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Yi-Chang James Tsai

Associate Professor

Articles

  1. Xu*, Y., Tsai Y. (2012) “Financial Consequences of the Delayed Pavement Rehabilitation Using LTPP Data – A Case Study”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, in press.
  2. Tsai, Y., Dusanter*, T., Wu, Y., Ai*, C. (2012) “Automatic Truck Processing Time Extraction at Maritime Terminal Gate Using Low Frame-Rate Images”, Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, in press.
  3. Tsai, Y., Huang* Y. (2012) “A Generalized Framework for Parallelizing Traffic Sign Detection of Video Log Images Using Multi-Core Processors”, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, in press
  4. Tsai, Y., Li*, F. (2012) “Detecting Asphalt Pavement Cracks under Different Lighting and Low Intensity Contrast Conditions Using Emerging 3D Laser Technology”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, in press.
  5. Wang, Z., Tsai Y. (2012) “Pavement Layer Data Repository Using A Spatio-Temporal Block Model”, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, in press.
  6. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Lai, J., Geary, G. (2012) Characterizing Micro-milled Pavement Textures Using RVD for Super-thin Resurfacing on I-95 Using A Road Profiler, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, in press.
  7. Kaul*, V., Yezzi, A., Tsai, Y. (2012) “Detecting Curves with Unknown Endpoints and Arbitrary Topology Using Minimal Paths”, IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, in press.
  8. Ai*, C. and Tsai, Y. (2012), “A Hybrid, Active Contour Incorporated Sign Detection Algorithm”, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 26(1):
  9. Chung, Y. and Tsai, Y. (2012), “Non-parametric Lens Debris Detection of Video Log Images Using Hysteresis updating” ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, in press.
  10. Tsai, Y., Feng*, L., Purcell*, R., and Rabun J. (2012) “A Reliable Statewide Pavement Performance Study Using a Confidence Evaluation System”, ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, in press.
  11. Huang*, Y., Tsai, Y (2011) “Enhanced pavement distress segmentation algorithm using dynamic programming and connected component analysis”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No.2973, pp.89-98. National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  12. Tsai, Y., Yang*, Q., Wu, Y. (2011) Identifying and Quantifying Intersection Obstruction and Its Severity Using LiDAR Technology and GIS Spatial Analysis, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, 2011, No. 2241, pp 99-108.
  13. Hu, Z. and Tsai, Y. (2011) “Image Recognition Model for Developing a Sign Inventory” ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 25(2): 149-158.
  14. Lettsome*, C., Tsai, Y. (2011) “An Automated Filter Bank-Based Pavement Distress Detection System Incorporating Standard Compression Coders”, Int. Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, No. 3907, pp. 1-25.
  15. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Guo, D. (2011) “Enhanced Pavement Preservation Using A Lane-based, Image-Tracking, GIS-enabled, and Life-cycle Activity Integrated Chuning PMS”, Int. Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, Vol. 4(1):11-20.
  16. Wang, I., Tsai, Y., and Feng*, L. (2011) “A Network Flow Model for Clustering Segments and Minimizing Total Maintenance and Rehabilitation Cost” Computers & Industrial Engineering 60 (2011) 593-601.
  17. Tsai, Y., Huang*, Y. (2010) “Automatic Detection of Deficient Video Log Images Using a Histogram Equity Index and an Adaptive GMM” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 25 (2010):479-493.
