Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China; 2. School of Civil Engineering & Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
Malachy Walsh and Partners, Park House, Bessboro Rd, Mahon, Cork, Ireland; Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
Brigham Young University - Provo
University of Kentucky
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Spatial Markov Equilibrium Models For Taxi Services: Driver Decision, Search Friction, And Locational Pricing,
2026
Wayne State University
Spatial Markov Equilibrium Models For Taxi Services: Driver Decision, Search Friction, And Locational Pricing, Yanchao Liu
Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty Research Publications
This paper develops a modeling framework for stochastic multi-agent systems and applies it to equilibrium and pricing analysis in urban taxi markets. Travel demand is represented as a trip network and embedded in a Markov chain that captures both locational and in transit taxi states, with transition dynamics reflecting trip durations, search frictions, spatial competition, and drivers’ perceptions of long-term value. The framework features a parametric Markov chain with endogenous transition probabilities and a behavioral model in which agents’ decisions depend on anticipated long-term rewards. We establish equilibrium existence and examine two locational pricing schemes that align individual incentives with …
Dynamic Flood Risk Assessment For Transportation Infrastructure In Fresno, Ca,
2026
California State University, Fresno
Dynamic Flood Risk Assessment For Transportation Infrastructure In Fresno, Ca, Yushin Ahn, Fayzul Pasha
Mineta Transportation Institute
Urban roadway flooding in flat metropolitan environments often shows up as small areas of standing water rather than large, flowing floods. In low-gradient urban environments, subtle micro-topographic features—such as pavement crowns, curbs, and localized depressions—often control where surface water accumulates following rainfall. Accurately identifying these localized ponding areas is important for roadway flood screening and infrastructure management. This study develops a LiDAR-based depression mapping framework to identify roadway segments susceptible to surface ponding in flat urban environments. High-resolution airborne LiDAR datasets were used to generate detailed elevation maps (down to less than a foot in resolution) from ground-classified point clouds …
Research Status And Prospects Of Monitoring Technology For Large-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges Based On Machine Learning,
2026
Changsha Xigong Construction Co ., Ltd., Changsha , Hunan 410208 , China
Research Status And Prospects Of Monitoring Technology For Large-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges Based On Machine Learning, Liu Guoliang, Liu Guokun, Yan Donghuang, Wang Wenxi, Wang Qishun
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
Machine learning and intelligent optimization algorithms have been increasingly applied to construction and health monitoring of long-span cable-stayed bridges. Based on the construction history of cable-stayed bridges both domestically and internationally, an overview of the origin and development process of cable-stayed bridges was provided. Firstly, from the perspective of the entire life cycle of bridges, bridge monitoring was divided into construction period monitoring and operation period monitoring. The applications of mainstream construction monitoring methods in large cable-stayed bridge projects were elaborated, and the specific composition of bridge health monitoring systems was clarified. Secondly, the basic principles of several machine learning …
Plastic Roads And Waste Utilization In Pavements: Recycling Plastic Waste Into Durable Road Construction,
2026
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Plastic Roads And Waste Utilization In Pavements: Recycling Plastic Waste Into Durable Road Construction, Hunter Smith, Caden Hoffer, Robert Kincart, Winston De Feria Weber
Discovery Day - Daytona Beach
Plastic waste production continues to increase worldwide, creating significant environmental and waste management challenges. With over 350 million tons of plastic waste generated annually, researchers and engineers are exploring innovative methods to reuse materials in sustainable construction practices. To reduce construction waste and make productive use of recycled materials, engineers are investigating utilization applications for plastic waste in pavement systems. This project examines the use of recycled plastic as a modifier in asphalt pavement mixtures to improve road performance while addressing environmental concerns. The objective of this work is to evaluate how incorporating recycled plastics into asphalt mixtures can enhance …
