The 3D Printed Culvert Diffuser is a roadway anti-flooding design investigated by the Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center that increases water flow through existing roadway culverts while dispersing velocity at the culvert outlet to mitigate erosion and habitat disruption. The overall goal of this project is to demonstrate a cost-effective and more sustainable solution to decreased […]
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On August 13-15, representatives from TIDC traveled to Washington DC to participate in the inaugural USDOT Future of Innovation Summit, a first-ever showcase of University Transportation Center (UTC) implemented research. With over 400 transportation professionals in attendance to present their own research, it was a highly educational week of networking and learning. TIDC was fortunate […]
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Two journal articles based on TIDC-funded UMaine research have been accepted by Transportation Geotechnics for their September 2024 edition and the Canadian Geotechnical Journal. The title of the articles are Accelerated surface carbonation of non-plastic silt mixed with hydrated lime (found here) and Accelerated carbonation of non-plastic soils mixed with hydrated lime: index properties influencing […]
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TIDC researchers are investigating novel solutions to enhance the lateral and torsional capacity of helical piles. Conventional helical piles are lightweight foundational shafts designed for use in infrastructure assets such as streetlights, signposts, and other foundations. They are quick and easy to install, non-intrusive, less cumbersome, and less expensive than other deep foundation systems, allowing […]
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The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), housed within the ASCC, held its annual New England Railroad Symposium virtually on February 21st featuring presentations from a wide range of rail industry professionals including representatives from academia, industry, and government. This event received significant support and participation from the Maine Department of Transportation’s (MaineDOT) rail development & […]
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TIDC was recently featured in the University of Maine’s Annual Research Report, which highlights programs and achievements from throughout the University over the past year. The title of the article is ‘Innovating the roads of tomorrow’ – a great summary of TIDC’s mission to improve the durability of highway, bridge, port, and rail assets. We […]
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Orono, ME – The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) recognized 28 students from their six member universities at the Annual TIDC Student Recognition Night virtually on December 13th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. In accordance with TIDC’s motto of “Students First,” the event highlighted the accomplishments and contributions of their students from the past year. The […]
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The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center at the University of Maine (TIDC) held its annual conference at the Wells Conference Center on the UMaine campus August 8th through 10th. This event brought together presenters from Academia, Industry, and State & Municipal Government to discuss deploying innovative transportation research findings from the lab to the field including […]
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Orono, Maine – On Wednesday, June 16, the Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) hosted 45 sixth-grade students from the towns of Clinton and Albion, Maine for a bridge-building activity at the Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC). Before arriving, the students teamed together to build a number of bridges using only toothpicks and hot glue. […]
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UMaine’s VEMI Lab Aims to Improve Transportation Equity with Room-Sized Simulator Orono, ME – One of the University of Maine’s most innovative lab spaces strives to solve unmet challenges with technology. The Virtual Environment and Multimodal Interaction Laboratory, or VEMI Lab, has over 15 years of human-computer interaction and research education expertise. With a team […]
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