The I-405 Improvement Project aims to reduce congestion and enhance operations on Interstate 405 between Euclid Street and I-605 by adding lanes. The mainline lanes are currently over capacity during peak periods, and the interchanges have deficiencies. Alternative 3, which adds one general purpose lane and one express lane in each direction, was selected as the preferred alternative to maximize throughput while minimizing environmental impacts. The project involves replacing structures, reconfiguring interchanges, and making arterial improvements over its anticipated 5-year construction period with a cost estimate of $0.9-1.2 billion. Stakeholders include multiple cities and utility owners.
Major projects in Victoria: challenges, issues, and where to from here?Paul O'Connor
This presentation discusses major infrastructure projects in Victoria, including challenges, procurement options, and case studies. It provides an overview of recent reviews that identified issues like optimism bias and a lack of skills. The presentation then covers the various procurement models available for public infrastructure, from traditional to PPP/PFI. It analyzes sector case studies in health, transport, and education to identify lessons learned. While PPPs have achieved $10.5 billion in projects in Victoria, the presentation questions if they will remain widely used given most assets are now on the government's balance sheet and lower-risk projects may dominate.
This document discusses plans to expand and improve public transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines 7 rapid transit corridors that have been proposed or are currently in development, including projects to extend the metro rail, implement bus rapid transit and commuter rail lines. Over $6 billion has been invested or estimated for expanding these corridors. The document provides details on the proposed routes, estimated costs and current status of planning and development for each corridor.
EMD provides simple and low-cost electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems for commercial fleets to help reduce fuel costs and emissions. Their emDrive product can be installed in medium and heavy-duty vehicles to provide 10-30% reduction in fuel usage and costs. It is a straightforward system to install within 20 man-hours without affecting vehicle warranties. EMD has demonstration fleets of hybrid refuse trucks, school and transit buses, and other vehicles to showcase emDrive and its benefits.
The document discusses infrastructure sustainability and the Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme. It provides an overview of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), which developed the rating scheme. The rating scheme evaluates infrastructure projects across their planning, design, construction and operations based on their environmental, social and economic sustainability performance. The document outlines the benefits that projects can realize by pursuing certification under the rating scheme. It also provides examples of registered projects in Australia and New Zealand that are going through the rating process.
City Partnerships Challenge - Melbourne Metro 2 briefESD UNU-IAS
Melbourne Metro 2 is a proposed rail link between the Werribee and Mernda lines via a tunnel under the CBD from Newport to Clifton Hill. This would improve access and network capacity. The project aims to facilitate jobs growth along the corridor connecting major employment centers. The key objective is to undertake a full business case for the project alongside the recently announced Suburban Rail Loop. This would integrate land use and transport planning to maximize community benefits like local jobs, affordable housing, and sustainable outcomes. Currently there is high car dependency in Hobsons Bay leading to issues. There is also a lack of local jobs and integrated strategic planning. Solutions include collaborative land use and transport planning prioritizing broader benefits, and strategic network planning to
Paul will take us through how the code is being implemented and the risk management associated with a risk-based approach. He will explore what we have learnt to date, where the areas of concerns are and how we need to manage this with the political needs of a local authority. Learn how the risk-based approach is managed with the differing needs and objectives of the assets, and the way we can innovate to ensure that we reduce the risk.
By Paul Middleton, Central Bedfordshire Council
S. Brian Samuels, PPP Coordinator at the Caribbean Development Bank focuses on port efficiency during the Bank's seminar on 'Towards Greater Efficiency: The Transformation of the Caribbean Maritime Port Services Industry' at its 46th Annual Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica on May 19, 2016.
The I-405 Improvement Project aims to reduce congestion and enhance operations on Interstate 405 between Euclid Street and I-605 by adding lanes. The mainline lanes are currently over capacity during peak periods, and the interchanges have deficiencies. Alternative 3, which adds one general purpose lane and one express lane in each direction, was selected as the preferred alternative to maximize throughput while minimizing environmental impacts. The project involves replacing structures, reconfiguring interchanges, and making arterial improvements over its anticipated 5-year construction period with a cost estimate of $0.9-1.2 billion. Stakeholders include multiple cities and utility owners.
