Title: Laboratory and Full-Scale Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Mixtures

Project Description:  This study investigates the impact of different fiber types on the performance of asphalt mixtures in the laboratory and in the field. It also quantifies the economic benefits from adding fiber to asphalt roads.

Funding Agency: DOD

Funding: $453,454

Technical Brief:  Assessment of the Impact of Fiber Types on the Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Hot Mix Asphalt. 

Link to technical brief here.

Title of the Project: Electric Curing of Conductive Concrete.

Project description: Investigate the electric curing of conductive concrete in cold weather.

Funding agency: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Funding period: 2023 – 2025

Title of the Project: Development of iFROST MAPPER for Geomaterials Characterization in Cold Regions.

Project description: Construct the iFROST MAPPER based on high-frequency electromagnetic induction (HFEMI) for geophysical characterization in cold regions, provided with the development of a standardized procedure for electromagnetic induction tests on geomaterials and data inversion of HFEMI responses.

Funding agency: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Funding period: 2023 – 2025

Title of the Project: Establishing Distress-Based Triggers for Selection of Pavement Preservation Treatments in New Jersey.

Project description: Validate the draft standard method for skid resistance testing via a pilot project and study the effect of tire conditioning distance on the test data.

Funding agency: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)

Funding period: 2024 – 2025

Title of the Project: Evaluation of NJDOT Hardened Traffic Paint Markings and Stripes Performance.

Project description: This project aims to obtain and analyze relevant technical and performance data of various pavement marking materials, and to determine which product(s) can be used to stripe various roadway surfaces to withstand the NJ weather and traffic conditions. In addition, this project will evaluate: drying time issues, alternative testing protocols, durability issues, cost benefits, temporary markings, and to develop an alternative specification for quick application of paints when supply chain issues arise.

Funding agency: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)

Funding period: 2023-2026

Title of the Project: Basic solution for 3D-printing of Ultra-high Performance Concrete.

Project description: Develop different ultra-high performance concrete mixes for layer-by-layer additive construction. Verify both fresh and hardened properties of the developed mixes.

Funding agency: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)- USACE- ERDC- CERL through Florida International University

Funding period: 2023 – 2025