AI Tools for Rapid Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment for Bridges

The main goal of this study is to develop tools (artificial intelligence (AI) and analytical) that perform post-earthquake PDA and DDA on both standard and substandard columns that are in-service in Alaska. To achieve this goal, the following will be carried out (1) review of the BrM database and other resources such as drawings and inspection reports to extract the common column detailing specific to Alaska and to categorize them into standard and substandard columns, (2) a comprehensive literature review on the performance of such columns, (3) development of a comprehensive experimental database for substandard columns, (4) performing large-scale testing to establish damage pattern for substandard columns common in Alaska, and (5) development of AI and other analytical tools that can perform PDA and DDA on Alaska’s standard and substandard columns. Cloud-based tools or mobile applications equip with PDA and DDA tools can significantly expediate post-earthquake assessment of bridges by deploying local DOT personnel that are not necessarily bridge engineers/inspectors. These tools provide quick and safe evaluation to decide to open, partially open to first responders, or close the bridge.

    Language

    • English

    Project

    • Status: Active
    • Funding: $350,955.00
    • Contract Numbers:

      HFHWY00396

      4000(235)

    • Sponsor Organizations:

      Federal Highway Administration

      1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
      Washington, DC  United States  20590
    • Managing Organizations:

      Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

      Research & Technology Transfer
      2301 Peger Road
      Fairbanks, AK  United States  99709-5399
    • Project Managers:

      DeMattio, Cristina

    • Performing Organizations:

      University of Nevada, Reno

      1664 N. Virginia Street
      Reno, Nevada  United States  89557
    • Principal Investigators:

      Tazarv, Mostafa

    • Start Date: 20240423
    • Expected Completion Date: 20251231
    • Actual Completion Date: 0

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    Filing Info

    • Accession Number: 01947034
    • Record Type: Research project
    • Source Agency: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
    • Contract Numbers: HFHWY00396, 4000(235)
    • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
    • Created Date: Feb 21 2025 10:11PM