Project 3.08: Bridge Modal Identification via Video Processing and Quantification of Uncertainties

Bridge Modal Identification via Video Processing and Quantification of Uncertainties Project 3.8 Project Summary Bridges form a critical category of the U.S. transportation infrastructure, yet the current structural condition is only evaluated at “C+” according to the 2017 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card. In addition to the fact that 9.1% of the bridges in U.S. are […]

January 1, 2018

Project 3.06: Optimal Design of Sustainable Asphalt Mixtures with RAP

Optimal Design of Sustainable Asphalt Mixtures with RAP Project 3.6 Project Summary Current proposal seeks to derive guiding approaches for extracting, through the literature, the promising opportunities for designing asphalt pavements with enhanced levels of reclamation and for capitalizing on such opportunities. To this end, the study proposes a framework for gauging and comparing, within […]

April 19, 2018

Project 1.01: Field Live Load Testing and Advanced Analysis of Concrete T-Beam

Field Live Load Testing and Advanced Analysis of Concrete T-Beam Bridges to Extend Service Life Project 1.1 Project Summary Concrete T-beam bridges are an important class of structures that has seen limited investigation. These structures are often perceived as quite robust and are in good condition, but possess very low rating factors based on conventional […]

July 1, 2018

Project 2.01: Asphalt Mixtures with Crumb Rubber Modifier for Longevity and Environment

Asphalt Mixtures with Crumb Rubber Modifier for Longevity and Environment Project 2.1 Project Summary The main research plan is to study new materials that will make some positive changes in the durability and longevity of the life of transportation infrastructure, e.g., new asphalt mixtures with Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM). CRM is recycled rubber produced from […]

Project 1.08: Enhancing Intelligent Compaction with Passive Wireless Sensors

Enhancing Intelligent Compaction with Passive Wireless Sensors Project 1.8 Project Summary To ensure long lasting performance of pavement materials and avoid significant maintenance and rehabilitation costs, it is necessary to achieve high quality and uniformly compacted materials. In this project, we aim to improve the IC performance and facilitate the process of geo-material compaction and […]

Project 1.11: Energy Harvesting and Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Life

Energy Harvesting and Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Lifentelligent Compaction with Passive Wireless Sensors Project 1.11 Project Summary The objectives of this project are:• to develop a perpetual pavement system with embedded solar harvesting unit• to perform Infrastructure Assessments Through Solar Energy Harvesting• to perform a thermodynamic analysis of the pavement cooling system and the pavement […]

Project 3.07: Development of general guidelines related to the effects of factors such asthe bridge span range, range of pile length, roadway profile grade,and skew angle range on integral abutment bridges (IABs)

Development of General Guidelines Related to the Effects of Factors Such as the Bridge Span Range, Range of Pile Length, Roadway Profile Grade, and Skew Angle Range on Integral Abutment Bridges (IABs) Project 3.7 Project Summary The overall objective of this research is to improve the guidelines for the modeling, design, and construction of integral […]

Project 4.04: Bridge-stream network assessment to identify sensitive structural, hydraulic

Bridge-Stream Network Assessment to Identify Sensitive Structural, Hydraulic and Landscape Parameters for Planning Flood Mitigation Project 4.4 Project Summary Bridge rehabilitation or new bridge design is often performed as needed for individual bridges without much consideration for how the change affects other bridges, properties, roads, etc. This is often a concern raised by stakeholders when […]

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 […]

September 1, 2018

Project 2.09: Carbonating Subgrate Materials For In Situ Soil Stabilization

Carbonating Subgrade Materials for In Situ Soil Stabilization Project 2.9 Project Summary Ground improvement is the in situ alteration of the ground’s material properties, with the ultimate goal of strengthening, stiffening, and/or altering drainage characteristics to benefit design, construction, and performance of civil infrastructure. Carbonation is a process by which carbon dioxide (CO2) gas reacts […]