CT Bridge Girder Sections with Precast Decks and FRP Girder-Deck ShearConnectors Project 3.16 Project Summary UMaine recently developed and commercialized, in partnership with AIT Bridges, a novel, fiber‐reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge girder. This project focuses on the assessment of the fiber‐reinforced polymer tub girder (CT girder) with precast concrete decks and new, FRP girder‐deck […]
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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 […]
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Non-Contact Intelligent Inspection of Infrastructure Project 1.15 Project Summary The objective of this research is to develop non-contact sensing mechanism for infrastructure monitoring as well as the associated machine-learning based technique for decision making. Currently available sensory systems for structural health monitoring are almost all based on transducers that are directly attached to or embedded […]
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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1.13 Project Summary Most of the New England railway bridges were designed and built more than a century ago with outdated design codes and materials.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 […]
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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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Durability of Modified Helical Piles Under Lateral and Torsional Loads: Embracing Efficient Foundation Alternatives to Support Lightweight Transportation Structures Project C17.2020 Project Summary Modified helical (i.e. screw) piles are lightweight deep foundation elements that are screwed into the ground and efficiently generate geotechnical compressive and uplift resistance by mobilizing the shear strength of soil adjacent […]
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Improved UAV-Based Structural Inspection Techniques and Technologies for Northeast Bridges Project 1.12 Project Summary Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or “drones” are revolutionizing some basic reconnaissance, including structural inspections. This project seeks to enhance and expand the range of applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to aid inspection of transportation structures. This project is primarily aimed […]
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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 […]
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Culvert Rehabilitation using 3D Printed Diffusers Project 2.11
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FRP-Concrete Hybrid Composite Girder Systems: Web Shear Strength and Design Guide Development Project 3.14 Project Summary UMaine recently developed and commercialized, in partnership with AIT Bridges, a novel, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge girder. This project will assess the shear strength of foam-core webs of the girders using a combined experimental and analytical approach. Data […]
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