Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
University of Waterloo
$248,188.00
Towards smart and sustainable pavement structures in Canada
FY 2020-21 · 2021-01-04
Summary
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.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119260685
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-01-04 | 2020-21 | $248,188.00 |
| 1 | 2021-01-04 | 2020-21 | $248,188.00 |
| 2 | 2021-01-04 | 2020-21 | $248,188.00 |
| 3 | 2021-01-04 | 2020-21 | $248,188.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 3 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 181 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 3 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 181 jours.
Agreement End Date
2025-06-30
Agreement Number
964391
Agreement Start Date
2021-01-04
Agreement Title
Towards smart and sustainable pavement structures in Canada
Agreement Title (French)
Vers des structures de chaussées intelligentes et durables au Canada
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$248,188.00
Amendment Date
2024-12-05
Amendment Number
3
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.
Description (French)
Malgré l’augmentation des coûts d’entretien, les surfaces pavées sont généralement réservées à l’usage exclusif des automobiles. Toutefois, compte tenu de l’augmentation des surfaces pavées et des routes, et à la lumière des récents progrès de l’intelligence artificielle (IA), des nanotechnologies, de la science des polymères, des systèmes de capteurs et du recyclage, une école de pensée propose maintenant de transformer les routes pavées en infrastructures multifonctionnelles. Ce projet vise à réduire les activités non planifiées et coûteuses de réparation des surfaces, à promouvoir l’utilisation de matériaux de revêtement à haute performance et à améliorer la compréhension des impacts des conditions météorologiques sur l’état des routes et la sécurité des usagers. L’objectif général de ce projet est de développer une surface de revêtement intelligente et économiquement viable qui peut contribuer à réduire le coût du cycle de vie des routes pavées et à optimiser la sécurité du transport et de la circulation des marchandises.
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Waterloo
Federal Riding (French)
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number
35114
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119260685
Recipient City
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L 3G1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q4-964391