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Yi-Chang James Tsai

Associate Professor

Presentations

  1. Tsai, Y. (2012) Critical Assessment of Crack Detection and Classification Using Three-Dimensional Laser Technology, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington DC.
  2. Tsai, Y. (2012) Remote Sensing and GIS-Enabled Roadway Asset Management , 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  3. Tsai, Y., Jiang*, C., Wang, Z. (2012) Innovative Method for Cracking-Severity-Level Classification Using Three-Dimensional Continuous Transverse Laser Profiles, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  4. Ai*, C., Tsai, Y. (2012) Critical Assessment of Automatic Traffic Sign Detection Using Three-Dimensional LiDAR Point Cloud Data, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  5. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Wang*, C., Pitts, E., Cressman, N (2012) Integrating Safety into Resurfacing Project Reprioritization for Minimizing Pavement-Deficiency-Induced Safety Risks, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  6. Tsai, Y. (2012) Developing Sensing Methodology for Intelligent and Reliable Work Zone Hazard Awareness, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  7. Tsai, Y., Li*, F., Wang, Z. (2012) Automated Detection of Isolated Ruts on I-95 Using 3D Continuous Transverse Profiles, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  8. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Lai, J. S., Geary, G. (2012) Characterizing Micromilled Pavement Textures Using Range-to-Valley-Depth for Super-thin Resurfacing on I-95 with Road Profiler, 2012 Annual TRB conference, Washington D.C.
  9. Tsai, Y., Li*, F. (2011) Feasibility Study of Detecting Cracks under Poor Lighting and Intensity Contrast Conditions Using Emerging 3D Laser Technology, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  10. Tsai, Y., Kaul*, V., Yezzi, A. (2011) Automating the Crack Map Detection Process for Machine Operated Crack Sealer, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  11. Wang, Z., Tsai, Y., Pitts, E. (2011) Study of Budget Shortfall Impact on Long-term Pavement Preservation, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  12. Huang* Y., Tsai, Y. (2011) Enhanced Pavement Distress Segmentation Algorithm using Dynamic Programming and Connected Component Analysis, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  13. Tsai, Y., Wu, Y., Ai*, C. (2011) Critical Assessment of Measuring Concrete Joint Faulting Using 3D Continuous Pavement Profile Data, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  14. Tsai, Y., Yang*, Q., Wu, Y., Ai*, C. (2011) Identifying and Quantifying Intersection Obstruction and Its Severity Using LiDAR Technology and GIS Spatial Analysis, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  15. Tsai, Y., Wang, Z., Li*, F. (2011) Assessment of Rut Depth Measurement Using Emerging 3D Continuous Laser Profiling Technology, 2011Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C.
  16. Tsai, Y., Wang, Z., Pitts, E. (2010) “Evaluation of Funding Balance Policy Impact on Long-term Pavement Performance Using A Multi-year Network-level Long-term M&R Programming Model”, Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 2010.
  17. Tsai, Y., Purcell*, R., Li*, F., Rabun, J.T. (2010) “Systematic Quantification and Analysis of Roadway Preservation Performance: Using 22 Years of Data” Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 2010.
  18. Kaul*, V., Tsai, Y., Mersereau, R. M. (2010) “A Quantitative Performance Evaluation of Pavement Distress Segmentation Algorithms” Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 2010.
  19. Ai*, C and Tsai, Y. (2009) “Partial Differential Equation (PDE) Incorporated Multi-Feature Traffic Sign Detection”, The Fifth Annual Interuniversity Symposium on Infrastructure Management (AISIM), Iowa City, Iowa, June 19-20, 2009 (selected as the best papers to be presented in 2010 TRB conference)
  20. Tsai, Y., Kaul*, V., Mersereau, R. M. (2009) “Comparative Study of Pavement Distress Segmentation Methods”, Annual TRB conference, Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 2010.
  21. Tsai Y., Wu, Y., and Pitts E. (2006) “Implementing an Enhanced GDOT Pavement Preservation Program”, 2006 Annual TRB conference.
  22. Wang, Z., Tsai, Y., Rabun, J. T. (2006) “An Integrated Pavement Structure Profile Information System”, 2006 Annual TRB conference.
  23. Tsai, Y. (2006) “Lessons Learned: How to Successfully Implement GAM”, 2006 SASHTO, August 4 – 9, 2006, Atlanta, GA.
  24. Tsai, Y. (2006) ‘Update on GIS and PMS’ in the Southeastern States Pavement Management and Design Conference, Panama City, FL, May 7-10, 2006.
  25. Tsai, Y. (2006) “IT-based Asset Management”, invited by Chinese Department of Communication Beijing, China, November 1, 2006.
  26. Tsai, Y. (2005) “Application of video image pattern recognition on roadway safety analyses,” invited by Turner-Fairbank Research Center to give a presentation Washington DC, January 13, 2005.
  27. Wu, Y., Gupta*, S., Tsai, Y. (2005), “Speech-enabled Transportation Asset Inventory Data Collection System”, 2005 Annual TRB conference.
  28. Tsai, Y. (2004) “Pavement Management/Transportation Asset Management” invited by the Office of Chinese Association of International Exchange of Personnel (CAIEP), Peking University on May 31, 2004.
  29. Tsai, Y. (2004) “Transportation Management – Routing & Scheduling” the National ITS center, Ministry of Communications, June 1, 2004.
  30. Tsai, Y. (2004) “Pavement Management/Transportation Asset Management” the Liaoning Department of Communication, June 3, 2004.
  31. Tsai, Y. (2004) “Transportation Management – Routing & Scheduling” the Logistics Institute at Shandong University on June 4, 2004.
  32. Tsai, Y. (2004) “Image Pattern Recognition for Transportation Applications”, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on June 6, 2004.
  33. Tsai, Y. (2004) “GIS for Pavement Management on Integrating GIS with Pavement Condition Forecasting and Preservation Project Selection Simulation” the 2004 Southeastern Pavement Management and Design Conference sponsored by FHWA, May 26-27, 2004 Biloxi, Mississippi.
  34. Tsai, Y., Wu, M., and Adams, E. D. (2003), “GPS/GIS Enhanced Road Inventory System”, Annual TRB conference.
  35. Tsai, Y. (2002) “GIS for Pavement Management on Data Integration” the 2002 Southeastern Pavement Management and Design Conference sponsored by FHWA, Nashville, Tennessee.
  36. Tsai, Y. (1999) “GIS Applications for GeoScientists” The 12th Annual Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Environmental and Engineering problems, Oakland, California, 1999.

Reports

  1. Tsai, Y. (2009), "Using Image Pattern Recognition Algorithms for Processing Video Log Images to Enhance Roadway Infrastructure Data Collection", NCHRP IDEA-121 Final Report.
  2. Tsai, Y., Ai, C., Hu, Z. (2009), "Exploring Methods for GDOT's Comprehensive Maintenance Quality Control - Feasibility Study", Final Report, Georgia Department of Transportation.
  3. Tsai, Y. and Wang, Z. (2009), "Using Image Processing for Pavement Crack Growth Measurement - A Feasibility Study", Final Report, Georgia Department of Transportation.
  4. Tsai, Y. (2005), "Development of Optimization Modules for GDOT Pavement Management System", Final Report, Georgia Department of Transportation.