COASTAL RESILIENCE
COASTAL RESILIENCE
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
COASTAL RESILIENCE
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is at the forefront of coastal resiliency research, recognizing the urgent need to address the vulnerability of coastal areas to the impacts of climate change. With rising sea levels and increasing frequency and intensity of storms, coastal regions face significant threats such as erosion, flooding, and habitat loss. ASCC’s work focuses on implementing green infrastructure solutions, utilizing bio-based materials and sustainable manufacturing processes like advanced manufacturing for culvert diffusers, composite sheet piling and novel breakwater solutions.
As Maine’s 3,400+ miles of shoreline experience stronger, more frequent storms, we are committed to coastal resiliency solutions across our research portfolio including renewable energy sources, civil infrastructure innovations, collaborative efforts across sectors and a commitment to Maine’s natural resources.
Research Areas
Culvert Diffusers
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is at the forefront of coastal resiliency research, recognizing the urgent need to address the vulnerability of coastal areas to the impacts of climate change. With rising sea levels and increasing frequency and intensity of storms, coastal regions face significant threats such as erosion, flooding, and habitat loss. ASCC’s work focuses on implementing green infrastructure solutions, utilizing bio-based materials and sustainable manufacturing processes like advanced manufacturing for culvert diffusers, composite sheet piling and novel breakwater solutions.
The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) is the 2018 US DOT Region 1 (New England) University Transportation Center (UTC) located at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. TIDC’s focus is on helping state DOTs extend life and improve the durability of their transportation assets through the development of new technologies, materials, and structures. TIDC has six member Universities within the New England Region.
Moving forward we will continue to pursue projects in partnership with industry and government stakeholders to advance and deploy promising Center-developed technologies that are more sustainable, durable, and long-lasting.
Rapidly Deployable Breakwater
The Wave Screen Breakwater functions to reduce local wave environments from a up to 1 m wave height, to 0.6m wave height. This adaptable technology was developed to support the sustainability of Maine’s coastlines by creating temporarily deployable breakwaters to support shoreline activities or provide protection before devastating weather events. Originally funded by Army Corps Engineering Research and Design Center to create shelter in open-ocean environments, the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is dual use with this technology in its applications for coastal resiliency.
