Quantitative information on infrastructure health—inside and out. CAIT tools can now provide comprehensive visualization of an asset’s condition faster and more accurately than ever before.
Training & Events
Studying Damages from Hurricane Maria to Improve Future Infrastructure Resilience
Following Hurricane Maria, CAIT-affiliated researchers at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico have been studying the damage, examining transportation infrastructure that failed during the storm, and developing resources to make local transportation infrastructure more resilient and prepared for future weather events.
Enhancing the Resilience of Tunnels Subject to Fire Events
Major tunnel fires not only result in the loss of lives but can also cause property damage and long service disruptions that can result in millions of dollars lost and major socioeconomic impacts. While much research has gone into safety surrounding fire events in tunnels, less has been done in resilience.
News
A new view for bridge inspectors
Connected directly to a drone’s video feed, first-person view (FPV) goggles allow bridge inspectors to get up close and personal with the components they are examining. FPVs provide a perspective that is equivalent to what they would see from about three feet away.
For students who dream of flying
A grant from the NSF helped launch Atlantic Cape Community College’s new associate’s degree program in applied science with a concentration on small commercial drone field technicians.
An Updated Look at The Effects of COVID-19 on Transportation and Infrastructure
Last month we spoke to CAIT-affiliated researcher Dr. James Hughes to discuss COVID-19 and its potential impacts on the economy and regional transportation. Now we check back with him again for new insights as the situation progresses.
THMPER featured in Civil Engineering magazine
The February 2018 issue of CE magazine featured THMPER—a portable, rapid testing device for bridge load-bearing capacity. THMPER is a breakthrough because it does this critical task faster, cheaper, and with less traffic disruption than other current methods.
Bridge evaluation device lands prestigious Pankow Innovation Award
THMPER determines bridge load ratings faster, cheaper, and with less traffic disruption than other current methods. A portable evaluation tool and data lab, it employs three refined methods outlined by AASHTO: modal impact testing, refined analysis, and calibration of FE element models.
Building connections that last
FHWA is promoting ultra-high performance concrete to improve the strength, simplicity, and durability of prefabricated bridge element connections. This innovation builds on field experience of dozens of states in the U.S. since 2009.
CAIT Affiliated Researchers Publish New Book on Impacts of Trade on Transportation
CAIT-affiliated researchers examine the impact of major trade agreements such as NAFTA and the European Union Customs Union, and their implications on transportation systems globally.
Associate Director Elected Secretary of Council of University Transportation Centers
The Associate Director of CAIT, Dr. Patrick Szary, has served on the executive committee of CUTC previously as well as playing an instrumental role in both leading CAIT’s research in aligning with the national vision of USDOT while also engaging regional stakeholders and developing the Center as a dynamic resource.
CAIT Awarded $3.5 million from USDOT UTC program
Rutgers’ CAIT was awarded a $3.5 million grant from USDOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration under the University Transportation Center (UTC) program. This is the third time CAIT has successfully competed to retain its UTC status.
CAIT Director Discusses Infrastructure Resilience and Climate During ITRC Seminar
As the economic impact of climate change on infrastructure continues to grow, it is important to consider these impacts in future resilience planning. CAIT Director Dr. Ali Maher discussed this and more in a recent presentation during the ITRC Seminar Series.
CAIT Director Named to NJ’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the formation of a statewide council of leaders from various industry, community, and faith-based groups and institutions across New Jersey to work together and advise on the state’s restart and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAIT experts testify before NJ Assembly transportation committee
CAIT director Dr. Ali Maher and civil engineering professor Dr. Franklin Moon offered their thoughts on New Jersey infrastructure and encouraged lawmakers to view researchers in higher education as a resource and partner for finding solutions to the state’s pressing issues.
CAIT Helps Secure Funding for Advancement of Portal North Bridge Replacement Project
The 110-year-old Portal North Bridge carries approximately 450 trains and 200,000 passengers on an average day, and is in need of repair. CAIT helped to secure new funding from FRA that will allow NJ Transit and other stakeholders to advance these vital infrastructure projects.
CAIT Partners with ARA on Geotechnical Research Contract
ARA was selected as a contractor to provide program support and engineering services to the FHWA’s Office of Bridges and Structures and National Geotechnical Team. CAIT has teamed up with them as a subcontractor to provide research support and expertise.
Best Practices for Deploying Real-Time Traffic Signal Performance Monitoring
Traffic congestion costs the US billions each year in productivity as commuters find themselves stuck on the nation’s crowded roadways. As more people use the transportation system, investment in innovative, intelligent technology is needed to ensure that current infrastructure can support the growing need.
CAIT Research Helps NJ Transit Secure Funding for State of Good Repair Projects
The FRA issued a notice of funding opportunity for state of good repair projects including a total of $291.4 million in grant funding to help repair vital intercity passenger rail assets. Of that funding, NJ Transit was later awarded $18.3 million to upgrade the Trenton Transit Center, and CAIT helped to secure it.
CAIT Researcher Co-Edited New Book on Eco-efficient Pavement Construction Materials
"Eco-efficient Pavement Construction Materials" provides engineers with the latest information and research on eco-efficient pavement materials and green infrastructure.
UTC Research Compares Pavement Condition Indexes To Help Estimate Service Life
New research from Rutgers CAIT is examining the consistency and relationship of three Pavement Condition Indexes. Analyzing them can result in more durable and sustainable airfield pavement in the long-term, and has the potential to help find improvements to the current practices in airfield-pavement management systems.
Researcher Models Economic Impact of Raritan River Bridge Replacement Project
The NJ Transit Board of Directors recently approved an approximately $250 million contract with George Harms Construction for the initial construction phase of the Raritan River Bridge Replacement project. A study by CAIT-affiliated researchers helped to gauge the economic impact of the Raritan River Bridge project.
CAIT Researcher Speaks at Capitol Hill on Gaps in Infrastructure Resilience
The Coastal Universities Coalition is a consortium of the nation’s leading academic institutions convened to develop science-based solutions to the most pressing issues facing populated coastal regions. This month, a CAIT researcher was invited by the organization to speak on infrastructure resilience.
CAIT Researcher Speaks on the State-of-the-Art in NDE and Bridge Assessment Tech
On September 16th from 2-3 pm, Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) hosted affiliated researcher Dr. Nenad Gucunski for a presentation on the state-of-the-art in the use of Nondestructive Evaluation and other technologies for the comprehensive assessment of concrete bridges.
CAIT Researcher Validates Paratransit Skills Assessment and Wins TRB Best Paper Award
A recent paper from Rutgers CAIT validated the Paratransit Skills Assessment and found it can predict an individual's ability to use paratransit services with greater than 96% accuracy.
CAIT Researcher Recognized at 21st Annual NJDOT Research Showcase
This year, a Rutgers and CAIT-affiliated faculty member took home the 2019 NJDOT Research Implementation Award for his innovative work on the development of a new protocol for accepting new coating systems.
TRB Journal Features CAIT Study for Development of Clustered Traffic Inputs
Traffic load and vehicle weight are two important variables in doing proper pavement design. A new study analyzed traffic clusters in New Jersey to characterize the data into mechanistic-empirical pavement design. This will help the state better understand its roads and build better designs in the future.
