Bridge inspection is a critical topic in infrastructure management and is facing unprecedented challenges as the public is concerned more about bridge safety after a seri[...]

The prevalence of electrical fires due to arc faults in both AC and DC systems has necessitated advancements in detection technologies. This dissertation introduces innov[...]

Transportation electrification utilizing Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) represents a transformative pathway for railway infrastructure by[...]

Scour is an important factor affecting the hydraulic structures of a bridge. Remote sensing techniques such as terrestrial LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) can help sp[...]

ABSTRACTTAU WU. Bridge Selection Process and Workflow Development for UAS-Enabled Bridge Inspection. (Under the direction of DR. TARA L. CAVALLINE) The application and us[...]

Wireless power transfer (WPT) offers a promising solution for continuous and contactless energy delivery to battery-electric locomotives (BELs). It enables inmotion charg[...]

Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) are one of the main problems of using fossil energy sources such as coal and natural gas. Thus, decarbonization of the energy sector,[...]

Structural integrity of electric transmission poles is crucial for the reliability of power delivery. In some areas where blasting is used for mining or construction, the[...]

Self-sensing concrete consists of embedded conductive materials allowing enhanced electric conductivity for assessing mechanical properties. This thesis describes the des[...]

Self-sensing concrete is embedded with electrostrictive materials that provides indications of strain based on variations in electrical conductivity, or its inverse, resi[...]