Many factors are at work in attempts to make school-zones safe. Signs and beacons warn drivers that students are moving about in the area. Speed limits are reduced to help drivers be better able to stay alert and react safely… Read More
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Dr. Elefteriadou shares the Potential of I-STREET at a Workshop Hosted by Info Tech
This past month, the University of Florida and Info Tech hosted the North American Linked Data in Architecture and Construction (LDAC) Workshop on Linked Building Data and Semantic Web Technologies (WLS 2019). The theme of the workshop was the Future… Read More
UFTI Affiliates Conduct Investigation on Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Roads
Dr. Yu Yan, Mr. George Lopp and Dr. Reynaldo Roque, from the University of Florida (UF) Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, conducted a study to examine the possibility of increasing the percentage of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) used for… Read More
Effect of Proximity of Sheet Pile Walls on the Apparent Capacity of Driven Displacement Piles, Phase 2
A temporary steel sheet pile wall (SPW) is frequently used to stabilize soil during construction. An SPW is installed prior to the installation of the production piles. University of Florida researchers, led by principal investigator Jae Chung, Ph.D., investigated the effects… Read More
Requirements for Use of Field-Cast, Proprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete in Florida
University of Florida researchers, led by principal investigator Kyle Riding, Ph.D., developed a method to measure the tensile stress-strain relationship of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). They also developed a specification for material acceptance of field-cast UHPC. Improved specifications and performance… Read More
Measuring the Impact of Monster Jam on Venue Flooring
Two UF Civil Engineering professors teamed up with Feld Entertainment to research the impact of over-sized motor vehicles on venue floors in an event called Monster Jam, the largest motor-sport event that tours globally throughout arenas and stadiums. Funded by… Read More
UFTI and City of Gainesville Collaborate on Newly-Funded NSF Smart Cities Project
The goal of this project is to enable cities and communities to deploy technology that saves lives through safer transportation systems. Video data will be gathered through edge-based real-time machine learning (ML) techniques and videostream processing from intersections and public… Read More
New Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure Short Form May Reduce Administration Time and Provide Acceptable Psychometric Properties
The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure is a free screening tool, available online for caregivers and family members of older drivers, including occupational therapy practitioners that detects and rates a driver’s difficulties in performing tasks. The initial study funded by the Center for Multimodal… Read More
Occupational Therapy Researchers Determine Impact of In-Vehicle Information Systems or Advanced Driving Assistance Systems on Older Drivers
Researchers in the UF Department of Occupational Therapy, led by Dr. Sherrilene Classen, recently published, “Smart In-Vehicle Technologies and Older Drivers: A Scoping Review” in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy’s Special Issue on Robotics, AI, and Automation. The researchers… Read More
UFTI and City of Gainesville Collaborate on Newly-Funded NSF Smart Cities Project
The goal of this project is to enable cities and communities to deploy technology that saves lives through safer transportation systems. Video data will be gathered through edge-based real-time machine learning (ML) techniques and videostream processing from intersections and public… Read More