CAIT chosen to lead USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center
The Region 2 UTC consortium is focusing on developing practical tools and methods to improve infrastructure health, durability, and resilience. Partners are: Atlantic Cape Community College, Columbia, Cornell, NJIT, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Princeton, Rowan, SUNY–Farmingdale, and University at Buffalo.
Effects of Exposure to Fire on Strength of Suspension Bridge Cables Over Time
On December 9th from 2-3 pm, CAIT-affiliated researchers will give a webinar on "Effects of Exposure to Fire on Strength of Suspension Bridge Cables Over Time" as part of the ongoing CAIT Seminar Series.
CAIT Seminar Series: State-of-the-Art in the Use of Nondestructive Evaluation
On Wednesday, September 16th, from 2-3 pm, Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) will host the next installment of its ongoing seminar series on the state of the art in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and other technologies for the assessment of concrete bridges.
Studying Damages from Hurricane Maria to Improve Infrastructure Resilience
On January 29th, 2021, from 2-3 pm EST CAIT will host UTC partners from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico for a seminar on their latest research studying damages from Hurricane Maria to improve future infrastructure resilience.
CAIT Update Enews, August 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. Includes stories on recent events, research, and faculty accomplishments and activities.
CAIT Update, August 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, December 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, December 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, February 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, January 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update Enews, July 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. Includes stories on recent events, research, and faculty accomplishments and activities.
CAIT Update, July 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, Jun 2020
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CAIT Update, March 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update Enews, May 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. Includes stories on recent conferences, research, and faculty accomplishments and activities.
CAIT Update, April 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, November 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, November 2020
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, October 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT.
CAIT Update, September 2019
News from the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center led by Rutgers CAIT
CAIT Update, September 2020
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CAIT Webinar Series: Geotechnical Asset Management
Retaining walls, embankments, slopes, and subgrades are types of geotechnical assets that can adversely influence the performance of transportation and other infrastructure systems, particularly with increasing age as deterioration and the consequences from deferred maintenance are realized.
CAIT-Affiliated Researcher to Study New Tech to Better Prepare for Future Pandemics
Columbia University recently announced 10 faculty teams that were each awarded $85,000 to develop innovative technology for New York City during COVID-19. CAIT-affiliated researcher Dr. Sharon Di was among one of those faculty teams selected for a project developing a crowd management systems for public transit systems.
Augmented Reality And Autonomous Technology to Analyze the Edenville Dam Break
Using cutting edge technology stemming from augmented reality and connected vehicles, a CAIT researcher presents a potential new way to analyze infrastructure failures despite a lack of available data — as was the case in the Edenville Dam failure.
CAIT-affiliated Researcher Wins DARPA Young Faculty Award
The DARPA Young Faculty Award works to identify and engage rising stars in research, and help them develop research ideas within the context of national security needs. CAIT-affiliated researcher Dr. Javanmard won the award this year.
Cornell to Host Webinar on Thickness Design of Low-Volume Roadway Pavements
In June UTC partners at Cornell's Local Roads Program will host a free webinar on low-volume roadway pavements and how to use a new software they have developed to help local agencies do their own pavement designs.
FHWA Executive Director Receives Prestigious Rutgers Medal of Excellence Award
Thomas D. Everett was honored for his service and received the prestigious Rutgers Engineering Society Distinguished Engineer Award earlier this month at The 2019 Medal of Excellence Awards Dinner. He stopped by CAIT for a tour of The BEAST and other facilities too.
Fire Engineering Expert Recognized by American Institute of Steel Construction
Primarily focused on the performance of structures under fire, Dr. Negar Elhami Khorasani is currently researching damage to concrete railway-tunnel lining during fire events, which can have millions of dollars of impact, through a UTC Fire in Tunnel Collaborative Project at CAIT.
Free webinar: OSHA standards for protecting workers against silica dust
OSHA Education Centers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, are jointly hosting a free WebEx presentation on silica hazards from March 5 to 9, 2018. This is open to anyone in the country. It focuses on best prevention practices and silica standards compliance for construction and industry.
Grateful Patient Donation Enables CAIT Development of Novel Lead-Detection Technology
Grateful for the excellent medical care he received from Rutgers University physician, distinguished professor, and CAIT-affiliated researcher, Clifton R. Lacy, M.D., a New Jersey business leader has pledged an $8 million donation to fund multiple innovative public health projects at Rutgers.
Collaborative UTC Project Addresses Fires In Tunnels
The project is related to a recent presentation at the 2019 Graduate Seminar Series hosted by Rutgers Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where Mr. Joseph Englot, National Director of Infrastructure Security at HNTB, discussed alternative fuel vehicles, fire events, and more.
Permeable Pavement Can Help Alleviate Urban Heat Island Effect
A CAIT researcher has developed permeable concrete designs that are highly effective in handling heat. This pavement contains large connected pores, allowing water to drain and reducing pavement temperature. In some crowded cities, average air temperatures reach 1.8 to 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in more rural areas.
Online tool with truly comprehensive data on 600,000-plus U.S. bridges
Bridge owners faced with difficult choices every day rely on multiple resources help them make maintenance and rehabilitation decisions. There are many databases out there, but no single source for comprehensive bridge performance data. Until now.
Meet CAIT’s 2019 Outstanding Student of the Year: Noah Thibodeaux
At the 99th Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting, a student from UTC partner school NJIT was recognized by CUTC as a Student of the Year. The award highlights outstanding UTC students and their accomplishments in the field of transportation.
New Jersey’s Economic Recovery Continues, but at Slowing Pace
New Jersey has regained nearly half of the jobs it lost due to the pandemic-driven economic contraction of March and April, but future employment gains will become increasingly difficult.
New Software Tool Will Help Local Agencies Do Their Own Pavement Design
Under-designing roads can mean more expensive repairs for local towns and counties in the long run. Cornell’s Dr. David Orr, PE, developed an innovative tool to help bring the proper pavement designs to local agencies. The product launched this winter following testing by local agencies and stakeholders in New York State.
NJ Transit Selects Four Companies to Develop Innovative High-Tech COVID-19 Solutions
This summer, CAIT and NJ Transit partnered to study the potential applications of ultraviolet-c light for disinfecting the agency’s bus fleet from COVID-19 in an effort to investigate the latest technology to help keep vehicles clean during the pandemic.
Pick The Right Rapid-Repair Materials With This New Guideline
The short-term goal of this research is to develop a guideline that agencies can implement into their own decision-making processes when evaluating rapid-repair materials. Down the road, researchers hope to develop new methods of testing rapid-repair materials and freeze-thaw cycles so that it becomes standardized.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, August 2020
Amid restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the region, researchers at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation have still been able to conduct important work and take on new challenges in transportation—highlighted by recent media coverage and virtual events.
