Continuous & Low-cost Inspection of Precast Concrete Bridges using Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
This project aims to develop a continuous, low-cost data collection system for bridges with precast components prone to reflective cracking. Early damage detection is crucial for durability, but existing inspection methods are costly, especially when performed continuously. Leveraging existing vehicles on the roads, the research team proposes using vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, where bridges request connected vehicles with standard forward-facing cameras to inspect critical areas. Connected automated vehicles (CAVs) will execute cooperative motion to maximize inspection efficiency. Aggregated data from continuous traffic and inspection results will detect early signs of damage, enabling proactive maintenance. This innovative approach will revolutionize precast bridge condition monitoring and remote sensing, improving infrastructure safety and durability. By harnessing the power of connected vehicles and infrastructure, we can reduce costs and enhance inspection effectiveness, ultimately leading to safer, more durable, and resilient transportation infrastructure.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
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Sponsor Organizations:
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory
Urbana, IL United States 61801-2352Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Performing Organizations:
221 Ketter Hall
Buffalo, NY United States 14260 -
Principal Investigators:
He, Chaozhe
- Start Date: 20250101
- Expected Completion Date: 20251231
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Autonomous vehicles; Concrete bridges; Connected vehicles; Cracking; Data collection; Inspection; Precast concrete
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01943057
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Infrastructure Precast Innovation Center
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jan 22 2025 11:58AM