Major Reserach Reports

1. Tarefder, R. A. and Sabih, G. (2018). "Design Data for Rigid Pavements in New Mexico." Final Report, C 05788, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-105.


2. Tarefder, R. A. and Hasan, M. (2018). " Evaluating Rutting/Stripping Potentials of Asphalt Mixes Using Hamburg Wheel Tracking Device." Final Report, DTRT13-G-UTC36, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-86.


3. Tarefder, R. A. and Ahmad, M. U. (2017). "Developing Statewide Standard Practices for the Use of Asphalt Millings for Maintenance Projects in New Mexico." Final, Implementation, Workbook, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-388, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-55, 1-11, 1-55, 1-86.


4. Tarefder, R. A. and Hasan, M. M. (2017). "Advanced Statewide Calibration of MEPDG for NMDOT." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-391, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-120, 1-10, 1-101.


5. Tarefder, R. A. and Ahmed, M. U. (2016). "Optimal Use of Falling Weight Deflectometer and Ground Penetrating Radar." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-387, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-234, 1-18, 1-105.


6. Taha, M. R. and Tarefder, R. A. (2016). " Improving Fatigue Strength of Polymer Concrete Using Nanomaterials." Final Report, SPTC, Region Six University Transportation Center, Oklahoma, pp. 1-55.


7. Tarefder, R. A., and Rahman, A. A. (2016). "Interconversion of Dynamic Modulus to Creep Compliance and Relaxation Modulus: Numerical Modeling and Laboratory Validation." Final Report, SOLARIS Consortium, Tier 1 University Transportation Center, Reno, Nevada, pp. 1-63.


8. Tarefder, R. A., and Faisal, H. (2016). "Relating Dynamic Shear Modulus (G*) of Performance Grade (PG) Asphalt Binders to Nanoindentation Stiffness (E)." Final Report, SOLARIS Consortium, Tier 1 University Transportation Center, Reno, Nevada, pp. 1-31.


9. Zhang, G. and Tarefder, R. A. (2016). "Safety Performance Enhancement Analysis of Rumble Stripes with Elements: A Case Study on Rural Highway US 285 in New Mexico." Final Report, SOLARIS Consortium, Tier 1 University Transportation Center, Reno, Nevada, pp. 1-137.


10. Tarefder, R. A., and Rahman, A. S. F. (2016). "Enhanced Statewide and Independent Assurance Testing for Dynamic Modulus of NMDOT Superpave Mixes for the Implementation of Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-362, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-188, 1-11, 1-257.


11. Faisal, H., Mannan, U. A., and Tarefder, R. A. (2016). "Mechanical and Rheological Characterization of RAP in HMA." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-363, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-205, 1-11, 1-115.


12. Tarefder, R. A. and Islam, M. R. (2015). "Study and Evaluation of Materials Response in Hot Mix Asphalt Based on Field Instrumentation." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-385, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-220, 1-5, 1-141.


13. Tarefder, R. A., and Rahman, A. S. F. (2015). "Enhanced Statewide and Independent Assurance Testing for Dynamic Modulus of NMDOT Superpave Mixes for the Implementation of Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)." Final Report (Phase 1), ORA 456-362, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-327.


14. Tarefder, R. A., Hasan, M., and Waterman, N. (2015). "Advanced Statewide Calibration of MEPDG for NMDOT." Final Report (Phase 1), ORA 456-391, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-83.


15. Tarefder, R. A. and Pan, J. (2014). "Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt." Final, Implementation, and Multimedia Reports, ORA 456-385, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-157, 1-6, 1-130.


16. Faisal, H., Mannan, U. A., and Tarefder, R. A. (2014). "Mechanical and Rheological Characterization of RAP in HMA." Final Report (Phase 1), ORA 456-363, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-146.


17. Ahmed, M. U., Tarefder, R. A. and Maji, A. (2014). "Optimal Use of Falling Weight Deflectometer and Ground Penetrating Radar." Final Report (Phase 1), ORA 456-387, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-62.


18. Tarefder, R. A. and Ahmad, M. (2013). "Addressing Permeability of Superpave Mixes in New Mexico." Final Report, ORA 456-340, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, New Mexico, 1-117.


19. Tarefder, R. A., Weldegiorgis, M. T., and Rahman, M. T. (2013). "Laboratory Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixes and Resilient Modulus of Soils throughout New Mexico for Implementation of Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide." Final Report, ORA 456-325, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, New Mexico, 1-341 (3 parts).


