University of Wisconsin-Madison

Alkali-Silica Reactivity

Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): 20 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video describes what alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) is and then describes the determination, prevention, and testing for ASR (conventional and new methods).

Freeze/Thaw Testing

Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP): 20 minutes
Copyright: 1994
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video looks at causes and prevention of concrete deterioration due to freeze-thaw and then discusses the tests (both conventional and new methods) for determining the durability of this material to be used in concrete subjected to freeze-thaw.

Frost Action in Soils

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: 14 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video gives a good descriptive and visual account of the reaction of soils to freezing through the use of time-lapse cameras.

Guidelines for Spring Highway Use Restrictions

University of Washington: 6 minutes
Copyright: 1986
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
This video is useful for local officials and those people with the responsibility of establishing load limits on their roads and streets during the spring snow melt and thaw. It has some generally good ideas but care must be used in developing a specific highway use program. It does provide good backup material to defend actions taken by local officials.

Support Your Local Tree: Cornell Structural Soil Mix

Cornell University Urban Horticultural Institute : 14 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Demonstrates the use of a new soil mix that can be placed under new pavements and in adjacent tree lawns, terraces, and medians that are to be planted with street trees. This technique is particularly suited to narrow planting areas. The new soil mix will safely support traffic loads after compaction but still allow for deep tree root penetration away from the pavement surface and vigorous tree growth. Written sample specifications, typical tree planting detail, and soil recipe are included with the video.

Using Recovered Materials in Highway Construction

University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering, Engineering Media Services for TIC: 25 minutes
Copyright: 1999
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Beneficial reuse of waste material is described. Recycled materials include glass, ash, slag and foundry sand. Wisconsin DOT and DNR support is summarized. Video shows successful applications.

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