Notable news: Region 2 UTC activities
The USDOT Region 2 UTC Consortium spreads knowledge through published works, conference presentations, and other opportunities. Here are some examples of the recent activities and accomplishments of our researchers.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, November 2019
As the USDOT Region 2 University Transportation Center, part of CAIT’s mission is to share the innovative tools, technologies, and processes that its researchers develop with the right stakeholders so that they can be implemented and solve the most pressing challenges today’s transportation network and industry faces.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, November 2020
Researchers at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation continue to conduct important work and take on new challenges in transportation during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are some of our recent highlights.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, October 2019
This October, CAIT has been in the news for various research and projects, has seen faculty members honored for their excellence in education and research, and has hosted a number of classes and site visits.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, September 2020
Researchers at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation continue to conduct important work and take on new challenges in transportation during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Here is some of what we have been working on, highlighted by recent media coverage and virtual events.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, Summer 2019
From analyzing research gaps in applying autonomous and connected vehicles to discussing scenarios for railway tunnel fires, Region 2 UTC partners had an eventful summer. Below are some highlights from our researchers to you, and upcoming events to look out for.
Notable News: Faculty Accomplishments and Activities, Summer 2020
Amid restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the region, researchers at the Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation have still been able to conduct important work and take on new challenges in transportation—highlighted by recent media coverage and virtual events.
Partner Schools and Engineering Programs Recognized Among Top Universities
U.S. News & World Report revealed its 2021 Best Colleges ranking this September. Among a number of schools, many UTC partners were recognized in general as well as for their individual engineering programs.
Pavement preservation: When, where, and how?
Applying a pavement preservation treatment at the right time, on the right project, with quality materials and construction is a critical investment strategy for optimizing infrastructure performance.
Plowing intersections and interchanges training materials
Survey respondents from 21 states evaluated and commented on proposed plow paths, techniques, and equipment for clearing snow from 10 road layouts.
Print Newsletter Captures Recent Highlights at CAIT
CAIT has been busy in recent months with projects ranging from building virtual reality modules for workforce training to using drones in innovative ways for highway interchange asset inspection. Check out the latest edition of Transportation Today, our print newsletter, for these stories and much more.
Bridge-testing RABIT™ foretold problems months before bridge closed
CAIT robot that performed inspections on the Arlington Memorial Bridge helped determine it was in critical condition.
Railroad research, technology, and teaching picking up steam at Rutgers
Dr. Xiang Liu is driving rail research and academics at RU. He is PI on several FRA research contracts. One on PTC—a hot topic after recent derailments—and another developing advanced risk analysis. Liu says RU can provide cutting-edge tech solutions and well-“trained” talent that railroads need.
Recycled Asphalt Pavement Use in Pavement Preservation Surface Treatments
Interested in using recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) in your pavement preservation surface treatments? Then register for this online webinar today!
Researchers and customers come together at Region 2 UTC partner meeting
As the Region 2 UTC lead institution, Rutgers CAIT gathered its consortium partners and high-level industry leaders to discuss the next round of UTC projects, clients’ priorities, and collaboration. Discussions focused on finding real-world implementable solutions for pressing transportation issues in the region.
Remote sensing, risk, and resilience
Hurricanes or other extreme events can cause pipeline leaks, joint-weakening, or even ruptures. Dr. Jie Gong developed a mapping, monitoring, and risk-evaluation system combining lidar, infrared imagery analysis, and GIS-based assessment tools to identify vulnerable pipelines after a disaster.
Robots could be infrastructure managers’ best friend
Robots are emerging in multiple roles for infrastructure construction, condition monitoring, and maintenance. From rigid machines to flexible soft ’bots—whether they fly, climb, crawl, or swim—these tools have rapidly expanding capabilities, applications, and utility in the field.
Rowan Professor Wins NCHRP Grant to Continue Life-Saving Highway Research
A CAIT-affiliated researcher at Rowan University recently received a $40,000 NCHRP grant to continue his critical work studying Wrong-Way Driving events and preventing fatalities caused by this highway phenomenon.
RU railroad expert Xiang Liu's study chosen for special issue of TRB journal
A study on managing risk associated with broken rails by Dr. Xiang Liu was chosen for a special issue of Transportation Research Record that collects papers from 2016–2017 that were most frequently cited and mentioned in journal articles, federal reports, and policy publications.
Drones Can Help Improve Safety on our Roads
By using drones to gather and evaluate interchange asset data, a team of researchers found a new potential use for UAV technology that can make collecting Wrong-Way Driving data safer and more efficient than traditional methods.
CAIT awarded FHWA $25.5 million contract for long-term bridge study
FHWA selected CAIT as PI on a competitive five-year contract worth up to $25.5 million for the Long-Term Bridge Performance program. Envisioned as 20-year research study, it will be the first nationwide effort to collect uniform quantitative data on bridge performance.
Rutgers CAIT Helps Teach Professional Engineers New Ground Improvement Methods
Rutgers CAIT hosted A Training Course on Ground Improvement Methods that outlined best practices for dealing with poor ground conditions at the job site. Professional engineers came to campus for the two-day event to learn about these technologies from guest instructor Jerry A. DiMaggio.
Virtual Environments Can Improve Work Zone Training
A CAIT researcher has developed two fully-interactive virtual environments that mesh innovative VR technology with the needs of infrastructure managers. Roadside crews can step into both of these bridge and pump-station environments, and step out with the hands-on experience they need to do their jobs.
Rutgers drone conducts first combo aerial-and-underwater bridge inspection
Rutgers’ Naviator is a unique drone that can both fly and maneuver underwater. It did the first combination aerial and underwater bridge inspection of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, June 18, 2017. CAIT is assisting with development and providing piloting and logistics support.
Rutgers Researchers to Build & Test Porous Concrete Sidewalks in Montgomery NJ
As part of a pilot project funded by NJDOT and FHWA, Rutgers and CAIT-affiliated researchers, alongside Montgomery Township, are building a 1,500-square ft. test sidewalk made of porous concrete in Montgomery, NJ to collect performance data.
Severe Storm Highlights Recent Transportation Resilience Research at CAIT
Recent UTC projects from Rutgers CAIT address critical issues of asset management, transportation safety, and infrastructure resilience during severe weather events as Hurricane Season 2020 continues.
UTC Partners Investigate Damage To Infrastructure After Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria left devastating effects on Puerto Rico when the storm struck in 2017, with NOAA's Office for Coastal Management totaling the damage at $90 billion. Now, research from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is examining ways to make pedestrian and traffic infrastructure more resilient in the area.
The Robots Are Coming, the Robots Are Coming!
CAIT expert briefed NJDOT on “gee whiz” automated systems and advanced technologies developed at the center that give bridge owners a picture of bridge health inside and out, and accelerated testing that indicates how they may hold up over time.
Testing of a New Device to Potentially Prevent Falling Ice on Cable-Stayed Bridges
CAIT researchers have demonstrated that mechanical vibrations have the potential to be one possible solution to alleviating the “ice bomb” dilemma. That is, ice accumulating on the stay cable sheaths of cable-stayed bridges and falling to the roadway below.
UTC Students and Researchers Collaborate on Projects in The BEAST
The BEAST at Rutgers CAIT is more than just an innovative facility that can estimate the lifespan of bridge systems. It also serves as an opportunity for students to receive experiential learning through the number of research projects that piggyback on the ongoing and future accelerated testing efforts within the lab.
