1. Performance Measures for Research Programs
Update on NCHRP 20-63B RPM Project
July 26, 2011
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2. Agenda Project History Current Project Design Concepts
High Value Research Support

3. Project History Performance Measurement Tool Box (NCHRP 20-63)
Released in 2006
Website and CDROM application
Lots of functionality but hard to use
Little adoption

4. Current Project New project to redesign the application (NCHRP 20-63B)
Started in 2010
ICF International and ITRE
Results
Industry survey confirmed most results from 2005 survey
New requirements documented
Research panel prioritized requirements and approved approach
Development to begin

5. V2.0 Current Project What’s different this time?
Design for actual end user
Keep it simple
Hide complex pages initially
Only ask for required data initially
Reduce data entry elements
Filter pages based on agency preferences
Visual appealing
Develop an inviting design that looks simpler
Add visual differences to pages
V2.0

6. State Home Page

7. Project Details

8. Upload Data From Excel
Allow users to upload data from Excel

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DEICER/FREEZE-THAW CHARACTERISTICS OF PCCP
…identify pccp mixes that have increased deicer/freeze-thaw durability…
Evaluate Effect of De-Icing Chemicals on Rubberized Pavements
… damage results from a natural process called the freeze-thaw cycle…
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Final Report – Feb 2004 Report
…abrasion resistance, freeze thaw resistance, creep and shrinkage
4566A – Report
… and after exposure to freeze-thaw cycles…
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10. High Value Research Designation

11. High Value Report

12. High Value Report

13. Contact Information
Steve Ziegler ICF International (703)