Center for Infrastructure Renewal

?? Fall Advisory Panel Meeting and Student Research Showcase Highlight Growing Participation and Innovation at CIR ?? The second annual Student Research Showcase was held at the Center for Infrastructure Renewal (CIR) Advisory Panel meeting on Friday, September 27, 2024. This year, participation saw a significant increase, with 40 students presenting 41 posters, compared to last year’s 26 students and 28 posters.? Students from various departments came together to share their research with CIR Advisory Panel (CAP) members, professors, fellow students, and TEES/TTI leadership. It was inspiring to see the impressive research being conducted within the CIR across so many different fields of study.? Greg Baker, CAP Chair, remarked, “The research showcase highlighted the Center’s ongoing research on topics relevant to current societal challenges. It was a fantastic opportunity for each student to present their work and explain how they are contributing to solving infrastructure problems. The research is impressive, and Advisory Panel members were invigorated by the level of dedication to the work.”? Following the Student Research Showcase, the bi-annual CIR Advisory Panel meeting took place. CIR Director Anand Puppala and Deputy Director Edith Arambula-Mercado briefed members on the current state of the CIR research, student outreach and other major initiatives. This CAP meeting also provides an opportunity for Advisory Panel Members to discuss and brainstorm ways to integrate CIR PIs and students and their ongoing research into real-world applications, often through partnerships with their companies for testing or internship opportunities... Click here to continue reading and to view the photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/gdRAmRx3 #InfrastructureInnovation #ResearchExcellence #TAMU #TAMUCIR #SustainableSolutions #EngineeringResearch #FutureOfInfrastructure #PosterSession #CivilEngineering #Showcase #StudentResearch Anand Puppala Edith Arámbula Mercado Greg Baker Lisa Lukefahr Bob Lanham

Hurricane Ian Researchers' Workshop in Ft. Myers (supported by NIST) was a hit. Nice venue at FGCU and lots of engaging discussion on future directions. This was capped off with a field trip to see recovery progress on Ft. Myers Beach in glacial Spring Break traffic.

New paper, entitled "Structural Design Methodology for Low-Rise 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC) Buildings subjected to Non-Seismic Loading: Description, Application and Validation", by Dr. Sumedh Sharma, Mohamed El Tahlawi, Mohammad Aghajani Delavar, and myself. This paper outlines a method to design single story 3D printed concrete structures. Big congrats to Sumedh for his leadership on this!! More publications from their work are in the making. https://lnkd.in/gYG28BWU Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, Center for Infrastructure Renewal #additiveconstruction #construction3Dprinting #concrete3Dprinting #3Dprinting

Our graduate student Leela Krishna Mohan Radarapu had the opportunity to present our research, conducted in collaboration with the?U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), at GeoFrontiers 2025. His poster, "Advanced Instrumented Plate to Study the Effect of Biopolymers on Soil Cracking Upon Drying," highlights innovative approaches to understanding soil behavior. Proud to contribute to the geotechnical community and engage in discussions that drive impactful research forward! Check out the related work presented at the conference: https://lnkd.in/gsASQ2Ct. Marcelo Sanchez Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University Geo-Institute of ASCE TAMU Chapter of the Geo-Institute #GeoFrontiers2025 #GeotechnicalEngineering #SoilCracking #Biopolymers #ERDC #ResearchInnovation #TAMU #GeoInstitute #CivilEngineering #SoilMechanics #Geotechnics #AcademicResearch #EngineeringScience

The Texas A&M Board of Regents has voted to establish the INSPIRE Alliance, a nonprofit expanding DOD-funded research across engineering and beyond. This initiative will drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen Texas’ role in national security advancements. The INSPIRE Alliance will include a wide array of research topics, such as autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, space innovations, data and materials sciences. The creation of INSPIRE will allow TEES to become a leader in applied national security research. Read more: https://tx.ag/INSPIREd

Check out the article below featuring our group's work on agent based modeling for resilience assessment. Credit for the agent based modeling work goes to: Dr. Xu Han and Dr. Mohammad Aghababaei, Ph.D. and for the digital twin modeling work to Abdullah Braik. #resilience #hazards #ABM #digitaltwins #decisionmaking

CREATE University Transportation Center is one of the many University Transportation Centers that CIR researchers are affiliated with! The UTC is led by Texas State University with lead PI Dr. Stacey Kulesza.

I am glad to share our newest article on "Post-tornado automated building damage evaluation and recovery prediction by integrating remote sensing, deep learning, and restoration models" at the Sustainable Cities and Society Journal led by Abdullah Braik. #cope #tornado #recovery #nsffunded Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University Center for Infrastructure Renewal https://lnkd.in/g9w4GHri

?? Exciting Research Updates on Lunar Construction! ????? I'm thrilled to share my latest research article, "Fabrication of Intricate Lunar Regolith Monoliths via Freeze Casting," where we explore an innovative approach to lunar construction utilizing the lunar environment and regolith. Our study presents a novel freeze-casting method to transform lunar regolith into lightweight to dense monoliths with intricate geometries-offering an alternative to 'additive manufacturing'. This approach minimizes reliance on Earth-delivered materials, making it a promising solution for sustainable lunar habitat construction. I look forward to discussing potential applications and collaborations in this exciting field! ?????? ?? Read here https://lnkd.in/d9UPeZtZ #LunarConstruction #SpaceMaterials #Regolith #FreezeCasting #SpaceExploration #MaterialsScience Center for Infrastructure Renewal

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Geo-Frontiers 2025 in Louisville, KY, representing Texas A&M University and the TAMU Chapter of the Geo-Institute!! It was an amazing experience to engage with leading geotechnical professionals, researchers, and industry experts, discussing cutting-edge advancements in geotechnical engineering, infrastructure resilience, and innovative technologies. I truly enjoyed networking with fellow engineers and friends and learning from inspiring technical presentations and poster sessions. One of the highlights of the conference was attending the prestigious Terzaghi Lecture and the Shamsher Prakash Lecture, both of which provided deep insights into the fundamental research and advancements in geotechnical engineering. A huge thanks to the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University and the Geo-Institute (G-I) for their generous support in making this travel possible.?I am also immensely grateful to my advisor, Dr. Anand Puppala, for his support and encouragement in participating in student competitions.