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 […]

October 1, 2023

Project 4.14: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Equity

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Equity Project 4.14 Project Summary Electric vehicles (EVs) have evolved rapidly owing to technological advancements and a growing interest in renewable energy to eliminate transportation’s dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate the effects of climate change over the next decades. Despite the many benefits they bring, EVs could exacerbate inequality due to […]

Project 1.22: Machine Learning Enabled Information Fusion of Heterogeneous Sensing for Infrastructure Monitoring

Machine Learning Enabled Information Fusion of Heterogeneous Sensing for Infrastructure Monitoring Project 1.22 Project Summary In this proposed research, we plan to develop a framework for machine learning enabled information fusion of heterogeneous sensing for infrastructure health monitoring. Traditionally, off-the-shelf sensors such as accelerometers and strain gages have been used to collect real-time measurements of […]

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 4.16: Investigating the Long-Term Durability of CFRP Repairs for Bridges Under Environmental Conditions

Investigating the Long-Term Durability of CFRP Repairs for Bridges Under Environmental Conditions Project 4.16 Project Summary Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) have been widely used for bridge repair and strengthening because of their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation. However, the long-term durability of CFRP repairs under harsh environmental conditions remains unclear. Accumulated […]

May 2, 2024

Project 2.25 Durability of Thermoplastic Rebars Used in Reinforced Concrete Structures

Durability of Thermoplastic Rebars Used in Reinforced Concrete Structures Project 2.25 Project Summary The objective of this study is to study the durability of thermoplastic composite (TC) rebars. The end-use of thermoplastic rebars is as reinforcements in concrete structures. This research work focuses on the effects of moisture, alkaline exposure, and seawater wetting and drying […]

January 5, 2026