Competitive Projects: Application of Innovative Materials and Technologies

Project #TitleUniversityStart/End Dates
CIAM-UTC-REG6Efficient Service Life Extension of Bridges through Risk-based Life-cycle Management and High-performance Construction Materials: Emphasis on Corrosion-resistant SteelLehigh University03/01/2019-09/01/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG7Fatigue Life Estimation of Bridges with Smart Mobile SensingLehigh University03/01/2019-12/31/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG9Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Efficient Geometric Arrangement of Metal Fin Tube Foundations for Transportation Applications Pile Foundations / Laboratory Tests on Scaled Steel Fin Pile FoundationPennsylvania State University03/01/2019-04/09/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG12Use of SmartRock Sensors to Monitor Pavement Performance for Supporting Rehabilitation Decision MakingPenn State Altoona03/01/2019-03/01/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG4Optimized Performance of UHPC Bridge Joints and OverlaysUniversity of Delaware03/01/2019-12/31/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG18Passive Strain Sensing Based on Changes in Retro reflectivityUniversity of Delaware01/20/2020-06/20/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG25Development of A Turnout Rail Break Warning (TRBW) System Based on Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing (DOFS) TechnologiesPenn State Altoona01/01/2020-01/31/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG16Durability Assessment of Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Repairs in BridgeUniversity of Delaware02/01/2020-07/31/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG17Extending the Service Life of Rigid Pavement Joints with Self-Healing SealantsUniversity of Delaware01/31/2020-06/30/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG36Characterizing Fundamental Rutting Property of Asphalt Concrete from Multiscale Simulative Tests using an Inverse ApproachVirginia Tech University03/03/2021-03/02/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG35Combined Structural Health and Traffic Monitoring using Fiber Optic Distributed Acoustic SensingVirginia Tech University02/15/2021-02/14/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG33Implementing Waste Plastics in Asphalt Pavement for Both Engineering and Environmental BenefitsPenn State Altoona03/08/2021-03/07/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG39Improving Freeze-thaw Resistance and Fatigue Resistance of Recycled Aggregate ConcreteUniversity of Delaware03/08/2021-05/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG34Investigation of the Benefit of Using a Novel Corrosion Resistant Steel in New and Existing Steel Bridges in PennsylvaniaLehigh University03/01/2021-06/01/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG42Reducing the Cost and Facilitating Broader Adoption of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) in BridgesPennsylvania State University12/08/2021-12/08/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG55Beneficiation of High Sulfur Fly Ashes and Quarry Fines for Sustainable Ternary Concrete MixturesVirginia Tech University03/10/2022-09/09/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG39Mitigating Cracking in Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Bridge ConnectionsPennsylvania State University01/03/2022-01/03/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG44Design of Anchors for Rapid and Durable Strengthening of Bridges with Externally Bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites—Phase 2University of Delaware01/04/2022-09/01/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG47Development of a Rollable Polymer Pavement OverlayVirginia Tech University01/20/2022-07/20/2023

