Research

The primary goal of this project is to increase stakeholder education and support wider adoption of the Design Build (DB) contracting method by transportation owners in NJ and the Northeast region. DB has been utilized widely across the construction sector over the last 20 years, with notable benefits on schedule perform…

The primary goal of this project is to develop a robust charging system for new buses and transit vehicles considering economic impacts. Case studies will be conducted on select NJ Transit bus routes focusing on three charging system design scenarios. The research results will help NJ Transit assess and refine its bus ga…

The primary goal of this proposal is to increase safety and minimize the risks of building major underground infrastructure systems by enhancing existing methods for stochastic subsurface characterization, hazard and risk assessment and management. The specific goals of the project are to develop a framework calibrated f…

The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and its coastal area in Puerto Rico, an overseas US territory that needs resources to recover from Hurricane Irma and Maria and to face future devastating coastal hazards in the economic crisis, has been facing the challenge of coastal flooding, erosion, and storm damage. Fiel…

Successful implementation and effectiveness of monitoring systems requires good understanding of (1) structure being monitored, (2) existence of various monitoring technologies and their advantages and limitations, (3) monitoring process and (4) roles of involved parties. In the case of tunnels, lack of understanding of …

The primary goal of this proposal is to assist NJ TRANSIT’S Bus Service Planning department to create a complete roster of the 500 bus capacity Northern bus garage determining stats such as platform hours and non-revenue mileage totals for potential auditing purposes.

The intended outcome of the project includes…

The primary goal of this proposal is to use non-contact 3D scanning technology and AI for assisting in the inspection and maintenance procedures for deck timbers and rails on open-deck bridges.

The proposed research is a pilot project targeting a virtual open-deck bridge. Upon successful implementation, NJT will b…

The primary goal of this proposal is to enhance the resilience of coastal box girder bridges subject to storm and/or tsunami wave loading through an evaluation of their design geometry. Specifically, the geometry to be studied is the angle of inclination of the web plates, the width of the bottom flange (where a width …

One of the earliest and most essential decisions that must be made in any infrastructure project is the selection of which project delivery method (PDM) to use. Since the choice of the PDM will dictate the language in the contract and the timing of its signing; state DOTs, local agencies, and tribal governments must make…

CAIT seeks to support young people from underserved communities to select from among the many viable transportation career options, fill system gaps in under-recognized areas of workforce need, and help our youth overcome the identified barriers which have prevented easy pathways to success in the past.

This pilot…

This study aims to develop evaluation techniques for various indicators in the planning and construction processes at transportation agencies, and incorporate them into organizational decision-making. The intended outcome of this project is to help transportation agencies across the country evaluate their organizational …

The primary goal of this proposal is to develop a bio-mediated technique that would enable enzyme induced calcite precipitation (EICP) under varying temperatures to improve the physical properties of soil embankment and mitigate coastal erosion in the State of New Jersey.

The intended outcome of the project is a f…

There is a need to advance the manufacturing process for improvements towards sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure. Recent developments in additive manufacturing technologies has enabled bespoke design and flexibility in on-site development or prefabrication of houses, buildings, and bridges. However, the autom…

The primary goal of this proposal is to evaluate the viability of asphalt binder in RAP materials using a simplified procedure with the gyratory compactor. The researchers will generate a proposed parameter and recommended thresholds that would allow asphalt mixture suppliers to determine maximum RAP contents based on ex…

The primary goal of this proposal is to develop different Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for the rapid identification of damage in bridge structures using the bridge’s dynamic response during regular service operation. These algorithms are in theory applicable to any dynamical system but will be tailored specifical…

The primary goal of this proposal is to investigate the use of steel wool in concrete to increase its crack resistance (fracture toughness and flexural strength) and enable durable, crack-free bridges. Unlike the majority of research efforts that have focused on higher compressive strength (common ultra-high performance …

The primary goal of this proposal is to develop modeling approaches for the beneficial use of raw and stabilized sediments in engineering applications. First, a robust material characterization and strength laboratory testing program will be performed on specimens of raw and stabilized dredged sediments. These results wi…

The primary goal of this proposal is to evaluate the potential release and detection of micro-plastics from hot mix asphalt modified with recycled plastic modifiers.

The intended outcome of the project is to provide a testing method that can help the asphalt industry identify when a potential for the release of mi…

The primary goals of this proposal are to assess the stresses and displacements exhibited by the deck under traffic loads; conduct a parametric study encompassing multiple deck and superstructural material and geometric aspects, reflecting varying bridge superstructure systems, and evaluate the extent to which varying br…

The primary goals of this proposal are 1) to identify the existing traffic, safety, and environmental problems caused by pass-through traffic and natural calamities in New Brunswick, NJ; 2) to foster partnerships with local agencies and communities, focusing on their needs and concerns; 3) to introduce resilient transpor…