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Revolutionizing American Infrastructure: Senators Collins and Whitehouse Introduce IMAGINE Act Highlighting ASCC Excellence

In a recent press release, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (ME) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) introduced the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at promoting the research and deployment of innovative construction materials in transportation and water infrastructure projects nationwide. Senator Collins emphasized the importance of leveraging […]

TIDC collaborators explore next-generation bridge monitoring with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones

Bridges are crucial infrastructure, connecting people and communities, and enabling economic growth. However, bridges are also subjected to natural wear and tear, which, if not managed correctly, can lead to structural deficiencies and threaten public safety. Thus, it is essential to evaluate and maintain the bridge’s health regularly. One key aspect of bridge health evaluation […]

ASCC researchers published in Structures

Orono, Maine — ASCC researchers Andrew Schanck, Jon Pinkham, Dr. Keith Berube and Dr. Bill Davids recently published a paper in Structures. The article, “Assessment of web shear stresses and shear capacity of FRP composite tub girders for highway bridges,” aims to characterize the shear strength, buckling resistance, and distribution of live load shears in […]

Roberto Lopez-Anido receives top faculty award from UMaine Alumni Association

Orono, Maine – ASCC researcher and University of Maine professor of civil engineering, Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido has been named 2023 Distinguished Maine Professor. The honor, which is awarded by the UMaine Alumni Association, is given to a professor who exemplifies the highest qualities of teaching, research, and public service. The Alumni Association writes “Lopez-Anido, a […]

Chapter by Bhandari, Lopez-Anido, and Rojas published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing

Orono, Maine — A book chapter co-authored by postdoctoral research associate Dr. Sunil Bhandari, civil engineering professor Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido, and graduate student Felipe Saavedra Rojas was recently published by ASTM in the book “Progress in Additive Manufacturing 2021”. The chapter details a study investigating the manufacturing and postprocessing of large-scale 3D-printed formworks with bio-based polymer […]

ASCC Expands Faculty Network with Dr. Li Hire

ASCC Expands Faculty Network with Dr. Li Hire Orono, ME — At the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), we conduct research in a diverse set of areas to discover greener solutions for industries such as civil infrastructure, renewable energy, and housing. Our varied research efforts are led by a staff with assorted expertise. This […]

Registration open for TIDC New England Railroad Symposium

Registration open for TIDC New England Railroad Symposium Orono, Maine – The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) announced that registration is now open for the 2023 New England Railroad Symposium. The virtual event will be held on February 16 starting at 9 a.m. EST. The symposium is an annual event that brings together researchers and […]

Eleven University of Maine Graduate Students Participate in TIDC Student Poster Contest, Celebrated at TIDC Student Recognition Night

Eleven University of Maine Graduate Students Participate in TIDC Student Poster Contest, Celebrated at TIDC Student Recognition Night Eleven UMaine graduate students were recognized at the Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) Student Recognition Night on November 30th. The annual event highlights the accomplishments and contributions of TIDC students from six member universities, as well as […]

TIDC expands team with O’Berin and Schanck hire

ASCC Updates TIDC expands team with O’Berin and Schanck hire ORONO, Maine 𑁋 Orono, Maine – The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), housed at the advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues its expansion with the recent hires of Aaron Schanck as a Communications Specialist and Genna O’Berin as an Administrative Specialist. Originally from Pittsfield, […]