Dr. Reynaldo Roque, a professor from the University of Florida Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, along with his research team, conducted a study to understand interface debonding and near-surface longitudinal cracking in the wheel path of asphalt pavements. Asphalt… Read More
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UFTI Participates in FDOT Research Program Peer Exchange
FDOT held a peer exchange, which is a review of a state DOT’s Research, Development, and Technology program by representatives of other state DOTs, federal transportation agencies, academic institutions, the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and other entities to exchange information… Read More
UFTI Offers Workshop on DSRC and Other Transportation Communication Options
A panel of experts in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) presented different aspects of Vehicle-to-Infrastructure or V2X connectivity on May 3, 2017, at the University of Florida. This workshop addressed the interest in, and importance of, connected and automated… Read More
UFTI Affiliate Dr. Chris Ferraro Tests Various Materials as Partial Replacements for Portland Cement in Concrete
Concrete is seen everywhere in transportation construction. Concrete is made by combining Portland cement, sand, water, and coarse aggregate. Portland cement is the “glue” that holds concrete together and gives it its structural strength. However, as demand for Portland cement… Read More
UFTI Hosted Workshop on DSRC and Other Communication Options for Transportation Connectivity on May 3, 2017
The UFTI will host a workshop on May 3, 2017, in the Reitz Union, room G310 on the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida.
Coastal Engineering Researchers Evaluate the Monitoring System on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The results of the following FDOT research project is now available online: Sunshine Skyway Bridge Monitoring Phase 1: System Assessment & Integration Recommendations Summary [103KB] Final Report [3.9MB] Principal investigator: Jennifer A. Rice, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UF Department of Civil & Coastal… Read More
Dr. Jonathan Scheffe Investigated the Use of Solar Lighting for Pedestrian Crosswalks
The results of the following FDOT research project is now available online: Integrated Solar Lighting for Pedestrian Crosswalk Visibility Final Report [1.3MB] PI: Jonathan Scheffe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering PM: Ronald Chin Co-PM: Trey Tillander III This report… Read More
Arterial Corridor Evaluation for Florida DOT Nears Completion
UFTI Director Lily Elefteriadou and her team, with funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), are nearing the completion of their research in evaluating the implementation of Advanced Signal Control Technologies (ASCT) at the following arterial corridors in Florida:… Read More
UFTI Affiliate Receives Funding from FDOT for New, Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV) Project
Dr. Jennifer Rice, an assistant professor in the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE), has received funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to investigate using drones to inspect bridges. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes… Read More
University of Florida is now a part of the MetroLab Network!
The University of Florida, along with the University of North Florida and City of Jacksonville, have partnered up to join the MetroLab Network. Made up of 35 city-university partnerships, their focus is to bring data, analytics and innovation to local… Read More