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Research at the Institute
The Institute’s research program has focused upon ensuring the viability of transportation infrastructure systems through the development and application of innovative measurement, monitoring, and communications technologies to gather critical data on the structural health of infrastructure systems. ITI has also invested in the development of new infrastructure materials that are better suited for their tasks. Specific work recently included:
• Development and deployment of tools and methods for structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure, including applications to fracture-critical bridges
• Development of tools and methods for monitoring the impact of transportation construction and resource extraction activities on nearby facilities, including autonomous measurement of site deformation and construction vibrations
• Development of advanced wireless communications devices that awaken and transmit when significant events occur
• Development of innovative materials for transportation infrastructure, including continued evolution of weldable high strength steels for bridges and new concrete mixtures optimized for slipform paving
• Analysis of critical infrastructure failures and development of safer codes and standards for the design of concrete structures
Institute researchers have deployed advanced continuous remote monitoring technologies on transportation infrastructure facilities around the U.S. In collaboration with deployment partners, we have used elements of the nation’s infrastructure as our field laboratory to develop, deploy, and test advanced SHM technologies, and in the process we have helped agencies to identify and understand significant problems in their transportation infrastructure. These partnerships have provided unique and challenging settings for research and invaluable learning opportunities for our students.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mr. Dan Marron, ITI's chief research engineer
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