Major projects in Victoria: challenges, issues, and where to from here?Paul O'Connor
This presentation discusses major infrastructure projects in Victoria, including challenges, procurement options, and case studies. It provides an overview of recent reviews that identified issues like optimism bias and a lack of skills. The presentation then covers the various procurement models available for public infrastructure, from traditional to PPP/PFI. It analyzes sector case studies in health, transport, and education to identify lessons learned. While PPPs have achieved $10.5 billion in projects in Victoria, the presentation questions if they will remain widely used given most assets are now on the government's balance sheet and lower-risk projects may dominate.
This document discusses plans to expand and improve public transit corridors in Miami-Dade County. It outlines 7 rapid transit corridors that have been proposed or are currently in development, including projects to extend the metro rail, implement bus rapid transit and commuter rail lines. Over $6 billion has been invested or estimated for expanding these corridors. The document provides details on the proposed routes, estimated costs and current status of planning and development for each corridor.
EMD provides simple and low-cost electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems for commercial fleets to help reduce fuel costs and emissions. Their emDrive product can be installed in medium and heavy-duty vehicles to provide 10-30% reduction in fuel usage and costs. It is a straightforward system to install within 20 man-hours without affecting vehicle warranties. EMD has demonstration fleets of hybrid refuse trucks, school and transit buses, and other vehicles to showcase emDrive and its benefits.
The document discusses infrastructure sustainability and the Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme. It provides an overview of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), which developed the rating scheme. The rating scheme evaluates infrastructure projects across their planning, design, construction and operations based on their environmental, social and economic sustainability performance. The document outlines the benefits that projects can realize by pursuing certification under the rating scheme. It also provides examples of registered projects in Australia and New Zealand that are going through the rating process.
City Partnerships Challenge - Melbourne Metro 2 briefESD UNU-IAS
Melbourne Metro 2 is a proposed rail link between the Werribee and Mernda lines via a tunnel under the CBD from Newport to Clifton Hill. This would improve access and network capacity. The project aims to facilitate jobs growth along the corridor connecting major employment centers. The key objective is to undertake a full business case for the project alongside the recently announced Suburban Rail Loop. This would integrate land use and transport planning to maximize community benefits like local jobs, affordable housing, and sustainable outcomes. Currently there is high car dependency in Hobsons Bay leading to issues. There is also a lack of local jobs and integrated strategic planning. Solutions include collaborative land use and transport planning prioritizing broader benefits, and strategic network planning to
Paul will take us through how the code is being implemented and the risk management associated with a risk-based approach. He will explore what we have learnt to date, where the areas of concerns are and how we need to manage this with the political needs of a local authority. Learn how the risk-based approach is managed with the differing needs and objectives of the assets, and the way we can innovate to ensure that we reduce the risk.
By Paul Middleton, Central Bedfordshire Council
S. Brian Samuels, PPP Coordinator at the Caribbean Development Bank focuses on port efficiency during the Bank's seminar on 'Towards Greater Efficiency: The Transformation of the Caribbean Maritime Port Services Industry' at its 46th Annual Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica on May 19, 2016.
Electric Vehicles as an Alternative to Conventional Vehicles Fady M. A Hassouna
This document provides a comprehensive review of electric vehicles as an alternative to conventional vehicles. It analyzes factors such as environmental impacts, cost, energy consumption, and reliability. The review finds that electric vehicles provide significant environmental benefits and cost savings when the electricity is generated from non-fossil fuel sources like hydro or nuclear power. However, their reliability is less than gasoline vehicles due to issues like shorter battery life and range. The document concludes that electric vehicles may not be a better alternative in cold climates or areas relying on fossil fuels for electricity.
This document discusses Dominion Energy's plans to deploy electric school buses in Virginia and South Carolina. It outlines a three phase plan to replace aging diesel buses with electric buses. Phase 1 will deploy 50 electric buses by January 2021. Phase 2 plans to replace at least 1,000 diesel buses with electric buses over five years, providing grid services. Phase 3 aims to have 50% of new bus replacements be electric by 2025 and 100% by 2030, pending approval. The deployment will reduce emissions and costs while providing grid services through vehicle-to-grid technology.