TRB Guide: See Presentations, Posters, and More from Rutgers CAIT Researchers at TRB
The 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board will feature transportation professionals from around the world for a week of presentations, posters, meetings, awards, networking, and more. Use this schedule to find out when and where researchers from Rutgers CAIT will be discussing their own work.
Ultra-laser imaging for pavement surface analysis
FHWA’s Safety Design Team recently completed safety analysis research on pavement using state-of-the-art 3D ultra-laser imaging data collection that incorporates higher data resolution and an integrated data platform.
USDOT UTC Region 2 Researchers Win Awards, Present, and More at Annual TRB Meeting
Transportation professionals from around the world came together last week to share research, discuss the future of the industry, network, and more. Among them, researchers from CAIT shared their own work ranging from autonomous vehicles and accessibility to preventing tunnel fires.
UTC Partner School Selected for FAA UAS Training Initiative
UTC Partners at Atlantic Cape Community College were recently selected among a group of 15 new schools to participate in the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative.
UTC Partners Collaborate on NSF Project to Improve AI Systems and Machine Learning
Five students from Atlantic Cape Community College will be joining researchers from Rowan University to investigate potential improvements to artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms—with the goal of further developing these technologies to learn from and adapt to a perpetually changing environment.
Atlantic Cape Community College Launches Drone Degree This Fall
Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) is helping its students enter the multi-billion-dollar drone industry in two ways: with micro-credentials offered through a new degree program, and by establishing the college’s drone-pilot certification program as the industry standard.
Video: CAIT Seminar Series on Geotechnical Asset Management
On August 24th from 3-4 pm, the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) hosted Mark Vessely, P.E., principal engineer with BGC Engineering for a presentation on geotechnical asset management.
Effects of Exposure to Fire on Strength of Suspension Bridge Cables Over Time
On December 9th CAIT hosted affiliated researchers from Columbia University for a webinar on their latest research studying the “Effects of Exposure to Fire on Strength of Suspension Bridge Cables Over Time” as part of the ongoing CAIT Seminar Series. Watch the webinar here.
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Enhanced Maritime Asset Management System (MAMS)
The goal of the project is renovate the current MAMS prototype software to improve the user experience and extend the functionality of the tool. -
Zero Speed Profiler Assessment
The primary goal of this proposal is to evaluate a state of the art technology in roadway profiling called Zero Speed Profiling. A more realistic and comprehensive pavement surface assessment will result in better decisions regarding how to preserve or rehabilitate the pavement. -
Cost-effective bridge decks for improved durability
The goal is to develop cost-effective standard open rib SOBD demonstrating similar performance as CRD to promote increased implementation of SOBD for short and medium span highway bridges for improving durability, extending service life and safe operation of US bridge infrastructure. -
Simulation of Degradation and Failure of Suspension Bridge Main Cables
The primary goal of this proposal is to develop a well-defined methodology to estimate the remaining strength of a suspension bridge cable that has been exposed to fire. -
Methodologies for rapid inspection and assessment of fatigue damage
The goals of the study are to investigate the root causes of the unusual fatigue cracking observed at the stiffener-to-flange welded connections in floor beams under stringers; and to decide an appropriate intervention plan. The research is expected to develop a cost-effective intervention plan. -
Multi-Objective decision framework for airfield pavement management
The multi-criteria decision making framework developed in this project will include evaluation of pavement life, cost, safety, and sustainability of airfield pavement and will be flexible to meet different needs of airport authority to make sound decisions in choosing investment options. -
Autonomous/robotic systems for infrastructure maintenance and repair
Looking beyond their ability to detect problems, this project investigates emerging robotic technologies’ ability to actually perform infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks. -
Structural health monitoring of cracks in the Manhattan Bridge
The Manhattan Bridge carries almost 90,000 vehicles and 1,000 trains over the East River to and from Brooklyn. Engineers are concerned about cracks in some structural elements. This project will develop a unique SHM system so we can better monitor how extreme traffic loads are affecting crack growth and displacement. -
Evaluation of Overlay Tester Test Procedure to Identify Fatigue-Cracking Prone Asphalt Mixtures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Overlay Tester using field cores from a recently completed FHWA accelerated loading facility (ALF) fatigue cracking study. The study comprised of 10 different lanes, each produced to the same target volumetrics, but with varied recycled asphalt contents, base asphal…
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Improving Transportation Infrastructure Resilience against Hurricanes, Other Natural Disasters, and Weathering: Part III
The primary goal of this project is to analyze motor vehicle bridges that were damaged or collapsed during Hurricane Maria. The specific objectives of the project are:
- develop an inventory of bridges that experienced damages or collapsed
- determine the causes of failu…
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Improving Transportation Infrastructure Resilience against Hurricanes, Other Natural Disasters, and Weathering: Part II – Analysis of Pedestrian Bridge Failures Due to Hurricane Maria
The primary goal of this proposal is to analyze pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed during Hurricane Maria. The specific objectives of the project are:
- Develop an inventory of pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed due to the hurricane and document the type of failures exp…
- Develop an inventory of pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed due to the hurricane and document the type of failures exp…
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Large-Amplitude Forced Vibration Testing for St-Id of Bridges and Foundation Reuse Assessment
The overarching aim of the research is to explore and establish the ability of large-amplitude, forced vibration testing to reveal the current performance and forecast the future system performance of bridges, with the consideration of dynamic soil-foundation-structure effects. With the ability to perform reli…
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Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing Application: Volume II
Given the importance of overcoming the challenges associated with aging and deteriorating bridges, and the need for a full-scale proving ground for evaluation of new and advanced materials and devices, CAIT has procured full-scale load testing equipment. The Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing…
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Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing Application: Volume I
Given the importance of overcoming the challenges associated with aging and deteriorating bridges, and the need for a full-scale proving ground for evaluation of new and advanced materials and devices, CAIT has procured full-scale load testing equipment. The Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing…
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Monitoring and assessing risk of pipelines after natural disasters
Ground displacement or collapsed buildings caused by natural disasters can lead to explosions, injuries, and environmental catastrophes. Jie Gong integrated several remote-sensing technologies, data processing, and decision-support tools to help pipeline owners monitor assets post-disaster and assess increased risks. -
Fire in the hole: Quantifying effects of tunnel fires
Tunnel fires can cause loss of life, property, and mobility. Evaluating effects of extreme heat, one must consider intensity and duration, structural response, and changes to the surrounding soil. Rather than focusing on safety and evacuation, this project seeks to quantify fire damage and assess risk to tunnels. -
Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar Data Collection and Imaging of Bridge Decks Using 3-D Radar
The main objective of the conducted research was to evaluate 3D-Radar GPR in bridge deck condition assessment and imaging, with an emphasis on detection and characterization of corrosion induced bridge deck delamination. A broader objective of the study was to provide data for comparative evaluation of the performance of…
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Forensic Testing of Stone Matrix Asphalt Rubber Material
The project will encompass forensic testing on extracted cores of the stone matrix asphalt rubber (SMAR) material placed on I-295. Cores were provided to the Rutgers Asphalt/Pavement Laboratory (RAPL) at CAIT via Advanced Infrastructure and Design (AID).