  18. Kaul*, V, Tsai, Y., Mersereau, R. M. (2010) “A Quantitative Performance Evaluation of Pavement Distress Segmentation Algorithms”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 2153, pp. 106-113, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  19. Tsai, Y., Hu, Z., Alberti*, C. (2010) “Roadway Sign Change Detection Algorithm Using Multi-Scale Sign Image Matching (M-SIM)”, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing (PE&RS) Journal, Vol. 76(4):391-405.
  20. Tsai, Y., Kaul*, V., Mersereau, R. M. (2010) “A Critical Assessment of Pavement Distress Segmentation Methods Performance Evaluation of Pavement Distress Segmentation Methods” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 136 (1):11-19.
  21. Tsai, Y., Hu, Z., Wang, Z. (2010) “Vision-based Roadway Geometry Computation” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 136(3):223-233.
  22. Tsai, Y., Wu, J., Wang, Z., Hu, Z. (2010) “Horizontal Roadway Curvature Computation Algorithm Using Vision Technology”, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 25 (2010):78–88.
  23. Tsai, Y., Kim*, P., Wang, Z. (2009) “A Generalized Image Detection Model for Developing a Sign Inventory”, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 23(5):266 – 276.
  24. Yang, C., Tsai, Y., Wang Z. (2009) “Algorithm for Spatial Clustering of Pavement Segments”, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 24 (2):93-108.
  25. Hu, Z., Tsai, Y. (2009) “A Vision-Based Homography Algorithm for Traffic Sign Attribute Computation”, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 24 (6):385–400.
  26. Wang, Z., Tsai, Y., Pitts, E. (2009) “Impact of Escalating Construction Cost on Long-term Pavement Performance Loss”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 2093, pp. 84-92, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  27. Tsai, Y., Chung, Y., Shen*, C., Cressman, N (2009) “A Poisson-Based Wavelet Shrinkage Site Selection (WASSS) Method”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 2136, pp. 20-27, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  28. Wu J. and Tsai, Y. (2006) “Enhanced Roadway Geometry Data Collection Using An Effective Video Log Image Processing Algorithm”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 1972, pp. 133-140, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  29. Wu, J. and Tsai, Y. (2006), “Enhanced Roadway Inventory Using 2-D Sign Video Image recognition Algorithm”, Journal of Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Vol. 21, pp. 369-382.
  30. Wu, J. and Tsai, Y. (2005), “Real-time Speed Limit Sign Recognition Based on Locally Adaptive Thresholding and Depth-First-Search”, Special Issue on Mobile Mapping Technologies, Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing (PE&RS) Journal. Vol. 71(4):405 – 414, April 2005.
  31. Tsai, Y. and Yang, E. (2004), “A Constrained Fuzzy c-Mean Clustering Algorithm for Determining Bridge Let Projects”, ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 18(3):215-225.
  32. Tsai, Y. and Gao*, B., Lai, J. (2004), “GIS-Enabled Multi-Year Project-Linked Network Pavement MR&R System”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 1889, pp. 21-30, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  33. Tsai, Y. and Wu, J. (2002), “Shape and Texture-based 1-D Image Processing Algorithm for Real-time Stop Sign Road Inventory Data Collection”, Journal of Intelligent Transportation System, Vol. 7, pp. 213-234.
  34. Tsai, Y. and Lai, J. S. (2002), “A Framework and Strategy for Implementing An IT-based Pavement Management System”, Journal of The Transportation Research Record, No. 1816, pp. 56-64, National Academy of Sciences; Washington, DC.
  35. Tsai, Y. and Lai, J. S. (2001), “Utilization of Information Technology to Enhance Asphalt Pavement Condition Evaluation Program”, The International Journal of Pavement Engineering, Vol. 2(1):17-32.
  36. Tsai, Y. and Frost, J. D. (1999), “Using GIS and KBS Technology for Real-Time Planning of Site Characterization Activities”, Canadian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 36(2):300-312.