Ensemble Learning Framework For Predicting Close Proximity Tire–Pavement Noise On Expressways,
2026
SGS
Ensemble Learning Framework For Predicting Close Proximity Tire–Pavement Noise On Expressways, Woo Young Cho, Jin Hwan Kim, Guk Gon Song, Kyungnam Kim, Youngguk Seo
Faculty Articles
Traffic noise is a critical public health concern affecting millions of highway users and adjacent residents worldwide. In response, many transportation agencies have adopted functional surface materials to reduce noise at the source on pavement, but assessing their effectiveness remains expensive and logistically challenging. Close Proximity (CPX) testing quantifies tire-pavement noise but requires specialized equipment costing $50,000-$126,000 and is limited to existing pavement, preventing proactive noise assessment during pavement design. This study develops machine learning models to predict CPX noise levels from readily available pavement characteristics, eliminating the need for costly tests during design and planning phases. To train and …
Chameleon Carriers In Trucking: Detection, Enforcement, And Financial And Safety Impacts,
2026
University of Kentucky
Chameleon Carriers In Trucking: Detection, Enforcement, And Financial And Safety Impacts, Brian Howell, Drew Law, Andrew Martin
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
Chameleon carriers are motor carriers that evade regulatory enforcement by dissolving and reregistering under new corporate identities. This study, commissioned by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), examined how states characterize, detect, and respond to chameleon carrier activity and assessed its financial and safety impacts in Kentucky from 2020 through 2025. The research team conducted a literature review of existing agency practices and relevant stakeholder perspectives, reviewed administrative codes and statutes across 13 pilot states, and administered two structured surveys to state motor carrier credentialing officials examining carrier characterization and enforcement practices. An analysis of KYTC's carrier data flagged by CVIEW …
Effect Of Rheology Modification On Fiber Orientation And Dispersion In 3d-Printed Ultra-High-Performance Concrete,
2026
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Effect Of Rheology Modification On Fiber Orientation And Dispersion In 3d-Printed Ultra-High-Performance Concrete, Haodao Li, Alfred Addai-Nimoh, Seongho Han, Kamal H. Khayat
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
The extrusion process in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) facilitates horizontal alignment of steel fibers along the printing direction, thus enhancing the load-bearing capacity of printed elements. However, such shear-induced fiber alignment is highly sensitive to rheological properties. This study investigates how variations in dynamic yield stress (τd) and plastic viscosity (μ), influence the extrudability, fiber orientation and dispersion, and anisotropic mechanical behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Five viscosity-modifying agent (VMA) types were incorporated at two content levels to modify the rheology of printable UHPC. Results showed that moderate VMA additions improved printability, whereas excessive contents markedly increased τd and μ; …
Machine Learning For Predictive Energy And Emissions Modeling Of Vehicles And Power Grids In The United States,
2026
Kennesaw State University
Machine Learning For Predictive Energy And Emissions Modeling Of Vehicles And Power Grids In The United States, S M Tanvir Faysal Alam Chowdhoury
Dissertations
The environmental benefits of electric vehicle (EV) adoption depend on more than replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with electric powertrains. EV adoption reshapes electricity demand, interacts with regional generation mixes, and influences travel behavior and congestion, creating a coupled transportation-energy system in which vehicle and power-plant emissions must be evaluated together. This dissertation develops machine-learning frameworks for predicting energy consumption and emissions from vehicles and power grids under rising EV adoption. The first component forecasts grid emissions from EV charging. Using simulation data from NREL's Cambium database, a Prophet-based time-series framework predicts carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane emission rates …
