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Bridge Resource Program Rime Webinar: Fusion of SHM and WIM Data for Minimizing the Cracking Potential of Concrete Bridge Decks
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar focuses on the fusion of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) data and Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) data to predict strain responses from live truck loads and support early-age crack mitigation strategies. A digital twin of a multi-span bridge was developed using a Finite Element Model (FEM) and calibrated based on the SHM data. The webinar will present how truck traffic and load data from WIM and structural responses from SHM can be used in the FEM under realistic loading scenarios during construction to support decision-making for the pouring sequence. The fusion of SHM, WIM and FEM provides advanced predictions of structural behavior allowing for optimization of the concrete placement schedules by selecting a window of time to mitigate cracking while minimizing traffic restrictions.
This webinar will cover innovative methods for obtaining and combining analysis for
Nondestructive Material testing – Testing Concrete Samples and temperature over time for early age nondestructive strength evaluation of the structural element
Developing a Truck live load profile – Onsite Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) System profiles truck traffic
Bridge superstructure behavior under known truck load – Bridge Instrumentation using strain gauges, accelerometers, and deflectometers
Long term concrete shrinkage and thermal strain of bridge deck – Embedded sensor assessment of bridge deck & girder elements
Digital twin – Finite Element Model for identifying strains that can produce cracking
Post install evaluation – Crack Mapping and Analysis
Presented by Rutgers’s Prof. Hani Nassif, Dr. Chaekuk Na, and Michael Ruszala

BRP Webinar: Crashworthiness Analysis, Simulation, and Model Validation of Roadway and Bridge Hardware
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
Authors/Presenters: Wassim Nasreddine, Chuck Plaxico, Hani Nassif, Chaekuk Na, Frank DarConte, Ali Atahan, and Kaan Ozbay

Abstract: This webinar will present the process for validating roadway and highway hardware prior to implementation. Following NCHRP Report 350, AASHTO MASH has become the standardized guideline for certifying hardware at different test levels. This process involves numerical simulation and structural analysis to assess energy absorption, occupant risk, and structural integrity of various hardware systems, followed by crashworthiness evaluation. The webinar will also highlight practical applications, key design considerations, and lessons learned to support the development of safer and more reliable transportation infrastructure.

BRP Webinar: Use of GFRP Rebar and Nonmetallic Reinforcement for Extending Service Life of Bridges
2026-08-27 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar highlights innovative, state of the art practices for eliminating corrosion in both existing and newly constructed bridge decks. The presentation explores the use of non-metallic reinforcement systems, including Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars and Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) post tensioning tendons, as durable alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement in bridge deck construction. Participants will be introduced to the technology, current design and construction practices, and applications where these materials provide the greatest benefit.
The webinar also reviews current research and Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCA) that evaluate the long-term economic and performance advantages of non-metallic reinforcement. Particular emphasis is placed on the relevance of these technologies for New Jersey, where extensive use of deicing salts and a large inventory of corrosion-prone coastal infrastructure create significant durability challenges. Case studies and research findings will demonstrate how GFRP and CFRP reinforcement can extend bridge service life, reduce maintenance requirements, lower life- cycle costs, and enhance the long-term resilience and sustainability of bridge infrastructure.

AI Applications in Urban Transportation Management Symposium
2026-09-25
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), supported by organizers at New York University’s C2SMART Center, and the City College of New York’s University Transportation Research Center, is seeking to convene industry professionals, public agencies, researchers, and roadway users for a symposium focused on the future deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in urban transportation management.
Details to come…

AI Applications in Urban Transportation Management Symposium
2026-09-25 08:00 - 17:00
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), supported by organizers at New York University’s C2SMART Center, and the City College of New York’s University Transportation Research Center, is seeking to convene industry professionals, public agencies, researchers, and roadway users for a symposium focused on the future deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in urban transportation management.
Details to come!
