Project 3.19: Detection and Monitoring of Material Aging and Structural Deterioration using Electromagnetic and Mechanical Sensors with Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Modeling

Detection and Monitoring of Material Aging and Structural Deterioration using Electromagnetic and Mechanical Sensors with Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Modeling Project 3.19 Project Summary The problem we are trying to solve is the detection and monitoring of aging civil infrastructure components and systems in New England by using visual information and subsurface images in […]

June 1, 2022

Project 4.13: Development and Application of a Cost-Benefit Tool for Quantifying External Social Impacts of Small to Mid-Size Transportation Projects

Development and Application of a Cost-Benefit Tool for Quantifying External Social Impacts of Small to Mid-Size Transportation Projects Project 4.13 Project Summary This two-year project will focus on developing methods for quantifying the external social costs of transportation civil infrastructure projects, particularly small to mid-size projects that are common in New England states. Transportation projects […]

Project 3.21: GBeam Bridge Girder Pultrusion: Section Design and Optimization

GBeam Bridge Girder Pultrusion: Section Design and Optimization Project 3.21 Project Summary The GBeam girder system, recently developed by the University of Maine (Dagher et al. 2019; Davids et al. 2022a; Davids et al. 2022b), holds significant promise for widespread application in conventional, slab-on-girder bridges. Its successful initial implementation is driven by enhanced durability, low […]

Project 1.20: Monitoring Rail Bed Infrastructure Using Wireless Passive Sensing

Monitoring Rail Bed Infrastructure Using Wireless Passive Sensing Project 1.20 Project Summary Assessment and monitoring the performance and health of rail structures is an essential aspect of prioritizing the repair and replacement, as well as extending service life, of these transportation infrastructures. Intrusion of fines from the subgrade or surface leads to ballast fouling and […]

Project 3.17: Assessment of CT Girder Load Distribution and Web Buckling Through Field Load Testing and Finite-Element Analysis

Assessment of CT Girder Load Distribution and Web Buckling Through Field Load Testing and Finite-Element Analysis Project 3.17: Field Live Load Testing and Advanced Analysis of Concrete T-Beam Bridges to Extend Service Life Project Summary Recent and ongoing research has highlighted the need to better understand and quantify web shear capacity as well as the […]

Project 1.19: Assessing Presence and Impact of REOB (Recycled Engine Oil Bottoms) on Asphalt

Assessing Presence and Impact of REOB (Recycled Engine Oil Bottoms) on Asphalt Project 1.19 Project Summary Asphalt material producers sometimes incorporate Recycled Engine Oil Bottoms (REOB) into paving asphalt in order to alter its performance grade (PG). State Departments of Transportation express concern that REOB decreases pavement lifetime, even though it does not violate the […]

June 3, 2022

Project C21.2022: Prediction and Prevention of Bridge Performance Degradation due to Corrosion, Material Loss, and Micro-structural Changes.

Prediction and Prevention of Bridge Performance Degradation due to Corrosion, Material Loss, and Micro-structural Changes Project C21.2022 Project Summary The proposed research merges a materials science and engineering approach to corrosion science with structural engineering approaches to bridge inspection and assessment to generate and implement a corrosion prediction model for bridge inspection and asset management […]

Project 1.18: Vision-Based Detection of Bridge Damage Captured by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Vision-Based Detection of Bridge Damage Captured by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Project 1.18 Project Summary Bridge inspection is a vital component of any bridge management strategy of a state DOT. Significant funds are allocated to keeping the over 600,000 bridges in the U.S. safe. A routine bridge inspection is the most common type of inspection and […]

September 1, 2022

Project 2.20: Efficiency of Fiber Reinforcement in Ultra-high Performance Concrete

Efficiency of Fiber Reinforcement in Ultra-high Performance Concrete Project 2.20 Project Summary The proposed research aims at investigating the efficiency of fiber reinforcement in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) mixtures. This proposed research is a necessary step for the successful completion of the development of non-proprietary UHPC mixtures. Since fiber reinforcement is the most expensive part […]

October 1, 2022

Project 2.21: Mineralogical Characterization of Pavement Aggregates in Maine

Mineralogical Characterization of Pavement Aggregates in Maine Project 2.21 Project Summary Paving represents a significant cost for transportation infrastructure in the State of Maine. With a low population density and high road density, the State of Maine has significant paving needs. The adverse climate conditions across the diversity of environmental conditions in the state leads […]

November 14, 2022