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Technology Transfer Products for NCITEC Projects at University of Mississippi
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2016-10-01
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01627920
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Edition:Final Report
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Abstract:Transportation infrastructure networks are essential to sustain our economy, society and quality of life. Freight transportation of consumer goods and commercial/industrial products is critical for sustainable and efficient supply chain. Major transportation corridors and intermodal assets include highway network, rail infrastructure, inland river ports, sea ports and airports. The primary objectives of this project are to: (1) summarize key research results of each funded project in technology brief fact sheets for web access, (2) create YouTube videos and SlideShare posts, (3) present key results, and (4) showcase the workforce development and enhancement in courses at the University of Mississippi. During years 2012-2016, the University of Mississippi researchers conducted 13 NCITEC research projects, which have been funded on topics related to mobility, freight transportation, revenue/funding aspects, economic viability, energy, safety, structural integrity of bridges, hazardous spills, flood risks, and disaster resiliency of integrating selected segments of infrastructure assets. Key results of the projects include: x The projects developed geospatial maps, optimization models, benefit and cost results of proposed modal integration simulation studies. x The project investigated the aspects of multimodal freight related to congestion, intermodal integration, and impacts of fuel savings and carbon dioxide emissions. x The projects studied highway bridge structures subject to truck traffic, scouring, and floodwater impacts. x The projects on media framing of transportation hazardous materials accidents and spills found that a large number of the most serious spill incidents during transportation received no news coverage. x The project on the laboratory study of energy harvesting from vehicle-pavement vibrations showed that nano-coating of piezoelectric sensors enhanced the energy output. x The commuter rail and intermodal freight corridor case studies produced “best practice guide” examples for consideration by government transportation agencies, private transport operators, and other global supply chain stakeholders. x Several graduate students completed their degrees and undergraduate students were trained as a part of the workforce development and It is recommended that the research products of these projects be applied by transportation agencies to increase safety, reduce shipping costs, and assess other societal benefits. These societal benefits include reduction in highway congestion and decrease in transportation related emissions of carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants.
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