Archives: Current Projects

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Microplastics in Ottawa’s Asphalt Pavements

Funding/Research Supports NSERC and Government of Ontario Project Status Complete Project Overview The rise of microplastic pollution has become a critical environmental challenge, especially in urban regions with heavy road use. Road dust has been identified as a major source of microplastics, primarily generated from tire wear, brake wear, and... More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Sustainable Deicing Strategies for Winter Road Maintenance in Canada

  Funding/Research Supports NSERC Project Status Complete Project Overview In cold regions like Canada, winter road maintenance plays a critical role in ensuring safe and reliable transportation. Deicing materials are widely used to mitigate ice formation on pavements; however, their efficiency and environmental impacts vary significantly.... More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Climate Impact Assessment of Heat Waves on Flexible Pavements in Canada

Funding/Research Supports NSERC Project Status Complete Project Overview In recent years, extreme weather events such as heat waves have gained increasing attention due to their significant impact on transportation infrastructure. Flexible pavements, which are highly sensitive to temperature variations, are particularly vulnerable to prolonged... More

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Evaluating Road Infrastructure Needs and Public Acceptance for Autonomous Vehicles in Canada

Funding/Research Supports NSERC Project Status Complete Project Overview The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into transportation systems requires significant improvements in roadway infrastructure and management practices to ensure safe and efficient operation. This research evaluates both the technical requirements of infrastructure and... More

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Life Cycle Assessment of Asphalt Pavements for Sustainable Infrastructure

Funding/Research Supports NSERC Project Status Complete Project Overview The integration of life cycle assessment (LCA) has become increasingly important in the Canadian pavement industry as a means of addressing environmental impacts associated with construction, operation, and maintenance activities. Recognizing these challenges, this research... More

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sustainable Asphalt Binders Incorporating Waste Plastics for Enhanced Pavement Performance

Funding/Research Supports NSERC Project Status Complete Project Overview This research highlights the dual challenges of infrastructure performance and environmental sustainability associated with Canada’s extensive asphalt road network. With over one million kilometers of roadway and asphalt as the dominant pavement type, binder quality plays a... More

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Integrated assessment of plastic waste-modified asphalt developed for cold climates

Funding/Research Supports NSERC & Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Project Status Active Project Overview Canada is increasingly challenged by the dual pressures of growing plastic waste accumulation and the need to enhance the performance and durability of pavement infrastructure under cold-climate conditions. Research identifies... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Evaluation of Environmentally Friendly De-icing Salts (ECO-STs) for Canada

Funding/Research Supports STAR’s TECH Project Status Active Project Overview Research highlights winter road maintenance as a critical challenge in Canada, where large quantities of conventional road salts are used annually to maintain safe mobility during snow and ice events. While effective for de-icing, traditional salts contribute... More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Climate Change Impact and Sustainable Pavement Maintenance Management Framework for Niagara Region

Funding/Research Supports Regional Municipality of Niagara Project Status Active Project Overview Canada has been significantly impacted by climate change, experiencing rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. Pavements, especially asphalt and flexible types, are vulnerable to climate stressors... More

Monday, April 13, 2026

Evaluations of Environmentally Friendly De-icing Salts Through Laboratory and Field Tests

Funding/Research Supports Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario Project Status Active Project Overview Safety and efficiency of Ontario highways may be greatly compromised in winter seasons due to dramatically deteriorated driving conditions caused by snowfall and ice formation. The objective of this research... More

Friday, April 10, 2026

Performance Assessment and Improvement of Flexible Pavement under Climate Change

Funding/Research Supports National Research Council Canada (NRC) Project Status Active Project Overview This research focuses on improving the reliability and climate adaptability of flexible pavement design in Canada through the local calibration of the AASHTOWare Pavement Mechanistic-Empirical Design (PMED) tool. While PMED represents a... More

Friday, April 10, 2026

Investigation of Concrete Moisture and Drying Period on the Performance of Hot Rubberized Asphalt (HRA)Waterproofing

Funding/Research Supports Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario Project Status Active Project Overview Research identifies environmental conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity, as key factors affecting concrete drying and waterproofing performance. High temperatures accelerate moisture... More

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