Feasibility Of Using Untreated And Treated Rice Straw Fibers As A Modifier For Hot Mix Asphalt,
2026
The University of Texas at Tyler
Feasibility Of Using Untreated And Treated Rice Straw Fibers As A Modifier For Hot Mix Asphalt, Aditya Chowdhury
Civil Engineering Theses
Flexible pavements are subject to progressive deterioration driven by repeated traffic loading, environmental exposure, and material degradation, which causes distress. This study presents an integrated research framework that combines laboratory performance evaluation of rice straw fiber (RSF)-modified hot mix asphalt with machine learning-based pavement distress prediction to advance sustainable pavements. Three plant-produced HMA mixtures were modified with untreated and alkali-treated RSF at dosage levels of 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6% by total mixture weight. FTIR spectroscopic analysis confirmed that alkali treatment induced significant chemical modifications to the fiber surface, increasing hydroxyl group availability and enhancing fiber–binder adhesion. Alkali-treated RSF consistently outperformed …
How Does Competitive Adsorption Between Vma And Pce Influence Yield Stress Of Cement Paste? A Novel Insight From Interparticle Forces And Percolation Threshold,
2026
Missouri University of Science and Technology
How Does Competitive Adsorption Between Vma And Pce Influence Yield Stress Of Cement Paste? A Novel Insight From Interparticle Forces And Percolation Threshold, Huamin Sun, Le Teng, Xiaohan Yu, Xin Shu, Zhangli Hu, Jiaping Liu, Kamal H. Khayat
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Viscosity modifying admixture (VMA) and polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) are often combined to optimize rheological properties of cement-based materials. However, the competitive adsorption of these complex admixtures can greatly influence rheological properties. Many studies have investigated the variation of yield stress due to competitive adsorption between VMA and PCE; but the mechanisms are not fully understood. This study aims to shed a new light on this question in cement paste systems prepared with low water-to-binder ratios of 0.16–0.30. The competitive adsorption of VMA and PCE was quantitatively assessed using the Total Organic Carbon and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy measurements. The effect of competitive …
Study On Deformation Characteristics Of Kaolin Under Dry-Wet And Freeze-Thaw Cycles,
2026
China Railway 14th Bureau Group Second Engineering Corporation Limited , Taian , Shandong 271000 , China ;Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Shantou University , Shantou , Guangdong 515063 , China
Study On Deformation Characteristics Of Kaolin Under Dry-Wet And Freeze-Thaw Cycles, Yang Shang, Xiao Dingyuan
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
In seasonally frozen areas, surface soil is subjected to prolonged and drastic fluctuations in temperature and humidity, causing excessive deformation and resulting in engineering issues such as subgrade settlement and building deformation. The deformation characteristics of kaolin in seasonally frozen areas under the combined influence of freeze-thaw and dry-wet cycles were studied. Through a self-designed experimental setup, experiments with interleaved dry-wet and freeze-thaw cycles were conducted on compacted specimens, and wetting-freezing-thawing-drying cycle experiments were performed to explore the swelling-shrinkage deformation characteristics of kaolin under the combined action of different freeze-thaw and dry-wet cycles. The results indicate that intermittent freeze-thaw cycles …
Influence Of Geocell Technical Parameters On Bearing Characteristics Of Highway Subgrades In Oasis Areas,
2026
Xinjiang Transportation Investment and Construction Management Co ., Ltd., Urumqi , Xinjiang 830000 , China ;Xinjiang Kusha Highway Development Co ., Ltd., Aksu , Xinjiang 842202 , China
Influence Of Geocell Technical Parameters On Bearing Characteristics Of Highway Subgrades In Oasis Areas, Zhu Chunsheng, Shu Xingyu, Lu Huiyu, Yang Xiaohua
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To study the effects of technical parameters, such as geocell specifications and laying types, on the bearing capacity and deformation of highway subgrades in oasis flood irrigation areas, the shear properties of plain soil and geocell-reinforced layers with different specifications were studied through large-scale direct shear tests. Based on indoor compression tests and field load tests, numerical simulation parameters, such as the deformation modulus of different foundation soil layers, were calibrated. A numerical model of the geocell-reinforced highway subgrade was established using, and the effects of geocell specifications and laying types on the vertical settlement of the subgrade, the displacement …