Performance testing on cores will determine the following vo…
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Technical Consultation on the Use of Satellite Communications for Remote Monitoring of Field Instrumentation Systems
The increasing emphasis on maintenance of existing infrastructure systems has led to greater use of advanced sensors and condition monitoring systems. Wireless sensors and sensor networks are emerging as sensing paradigms that the structural engineering field has begun to consider as substitutes for traditional tethered …
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Performance Based Integrated Asset Management (PBIAM)
This project will perform an investigation that covers the following broad objectives:
• The state-of-the-art in asset management of highway infrastructure in the United States and abroad
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Interagency Coordination and E-STIP Deployment Support
The primary objective of this project to establish the ESTIP application to provide interactive tools and protocols for TIP/STIP review and approvals involving several stakeholders, including NJDOT, FHWA, MPOs, and NJ Transit. To ensure that all the stakeholders’ design requirements were properly addressed in the E-STI…
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Comprehensive Bridge Deck Deterioration Mapping of Nine Bridges by Ground Penetrating Radar and Impact Echo
Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), like many other State DOTs, is faced with the need of identifying and deploying means for rapid, nondestructive and accurate condition assessment and performance monitoring of bridge decks. Finding the right technologies will make a tremendous difference in the financial resour…
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Demonstration of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) – (NJDOT Statewide GPR Pilot Project)
As a part of the Pavement Management Systems (PMS) project, ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys were conducted at locations throughout New Jersey. Interpretations of the survey information were conducted for both network-level pavement management and design-level (project management) purposes. The objective of the wor…
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Bridge Deck Evaluation Using Portable Seismic Pavement Analyzer (PSPA)
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the capabilities of the Portable Seismic Pavement Analyzer (PSPA) device to evaluate the bridge deck elastic moduli and the deck thickness, and to detect and quantify concrete bridge deck delamination.
The PSPA is a device for nondestructive evaluation of concret…
-
Arrangement of sensors and probability of detection for sensing sheets based on large-area electronics for reliable structural h
The LAE sensing sheet contains dense array of individual sensors, but there are some non-instrumented spaces between the sensors that are not sensitive to strain anomalies. In addition, individual sensors are sensitive to strain in one specific direction, while the damage (e.g. cracking of concrete and bowing of steel), …
-
Residual Capacity of Impacted Bridge Piers
This project seeks to experimentally determine a predictive methodology for calculating capacity reduction values for vehicular impacted bridge piers. To accomplish this goal, the following more specific objec…
THMPER mobile evaluation tool delivers load-capacity results quick like a bunny
THMPER is a fast, cost-effective tool to determine bridge load ratings that employs three refined methods outlined by AASHTO: modal impact testing, refined analysis, and calibration of finite element (FE) models. THMPER is self-contained, portable, and returns accurate results in about a day.National University Transportation Consortium: a Speaker Recognition Based Damage Detection
This project has to be seen as a part of a major research project that the PI has been trying to put together over the past couple of years, with researchers at Harbin Institute of Technology (China) and at Ru…
Prediction of Hydroplaning Risk of Truck on Roadways
Accident data records have shown that wet pavement surface is a significant factor causing car and truck accidents. The vehicle operation, roadway geometric design, and pavement surface and drainage condition …
Ultra-Compact and Rugged Electrochemical Sensor for Monitoring Toxic Metals in Natural Waters Sources
We propose to develop a rugged in-situ battery-powered electronic sensing platform for continuous monitoring of key toxic compounds in natural water sources with high temporal and spatial density (> 1 measurement per 5 minutes and > 1 measurement per 5 meters) over long periods of time (>48 hours). This continuo…
Satellite Assessment and Monitoring for Pavement Management
To minimize obstruction to the traffic, this project aims to carry out investigation of the capability of remote sensing satellite data, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data for use in advan…
Development of a Robust Framework for Assessing Bridge Performance using a Multiple Model Approach
While there is consensus among stakeholders (FHWA, State DOT’s, Academia, Industry) that better data on bridge performance is required, there is limited infrastructure in place to make the best possible use of the data. This is a considerable threat to the success and existence of the shift towards data-driven appr…
Evaluating corrosivity of geomaterials in MSE walls: determination of resistivity from pore water chemistry
We propose that the electrical resistance of a geomaterial-water-air mixture can be modeled fundamentally as parallel electrical resistances of the geomaterial, pore-water, and air-voids. We will develop a f…
Evaluating Electrical Resistivity as a Performance based Test for Utah Bridge Deck Concrete
Concrete surface resistivity (AASHTO Spec) and bulk resistivity, are easy to implement, non-destructive tests which can identify several important parameters, including concrete permeability and can potentia…
Installation of Embedded Acclerometers in Precast Girders for the Nibley Utah Bridge
This research provides a research and educational platform that is ideal for a variety of bridge studies. The work included in this proposal is the design and installation of embedded accelerometers, strain gages, and thermocouples throughout the bridge structure which can then be used for dynamic studies in the future…
Installation of Thermocouples, and Analysis of Temperature Data from the 21st South Bridge
Utah Department of Transportation, along with Utah State University and the University of Utah Seismograph Stations are currently operating an installation with 39 channels of acceleration including 18 channels from on-bridge sensors.
This proposed project will address upgrading of the data recording equipment (us…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Augmented Bridge Inspection Feasibility Study
Departments of Transportation (DOTs) perform inspections at regular intervals for all assets including bridges. Bridges are inspected by teams of bridge inspectors and represent a significant portion of the bu…
Bridge Health Monitoring Using a Machine-Learning Strategy
The goal of this project was to cast the SHM problem within a statistical pattern recognition framework. Techniques borrowed from speaker recognition, particularly speaker verification, were used as this discipline deals with problems very similar to those addressed by structural health monitori…
Lean Construction Applications for Bridge Inspection
Lean philosophy was used to analyze the efficiency of bridge inspection. Emphasis was put on identifying activities that add value to the final output, an owner approved bridge inspection report. 26 bridge inspections were shadowed. Time spent on bridge inspection activities was recorded for all bridge inspection stages …
Multi-Scale Condition and Structural Analysis of Steel Bridge Infrastructure
The data that exists or can be obtained regarding the condition and behavior of our nation’s infrastructure presently exceeds the profession’s ability to make efficient use of said data. Existing d…
Dynamic Effects and Friction Values of Bridge Moves for ABC Bridges
One Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technique that is being utilized in many locations throughout the US is the construction of bridge superstructures off site and then moving the bridge into position. This method relies on Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs). The bridge superstructure undergoes both ve…
Live-Load Testing and Finite-Element Modeling of a Fracture Critical Bridge
The Utah Transportation Center, in conjunction with CAIT at Rutgers, sponsored a study that investigated the distribution factors and load ratings of a continuous, steel I-girder bridge. The SH-52 Bridge over the Snake River is located on the Idaho-Oregon border near Payette, Idaho. The bridge w…
Collaborative Proposal: Resilience: Definitions, Measurement, Tools, and Research Opportunities
The goal of this project is to develop a road map for research through CAIT on transportation infrastructure resilience.Research Challenges Toward the Implementation of Smart Cities in the United States
The objective of this research is to identify technological issues and formulate a research agenda for a smart city research program. Given the research strength of the faculty members associated with CTIS at UTEP, this project will focus on the areas of smart bridges, smart mobility and smart building, with a view of …
Nondestructive Evaluation of Four Sister Bridges in Virginia Using Manual NDE Technologies and Robotic Platform RABIT
Within this research project, condition assessment of the four bridges in Virginia will be conducted using manual NDE technologies as well as the robotic platform RABIT™. The following NDE methods will be us…
Virginia Bridge Information Systems Laboratory
This research is necessary to help the Virginia DOT take advantage of state-of-the-art tools and methods in data analysis and data mining to help them better understand bridge performance in Virginia and to mo…
Accelerated Bridge Construction Deck Panel Testing
Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques have resulted in innovative options that save time and money during the construction of bridges. One such group of techniques that has generated considerable interest is the usage of individual precast concrete decks in place of cast-in-place bridge decks. Utilizing precast …
Evaluation of Real-Time Parking Information Dissemination on Energy Consumption and Environment Pollution
The project is proposed to expand the previous efforts (by WinLab-Rutgers) performed on Parking Guidance and Information System (ParkNet) and assess the effect of real-time dissemination of on-street parking information using mobile connectivity on the gas emission and consequently the environment pollution. The research…
Prototype for All-in-One Asset Management Tool
The objective of the project is the development of a full All-in-one Asset Management tool will be described followed by the identification of specific modules and features that will be implemented during a prototype phase. The All-in-one tool will be developed using client/server applications including a desktop capabil…
Feasibility and Design of an Accelerated Infrastructure Testing Facility (AITF)
The Accelerated Infrastructure Testing Facility (AITF) would be the first facility in the world to enable accelerated scientific study of deterioration processes on full-scale bridges and also would offer state-of-the-art advanced pavement materials evaluation and testing capabilities.
Specifically, the AITF would…
ADA Paratransit Service Area Geographic Realignment
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public transit agencies to provide paratransit service to individuals who are unable to use fixed-route buses because of their disability. New Jersey first introduced Access Link paratransit in 1993; in compliance with the law, the system fully shadowed the NJ TRANSIT lo…
Monitoring of Tensar MSE Walls – Route 22 Over Liberty Avenue and Conrail, Union County
This report discusses the application of Tensar geogrids as the reinforcement elements in the construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls on the Route 22 over Conrail and Liberty Avenue bridge replacement project in Hillside, NJ (Union County). As this is a relatively new product to the New Jersey Departmen…
Pavement Resource Program 2010/2011
The primary objective of the Rutgers Pavement Resource Program (PRP) is to utilize the extensive laboratory and field pavement testing equipment and staff expertise of the Pavement Resource Program in all aspects of Pavement Engineering to assist the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Pavement and Drainage Manag…
Infrared Scan of Admixtures and Structural Steel Paints
The New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction require uniform quality-assurance testing and approval of concrete admixtures and structural steel paints. Testing is performed to insure that contract materials are not adversely modified or altered.
This study ev…
In-place Rehabilitation of Pipes Using Polymer Composites
New Jersey Department of Transportation manages a number of transportation structures that have pipes of various sizes that act as culverts. It is a challenge to repair and rehabilitate pipes with diameters less than 36 inches because of the problems of accessibility. An innovative solution is needed for in-place repairi…
Rutgers/NJDOT Pavement Resource Program: NJDOT Statewide GPR Project Network, GPR Data Collection and Analysis Update of HPMA GPR Database
Center for Advanced Transportation Infrastructure (CAIT) of Rutgers University is mandated to conduct ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys to update NJDOT’s pavement management system with GPR-measured pavement layer thicknesses.
Based on the review of the GPR data currently in the pavement management system, …
Ride Quality Follow-Up
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), as many other DOT’s, moved towards utilizing a high-speed profiler to measure the International Roughness Index (IRI) as a part of the state smoothness acceptance specifications. Although high-speed profilers have been in use for long time as a tool to collect networ…
Material Characterization and Seasonal Variation in Material Properties
The main objective of this study was to calibrate the AASHTO pavement temperature and seasonal adjustment models, or to develop new models. The models were based on New Jersey conditions and also will be used in network- and project-level FWD analysis.
For this study, 24 pavement sections were instrumented and a n…
Long-term Evaluation of Prestress Losses in Concrete Bridges Using Long-gauge Fiber Optic Sensors
One of the most important aspects of a prestressed concrete structure is the distribution of the prestressing force along the structure, both at transfer and in the long term. Time-dependent prestress losses a…
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Enhanced Maritime Asset Management System (MAMS)
The goal of the project is renovate the current MAMS prototype software to improve the user experience and extend the functionality of the tool. -
Zero Speed Profiler Assessment
The primary goal of this proposal is to evaluate a state of the art technology in roadway profiling called Zero Speed Profiling. A more realistic and comprehensive pavement surface assessment will result in better decisions regarding how to preserve or rehabilitate the pavement. -
Cost-effective bridge decks for improved durability
The goal is to develop cost-effective standard open rib SOBD demonstrating similar performance as CRD to promote increased implementation of SOBD for short and medium span highway bridges for improving durability, extending service life and safe operation of US bridge infrastructure. -
Simulation of Degradation and Failure of Suspension Bridge Main Cables
The primary goal of this proposal is to develop a well-defined methodology to estimate the remaining strength of a suspension bridge cable that has been exposed to fire. -
Methodologies for rapid inspection and assessment of fatigue damage
The goals of the study are to investigate the root causes of the unusual fatigue cracking observed at the stiffener-to-flange welded connections in floor beams under stringers; and to decide an appropriate intervention plan. The research is expected to develop a cost-effective intervention plan. -
Multi-Objective decision framework for airfield pavement management
The multi-criteria decision making framework developed in this project will include evaluation of pavement life, cost, safety, and sustainability of airfield pavement and will be flexible to meet different needs of airport authority to make sound decisions in choosing investment options. -
Autonomous/robotic systems for infrastructure maintenance and repair
Looking beyond their ability to detect problems, this project investigates emerging robotic technologies’ ability to actually perform infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks. -
Structural health monitoring of cracks in the Manhattan Bridge
The Manhattan Bridge carries almost 90,000 vehicles and 1,000 trains over the East River to and from Brooklyn. Engineers are concerned about cracks in some structural elements. This project will develop a unique SHM system so we can better monitor how extreme traffic loads are affecting crack growth and displacement. -
Evaluation of Overlay Tester Test Procedure to Identify Fatigue-Cracking Prone Asphalt Mixtures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Overlay Tester using field cores from a recently completed FHWA accelerated loading facility (ALF) fatigue cracking study. The study comprised of 10 different lanes, each produced to the same target volumetrics, but with varied recycled asphalt contents, base asphal…
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Improving Transportation Infrastructure Resilience against Hurricanes, Other Natural Disasters, and Weathering: Part III
The primary goal of this project is to analyze motor vehicle bridges that were damaged or collapsed during Hurricane Maria. The specific objectives of the project are:
- develop an inventory of bridges that experienced damages or collapsed
- determine the causes of failu…
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Improving Transportation Infrastructure Resilience against Hurricanes, Other Natural Disasters, and Weathering: Part II – Analysis of Pedestrian Bridge Failures Due to Hurricane Maria
The primary goal of this proposal is to analyze pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed during Hurricane Maria. The specific objectives of the project are:
- Develop an inventory of pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed due to the hurricane and document the type of failures exp…
- Develop an inventory of pedestrian bridges that were damaged or collapsed due to the hurricane and document the type of failures exp…
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Large-Amplitude Forced Vibration Testing for St-Id of Bridges and Foundation Reuse Assessment
The overarching aim of the research is to explore and establish the ability of large-amplitude, forced vibration testing to reveal the current performance and forecast the future system performance of bridges, with the consideration of dynamic soil-foundation-structure effects. With the ability to perform reli…
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Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing Application: Volume II
Given the importance of overcoming the challenges associated with aging and deteriorating bridges, and the need for a full-scale proving ground for evaluation of new and advanced materials and devices, CAIT has procured full-scale load testing equipment. The Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing…
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Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing Application: Volume I
