Lab of Computer-Integrated Infrastructure Informatics LCIII

Research

Ongoing Research

  1. Integrating Sensing Technologies, AI, and BIM to Automate the Lifecycle Quality Control of Precast MSE Wall Systems
    01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
    Agency: University Transportation Center (UTC)

Completed Projects

  1. IFC-based BIM for Robotic Installation of Precast Bridge Components
    Co-PI
    01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
    Agency: University Transportation Center (UTC)
  2. A Digital Inspection System for Training Construction Inspectors
    PI
    08/01/2023 - 07/31/2025
    Agency: Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
  3. Holistic Quality Management of Precast Concrete Construction for Transportation Infrastructure PI
    09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024
    Agency: University Transportation Center (UTC)
    4. Development of a Mapping and Visualization System to Inform Excavators of Buried Utility Pipes
    PI
    07/15/2022 - 07/14/2024
    Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF) PFI-TT​ </li>
  4. Risk-Based Construction Inspection
    PI
    12/19/2019 - 12/19/2022
    Agency: South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
  5. Technical Support Services for Construction and Project Management Research and Technology Program
    Subcontractor to WSP
    Agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  6. Automate the Generation of Construction Checklists
    PI
    07/01/2019 - 08/31/2020
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  7. Mapping the Underground of Buried Utilities - A Hybrid Sensing Approach
    PI
    08/15/2015 - 07/31/2019
    Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
  8. Risk-based Specification for Construction
    PI
    12/01/2015 - 01/20/2019
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  9. Testing Intervals Confidence in Pavement
    PI
    11/01/2016 - 08/30/2018
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  10. Data Integration for Pavement - From Design to Maintenance and Use of Automated Pavement Distress Data in INDOT Pavement Management System (PMS)
    Co-PI
    03/01/2014 - 02/29/2016
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  11. Long Term Performance Pavement Indicators for Failed Materials
    PI
    01/01/2014 - 05/31/2015
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  12. Correlating Geospatial Data Lineage and Positional Accuracy for Excavation Damage Prevention
    PI
    06/01/2013 - 05/31/2016
    Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF) Collaborative Research
  13. A Synthesis Study on Collecting, Managing, and Sharing Road Construction Asset Data
    PI
    03/01/2013 - 02/28/2015
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  14. Intelligent Compaction - Soils, Data Interpretation, and Risk/Reward Assessment
    Co-PI
    10/01/2012 - 01/31/2017
    Agency: Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP)
  15. Impact of Environmental Policies on the Construction Industry in Qatar
    Co-PI
    11/01/2010 - 10/31/2013
    Agency: Qatar National Research Foundation (QNRF)
  16. Application of TRANSIMS for Highway Work Zones: Travel Pattern and Mobility Impact
    Co-PI
    09/08/2008 - 09/07/2011
    Agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  17. Health Monitoring and Evaluation of the Rapid Replacement Technique at Parkview Bridge in Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Co-PI
    11/01/2005 - 09/07/2010
    Agency: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)