For a place called “The Sunshine State,” Florida gets lots of rain. Florida is the fifth wettest state in the U.S., averaging more than 53 inches of rain each year. All that rain means wet roads, and wet roads can potentially lead to hydroplaning. If you’ve experienced hydroplaning, you know how scary—and dangerous—it is. “Imagine … Continue reading Caution: Slippery When Wet – Unless You Have This New Hydroplaning Prediction Tool
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Florida leads the U.S. in the recorded number of sinkholes, thanks to its unique karst topography. This has obvious implications for roadways across the state. If the ground collapses under a roadway, the results could be tragic. Predicting where sinkholes might happen can potentially save infrastructure and lives. But is it even possible to predict … Continue reading Sinkholes: Now You See Them, Now You See Them … Better
Driving from Lake City to Chipley, Dr. Mike Rodgers recalls his first involvement with Dr. Bloomquist, Dr. Crowley, and this instrument laying in the backseat of his car. Almost ten years ago, he was just an ambitious assistant researcher on the team. Now, with a Ph.D. under his belt and years of research toward improving … Continue reading Finding The Power to See Through Rock
It’s early morning and a group of bridge inspectors are running through their checklist of field equipment they need for the day ahead. Reflective vest and hardhat? Check. Car keys? Check. Coffee? Check. After pulling up to the site and getting situated, they head to the bridge to get started. Bridges on Florida’s State Highway … Continue reading Bridging The Gap: New Device May be FDOT’s Missing Link in Assessing Bridges
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