Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
(University of Minnesota)

Mn/ROAD Operations Engineer
E-Mail: Ben.Worel@dot.state.mn.us
Office: (651) 366-5522
Fax: (651) 366-5461

Duties: Ben is responsible for the day to day operations of the Mn/ROAD site. His duties include supervision of research staff in Maplewood and at the Mn/ROAD site who conduct pavement monitoring, forensics, maintenance/rehabilitation, database structure, and the collection of electronic data on the Mn/ROAD test cells. He also helps to provide direction to the related research work that is being done at Mn/ROAD along with other work that is being contacted for or involves other partners in pavement research.

Expertise: Ben is experienced in the day to day monitoring of research test cells and the data that is collected. His experience in research include working 7 years as a consultant on the SHRP/LTPP program along with his 4+ years of experience conducting Mn/DOT pavement research enables him to provide direction to the research currently being completed.

Current Projects:

• Mn/ROAD Construction

Reports:

• LTPP SPS-5 Report. 1998.
• IR Camera Report. 2000.
• LTPP SPS-5 Report. 2000.

Other Publications:

• Spring Load Restrictions - 1998 World Summit on