Given the importance of overcoming the challenges associated with aging and deteriorating bridges, and the need for a full-scale proving ground for evaluation of new and advanced materials and devices, CAIT has procured full-scale load testing equipment. The Heavy Vehicle Load Simulator for Bridge Deck Testing…
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Monitoring and assessing risk of pipelines after natural disasters
Ground displacement or collapsed buildings caused by natural disasters can lead to explosions, injuries, and environmental catastrophes. Jie Gong integrated several remote-sensing technologies, data processing, and decision-support tools to help pipeline owners monitor assets post-disaster and assess increased risks. -
Fire in the hole: Quantifying effects of tunnel fires
Tunnel fires can cause loss of life, property, and mobility. Evaluating effects of extreme heat, one must consider intensity and duration, structural response, and changes to the surrounding soil. Rather than focusing on safety and evacuation, this project seeks to quantify fire damage and assess risk to tunnels. -
Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar Data Collection and Imaging of Bridge Decks Using 3-D Radar
The main objective of the conducted research was to evaluate 3D-Radar GPR in bridge deck condition assessment and imaging, with an emphasis on detection and characterization of corrosion induced bridge deck delamination. A broader objective of the study was to provide data for comparative evaluation of the performance of…
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Forensic Testing of Stone Matrix Asphalt Rubber Material
The project will encompass forensic testing on extracted cores of the stone matrix asphalt rubber (SMAR) material placed on I-295. Cores were provided to the Rutgers Asphalt/Pavement Laboratory (RAPL) at CAIT via Advanced Infrastructure and Design (AID).
Performance testing on cores will determine the following vo…
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Technical Consultation on the Use of Satellite Communications for Remote Monitoring of Field Instrumentation Systems
The increasing emphasis on maintenance of existing infrastructure systems has led to greater use of advanced sensors and condition monitoring systems. Wireless sensors and sensor networks are emerging as sensing paradigms that the structural engineering field has begun to consider as substitutes for traditional tethered …
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Performance Based Integrated Asset Management (PBIAM)
This project will perform an investigation that covers the following broad objectives:
• The state-of-the-art in asset management of highway infrastructure in the United States and abroad
• Research needs for demonstrating a network-level implementation of asset management to a regional highwa… -
Interagency Coordination and E-STIP Deployment Support
The primary objective of this project to establish the ESTIP application to provide interactive tools and protocols for TIP/STIP review and approvals involving several stakeholders, including NJDOT, FHWA, MPOs, and NJ Transit. To ensure that all the stakeholders’ design requirements were properly addressed in the E-STI…
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Comprehensive Bridge Deck Deterioration Mapping of Nine Bridges by Ground Penetrating Radar and Impact Echo
Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), like many other State DOTs, is faced with the need of identifying and deploying means for rapid, nondestructive and accurate condition assessment and performance monitoring of bridge decks. Finding the right technologies will make a tremendous difference in the financial resour…
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Demonstration of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) – (NJDOT Statewide GPR Pilot Project)
As a part of the Pavement Management Systems (PMS) project, ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys were conducted at locations throughout New Jersey. Interpretations of the survey information were conducted for both network-level pavement management and design-level (project management) purposes. The objective of the wor…
-
Bridge Deck Evaluation Using Portable Seismic Pavement Analyzer (PSPA)
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the capabilities of the Portable Seismic Pavement Analyzer (PSPA) device to evaluate the bridge deck elastic moduli and the deck thickness, and to detect and quantify concrete bridge deck delamination.
The PSPA is a device for nondestructive evaluation of concret…
-
Arrangement of sensors and probability of detection for sensing sheets based on large-area electronics for reliable structural h
The LAE sensing sheet contains dense array of individual sensors, but there are some non-instrumented spaces between the sensors that are not sensitive to strain anomalies. In addition, individual sensors are sensitive to strain in one specific direction, while the damage (e.g. cracking of concrete and bowing of steel), …
-
Residual Capacity of Impacted Bridge Piers
This project seeks to experimentally determine a predictive methodology for calculating capacity reduction values for vehicular impacted bridge piers. To accomplish this goal, the following more specific objec…
THMPER mobile evaluation tool delivers load-capacity results quick like a bunny
THMPER is a fast, cost-effective tool to determine bridge load ratings that employs three refined methods outlined by AASHTO: modal impact testing, refined analysis, and calibration of finite element (FE) models. THMPER is self-contained, portable, and returns accurate results in about a day.National University Transportation Consortium: a Speaker Recognition Based Damage Detection
This project has to be seen as a part of a major research project that the PI has been trying to put together over the past couple of years, with researchers at Harbin Institute of Technology (China) and at Ru…
Prediction of Hydroplaning Risk of Truck on Roadways
Accident data records have shown that wet pavement surface is a significant factor causing car and truck accidents. The vehicle operation, roadway geometric design, and pavement surface and drainage condition …
Ultra-Compact and Rugged Electrochemical Sensor for Monitoring Toxic Metals in Natural Waters Sources
We propose to develop a rugged in-situ battery-powered electronic sensing platform for continuous monitoring of key toxic compounds in natural water sources with high temporal and spatial density (> 1 measurement per 5 minutes and > 1 measurement per 5 meters) over long periods of time (>48 hours). This continuo…
Satellite Assessment and Monitoring for Pavement Management
To minimize obstruction to the traffic, this project aims to carry out investigation of the capability of remote sensing satellite data, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data for use in advan…
Development of a Robust Framework for Assessing Bridge Performance using a Multiple Model Approach
While there is consensus among stakeholders (FHWA, State DOT’s, Academia, Industry) that better data on bridge performance is required, there is limited infrastructure in place to make the best possible use of the data. This is a considerable threat to the success and existence of the shift towards data-driven appr…
Evaluating corrosivity of geomaterials in MSE walls: determination of resistivity from pore water chemistry
We propose that the electrical resistance of a geomaterial-water-air mixture can be modeled fundamentally as parallel electrical resistances of the geomaterial, pore-water, and air-voids. We will develop a f…
Evaluating Electrical Resistivity as a Performance based Test for Utah Bridge Deck Concrete
Concrete surface resistivity (AASHTO Spec) and bulk resistivity, are easy to implement, non-destructive tests which can identify several important parameters, including concrete permeability and can potentia…
Installation of Embedded Acclerometers in Precast Girders for the Nibley Utah Bridge
This research provides a research and educational platform that is ideal for a variety of bridge studies. The work included in this proposal is the design and installation of embedded accelerometers, strain gages, and thermocouples throughout the bridge structure which can then be used for dynamic studies in the future…
Installation of Thermocouples, and Analysis of Temperature Data from the 21st South Bridge
Utah Department of Transportation, along with Utah State University and the University of Utah Seismograph Stations are currently operating an installation with 39 channels of acceleration including 18 channels from on-bridge sensors.
