Condition Monitoring and Remote Sensing

Monitoring the construction process and condition of existing and new infrastructure is critical for ensuring longevity and durability. In new constructions and repairs that involve PC components, this is much more feasible due to the controlled environment, which also allows for embedded elements with health monitoring capabilities.

Research Topics

  • Built-in satellite-sensing system
  • PC assessment using digital twinning
  • Machine learning for early problem detection through UAV drones
  • Self-powered defrosting and monitoring of PC pavement
  • AI image-based monitoring of infrastructure
  • Smart phone PC pavement monitoring

monitoring of bridge deformations

trucks on bridge

2023 Round 1 - Funded Projects

Evaluating Prestressed Concrete Beams with Cracks using Machine Learning

  • PI: Dr. Pinar Okumus / Co-PI: Dr. Negar Elhami Khorasani 
  • Funding: $120,000 ($80,000 Federal and $40,000 Non-Federal)
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Design and Implementation of Digital Twin Models for Continuous Monitoring and Performance Prediction of Precast Concrete Bridges

  • PI: Dr. Volodymyr Kindratenko / Co-PI: Dr. Bassem Andrawes
  • Funding: $97,500.00 ($65,000.00 Federal and $32,500.00 Non-Federal)
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2023 Round 2 - Funded Projects

Photogrammetry and LiDAR-Based Precast Concrete Railroad Crossties Abrasion Damage Detections

  • PI: Dr. Shanyue Guan / Co-PI: Dr. Chao Sun
  • Funding: $86,033.00 ($53,533.00 Federal and $32,500.00 Non-Federal)
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Gaze-directed UAV-UGV Coordination Framework for On-site Quality Inspection of Precast

  • PI: Dr. Jiannan Cai / Co-PI: Dr. Ao Du and Dr. Ibukun Awolusi
  • Funding: $97,500.00 ($65,000.00 Federal and $32,500.00 Non-Federal)
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Researchers in this theme

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management
Assistant Professor of Construction Management Technology
Adjunct Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering