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Accession Number
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PB2012-114686
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Title
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Energy Harvesting on Highway Bridges.
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Publication Date
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Jan 2011
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Media Count
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25p
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Personal Author
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J. Nolan J. D. Baldwin L. Holliday S. Roswurm
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Abstract
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This project is investigating the potential for generating electrical power from the vibrations of a bridge due to large vehicles. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary expertise in solid-state electronics and bridge engineering to develop a system for providing electricity to power sensor networks, lighting, and other systems. The resulting technology will allow Oklahoma access to locally-generated power, minimizing vulnerability to disruptions in the power grid and contribute to the overall goal of sustainable infrastructure.
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Keywords
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Bridge bearing
Bridges
Energy harvesting
Overpasses
Piezoelectric material
Power generation
Sensors
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Source Agency
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Federal Highway Administration
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NTIS Subject Category
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50A - Highway Engineering
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Corporate Author
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Oklahoma Univ., Norman. School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
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Document Type
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Technical report
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Title Note
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N/A
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NTIS Issue Number
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1225
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Contract Number
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N/A
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