20. Tarefder, R. A. (2013). "GOALI: Nanoscale Testing and Molecular Modeling of Aging in Asphalt." Final Report, and Outcome Report, ORA 456-271, National Science Foundation.


21. Tarefder, R. A. and Barlas, G. (2013). "Determining Fatigue Endurance Limits of New Mexico Asphalt Mixes for Designing Perpetual Pavements and Implementation of MEPDG to Its Full Capacity." Final Report, ORA 456-324, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, New Mexico, 1-134.


22. Tarefder, R. A. (2012). "CAREER: Characterization and Modeling of Asphalt Concrete for Moisture Damage." Final Report, and Outcome Report, ORA 456-159, 456-195, National Science Foundation.


23. Tarefder, R. A., Sumee, N., Rodriguez, I. H., Sriram, A., and Benedict, K., (2012). "Development of a Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of MEPDG." Final Report and Implementation Plan, ORA 456-204, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, New Mexico, 1-304.


24. Ahmed, M. U., Rahman, M., and Tarefder, R. A. (2012). "Condition Analysis and Maintenance Plan for Airport Pavements in New Mexico." Final Report: ORA 456-244, Aviation Division, NMDOT, 1-160.


25. Brogan, J., Tarefder, R. A., Rodriguez-Ruiz, I. J. and Ababio, G. K. (2011). "Statewide Traffic Data Collection, Processing, Projection and Quality Control." Final Report, ORA 456-310, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-175.


26. Tarefder, R. A., Ahmed, M. and Rahman, M. M. (2010). "Analysis of FWD Data of Airfield Pavements." Final Report: ORA 456-244, Aviation Division, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-280.


27. Tarefder, R. A. and Bateman, D. (2010). "Future Design of Perpetual Pavements for New Mexico." Final Report: ORA 456-199, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-141.


28. Tarefder, R. A. and Vallejo, M. (2010). "Predicting Failure Behavior of Polymeric Composites in Space Vehicles Using a Unified Constitutive Model." Final Report, ORA 456-254 & 456-243, New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, NASA-EPSCoR, 1-32.


29. Tarefder, R. A. (2010). "International Workshop on Energy and Environment in the Development of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements." Final Report, ORA: 456-195, National Science Foundation, 1-10.


30. Tarefder, R. A., Sumee, N., Huang, Y., Agisetti, G. K., Sanchez-Silva, R., and Benedict, K., (2010). "Development of a Flexible Pavement Database for Local Calibration of MEPDG." Final Report (Phase 1), ORA 456-204, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, Report No. 4, 1-144.


31. Hall, J., Migliaccio, M., Tarefder, R. A., and Ghorai, S. (2010). "Road Lifecycle Innovative Financing Evaluation (Road LIFE)." Final Report, ORA 456-193, Research Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-85.


32. Tarefder, R. A. and Saha, N. (2009). "Evaluate Reliability in Calculating the Design R-value for Designing NMDOT Pavements." Final Report, Contract No. C 05105, Materials Bureau, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1-63.


33. Tarefder, R. A., Ebrahimpour, A., and Sadid, H. (2005). Structures Laboratory Manual, College of Engineering, Idaho State University Book Store, Lab Manual, 1-65.


34. Tarefder, R. A., and Knight, B., (2005) "Modeling Cracks in Aircraft Fuselage Panel Using Disturbed State Concept." Final Report, ORA: 198-59, Submitted to the NASA Idaho EPSCoR, Idaho, 1-25.


35. Tarefder, R. A., and Zaman, M. M. (2004). "Resilient Modulus Test and Density Gradient Analysis of Selected Asphalt Mixes." Final Report, ORA 125-6660, Planning and Research Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, pp 1-95.


36. Shaheed, S., Tarefder, R. A., Zaman, M. M., and Abousleiman Y. (2003) "An Alternate Method for Determination of Asphalt Content." Final Report, ORA 125-5944, Planning and Research Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, 1-54.


37. Tarefder, R. A., and Zaman, M. M. (2002). "Evaluation of Rutting Potential of Hot Mix Asphalt Using the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer." Final Report, ORA 125-5213, Planning and Research Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, 1-163.


38. Tarefder, R. A. and Zaman. M. M. (2000). "Findings of Engineering Tests Performed on Mine Residual Materials (chat) from Ottawa County in Oklahoma." Final Report, Surbec-ART Environmental L.L.C., 1-179.


39. Wan, R., Wang J and Tarefder, R, (1999). "Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Sand Production and Control: Report 1." Research Report, Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA), Canada, 1-27.