This document discusses the classification and advantages and disadvantages of railway transportation in India. It classifies Indian railway lines into three types: trunk routes, main lines, and branch lines, based on route, traffic volume, and maximum speed. The advantages of rail transport include reliability, organization, high speed over long distances, and suitability for transporting heavy goods. The disadvantages are large capital costs, lack of flexibility, lack of door-to-door service, and potential for monopoly.
The document summarizes the U.S. Coast Guard's civil engineering organization, projects, and contracts. It outlines maintenance and repair budgets, new construction projects, energy saving contracts, environmental services contracts, and points of contact for construction and contracting. Key projects for FY2012 included replacing buildings at various sites and stations for over $10 million.
This presentation was given at the 2011 Ohio Conference on Freight and discusses innovation at the Port of Toledo and in the Great Lakes- St. Lawrence Seaway System.
This document provides a progress report on improvements being made to the Woden Bus Interchange. Over the past three years, discussions have focused on modernizing the area through demolition works to improve lines of sight and safety. Proposed improvements for 2015-2016 include demolishing part of the interchange and constructing stairs and a public lift to better connect the Town Square with the bus interchange. A program outlines the planned lodgement and approval of development applications, construction tenders, and completion of demolition and new works by August 2016.
Professor Greg Marsden presented on place-based transport decarbonization. He discussed how different places have different functions, transport systems, built environments, populations, and cultures, which leads to huge variations in factors like car carbon emissions between areas. His research aims to understand these differences and identify different pathways, speeds, and costs to reduce surface transport emissions by 2030, 2040, and 2050. The DecarboN8 project addresses these challenges through four research themes, pilot projects, policy briefings, events, and proposals for major demonstrations to decarbonize transport in different local contexts.
The U.S. bridge infrastructure is aging, with over 600,000 bridges and 1 in 9 rated as structurally deficient. The average bridge age is 43 years, exceeding the designed lifespan of 50 years, raising safety concerns. Federal, state, and local investments are not keeping up with the growing costs to repair or replace deficient bridges, which is estimated at $76 billion for deficient bridges alone. Opportunities exist for Finnish companies in structural health monitoring systems, sensors, wireless monitoring systems, coatings to prevent corrosion from road salt, and specialized machinery for difficult bridge construction and repair projects.
IRJET - Repair and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete BridgeIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on repairing and rehabilitating a deteriorated reinforced concrete bridge. The paper discusses how bridges often require repair to restore structural integrity and protect reinforcement from weathering. It then details the specific repair project of a three-span bridge in India. The repairs included removing and replacing damaged concrete, strengthening structural elements, replacing bearings, and treating expansion joints. Monitoring equipment was used to evaluate the bridge's behavior before and after rehabilitation. The results showed the techniques successfully strengthened the bridge's load capacity and extended its usable lifespan.
This document summarizes a study on the total cost of corrosion in the United States. It finds that corrosion costs the U.S. an estimated $276 billion per year, or 3.1% of GDP. Key sectors analyzed include highways and bridges at $8.3 billion, transmission pipelines at $7 billion, and drinking water and sewer systems at $36 billion. The document outlines the study's methodology, sector analyses, and strategies to reduce corrosion costs through prevention.
Bridges are critical infrastructure that connect communities across rivers and valleys. There are over 584,000 bridges in the US, but many are deteriorating or outdated, with 29% structurally deficient or obsolete. Underfunding is a major challenge, as it would cost $10.6 billion annually for the next 20 years to repair the nation's bridges. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives America's infrastructure a grade of D+ overall.
8th Street Bridge Community Information Session November 19th, 2015City Brandon
Presentation provided by City of Brandon Administration at the 8th Street Bridge Community Information Session held November 19th, 2015, at Brandon City Hall.
Joe Branigan, SMART Infrastructure Facility Senior Research Fellow, presented his research on public infrastructure investment as part of the SMART Seminar Series on Thursday, 4th February 2015.
