Cement and concrete (C/C) can behave differently if proportions, materials or processing steps are not correct, and this can lead to big changes in performance. Currently, empirical methods derived from equations and tables can predict the behavior of new cement… Read More
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UF GatorITE Chapter Wins Multiple Awards at Annual FSITE Meeting
The GatorITE Chapter won several awards for students at the Annual FSITE Meeting. These awards included the Best Student Chapter Award, the Bill McGrath Scholaraship Award, 1st Place for the Research and Shark Tank Award, and the Put a Break… Read More
UFTI Affiliate Leads Technical Assistance for Safe Routes to School Program Application
Dr. Ruth Steiner, a professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at UF, is leading the Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Program, which will provide expertise to counties within Florida to implement infrastructure improvements around schools with… Read More
Smart Intersections: A Driver Perception Study at Signalized Intersections
A group of researchers from the University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI) is conducting a study to understand driver’s perception at signalized intersections. The success of this study depends on gathering diverse perspectives of drivers across the world. To participate in the… Read More
UFTI Info Session for Prospective Students
The UFTI hosted an informational session for prospective graduate students, view the video here:
David Wantman, WGI CEO, Joins the UFTI External Advisory Board
The UFTI welcomes David Wantman, CEO of the Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) to the External Advisory Board. Wantman started in the business at age 13 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of… Read More
UFTI Post-Doc Participates in Summer Academy at the Universidad de La Salle
Universidad de La Salle, an International University in Bogota, Colombia hosts Summer Academy every year. Out of 200+ proposals around 20 courses were selected to be a part of this program this year. https://www.lasalle.edu.co/la-salle-internacional/la-salle-summer-academy/session+two Dr. Pruthvi Manjunatha, who recently graduated… Read More
Fabio Sasahara, Ph.D. Student, Presents at Travel Behavior Conference in California
The IATBR International Conference 2018 took place in Santa Barbara/CA from July 14th – 20th, having researchers from all around the world. The conference was organized into the following research topics: Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Time Use – Well… Read More
UFTI Affiliate Launches SmartDrive Rehabilitation Services
The ability to operate a vehicle can be integral to a person’s ability to maintain independence and mobility. UFTI affiliate Dr. Sherrilene Classen hosted the launch of the SmartDrive Driver Rehabilitation Services on July 12, 2018. Dr. Classen is the SmartDrive director… Read More
UFTI Researcher Uses Drones to Inspect Bridges
Traffic structures in Florida must be inspected regularly, every 2 years for bridges and every 5 years for high mast light poles. Bridges that are difficult to access often require special bridge inspection vehicles that have extension arms to position… Read More