Comparison between Light Weight Deflectometer and Nuclear Density Gauge to Assess Compaction Quality of Base Layers
Compaction quality of base and subbase layers has a major effect on the overall performance of pavement structures. Therefore, it is important to insure that base and subbase layers are compacted...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Tolba, A.G., Soliman, H., Soleymani, H.R., Salifu, A.
2019
Design and Construction of a Four Span Rail Bridge as Part of the Waverley Underpass Project
The Waverley Street Underpass Structure is a four-span (18m-18m-22.5m-18m) simply-supported rail bridge that carries both the north and south Canadian National Railway (CNR) mainline over Waverley...
Session title: Structures (S)
Organizers: Structures Standing Committee
Authors: T.A. Epp, D.R.C. Amorim, M. N. Allen
2019
Design of Efficient Deep Learning models for Determining Road Surface Condition from Roadside Camera Images and Weather Data
Road maintenance during the Winter season is a safety critical and resource demanding operation. One of its key activities is determining road surface condition (RSC) in order to prioritize roads...
Session title: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart Mobility (S)
Organizers: Education & Human Resources Development Council
Authors: Carrillo, J., Crowley, M., Pan, G., Fu, L.
2019
Design of large diameter single drilled shafts supporting the 650-span structure for the REM project in Montreal using axial and lateral static load tests
In 2018, the Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) awarded a $6.3 Billion Design-Build contract to the Joint Venture (JV) team NouvlR (led by SNC-Lavalin) for the design and construction...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Diab, R., D’Amours, L., Zirmi, D.,Habib, J.
2019
Design of Road Embankments Constructed Over Existing Underground Structures
Due to the development of new highways in metropolitan areas, construction of the road embankments over existing underground structures is inevitable. Since most of these buried structures are old...
Session title: Innovations in Geotechnical and Materials Engineering (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Saghaee, G.
2019
Development of a Computer-Vision Based Real-Time Pedestrian Comfort Estimation System
This study develops a new method to estimate real-time pedestrian comfort, i.e., Pedestrian Level of Service (PLOS). Interest in pedestrian comfort in urban spaces has been increasing. Many...
Session title: New Horizons in Using Technology to Enhance Transportation
Organizers:
Authors: Yang, S., Claudio, P., Ahmad, A., Park, P.Y., Sohn, G.
2019
Development of a Real-Time Internet-of-Things (IoT) Device to Prevent First Responders' Injuries involves with Collisions
During the last decade in North America, there has been a significant of number of collisions involving first responders (e.g., field police officers) attending roadway emergencies. Extensive...
Session title: New Horizons in Using Technology to Enhance Transportation
Organizers:
Authors: Mohammadi, A.
2019
Development of an Urban Transport Network and Emission Model for the Port City of Halifax, Canada
This study develops a framework for regional transport network and emission modelling for the port city of Halifax, Canada. The proposed modelling framework generates, distributes and assigns...
Session title: Transportation Demand Modelling (S)
Organizers: Transportation Planning & Research Standing Committee
Authors: Bela, P.L., Habib, M.A.
2019
Discussion on the Development and Jurisdictional Implementation of Overhead Sign Support Structure Designs and Codes
Overhead sign support structures (OHSSs) are a significant infrastructure item with 231 in service in Winnipeg and an additional 105 under the jurisdiction of the Province of Manitoba as of 2016....
Session title: Structures (S)
Organizers: Structures Standing Committee
Authors: Epp, T.A., Amorim, D.R.C., Rihal, S.S
2019
Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Using Small-Scale Specimens
The dynamic modulus of asphalt concrete (AC) mix is a primary engineering property that relates to the performance of AC pavements. This parameter is commonly measured using a cylindrical specimen...
Session title: Testing and Modelling of Road and Embankment Materials (S)
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: Hajibandezh, E., Shalaby, A., Ahammed, M.A., Liske, T.
2019