Three futuristic composite bridge technologies - Bridge in a Backpack, Hybrid-Composite Beam, and ProCoBeam - are described that result in fast-track construction and more sustainable bridges with expected lifespans over 100 years. The Bridge in a Backpack uses fiber reinforced polymer tubes filled with self-consolidating concrete as main load-bearing elements. The Hybrid-Composite Beam has a fiber reinforced polymer shell housing a self-consolidating concrete arch tied by galvanized prestressing strands. ProCoBeam uses a shear composite dowel to connect a bottom steel T-section to a top concrete T-section.
ANALYSIS OF VIADUCT REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND CALIFORNIA: ...Lucas de Brito Nascimento
The document analyzes two viaduct rehabilitation projects in the US. It describes the Interstate 91 Viaduct Rehabilitation Project in Massachusetts, which aims to replace the deteriorating bridge deck through accelerated bridge construction techniques to minimize costs and disruption. It also outlines the North Spring Street Viaduct Widening Project in California, which intends to address geometric deficiencies, seismic issues, and improve bicycle and pedestrian access. The document then compares the two projects.
The document discusses the problem of aging bridges in the United States and insufficient funding for maintenance and repair. It notes that over half of US bridges will require major structural work in the next 15 years, while funding for bridge repairs has increased far less than projected needs. Without proper maintenance, bridges can deteriorate and collapse, as evidenced by the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis that killed 13 people. The document argues that increased funding for preventative maintenance and repair of bridges is needed to avoid costly collapses and ensure public safety.
Size does matter - but when is big too big?JumpingJaq
This document discusses the size of heavy vehicles used for commercial freight transport and the implications for traffic engineers. It notes that larger vehicles provide significant payload advantages but also impact infrastructure like intersections, pavements, bridges and road widths. Performance-based standards have been introduced as an alternative regulatory approach to accommodate higher productivity vehicles. Traffic engineers need to become familiar with the evolving fleet and consider infrastructure impacts, ensuring the right vehicle size is used for each job. Larger vehicles are generally more efficient but also impact road safety when combined with other vehicle types on the road network.
Electric Vehicles as an Alternative to Conventional Vehicles Fady M. A Hassouna
This document provides a comprehensive review of electric vehicles as an alternative to conventional vehicles. It analyzes factors such as environmental impacts, cost, energy consumption, and reliability. The review finds that electric vehicles provide significant environmental benefits and cost savings when the electricity is generated from non-fossil fuel sources like hydro or nuclear power. However, their reliability is less than gasoline vehicles due to issues like shorter battery life and range. The document concludes that electric vehicles may not be a better alternative in cold climates or areas relying on fossil fuels for electricity.
This document discusses Dominion Energy's plans to deploy electric school buses in Virginia and South Carolina. It outlines a three phase plan to replace aging diesel buses with electric buses. Phase 1 will deploy 50 electric buses by January 2021. Phase 2 plans to replace at least 1,000 diesel buses with electric buses over five years, providing grid services. Phase 3 aims to have 50% of new bus replacements be electric by 2025 and 100% by 2030, pending approval. The deployment will reduce emissions and costs while providing grid services through vehicle-to-grid technology.
This document discusses the classification and advantages and disadvantages of railway transportation in India. It classifies Indian railway lines into three types: trunk routes, main lines, and branch lines, based on route, traffic volume, and maximum speed. The advantages of rail transport include reliability, organization, high speed over long distances, and suitability for transporting heavy goods. The disadvantages are large capital costs, lack of flexibility, lack of door-to-door service, and potential for monopoly.
The document summarizes the U.S. Coast Guard's civil engineering organization, projects, and contracts. It outlines maintenance and repair budgets, new construction projects, energy saving contracts, environmental services contracts, and points of contact for construction and contracting. Key projects for FY2012 included replacing buildings at various sites and stations for over $10 million.
This presentation was given at the 2011 Ohio Conference on Freight and discusses innovation at the Port of Toledo and in the Great Lakes- St. Lawrence Seaway System.
This document provides a progress report on improvements being made to the Woden Bus Interchange. Over the past three years, discussions have focused on modernizing the area through demolition works to improve lines of sight and safety. Proposed improvements for 2015-2016 include demolishing part of the interchange and constructing stairs and a public lift to better connect the Town Square with the bus interchange. A program outlines the planned lodgement and approval of development applications, construction tenders, and completion of demolition and new works by August 2016.
