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Dr. Ramesh Malla

Project 1.21:Efficient and Cost-effective Rating of Critical Members of Steel Truss Railroad Bridges Supported by Field Test Data

Efficient and Cost-effective Rating of Critical Members of Steel Truss Railroad Bridges Supported by Field Test Data Project 1.21 Project Summary With the current rate of infrastructure aging, the railroad bridges have been placed in the second plan for immediate replacement. However, highway and energy resources have shown a great need for prioritized capital investment. […]

Project 1.23: Wireless Joint Monitoring for Large Movement Expansion Joints for Highway Bridge Resilience

Wireless Joint Monitoring for Large Movement Expansion Joints for Highway Bridge Resilience Project 1.23 Project Summary The primary objective of the proposed engineering project is to monitor a large movement expansion joint of a multi-span highway bridge using the developed real-time wireless sensor system from the previous project. This project will upgrade the current wireless […]

Project 1.16: Wireless Joint Monitoring System (w-JMS) for Safety of Highway Bridges

Wireless Joint Monitoring System (w-JMS) for Safety of Highway Bridges Project 1.16 Project Summary The objective of this research project is to develop and deploy a long-term wireless monitoring system on a highway bridge’s expansion joint systems considering environmental factors. Principal Investigator:Dr. Shinae Jang Co-PIs Dr. Song HanDr. Ramesh Malla Institution:University of Connecticut Project:Complete Start […]

Project 1.13: Structural Integrity, Safety, and Durability of Critical Members and Connections of Old Railroad Bridges under Dynamic Service Loads and Conditions

Structural Integrity, Safety, and Durability of Critical Members and Connections of Old Railroad Bridges under Dynamic Service Loads and Conditions Project 1.13 Project Summary Most of the New England railway bridges were designed and built more than a century ago with outdated design codes and materials. The objective of this research project is to investigate […]

Project 2.14: Implementation of UHPC Technology into the New England Construction Industry

Implementation of UHPC Technology into the New England Construction Industry Project 2.14 Project Summary The proposed research aims at the development and implementation of cost effective non-proprietary high and ultrahigh performance concrete (UHPC) mix designs. Research emphasis is being placed on testing and analysis of durability properties of promising UHPC mixtures, as well as testing […]

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Project C19.2020: Damage Modeling, Monitoring, and Assessment of Bridge Scour and Water Borne Debris Effects for Enhanced Structural Life

Damage Modeling, Monitoring, and Assessment of Bridge Scour and Water Borne Debris Effect for Enhanced Structural Life Project C19.2020 Project Summary The objective of this project is to evaluate bridge failure risk due to bridge scour and waterborne debris impacts to enable predictive management for enhanced structural life. The proposed multi-disciplinary project will establish a […]

Project 1.02: Condition/Health Monitoring of Railroad Bridges for Structural Safety, Integrity, and Durability

Condition/Health Monitoring of Railroad Bridges for Structural Safety, Integrity, and Durability Project 1.02 Project Summary The primary goal of this research project is to develop and implement efficient and effective methodology for short-and long-term continuous condition monitoring and detection of railroad bridges. This is proposed to be achieved utilizing analytical and computational (finite element) modeling/analysis […]

Project 2.05: Development and Testing of High/Ultra-High Early Strength Concrete for Durable Bridge Components and Connections

Development and Testing of High/Ultra-High Early Strength Concrete for Durable Bridge Components and Connections Project 2.5 Project Summary The objective of the research project is to enhance the robustness of current high-early strength concrete mixtures and develop mixture design specification of a next generation of high-early strength concrete to enable durable, sustainable and economical efficient […]