TREC research addresses complex transportation problems by drawing on multiple disciplines, including engineering, planning, economics and design, from across the Portland State University campus. Use the search box at right to search for a specific project.
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Research Highlights
Bridge Seismic Retrofit Feasibility Case Study Utilizing Ductile Fuses
Peter Dusicka
In an effort to increase the seismic resiliency of our transportation network, a performance centric retrofit measure has been developed as part of State funded research and evaluated through to large scale laboratory setting. With an eye toward implementation, this technology transfer proposal aims to conduct a feasibility study on incorporating this retrofit measure with a recently developed ductile fuse technology and applying the retrofit to a real bridge case study. The intent is to deve...
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A Proactive Approach to Examining Transportation Safety and Equity
Aaron Golub
The PSU team will be a core contributor to the literature review focused on equity analysis approaches and best practices. This contribution will complement the expertise on safety and geographical analysis brought to the project from other team members.
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