Professor Greg Marsden presented on place-based transport decarbonization. He discussed how different places have different functions, transport systems, built environments, populations, and cultures, which leads to huge variations in factors like car carbon emissions between areas. His research aims to understand these differences and identify different pathways, speeds, and costs to reduce surface transport emissions by 2030, 2040, and 2050. The DecarboN8 project addresses these challenges through four research themes, pilot projects, policy briefings, events, and proposals for major demonstrations to decarbonize transport in different local contexts.
The U.S. bridge infrastructure is aging, with over 600,000 bridges and 1 in 9 rated as structurally deficient. The average bridge age is 43 years, exceeding the designed lifespan of 50 years, raising safety concerns. Federal, state, and local investments are not keeping up with the growing costs to repair or replace deficient bridges, which is estimated at $76 billion for deficient bridges alone. Opportunities exist for Finnish companies in structural health monitoring systems, sensors, wireless monitoring systems, coatings to prevent corrosion from road salt, and specialized machinery for difficult bridge construction and repair projects.
IRJET - Repair and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete BridgeIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a research paper on repairing and rehabilitating a deteriorated reinforced concrete bridge. The paper discusses how bridges often require repair to restore structural integrity and protect reinforcement from weathering. It then details the specific repair project of a three-span bridge in India. The repairs included removing and replacing damaged concrete, strengthening structural elements, replacing bearings, and treating expansion joints. Monitoring equipment was used to evaluate the bridge's behavior before and after rehabilitation. The results showed the techniques successfully strengthened the bridge's load capacity and extended its usable lifespan.
This document summarizes a study on the total cost of corrosion in the United States. It finds that corrosion costs the U.S. an estimated $276 billion per year, or 3.1% of GDP. Key sectors analyzed include highways and bridges at $8.3 billion, transmission pipelines at $7 billion, and drinking water and sewer systems at $36 billion. The document outlines the study's methodology, sector analyses, and strategies to reduce corrosion costs through prevention.
Bridges are critical infrastructure that connect communities across rivers and valleys. There are over 584,000 bridges in the US, but many are deteriorating or outdated, with 29% structurally deficient or obsolete. Underfunding is a major challenge, as it would cost $10.6 billion annually for the next 20 years to repair the nation's bridges. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives America's infrastructure a grade of D+ overall.
8th Street Bridge Community Information Session November 19th, 2015City Brandon
Presentation provided by City of Brandon Administration at the 8th Street Bridge Community Information Session held November 19th, 2015, at Brandon City Hall.
Joe Branigan, SMART Infrastructure Facility Senior Research Fellow, presented his research on public infrastructure investment as part of the SMART Seminar Series on Thursday, 4th February 2015.
Three futuristic composite bridge technologies - Bridge in a Backpack, Hybrid-Composite Beam, and ProCoBeam - are described that result in fast-track construction and more sustainable bridges with expected lifespans over 100 years. The Bridge in a Backpack uses fiber reinforced polymer tubes filled with self-consolidating concrete as main load-bearing elements. The Hybrid-Composite Beam has a fiber reinforced polymer shell housing a self-consolidating concrete arch tied by galvanized prestressing strands. ProCoBeam uses a shear composite dowel to connect a bottom steel T-section to a top concrete T-section.
ANALYSIS OF VIADUCT REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND CALIFORNIA: ...Lucas de Brito Nascimento
The document analyzes two viaduct rehabilitation projects in the US. It describes the Interstate 91 Viaduct Rehabilitation Project in Massachusetts, which aims to replace the deteriorating bridge deck through accelerated bridge construction techniques to minimize costs and disruption. It also outlines the North Spring Street Viaduct Widening Project in California, which intends to address geometric deficiencies, seismic issues, and improve bicycle and pedestrian access. The document then compares the two projects.