Competitive Projects: Condition Assessment or Structural Health Monitoring

Project #TItleUniversityStart/End Dates
CIAM-UTC-REG7Fatigue Life Estimation of Bridges with Smart Mobile SensingLehigh University03/01/2019-12/21/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG11Railroad Track Performance Monitoring by Advanced Sensor Network & Big DataPenn State Altoona03/01/2019-09/30/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG14Improved Methods to Assess Corrosion Damage in Prestressed Concrete BeamsVirginia Tech University03/01/2019-12/20/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG2Development of a Practical Risk Framework for Railway Bridge Stiffness Transition Maintenance and UpgradeUniversity of Delaware03/01/2019-08/25/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG3Bridge Load Rating and Evaluation Using Digital Image MeasurementsUniversity of Delaware03/01/2019-12/31/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG32Development of Low-Cost Weigh‑In‑Motion (WIM) and Response Spectra Techniques: “Development of Cost-Effective Sensing System for Integrated Traffic and Pavement Response Monitoring in Support of Pavement Management"Virginia Tech University03/01/2019-08/15/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG20Smart Mobile Platform for Model Updating and Life Cycle Assessment of BridgesLehigh University01/20/2020-07/31/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG22Artificial Intelligence for Advance Landslide Warning along Railroad Tracks in Pennsylvania and DelawarePennsylvania State University07/01/2020-006/30/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG26Evaluation of IoT-Enabled Pavement Response Monitoring for Transportation System ManagementVirginia Tech University01/20/2020-03/31/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG28Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Inspection of Tack Coats and Ancillary Highway StructuresWest Virginia University01/20/2020-08/15/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG29Preparing the Next Generation of Undergraduate and Graduate Engineers in Autonomous Robotic System for Damage DetectionMorgan State University01/20/2020-01/20/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG27Integration of traffic and structural health monitoring on the Varina-Enon Bridge via sensor fusion (Updated project title: Bridge Weigh-in Motion for Simultaneous Multiple Vehicles)Virginia Tech University01/20/2020-05/20/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG31Developing Transportation Engineering Graduates for IndustryMorgan State University03/08/2021-02/13/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG32Development of a Virtual Weigh-In-Motion System for Enhanced Pavement System ManagementWest Virginia University03/01/2021-08/31/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG51Multi-robot teaming for inspection of hydraulic structuresGeorge Mason University01/20/2022-13/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG45Field deployment and verification of an AI-based crowdsensing bridge condition assessment platformLehigh University01/06/2022-03/31/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG52Quantification of Railroad Ballast Performance Using Advanced Sensor Network & Big DataPenn State Altoona02/01/2022-08/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG53Ballast and Soil Performance Separation by Using Instrumented Geo-grid & Machine LearningPenn State Altoona02/01/2022-08/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG48Determination of Bridge Element Weights based on Data-driven ModelsWest Virginia University01/04/2022-09/30/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG50Prediction of Pavement Performance via Integrated Pavement Health and Traffic Monitoring with Deep Learning and Predictive ModelingVirginia Tech University01/20/2022-07/20/2023

Competitive Projects: Infrastructure Management and Innovative Financing

Project #TitleUniversityStart/End Dates
CIAM-UTC-REG10Time-Based Modeling of Concrete Bridge Deck Deterioration Using Probabilistic ModelsPennsylvania State University03/01/2019-08/15/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG01Planning for the Inevitable: Readying DOTs for Disaster Debris ManagementUniversity of Delaware03/01/2019-03/01/2020
CIAM-UTC-REG5Strategic Prioritization and Planning of Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Improvements Incorporating Continuously-Sensed DataGeorge Mason University03/01/2019-05/21/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG15Decision Support Tools for Multi-objective, Multi-asset, Multi-modal Joint Maintenance ProgrammingUniversity of Delaware01/20/2020-06/30/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG24Developing Equivalence Tools to Control Quality of Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management DataPennsylvania State University03/01/2020-10/28/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG21AI-enabled fiscally constrained life-cycle asset management for infrastructure systemsPennsylvania State University01/20/2020-08/31/2021
CIAM-UTC-REG19Price Discovery for Strategic Compensation of Toll Road Operators to Relieve State Maintenance ImpactsGeorge Mason University01/20/2020-09/30/2022
CIAM-UTC-REG40Deep reinforcement learning for multi-asset infrastructure management incorporating traffic operations adaptations and controlPennsylvania State University05/01/2021-08/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG37In-situ Stiffening and Upgrading of Ballasted Rail Track Beds via Cement Grout InjectionPennsylvania State University03/15/2021-06/30/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG38Strategic Prioritization and Planning for Multi-Asset Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Improvements: Phase 2 - Data-driven Decisions from Continuous MonitoringGeorge Mason University05/21/2021-03/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG46Using Advance Refunding of Federal Loans to Support Transportation Infrastructure Asset Management and Delivery: Lessons from the Covid-19 PandemicGeorge Mason University01/04/2022-12/31/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG49Roadway Rehabilitation, Improvement, and Protection with Equitable Services in a Future with Climate Change—AI-Based Learning and OptimizationVirginia Tech University01/04/2022-07/04/2023
CIAM-UTC-REG41Quantifying the Impact of Data Unavailability, Inaccuracies and Uncertainty on Deterioration Modeling and Infrastructure Asset Management PoliciesPennsylvania State University01/03/2022-02/03/2024
CIAM-UTC-REG54Developing Meta Data for State DOTs from Complex Optimization Problems to Support Asset ManagementUniversity of Delaware03/04/2022-10/03/2023