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Recently, much attention has been given to the development of an intelligent infrastructure. The idea is to develop and deploy civil systems that have sensors integrated such that the condition and performance of the system can be reported on continuously and, generally, remotely. To date, work in this area has focused on two primary areas: sensor development and performance algorithm development. New sensor technologies suitable for embedment and rugged enough to withstand the manufacturing process will be key components for smart bridges. The design of algorithms that include performance boundaries for a number of key parameters will be important for interpreting the monitoring data into a format easily usable by bridge managers.
Wacker, James P.
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FPL's mission is to identify and conduct innovative wood and fiber utilization research that contributes to conservation and productivity of the forest resource, thereby sustaining forests, the economy, and quality of life. ... ..more » |
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Advanced Composites
As an integral part of the FPL mission, we improve the long-term sustainability of our Nation's forests by creating valuable composite products from biobased materials ... ..more » 
Advanced Structures
The FPL has been in the forefront of wood-frame housing research since 1910 and has long been recognized as a world leader in such housing-related areas as engineered wood ... ..more » 
Forest Biorefinery
We all know the compelling reasons that the United States needs to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Historically, the greatest increases in energy demand have been for transportation fuels ... ..more » 
Nanotechnology
A leader in wood products research for over a century, the FPL is positioning itself to become the lead Federal research facility for the application of nanotechnology in forest products ... more » 
Woody Biomass Utilization
Forests in the United States contain a substantial amount of small-diameter, overstocked, and underutilized material.FPL research projects are exploring the potential of the small-diameter ... ..more » |