Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Publications

Research Reports, First Fruits Reports, Project Briefs, Program Briefs, and Quarterlies report on the findings of individual research projects or provide updates on projects sponsored by TRB's second Strategic Highway Research Program.   

	Research Reports explore the conduct of research in a specific project and present the findings of the research team. All SHRP 2 research reports will be available on the Internet and about half will also be printed and available from the TRB Bookstore.
	First Fruits make use of the early stages of investigation in a complex research project that may require synthesizing material, preparing annotated bibliographies, compiling survey results, developing case studies, and other steps necessary to later research phases. These early products are made available as First Fruits in formats appropriate to the content.
	Project Briefs typically 4-8 pages, summarize the findings of research conducted in a specific project. Project Briefs may be published, in hard copy as needed and on the SHRP 2 website, before the full report is available.
	Program Briefs provide a quick overview of progress in the entire SHRP 2 program and are prepared as needed for meetings and as requested by sponsors. They are posted on the SHRP 2 website.
	Quarterly Updates are regular updates of notable program activities and are distributed electronically to a wide international audience.
	Letter Reports are produced periodically by National Research Council advisory committees.
	Annual Reports provide updates on progress make and milestones met by SHRP 2 for that year.