The document discusses the problem of aging bridges in the United States and insufficient funding for maintenance and repair. It notes that over half of US bridges will require major structural work in the next 15 years, while funding for bridge repairs has increased far less than projected needs. Without proper maintenance, bridges can deteriorate and collapse, as evidenced by the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis that killed 13 people. The document argues that increased funding for preventative maintenance and repair of bridges is needed to avoid costly collapses and ensure public safety.
Size does matter - but when is big too big?JumpingJaq
This document discusses the size of heavy vehicles used for commercial freight transport and the implications for traffic engineers. It notes that larger vehicles provide significant payload advantages but also impact infrastructure like intersections, pavements, bridges and road widths. Performance-based standards have been introduced as an alternative regulatory approach to accommodate higher productivity vehicles. Traffic engineers need to become familiar with the evolving fleet and consider infrastructure impacts, ensuring the right vehicle size is used for each job. Larger vehicles are generally more efficient but also impact road safety when combined with other vehicle types on the road network.
This document provides information about Concrete Cloth, a flexible cement-impregnated fabric that hardens when hydrated to form a thin, durable concrete layer. It can be used for applications like secondary containment, erosion control, and lining channels, ditches, slopes, and culverts. The document discusses Concrete Cloth's composition, installation process, abrasion resistance, applications, and case studies. Installation typically involves rolling out the fabric, hydrating it with water, and allowing it to cure into a hardened surface within 24 hours.
San Francisco Bay Bridge - Project Management IssuesEric Chan
This document discusses two major challenges faced in the construction of the new Bay Bridge: 1) A seismic issue following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and 2) significant cost overruns. For the seismic issue, Caltrans investigated and recommended either retrofitting the existing bridge or rebuilding it entirely for improved seismic safety. For the cost overruns, initial budget estimates were exceeded due to factors like raw material price increases and labor disputes, halting construction. Project managers then implemented measures like dividing the project into smaller bids and allowing foreign materials to control costs and complete construction by 2013.
Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for RailKTN
Building on the successful launch of the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network in late September 2020, this webinar series will look into the opportunities and trends for Batteries in Defence, Maritime and Rail. Each session will bring together experts looking at the supply and demand side for batteries, technical requirements and explore how these wide range of sectors can decarbonise through batteries.
The document summarizes the construction of a new cement import terminal in Charleston, South Carolina built by Blue Circle Cement, Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals, and River Consulting. A project execution committee was formed to oversee the project. The terminal included a new ship unloader, conveyor systems, two 40,000 metric ton concrete storage domes built by DOMTEC, and a mechanical reclaiming system. The project was completed on schedule and established a new global standard for cement import terminals.
Case study: Widening an existing bridge structure Challenges and solutionsIRJET Journal
This document summarizes the process of widening an existing bridge in the UAE. It faced several challenges, including replacing deteriorated bearings, repairing cracks and defects found after removing pavement, constructing approach slabs where there were none previously, addressing differences in cross-slope between the existing and new structures, protecting the deck from chemicals, and strengthening an existing pier with carbon fiber reinforced polymer sheets. These challenges were addressed through methods like jacking the bridge to replace bearings, repairing cracks, constructing new approach slabs, using leveling concrete to create uniform cross-slope, applying waterproofing, and installing CFRP sheets to strengthen the pier according to product specifications. The widening resulted in two bridges with four
The document summarizes a strategy for developing and marketing self-healing bacterial concrete (SHBC). SHBC uses bacteria added to concrete that autonomously repairs cracks by metabolizing crystals. The strategy involves Lafarge, a major construction materials company, acquiring the necessary technology and bacteria supplier. Lafarge would then demonstrate SHBC's sustainability and structural benefits on small bridge projects. Over time, Lafarge would fully implement SHBC in the bridge construction industry to address America's failing infrastructure while becoming a profitable, long-term solution for concrete repair and construction.
A presentation by Mike Daniel, managing director, KPMC, South Africa. Delivered during African Ports Evolution 2015 in Durban, South Africa.
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The document discusses metallurgy of rail steels used in Indian railways. It provides an introduction to rail transport in India, challenges faced by Indian railways, and the importance of material selection and metallurgy. Rail steels require high strength, wear resistance and fatigue life to withstand increasing loads and traffic. The microstructure and properties of rails depend on their chemical composition and heat treatment. Developing advanced rail grades through metallurgical design and manufacturing processes can help improve rail performance and meet the demands of Indian railways.
