Application of New Materials and Technologies
A major research focus for TRANS-IPIC is the incorporation of new materials and technologies, used in the repair or reconstruction of infrastructure, into the framework of PC design and production. This research theme's ultimate goal is to improve the durability and sustainability of newly constructed or repaired infrastructure using PC.
Research Topics
- Climate adaptation strategies of PC
- PC using ultra-high performance concrete
- Smart metallic reinforcement
- Smart composite reinforcement
- Self-stressing repair PC plates
- Innovative railroad reinforcement
- Image-based modeling
- Topology optimization of PC
- Game simulation for installation analysis
2023 Round 1 - Funded Projects
Design, Manufacturing, and Characterization of Fiber Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Rebars
- PI: Dr. Guoqiang Li
- Funding: $145,188.00 ($96,787.00 Federal and $48,400.00 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Unveiling synergistic effects of Nano-modification and CO2 curing on the durability and carbon footprint of precast elements
- PI: Dr. Mirian Velay-Lizancos / Co-PI: Dr. Jan Olek and Dr. Raikhan Tokpatayeva
- Funding: $104,224.00 ($64,092.00 Federal and $40,132.00 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Bio-Inspired Solutions for Jersey and Road Noise Barriers: Exploring 3D Printing as Alternative Precast Technology
- PI: Dr. Pablo Zavattieri / Co-PI: Dr. Jan Olek and Dr. Jeff Youngblood
- Funding: $125,803.00 ($67,576.00 Federal and $58,227.00 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
3D Printed Advanced Materials to Mitigate Prestressed Concrete Girder End Cracks
- PI: Dr. Ravi Ranade / Co-PI: Dr. Chi Zhou and Dr. Pinar Okumus
- Funding: $120,000 ($80,000 Federal and $40,000 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Adaptive camber precast concrete girder for deflection mitigation of highway bridges
- PI: Dr. Ann C. Sychterz / Co-PI: Dr. Jacob Henschen
- Funding: $97,500.00 ($65,000.00 Federal and $32,500.00 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Innovative Precast Concrete Truss Using Adaptive Shape Memory Prestressing System
- PI: Dr. Bassem Andrawes
- Funding: $150,000 ($100,000 Federal and $50,000 Non-Federal)See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Shape Memory Alloy Transverse Reinforcement for Solving End Region Problems in Precast Bridge Girders End Regions
- PI: Dr. Bassem Andrawes
- Funding: $150,000 ($100,000 Federal and $50,000 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
Thermally Conductive Pre-cast Concrete Pavement for Urban Heat Island mitigation
- PI: Dr. Samer Dessouky
- Funding: $120,000 ($80,000 Federal and $40,000 Non-Federal)
- See documents:
- Project Information
- Quarterly Progress Report: #1
2023 Round 2 - Funded Projects
Exploring Fungal-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (FICP) for Healing Concrete Cracks
- PI: Dr. Hai Lin
- Funding: $97,502.00 ($64,999.00 Federal and $32,503.00 Non-Federal)
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Data-driven smart composite reinforcement for precast concrete
- PI: Dr. Chengcheng Tao / Co-PI: Dr. Shanyue Gua
- Funding: $97500.00 ($64996.00 Federal and $32504.00 Non-Federal)See documents:
Researchers in this theme
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Professor of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Professor in Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor of Construction Management Technology