a.)  Educational Background

 

Ph.D. in C.E., 2003, University of Minnesota

Thesis Title:  “Interpreting Falling Weight Deflectometer Results for Curled and Warped Portland Cement Concrete Pavements "

M.S.C.E., 1995, Michigan State University

                        Thesis Title:  " A Mechanistic Analysis of the Longitudinal Steel in JRCP "

B.S.C.E., 1992, Michigan State University

Assoc. of Science, 1989, St. Clair County Community College

 

 

b.)  Publications

Refereed Publications

 

i)                    Refereed Journal Papers

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., “Performance Analysis of Ultra-thin Whitetopping Intersections on US-169,” Transportation Research Journal 1823, Washington, DC, 2003. (Winner of Fred Burggraf Award that recognizes excellence in transportation research by researchers 35 years of age or younger)

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and A. J. Fagerness, “Performance, Analysis and Repair of Ultra-thin and Thin Whitetopping at Mn/ROAD,” Transportation Research Journal 1809, Washington, DC, 2002.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., “Estimating Potential Aggregate Interlock Load Transfer Based Upon Measurements of Volumetric Surface Texture of the Fracture Plane,” Transportation Research Journal 1673, Washington, DC, 1999.

 

Cuttell, G. D., M. B. Snyder, J. M. Vandenbossche and M. Wade, "Performance of Concrete Pavements Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate," Transportation Research Journal 1574, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 1997.

 

ii)                   Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and M. B. Snyder, “Comparison between Measured Slab Profiles of Curled Pavements and Profiles Generated Using the Finite Element Method,” 8th International Conference on Concrete Pavements, Denver, CO, August 2005.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and M. B. Snyder, “Interpreting the Effects of Curled/Warped Pavements on the Analysis of FWD Data,” - the 5th International CROW Workshop on Fundamental Modeling of the Design and Performance of Concrete Pavements, CROW Technology Centre of the Netherlands, Istanbul, Turkey, April 2004.  (Abstract submittals were by invitation only.  Both the abstract and paper were accepted along with 32 other papers representing 13 other countries.  The workshop was cancelled three weeks prior to the workshop due to the threat of war in this region.)

 

Vandenbossche, J. M.  “The Measured Response of Thin and Ultra-thin Whitetopping to Environmental Loads,” 7th International Conference on Concrete Pavements, Orlando, FL, September 2001. (Winner of the Bengt Friberg Award for Best Paper by a Young Author)

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and D. L. Rettner, “One-Year Performance Summary of Whitetopping Test Sections at the Mn/ROAD Test Facility,” 1999 International Conference Proceedings on Accelerated Pavement Testing, Reno, NV, Oct. 1999.

 

 

            Non-Refereed Publications

 

i)                    Papers in Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., “Best Practices for the Design and Repair of Thin and Ultra-thin Whitetopping Based on Mn/ROAD Findings,” International Conference on Best Practices for Ultra-thin and Thin Whitetoppings, Denver, CO, March 2005.

 

 

ii)                  Technical Research Reports

 

Wells, S. A., B. M. Phillips and J. M. Vandenbossche, “S.R.-22 Smart pavement Phase I:  Early-Age Material Properties and Pavement Response Characteristics for Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements- Phase I Final Report,” for Federal Highway Administration and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, June 2005.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., S. K. Schmidt, C. B. Rao, E. E. Holt, J. W. Taflin and E. J. Barenberg, “Early and Long-Term Effects of Curling and Warping on Jointed Concrete Pavements,” Final Report for Federal Highway Administration Contract DTFH61-95-C-00021, Editors S. L. Marvinney, D. J. Janssen and M. B. Snyder, November, 2002.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., “The Construction and Performance of Ultra-thin Whitetopping Intersections on US-169 – Final Report,” Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN, May, 2002.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M., “A Review of the Curing Compounds and Application Techniques Used by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Concrete Pavements,” Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN, November 1999.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and D. L. Rettner, “The Construction of US-169 and I-94 Experimental Whitetopping Test Sections in Minnesota,” Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN, April 1998.

 

Wade, M. J., G. D. Cuttell, J. M. Vandenbossche, H. T. Yu, K. D. Smith and M. B. Snyder,  "Performance of Concrete Pavements Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate," Interim Report No. FHWA-RD-6-164, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. DOT, Washington, DC, March 1997.

 

Snyder, M. B. and J. M. Vandenbossche, “Surface Texture Evaluation of Recycled Concrete Pavement Cores Obtained from Various Locations Along I-94 in Michigan - Final Report,” University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1995.

 

Wade, M. J., G. D. Cuttell, M. B. Snyder, J. M. Vandenbossche, K. D. Smith and H. T. Yu, “Performance of Concrete Pavements Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate - Interim Report Task B,” Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC, December 1995.

 

Bruinsma J. E., Z. Raja, M. B. Snyder and J. M. Vandenbossche, “Factors Affecting the Deterioration of Cracks in Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavements - Final Report,” Michigan Department of Transportation, Diamondale, MI, 1995.

 

Johnson, A. M. and J. M. Vandenbossche, Proper Treatment and Disposal of Maintenance Wastes – Final Report, Report No. MN/RC-95/15, Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN, March 1995.

 

Smith, K. D, M. B. Snyder, J. M. Vandenbossche, M. Wade, “Physical and Mechanical Properties of Recycled PCC Aggregate Concrete - Interim Report Task A,” Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC, August 1994.

 

Vandenbossche, J. M. and M. B. Snyder, “Uses of Recycled Concrete - Final Report, Vol. I: Summary of Past and Current Practices,” Michigan Concrete Paving Association, Lansing, MI, 1993.

 

Snyder, M. B., and J. M. Vandenbossche, "New Research and Practice in the Recycling of Concrete," The Evolving World of Concrete, Concrete Technology Seminars No. 7, Michigan State University, 1993.

 

Tunison, L. A., J. M. Vandenbossche, and M. B. Snyder, " Uses of Recycled Concrete -  Final Report, Vol. II:  An Annotated Bibliography of American and Select Foreign Authors," Michigan State University, 1993.

 

Tunison, L. A., J. M. Vandenbossche, and M. B. Snyder, " Uses of Recycled Concrete -  Final Report, Vol. III:  An Annotated Bibliography of Publications by Foreign Authors," Michigan State University, 1993.

 

 

c.)    Honors and Awards

 

2003    Fred Burggraf Award recognizing excellence in transportation research by a researcher 35 years of age or younger, Transportation Research Board

2001    Bengt Friberg Award for Best Paper by a Young Author, 7th International Conference on Concrete Pavements

2000    Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association Merit Award for Outstanding Performance

2000    Center for Transportation Studies Travel Award

2000    Mn/DOT Achievement Award

1999    Mn/DOT Above and Beyond Award

1998    Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association Merit Award for Outstanding Performance

1998    Center for Transportation Studies Travel Award

1991        M.S.U. Civil Engineering Department Service Award

Registered Professional Engineer, Minnesota