The document provides information on several transportation infrastructure projects that received 2013 TIGER grants. It summarizes projects focused on expanding rail stations and lines, rehabilitating ports and wharves, improving road networks for bicyclists and pedestrians, and separating passenger and freight rail lines. The projects aimed to improve mobility, safety, economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability across various regions.
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Whiteboard2Boardroom collaborates with more than 21 research institutions, hospitals and corporation to move technologies out of research labs into the marketplace.
Whiteboard2Boardroom collaborates with more than 21 research institutions, hospitals and corporation to move technologies out of research labs into the marketplace.
Whiteboard2Boardroom collaborates with more than 21 research institutions, hospitals and corporation to move technologies out of research labs into the marketplace.
The document summarizes a proposed solution to improve the effectiveness of disposable medical gowns. Current disposable gowns do not meet FDA regulations as they gap and sag, exposing healthcare workers' clothing and risking contamination. The proposed solution extends the gown material up the neck to prevent gaps. This would make disposable gowns compliant with regulations while providing an inexpensive, simple solution. Further development requires demonstrating current gowns' ineffectiveness, such as with a fluorescent particle video test, and pursuing partnerships with manufacturers or the FDA to drive regulatory changes ensuring gown protection.
Non-Resistant Antimicrobial Therapy: Treating Superbugs That Cause Nosocomial...kphodel
This document discusses a new treatment for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) using a combination of SynAmp, a non-antibiotic compound that enhances antibiotic potency, and an antibiotic. HAP is a major problem with high mortality and increasing antibiotic resistance. The combination therapy is a first-line treatment for HAP that is dosed once daily and shows no resistance after 30 days. It has intellectual property protection and competitive advantages over current treatments. With expedited regulatory pathways, the company aims to launch the primary HAP indication with $200 million in annual sales and expand to other infections. Funding is sought to further develop the pre-clinical candidate.
This webinar aims to attract entrepreneurs and corporations to license two technologies presented: the Mizzou BioJoint Flex knee range of motion device. The webinar will include 10-minute presentations on each technology and a question period. The BioJoint Flex addresses knee arthrofibrosis by providing a gentle, prolonged stretch at home or in a clinic. It has undergone initial clinical trials demonstrating benefits in flexion, function, pain and satisfaction over physical therapy. Further development needs include finding a licensing partner for manufacturing and marketing, finalizing the patient and pro versions, pursuing 510k clearance, and commercialization. The presentation provides details on intellectual property, development stage, clinical results, market opportunity, competition, and the development team.
The webinar aims to (1) attract entrepreneurs to license technologies to start companies, (2) attract corporations to license technologies for new products, and (3) solicit input on commercial viability. The agenda includes a schedule, two 10-minute technology presentations on medical devices to diagnose swallowing disorders, and a question period. The first device, Down the Hatch, provides objective data from endoscopy videos to diagnose and prevent aspiration pneumonia. The second, Tongue Twister, is a mobile app that provides objective data on speech and swallowing tasks to assess patients. Both technologies are patent-pending and seeking start-up partners for further development and commercialization.
Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapte...University of Maribor
Slides from talk presenting:
Aleš Zamuda: Presentation of IEEE Slovenia CIS (Computational Intelligence Society) Chapter and Networking.