Study On Effects Of Phase Change Materials On Thermal Erosion Resistance Of Airport Pavement,
2026
School of Transportation , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Study On Effects Of Phase Change Materials On Thermal Erosion Resistance Of Airport Pavement, Li Ping, Li Yunlong, Zheng Zhipeng, Wang Zhijian, Yi Chengxi
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the effect of phase change materials (PCMs ) on improving the thermal erosion resistance of airport pavements and to provide recommendations for selecting optimal PCMs to obtain airport pavements with longer service lives, three PCMs, PCM-G- 98 (A), LB- 2 (B), and TH-HC- 120 (C), were purchased based on literature summaries and market research. Based on microscopic test results and the actual preparation conditions of modified asphalt, PCMs A and B were selected. Subsequently, based on a self-made high-content SBS modified asphalt (S), four groups of composite modified asphalts (S-A- 5, S-A- 10, S-B- 5, and S-B- 10) …
Study On Influence Of Elastic Modulus Of Fiber On Compaction Characteristics Of Asphalt Mixtures,
2026
China Road & Bridge Corporation , Beijing 100011 , China
Study On Influence Of Elastic Modulus Of Fiber On Compaction Characteristics Of Asphalt Mixtures, Zou Zexi, Luo Kaiyan, Lin Zhiming, Qiu Xiang, Lu Xudong, Yao Xiaoyang, Wang Yaolong
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the influence mechanism of fiber incorporation on the compaction characteristics of asphalt mixtures, six types of typical road fibers (polyester fiber, polyacrylonitrile fiber, aramid fiber, basalt fiber, polypropylene fiber, and polyvinyl alcohol fiber) were selected in this paper, and gyratory compaction tests were conducted based on AC- 20 graded mixtures. The compaction coefficient (a larger compaction coefficient indicates easier compaction) was used as the core evaluation index. The results indicate that the elastic modulus of the fiber is the key influencing factor. When the fiber modulus is 50% lower than the aggregate modulus (such as polyester fiber and …
Angularity Evaluation Of Coarse Aggregates Based On Local Feature Extraction Of Point Clouds,
2026
College of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering , Henan Agricultural University , Zhengzhou , Henan 450002 , China
Angularity Evaluation Of Coarse Aggregates Based On Local Feature Extraction Of Point Clouds, Ma Quanzhuo, Feng Ponan, Feng Zezhong, Lei Mingyu, Wang Zhenfeng, Li Jiange
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
The morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates significantly affect the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures and thus directly influence their road performance and durability. This paper aims to innovatively propose an evaluation method for the angularity of coarse aggregates. A three-dimensional (3D) scanner was used to acquire the surface profile information of coarse aggregates, and local angularity features were extracted through point cloud data analysis. Subsequently, a comprehensive 3D angularity evaluation index for coarse aggregates (A3D) was proposed by combining local normal vectors and curvature characteristics. The results indicate that A3D can be more accurately and independently used for angularity evaluation. …
Optimization Design And Experimental Study On Strength Of Ternary Industrial Solid Waste Mixtures,
2026
Guangzhou Expressway Co ., Ltd., Guangzhou , Guangdong 510220 , China
Optimization Design And Experimental Study On Strength Of Ternary Industrial Solid Waste Mixtures, Yang Shu, Ai Yi, Sheng Shanwang, Li Chuangmin
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
This paper aims to explore whether fly ash, lithium slag, and slag powder (ternary industrial solid wastes) can effectively replace cement as cementitious materials for interlocking large-particle crushed stone bases. A uniform design table U9(94) was used to design the test scheme for the mixing ratios of ternary industrial solid waste mixtures; the correlation between the mortar strength and the ternary industrial solid waste mixtures was analyzed by Pearson correlation; with the help of the mathematical statistical software SPSS 26.0, mathematical models for the flexural strength and compressive strength of the ternary industrial solid waste mixture mortar specimens were established. …
