Fact Sheets

Implementation of New Technologies

Throughout MnROAD’s first decade of operation, the facility’s engineers have introduced, developed, and encouraged the use of new technologies and techniques. This fact sheet highlights three technologies: Intelligent Compaction (IC), the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP), and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).

Download the TERRA fact sheet on implementation of new technologies (112 KB PDF)

For Further Reading links:

• MnROAD Lessons Learned (Mn/DOT Report MN-RC-2007-06) (0.9 MB PDF)
• Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Implementation in Minnesota
• Accelerated Implementation of Intelligent Compaction Technology for Embankment Subgrade Soils, Aggregate Base and Asphalt Pavement Material (Transportation Pooled Fund Program #954)
• Implementation of Ground Penetrating Radar (Mn/DOT Report MN-RC-2007-34) (1.8 MB PDF)
• Field Validation of Intelligent Compaction Monitoring Technology for Unbound Materials (Mn/DOT Report MN-RC-2007-10) (14.1 MB PDF)
• Performance Specifications and Intelligent Compaction Implementation (Mn/DOT presentation, January 2007) (2.2 MB PDF)
• Intelligent Compaction: A Minnesota Case History (Mn/DOT conference paper, 2005) (672 KB PDF)

Related Web sites:

• IC Pooled Fund
• Pavement Interactive DCP and LWD User Group