Presentation at IcETRAN 2024 session:
"Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS
Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation"
IEEE Slovenia GRSS
IEEE Serbia and Montenegro MTT-S
IEEE Slovenia CIS
11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTING ENGINEERING
3-6 June 2024, Niš, Serbia
Electric vehicle and photovoltaic advanced roles in enhancing the financial p...IJECEIAES
Climate change's impact on the planet forced the United Nations and governments to promote green energies and electric transportation. The deployments of photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) systems gained stronger momentum due to their numerous advantages over fossil fuel types. The advantages go beyond sustainability to reach financial support and stability. The work in this paper introduces the hybrid system between PV and EV to support industrial and commercial plants. This paper covers the theoretical framework of the proposed hybrid system including the required equation to complete the cost analysis when PV and EV are present. In addition, the proposed design diagram which sets the priorities and requirements of the system is presented. The proposed approach allows setup to advance their power stability, especially during power outages. The presented information supports researchers and plant owners to complete the necessary analysis while promoting the deployment of clean energy. The result of a case study that represents a dairy milk farmer supports the theoretical works and highlights its advanced benefits to existing plants. The short return on investment of the proposed approach supports the paper's novelty approach for the sustainable electrical system. In addition, the proposed system allows for an isolated power setup without the need for a transmission line which enhances the safety of the electrical network
Introduction- e - waste – definition - sources of e-waste– hazardous substances in e-waste - effects of e-waste on environment and human health- need for e-waste management– e-waste handling rules - waste minimization techniques for managing e-waste – recycling of e-waste - disposal treatment methods of e- waste – mechanism of extraction of precious metal from leaching solution-global Scenario of E-waste – E-waste in India- case studies.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Understanding Inductive Bias in Machine LearningSUTEJAS
This presentation explores the concept of inductive bias in machine learning. It explains how algorithms come with built-in assumptions and preferences that guide the learning process. You'll learn about the different types of inductive bias and how they can impact the performance and generalizability of machine learning models.
The presentation also covers the positive and negative aspects of inductive bias, along with strategies for mitigating potential drawbacks. We'll explore examples of how bias manifests in algorithms like neural networks and decision trees.
By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
Advanced control scheme of doubly fed induction generator for wind turbine us...IJECEIAES
This paper describes a speed control device for generating electrical energy on an electricity network based on the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) used for wind power conversion systems. At first, a double-fed induction generator model was constructed. A control law is formulated to govern the flow of energy between the stator of a DFIG and the energy network using three types of controllers: proportional integral (PI), sliding mode controller (SMC) and second order sliding mode controller (SOSMC). Their different results in terms of power reference tracking, reaction to unexpected speed fluctuations, sensitivity to perturbations, and resilience against machine parameter alterations are compared. MATLAB/Simulink was used to conduct the simulations for the preceding study. Multiple simulations have shown very satisfying results, and the investigations demonstrate the efficacy and power-enhancing capabilities of the suggested control system.
Literature Review Basics and Understanding Reference Management.pptxDr Ramhari Poudyal
Three-day training on academic research focuses on analytical tools at United Technical College, supported by the University Grant Commission, Nepal. 24-26 May 2024
2. What is the problem?
• Estimated cost of repairing
deficient bridges in the US is over
$32billion.
• Missouri Department of
Transportation (MoDOT) is
responsible for maintaining
10,400 bridges.
• Missouri has the 4th highest
number of deficient bridges in
the US with more than 3,222
deficient bridges.
• Many of these bridges
constructed using steel H-piles
which by inspection revealed
different degrees of localized
corrosion.
3. How does product/service solve problem?
• Efficient and durable to
restore original axial
capacity
• Easy and accelerated
technique
• Methyl methacrylate
polymer concrete
(MMA-PC) for better
weather resistance
4. What is the market use?
• Repair of steel-H piles used in
infrastructure:
– Bridges
– Docks
– Piers
• “A recent estimate for the nation’s
backlog of bridge repair needs is
$125 billion. We need to increase
spending on bridge rehabilitation
from $14.4 billion annually to
$22.7 billion annually, or by 58%, if
we are to improve the condition.”
– ASCE 2021 Report Card
5. What competition exists?
• PileMedic® - allows construction of a seamless
cylindrical shell around an existing pile or column.
• PILECAP - 100% structural jacket that provides
alternative to driving new piles; can also be
injected with grout or epoxy to fill voids and
damaged area.
• FX-70® Piling Repair –
Epoxies
Conventional concrete
Fiber wraps
6. What is the status of the intellectual property?
Provisional application, 63/047,289: Method
and Apparatus for reinforcing Steel H-Piles,
filed July 2020.
7. What is the stage of development?
• How much testing?
Seven columns under axial
compression
Varied jacket lengths
Adaptable to different
concrete formulations
8. What is needed for further development?
• Fatigue testing
• Testing under eccentric loads
• Testing under seismic loads