This proposed project will address upgrading of the data recording equipment (us…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Augmented Bridge Inspection Feasibility Study
Departments of Transportation (DOTs) perform inspections at regular intervals for all assets including bridges. Bridges are inspected by teams of bridge inspectors and represent a significant portion of the bu…
Bridge Health Monitoring Using a Machine-Learning Strategy
The goal of this project was to cast the SHM problem within a statistical pattern recognition framework. Techniques borrowed from speaker recognition, particularly speaker verification, were used as this discipline deals with problems very similar to those addressed by structural health monitori…
Lean Construction Applications for Bridge Inspection
Lean philosophy was used to analyze the efficiency of bridge inspection. Emphasis was put on identifying activities that add value to the final output, an owner approved bridge inspection report. 26 bridge inspections were shadowed. Time spent on bridge inspection activities was recorded for all bridge inspection stages …
Multi-Scale Condition and Structural Analysis of Steel Bridge Infrastructure
The data that exists or can be obtained regarding the condition and behavior of our nation’s infrastructure presently exceeds the profession’s ability to make efficient use of said data. Existing d…
Dynamic Effects and Friction Values of Bridge Moves for ABC Bridges
One Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technique that is being utilized in many locations throughout the US is the construction of bridge superstructures off site and then moving the bridge into position. This method relies on Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs). The bridge superstructure undergoes both ve…
Live-Load Testing and Finite-Element Modeling of a Fracture Critical Bridge
The Utah Transportation Center, in conjunction with CAIT at Rutgers, sponsored a study that investigated the distribution factors and load ratings of a continuous, steel I-girder bridge. The SH-52 Bridge over the Snake River is located on the Idaho-Oregon border near Payette, Idaho. The bridge w…
Collaborative Proposal: Resilience: Definitions, Measurement, Tools, and Research Opportunities
The goal of this project is to develop a road map for research through CAIT on transportation infrastructure resilience.Research Challenges Toward the Implementation of Smart Cities in the United States
The objective of this research is to identify technological issues and formulate a research agenda for a smart city research program. Given the research strength of the faculty members associated with CTIS at UTEP, this project will focus on the areas of smart bridges, smart mobility and smart building, with a view of …
Nondestructive Evaluation of Four Sister Bridges in Virginia Using Manual NDE Technologies and Robotic Platform RABIT
Within this research project, condition assessment of the four bridges in Virginia will be conducted using manual NDE technologies as well as the robotic platform RABIT™. The following NDE methods will be us…
Virginia Bridge Information Systems Laboratory
This research is necessary to help the Virginia DOT take advantage of state-of-the-art tools and methods in data analysis and data mining to help them better understand bridge performance in Virginia and to mo…
Accelerated Bridge Construction Deck Panel Testing
Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques have resulted in innovative options that save time and money during the construction of bridges. One such group of techniques that has generated considerable interest is the usage of individual precast concrete decks in place of cast-in-place bridge decks. Utilizing precast …
Evaluation of Real-Time Parking Information Dissemination on Energy Consumption and Environment Pollution
The project is proposed to expand the previous efforts (by WinLab-Rutgers) performed on Parking Guidance and Information System (ParkNet) and assess the effect of real-time dissemination of on-street parking information using mobile connectivity on the gas emission and consequently the environment pollution. The research…
Prototype for All-in-One Asset Management Tool
The objective of the project is the development of a full All-in-one Asset Management tool will be described followed by the identification of specific modules and features that will be implemented during a prototype phase. The All-in-one tool will be developed using client/server applications including a desktop capabil…
Feasibility and Design of an Accelerated Infrastructure Testing Facility (AITF)
The Accelerated Infrastructure Testing Facility (AITF) would be the first facility in the world to enable accelerated scientific study of deterioration processes on full-scale bridges and also would offer state-of-the-art advanced pavement materials evaluation and testing capabilities.
Specifically, the AITF would…
ADA Paratransit Service Area Geographic Realignment
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public transit agencies to provide paratransit service to individuals who are unable to use fixed-route buses because of their disability. New Jersey first introduced Access Link paratransit in 1993; in compliance with the law, the system fully shadowed the NJ TRANSIT lo…
Monitoring of Tensar MSE Walls – Route 22 Over Liberty Avenue and Conrail, Union County
This report discusses the application of Tensar geogrids as the reinforcement elements in the construction of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls on the Route 22 over Conrail and Liberty Avenue bridge replacement project in Hillside, NJ (Union County). As this is a relatively new product to the New Jersey Departmen…
Pavement Resource Program 2010/2011
The primary objective of the Rutgers Pavement Resource Program (PRP) is to utilize the extensive laboratory and field pavement testing equipment and staff expertise of the Pavement Resource Program in all aspects of Pavement Engineering to assist the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Pavement and Drainage Manag…
Infrared Scan of Admixtures and Structural Steel Paints
The New Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction require uniform quality-assurance testing and approval of concrete admixtures and structural steel paints. Testing is performed to insure that contract materials are not adversely modified or altered.
This study ev…
In-place Rehabilitation of Pipes Using Polymer Composites
New Jersey Department of Transportation manages a number of transportation structures that have pipes of various sizes that act as culverts. It is a challenge to repair and rehabilitate pipes with diameters less than 36 inches because of the problems of accessibility. An innovative solution is needed for in-place repairi…
Rutgers/NJDOT Pavement Resource Program: NJDOT Statewide GPR Project Network, GPR Data Collection and Analysis Update of HPMA GPR Database
Center for Advanced Transportation Infrastructure (CAIT) of Rutgers University is mandated to conduct ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys to update NJDOT’s pavement management system with GPR-measured pavement layer thicknesses.
Based on the review of the GPR data currently in the pavement management system, …
Ride Quality Follow-Up
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), as many other DOT’s, moved towards utilizing a high-speed profiler to measure the International Roughness Index (IRI) as a part of the state smoothness acceptance specifications. Although high-speed profilers have been in use for long time as a tool to collect networ…
Material Characterization and Seasonal Variation in Material Properties
The main objective of this study was to calibrate the AASHTO pavement temperature and seasonal adjustment models, or to develop new models. The models were based on New Jersey conditions and also will be used in network- and project-level FWD analysis.
For this study, 24 pavement sections were instrumented and a n…
Long-term Evaluation of Prestress Losses in Concrete Bridges Using Long-gauge Fiber Optic Sensors
One of the most important aspects of a prestressed concrete structure is the distribution of the prestressing force along the structure, both at transfer and in the long term. Time-dependent prestress losses a…
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