Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Towards smart and sustainable pavement structures in Canada
Agreement Number:
964391
Agreement Value:
$248,188.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 4, 2021 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
In spite of increasing maintenance costs, paved surfaces have generally been used solely for the purpose of automobile use. However, given the increase in paved surfaces and roadways, and in light of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology, polymer science, sensory systems, and recycling, there is a school of thought that paved roadways can turn into multifunctional infrastructures. This Project seeks to reduce unplanned expensive surface repair activities, promote the use of high-performance pavement materials and enhance the understanding of weather impacts on road conditions and the safety of users. The overall goal of this Project is to develop an economically viable smart pavement surface that can contribute to lowering the life cycle cost of paved highways and optimizing safety in transportation and the movement of freight.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
172-2020-2021-Q4-964391
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119260685
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 3 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 181 days.
Amendment Date
Dec 5, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35114
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: