Project 4.02: Future-Proof Transportation Infrastructure through Proactive, Intelligent, and Public-involved Planning and Management

Future-Proof Transportation Infrastructure through Proactive, Intelligent, and Public-involved Planning and Management Project 4.02 Project Summary The objective of this study is to future-proof transportation infrastructure (e.g., highways, railways, and bridges) through proactive, intelligent, and public-involved planning and management so that they can prepare appropriately, minimize impact, and capitalize opportunities in the face of future events, […]

October 1, 2018

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 1.04: Electromagnetic Detection and Identification of Concrete Cracking in Highway Bridges

Electromagnetic Detection and Identification of Concrete Cracking in Highway Bridges Project 1.04 Project Summary The problem we are trying to solve is the structural assessment of aging concrete bridges (reinforced and pre-stressed) in New England, targeting at concrete cracking and degradation (e.g., carbonation, alkali-silica reaction). The problem is important because that the integrity of concrete […]

January 1, 2019

Project 1.05: Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System for Bridge

Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System for BridgeMonitoring in Highway Bridges Project 1.5 Project Summary The deterioration of infrastructure presents a major challenge for the economy of any country. Additionally, the risk factor of possible loss of life has made Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) an important approach to evaluate the status of any civil infrastructure. Among […]

Project 2.04: Thermoplastic Composites by 3D Printing and Automated Manufacturing to Extend the Life

Thermoplastic Composites by 3D Printing and Automated Manufacturing to Extend the Life of Transportation Facilities Project 2.04

Project 2.07: High Performance Concrete with Post-Tensioning Shrinking Fibers

High Performance Concrete with Post-Tensioning Shrinking Fibers Project 2.07 Project Summary This research improves upon the technique of reinforcing concrete with dispersed fibers by having the fibers axially shrink after curing to produce a dispersed multi-axial post-tensioned state. Such reinforcing may increase the crack resistance and durability of the concrete. Preliminary benchtop testing with natural […]

Project C03.2018: Condition Assessment of Corroded Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders

Condition Assessment of Corroded Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders Project C3.2018 Project Summary The problem we are trying to solve is the condition assessment of corroded prestressed concrete (PC) bridge girders in New England. The problem is important because that PC bridge girders are a critical component of highway bridges. Concrete spalling and prestressing strand corrosion […]

Project 3.04: Testing, Monitoring and Analysis of FRP Girder Bridge with Concrete Deck

Testing, Monitoring and Analysis of FRP Girder Bridge with Concrete Deck Project 3.04

March 1, 2019

Project 3.12: Lateral loading of unreinforced rigid elements and basal stability of column-supported systems

Lateral Loading of Unreinforced Rigid Elements and Basal Stability of Column-Supported Systems Project 3.12 Project Summary The use of rigid column-support to stabilize fill embankments and MSE walls continues to grow in popularity, especially among DOTs and transportation agencies for roadway, railway, and bridge applications because of its distinct advantage in accelerating construction in fill […]

June 1, 2019

Project C07.2018: Alternative Cementitious Materials (ACMs) For Durable and Sustainable Transportation Infrastructures

Alternative Cementitious Materials (ACMs) For Durable and Sustainable Transportation Infrastructures Project C7.2018 Project Summary Concrete produced with Alternative Cementitious Materials (ACMs) often exhibits superior mechanical performances and lower carbon footprint compared to those produced with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). ACMs also allow utilizing high-volume of industrial by-products as the binding materials instead of OPC, thus […]