University of California, Davis

"Closing-the-loop" for More Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Materials: A framework for maximizing mineral resource usage to advance more sustainable cement-based materials

  • Principal Investigator Patrick R. Cunningham
  • University of California, Davis
This dissertation will present an evaluation framework, using material from California as a case study, to prioritize the adoption of SCM by concurrently considering (1) material performance, (2) resource availability, and (3) environmental impact reduction.
Project Status
Complete

A Deep Dive Into Corridor DC Fast Chargers in California

  • Principal Investigator Tisura Gamage
  • University of California, Davis
This research will study the challenges of installation and operation of a reliable network of public DC fast charging stations. While existing studies show costs ranging from $20,000 - $150,000, the researchers find costs range anywhere between $122,000 and $440,000.
Project Status
Complete

Analyzing Car-Following Behavior of Automated Vehicles

  • Principal Investigator Ghazaleh Jafarsalehi
  • University of California, Davis
This project will aim to develop a data-driven framework to analyze the disturbance amplification behavior of automated vehicles in car-following (CF).
Project Status
Complete