Engineer, Florida DOT

  2. What is TIG Vision:“A culture where rapid advancement and implementation of high payoff, innovative technologies is the expectation of the transportation community." Mission:“Champion the implementation of technology among AASHTO member agencies, local agencies, and their industry partners to improve the Nation’s transportation system."

  3. New TIG Motto

  4. How TIG Operates? • Voluntary Contribution • $6,000 annually • What does that “buy” for your agency??? • Information • Participation • Fame

  5. AASHTO TIG $6,000 Buys:Information on New Technologies • Currently 8 Active TIG Projects • Road Safety Audits (RSA) • Weigh in Motion (WIM) • Cable Median Barrier (CMB) • Construction Analysis Software (CAST) • Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) • Pre Cast Pavement Slabs (PCPS) • Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) • Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT)

  6. AASHTO TIG $6,000 Buys:Ability to Participate on a Lead State Teams: • Every Focus Technology project is led by a Lead States Team. Here are few reason why your agency should participate: • Build Networks across the country • Showcase your agencies national leadership • Gain and share valuable experiences with other national leaders • Develop, execute, and monitor national implementation

  7. AASHTO TIG We can all spare $6,000 • Number of Nominations and Contributions have dropped this year • Nominations – 13 (35 last year) • Contributions – 23 (43 last year) • When in charge, take charge.  Don't sit on the bench • Get your agency involved in TIG

  8. AASHTO TIG 2007 Focus Technologies: • Automated Machine Guidance (AMG) • Lead State (Minnesota) (Ms. Lou Barrett) • Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) • Lead State (Florida) (Mr. Thomas Andres)

  9. AASHTO TIG AMG: • Integration of GPS, 3D Modeling, and Computer operated construction equipment: • Cost Savings • Higher quality construction product • Better Documentation of quantities More information is available – Visit the website

  10. AASHTO TIG SPMT: • Expand the use beyond Emergency Operations • Provides the opportunity for offsite construction • Higher Construction Quality • Safer Work Environment • Less disruption to the traveling public For more information, visit the website

  11. AASHTO TIG 2007 Additional Selected Technologies (AST): • Slope Stabilization Using Recycled Plastic Reinforcement • Embedded Data Collector • Low Profile Barrier System

  12. AASHTO TIG Visit the TIG Website • For more information: • Visit: http://aasthotig.org/ • Contact Keith Platte (kplatte@aashto.org) for project and program information

  13. AASHTO TIG Questions ???

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