Interview with James H. Havens, April 28, 2010
Project: Kentucky Transportation Center Oral History Project
Interview Summary
James Havens spoke from researcher's perspective on the his experiences conducting research relating to transportation in Kentucky. His work history included time working in the Highway Materials Laboratory on Graham Avenue as a student at the University of Kentucky in the 1950's, and eventually Director of the Kentucky Transportation Research Program, conducting research to meet State Highway Department needs in the 1960-70's. Mr. Havens details in the interview specific studies ranging from concrete durability, sand asphalt, rain intensity/duration, reflective surfacing, and culvert durability to specific experiences investigating bridges and roadways in Kentucky.Interview Accession
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Havens, James H. Interview by Mardi Miller. 28 Apr. 2010. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Havens, J.H. (2010, April 28). Interview by M. Miller. Kentucky Transportation Center Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Havens, James H., interview by Mardi Miller. April 28, 2010, Kentucky Transportation Center Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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