Calculation Of Tensile Force For Cable-Stayed Buckling Bracket Combined With Temporary Tie Rod Structure Of V-Shaped Pier,
2026
First Engineering Co ., Ltd. of China Communications Third Highway Engineering Bureau , Beijing 101304 , China
Calculation Of Tensile Force For Cable-Stayed Buckling Bracket Combined With Temporary Tie Rod Structure Of V-Shaped Pier, Zhao Xiaolu, Yang Guang, Liu Junle, Qiu Zhiwei, Meng Lingxin, Peng Weibing
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To solve the problem of excessive tensile stress of the cross-section during the cantilever casting process of high piers with inclined legs, a determination method of tensile force based on the linear programming theory and unstressed state control was proposed. Based on the internal force equilibrium method and the principle of influence matrix, the method optimized the tensile force with “stress control as the primary and alignment control as the auxiliary”. The unstressed state control method was adopted for forward iteration, and the effect of tangential displacement between segments was considered to verify the alignment of the inclined legs. Finally, …
Analysis Of Influence Of Cable Clamp Slippage On Internal Force And Alignment Of Main Cable,
2026
CCCC Second Highway Consultants Co ., Ltd., Wuhan , Hubei 430052 , China
Analysis Of Influence Of Cable Clamp Slippage On Internal Force And Alignment Of Main Cable, Zhu Kun, Liao Dinghui, Hu Chengze, Shen Heshun, Cao Hongyou
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the influence of cable clamp slippage on alignment and internal force of the main cable, a theoretical analysis method based on node coordinates of the main cable after cable clamp slippage was proposed in this paper. Based on segmented catenary theory, the influence of hanger inclination caused by hanger slippage on the horizontal force of the main cable was considered. The segmental cable element of the main cable was equivalently expressed as expressions of hanger tension and unstressed length. With total unstressed length kept constant as a control condition, the horizontal force of the main cable was iteratively …
Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate,
2026
Hunan Provincial Expressway Group Co ., Ltd., Changsha , Hunan 410005 , China
Study On Structural Design And Load Transfer Performance Of 6-Hole Flat Anchor Plate, Liao Yuanyuan, Ling Lihua, Wu Qibin, Cheng Bin, Dai Dongming
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
For negative bending moment prestressed tendons in simply supported-to-structurally-continuous bridges, the flat anchorage method of flange plate is more reasonable, but its widespread application is limited due to the anchoring capacity restrictions of flat anchor plates. To improve the anchoring capacity of a single anchorage zone, reduce the number of prestressed ducts, save concrete, and improve construction efficiency, a novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was developed, designed, and manufactured in this paper. By combining finite element analysis and experimental methods, a finite element analysis model of the concrete load transfer specimen beneath the novel 6-hole flat anchor plate was established, …
Analysis Of Shear Bearing Mechanism And Influencing Factors Of Mcl-Shaped Composite Dowel Connector,
2026
CCCC Wuhan Harbor Engineering Design & Research Co ., Ltd., Wuhan , Hubei 430040 , China ;Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials & Reinforcement Technology Research for Marine Environment Structures , Wuhan , Hubei 430040 , China
Analysis Of Shear Bearing Mechanism And Influencing Factors Of Mcl-Shaped Composite Dowel Connector, Zeng Zhuo, Zhou Baicheng, Cheng Xianjie, Cao Zhengxing, Gao Rongxiong, Wang Zichao
Journal of China & Foreign Highway
To investigate the bearing mechanism of modified clothoid (MCL)-shaped composite dowel shear connectors and the influence laws of various factors on their shear bearing capacity, the stress states and failure modes of the steel dowel, concrete dowel, and transverse through-reinforcement that constitute the MCL-shaped shear connector were deeply analyzed in this paper based on an experimentally validated finite element model. Furthermore, the influence laws of transverse through-reinforcement, steel dowel thickness, and concrete strength on the shear bearing capacity of the MCL-shaped composite dowel were explored. The research results indicate that the bearing process of the MCL-shaped composite dowel exhibits elastic, …
