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New Paper on Near Real-Time Heatmap Visualization of Roadway Activity Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing

by Liankang Zhou

A new paper titled “Near real-time heatmap visualization of roadway activity using distributed acoustic sensing” has been published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. The paper is authored by Jaewon Saw, Victor Yartsev, Chuao Dong, Peter G. Hubbard, and Kenichi Soga.… Read More »New Paper on Near Real-Time Heatmap Visualization of Roadway Activity Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing

Pajaro Hydro-Twin Project

by Liankang Zhou

Creating a collaborative and evolving digital twin for diverse flood management applications in face of climate change The Pajaro Hydro-Twin Project is a collaboration between the UC Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure and the Vienna Research Center for Visual Computing… Read More »Pajaro Hydro-Twin Project

Bridge Monitoring with Distributed Fiber-optic Sensing Technology

by Shih-Hung Chiu

The primary aim of this project is to explore the application of fiber optic sensing (FOS) for strain measurements at crucial points in reinforced concrete structures. This is intended to evaluate structural performance and identify potential damage. FOS enables real-time… Read More »Bridge Monitoring with Distributed Fiber-optic Sensing Technology

Distributed Strain Sensing of a Solar PV single-axis tracking system located at the Nextracker Development Center

by Shih-Hung Chiu

This project seeks to demonstrate the ability of fiber optic sensing (FOS) technology to produce meaningful data that characterize single-axis tracking systems with regard to dynamic wind loading. This project will explore the ability of FOS technology to capture frequency modes,… Read More »Distributed Strain Sensing of a Solar PV single-axis tracking system located at the Nextracker Development Center

Enhanced Post-Earthquake Structural Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Moment Frames through Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

by Shih-Hung Chiu

Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometry (OFDR), a specialized branch of Fiber Optic Sensing (FOS), is emerging as a transformative approach in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. This research explores OFDR’s potential in post-earthquake damage assessment, contrasting its… Read More »Enhanced Post-Earthquake Structural Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Moment Frames through Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

The Residual Risks of Extreme Floods: A Challenge for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

by Shih-Hung Chiu

This project will create an international network of experts and a community of practice that address the residual risk dilemma in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this initial pilot stage, we will make emphasis on: SDG 11… Read More »The Residual Risks of Extreme Floods: A Challenge for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Smart City Technology Adoption

by Shih-Hung Chiu

This project examines technology adoption by the cities, counties, and other local government agencies that manage infrastructure. Which types of institutions are more likely to adopt new technologies and why? Which technologies are more likely to be adopted? How do… Read More »Smart City Technology Adoption

EBMUD – Water Network Resiliency Evaluation

by Maksymilian Jasiak

CSI has collaborated with the EBMUD to deploy AI/ML techniques to improve water distribution network resiliency. This is a rapidly developing sector of CSI+EBMUD collaboration! 1) Investigating the Effects of Operational and Environmental Factors on Water Distribution Pipeline Failures using… Read More »EBMUD – Water Network Resiliency Evaluation

Sixense / Enzan / Kajima – AI/ML for TBM Tunneling

by Maksymilian Jasiak

CSI has collaborated with notable entities in the Tunneling & Underground Construction industry: Sizense, Enzan Koubou, and Kajima to implement AI/ML techniques to improve TBM tunneling. 1) Supervised geologic interpretation based on TBM data This research aims to develop a… Read More »Sixense / Enzan / Kajima – AI/ML for TBM Tunneling

SCC-IRG Track 1 Designing Smart, Sustainable Risk Reduction in Hazard-Prone Communities: Modeling Risk Across Scales of Time and Space

by Maksymilian Jasiak

In response to the NSF Smart & Connected Communities program, this project aims at initiating and expanding collective learning capacity through integrating digital twin simulations and social digital serious games. The goal of this project is to engage decision makers… Read More »SCC-IRG Track 1 Designing Smart, Sustainable Risk Reduction in Hazard-Prone Communities: Modeling Risk Across Scales of Time and Space