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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 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 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 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, […]

Project 4.03: Towards Quantitative Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Transportation Infrastructure

Towards Quantitative Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Transportation Infrastructure Project 4.03 Project Summary This research project aims to design a systematic and quantitative framework to explore the connectivity and security issues in representative transportation infrastructures, including low-power wireless network infrastructure mainly for long-term structural monitoring, and vehicle-to- everything (V2X) communication infrastructure for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure message […]

Project 4.01: Connected Vehicles Applications to Improve Infrastructure Safety and Durability

Connected Vehicles Applications to Improve Infrastructure Safety and Durability Project 4.01 Project Summary This project will identify opportunities and vulnerabilities for enhanced connectivity of transportation infrastructure in Maine and New England. The project will consider how these technologies will improve the durability of infrastructure and improve safety and efficiency for road users. The project will […]