Proceedings

  1. Huang* Y., Tsai, Y. (2012) “Crack Fundamental Element (CFE) for Multi-scale Crack Classification”, 7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, Delft, Netherlands, June 20, 2012.
  2. Tsai, Y., Jiang* C. (2012) “Crack Detection Using High-resolution 3D Line Laser Imaging Technology”, 7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, Delft, Netherlands, June 20, 2012.
  3. Tsai, Y., Wang*, C., Wu, Y. (2011) “A Vision-based Approach to Study Driver Behavior in Work zone Areas” the 3rd International Conference on Road Safety and Simulation, September 14-16, 2011, Indianapolis, U.S.
  4. Tsai, Y., Li, F.., Kaul*, V., Wang, Z. (2010)“Characterizing pavement rut measurement errors with point-based lasers using emerging 3D Continuous Profile-based Laser Technology” NDE/NDT for Highways and Bridges: Structural Materials Technology (SMT) Conference, August 16-20, 2010, New York, U.S.
  5. Kaul*, V., Tsai, Y., Yezzi, A. (2010) "Detection of Curves with Unknown Endpoints using Minimal Path Techniques" Proceeding of British Machine Vision Conference (BMVC) 2010, Aberystwyth, UK (oral presentation, 8.9% acceptance rate).
  6. Tsai, Y., Ai, C., Wu, Y., and Siplon, P. (2010), "Simulating Port Logistics Operations Using 3D Visualization Technology", accepted for the proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), June 30 - July 2, 2010, Nottingham, UK.
  7. Tsai, Y. (2010), "Developing an Intelligent Sign Inventory Using Image Processing", accepted for the proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), June 30 - July 2, 2010, Nottingham, UK.
  8. Tsai, Y. and Umare, K. (2010), "A parallelized image polygon detection algorithm for road sign inventory", accepted for the proceedings of the International Conference on Civil and Building Engineering (ICCCBE), June 30 - July 2, 2010, Nottingham, UK.
  9. Wang, Z., Tsai, Y., Pitts, E. (2010), "Pavement Preservation: Pay Now or Pay Big Later", Proceedings of the 1st International Conf. of Pavement Preservation, Newport Beach, California, April 13-15, 2010.
  10. Tsai, Y., Purcell, R., Li, F., Rabun, J.T. (2010), "How Long Will Asphalt Pavement Last?", Proceedings of the 1st International Conf. of Pavement Preservation, Newport Beach, California, April 13-15, 2010.
  11. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Guo, D. (2010), "A Web-based Chuning Highway Pavement Management System", Proceedings of the 1st International Conf. of Pavement Preservation, Newport Beach, California, April 13-15, 2010.
  12. Tsai, Y., Hu, Z, Siplon, P. (2009), "GIS-enabled Maritime Awareness System (GMAS)", Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security", May 11-12, 2009, Waltham, MA, USA.
  13. Tsai, Y. and Wang, Z. (2008), "Image Processing Algorithms for An Enhanced Roadway Sign Data Collection", Proceedings of the 7th international conference on managing pavement assets, June, 2008, Galgary, Canada.
  14. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Pitts, E. (2008), "Improving GDOT's Annual Preventive Maintenance Using A Collaborative Decision Support System", Proceedings of the 7th international conference on managing pavement assets, June, 2008, Galgary, Canada.
  15. Tsai, Y., Yang, C., Wang, Z. (2006) Spatial Clustering for Determining Economical Highway Pavement Let Projects, GeoCongress 2006 Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Age, February 26 !! March 1, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
  16. Gao, Bo, Wu, Y., Tsai, Y., Lai, J. S. (2006) Interactive GIS Map-based Decision Support Program on Multi-year Pavement Needs Analysis, GeoCongress 2006 Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Age, February 26 !! March 1, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
  17. Tsai, Y., Wu, J., Wu, Y., and Wang Z. (2005) Automatic Roadway Geometry Measurement Algorithm Using Video Images, Image Analysis and Processing, Springer, LNCS 3617, ISSN 0302-9743, pp. 669 !! 678.
  18. Tsai, Y., Wu, J., and Wu, Y. (2005) Geometry-based License Plate Recognition for Low Resolution Images !! A Case Study, Proceedings of the 9th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, Orlando, Florida, July 10-13, 2005, Vol. VI pp. 401 !! 406.
  19. Tsai Y. (2005) Roadway Safety Enforcement Using Image Pattern Recognition, the 5th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, hosted in Changan University, Xian, China on June 25-26, 2005.
  20. Tsai, Y., Wu, J., and Wang, Z. (2004) Enhanced Transportation Infrastructure Data Collection Using Videolog Image Pattern Recognition, XIII Pan American Conference on Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Albany, NY, September 26-29.
  21. Tsai, Y. and Gratton, B. (2004)  Successful Implementation of A GIS-based Pavement Management System, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, Beijing, China, May 26-28, 2004, pp. 513-518.
  22. Tsai, Y. and Wu M., and Wang, Z. (2004) Re-engineered Roadway Transportation Data Inventory Using GPS/GIS, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, Beijing, China, May 26-28, 2004, pp. 542-547.
  23. Tsai, Y., Gunning T. G. and Guo B. (2002), "IT-based Collaborative Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Prioritization for Georgia DOT", The 3nd International Conference on Decision Making in Urban and Civil Engineering, London, UK, November, 2002.
  24. Tsai, Y., Wang Z. and Yang C. (2002), A Prototype Real-time GPS/GIS-based Emergency Response System for Locating and Dispatching Moving Patrol Vehicles with the Shortest Path and Beat-based Spatial Search, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Transportation and Traffic Studies, Guilin, Guangxi, China, July, Vol. 2, pp. 1361-1368.
  25. Tsai, Y., Lai, L. J., Wu, Y. (2000), Using GIS for Supporting Network-level Pavement Maintenance Management, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Decision Making in Urban and Civil Engineering, Lyon, France, Vol. 1, pp. 461-471.
  26. Parsons, R., Frost, J. D., and Tsai, Y. (1998), GIS ASSESS !! A Spatial Analysis Tool for Site Investigation, Planning and Evaluation, International Conference on Site Characterization, Atlanta, Georgia, Vol. 1, pp. 251-262.
  27. Tsai, Y., Lai, J. L. and Sun, L. (1998), Developing A Prototype KBS Decision in Identifying the Causes of Asphalt Pavement Distress, Proceedings of the 1st Conference on New Information Technologies for Decision Making in Civil Engineering, Montreal, Canada, Vol. 1, pp. 515-526.