2023 TIDC Student Posters and Presentations

Graduate Students at TIDC’s member Universities have submitted posters and presentations for judging in the 2023 TIDC Student Poster Contest. Students’ efforts will be recognized on December 13, 2023 at the virtual 2023 TIDC Student Recognition Night.

To register for the 2023 TIDC Student Recognition Night on December 13th, click the button below:


Fan Favorite voting is open Monday, November 13, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023. Please vote for your favorite presentations by visiting https://forms.gle/ZS5oXZzpjAoyZ32z9. The winners will be recognized at the 2023 TIDC Student Recognition Night.

If you have any questions, please contact us at tidc@maine.edu.

Bridge Tree Catchments in GIS for Multi-span Structures in Vermont
by Alok Sharma, Steven Matile, and Binit Gautam

Image of poster created by Alok Sherma, Binit Gautam, and Steven Matile. Full readable file is downloadable below.

Deterioration Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Materials in Highway Bridges
by Amirhossein Madadi

Image of Amirhossein Madadi's poster. The readable PDF file is downloadable below.

Modeling of Soil Carbonation for Sustainable Soil Substructure Stabilization
by Andres Espinosa

Image of Andres Espinosa's poster. The readable PDF file is available below.

Data Driven Approach to Enhance Street Sweeping in Urban Areas
by Andrew Sheerin

Andrew Sheerin's poster image. A readable PDF file is at the bottom of the student's presentation page.

Prediction and Prevention of Bridge Performance Degradation due to Corrosion, Material Loss, and Microstructural Changes
by Bharath Krupa Teja Mekala

B.K. Teja Mekala's Poster Image

Performance Concrete Optimized for Cost, Durability, Manufacturability and Sustainability
by Bismark Yeboah

Bismark Yeboah's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Response of Modified Helical Piles with a Collar Vane Subjected to Overturning Moment
by Camilo Fernandez-Escobar

Image of Camilo's poster.

Global Stability of Column-Supported Embankments
by Danilo Botero Lopez

Danilo Botero Lopez's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Scour and Debris Induced Vulnerability Analysis for Riverine Bridge Structures
by Indrani Chattopadhyay, Steven Matile, and Sreeram Anantharaman

Indrani et al's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Examining the Impact of Rumble Strip Installation in Prevention of Lane Departure Crashes in Maine
by Jhan Kevin Gil-Marin

Jhan Kevin Gil-Marin's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Development of Live Load Distribution Factors for GBeam Highway Bridges
by Jon Pinkham

Jon Pinkham's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the presentation page.

Thermo-Mechanical Recycling of 3D Printed Formwork: Characterization of Thermoplastic Composite Rheological Properties
by Katie Schweizer

Katie Schweizer's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Corrosion-Induced Crack Detection of Reinforced Concrete Structures using a 1.6GHz GPR
by Koosha Raisi

Koosha Raisi's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Direct Tensile & Pullout Behavioral of Ultra High-Performance Concrete Coupled with Micromechanical Modeling
by Mandip Dahal

Mandip Dahal's Poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the presentation page.

Electromagnetic Detection and Identification of Concrete Cracking in Highway Bridges
by Maryam Abazarsa

Maryam Abazarsa's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Shrinking Chitosan Fibers to Improve Long Term Concrete Durability
by Mohammad Abdul Qader

Mohammad Abdul Qader's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Utilization of Processed Glass Aggregate in Transportation Projects as a Substitute to Sand Borrow
by Neha Subedi

Neha Subedi's poster image. The readable PDF is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Longevity of Extrusion-Based 3D Printed Polymer Composite Materials for Culvert Diffuser Application
by Prabhat Khanal

Prabhat Khanal's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Continuous Real-Time Highway Bridge Joint Monitoring System
by Prakash Bhandari

Prakash Bhandari's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the presentation page.

Long-term Structural Health Monitoring on Grist Mill Bridge
by Rui Wu

Rui Wu's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Flexural Strength of Micropile Threaded Connections
by Sebastian Montoya-Vargas

Image of Sebastian's poster

Incorporation of Pollinator Plantings to Enhance Ecosystem Functions and Durability of Transportation Right-of-Way Infrastructure
by Sophia Lopardo

Sophia Lopardo's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Deep Learning-based Joint Loosening Detection for Infrastructure Components
by Yang Zhang and Ting Wang

Yang Zhang and Ting Wang's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Towards Fully Automated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Enabled Bridge Inspection
by Zahra Ameli

Zahra Ameli's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the bottom of the submission page.

Finite Element (FE) Modeling of Tilton-Belmont Railroad Bridge in New Hampshire Under Typical Train Loading
by Sachin Tripathi

Sachin Tripathi's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the end of the submission page.

Methodology to Transfer Global Response to Local Model Using Finite Element Model and Field Test of Two Connecticut Steel Truss Railroad Bridges
by Rahul Anand

Rahul Anand's poster image. The readable PDF file is available at the end of the submission page.