{"id":7,"date":"2015-11-03T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.eng.ufl.edu\/faculty-site\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:56:19","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/faculty.eng.ufl.edu\/fazil-najafi\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Funded Research"},"content":{"rendered":"

Evaluation of Existing Practices of Storm Sewer Assessment Methods, Standards and Protocols Manual for Sarasota County<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as Principal Investigator (PI), and Kirk Hatfield Co-PI, sponsored by Sarasota County Government, $150,000<\/span> (total funding), August 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

Durability of In-situ Pipe Repair<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as Principal Investigator (PI), and Co-PIs from UF (Willie G. Harris, Department of Soil and Water Science and Larry C. Muszynski, Rinker School of Building Construction), sponsored by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), $<\/span><\/span>100,000<\/span><\/span> (total funding), June 2010.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Development of Guidelines for Driveway Location and Median Configuration in the Vicinity of Interchanges<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as <\/span>an <\/span>investigator (Principal Investigator, Scott Washburn), sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$86,200<\/span><\/span>, June 2003.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation of Flowable Fill in Florida<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$98,350<\/span><\/span> (total funding), August 2001.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation of Thermoplastic Bonding Strengths Related to Pavement Surface Preparation<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$25,000<\/span><\/span>, January 1999.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Benefit-Cost Analysis Procedures in Transportation Planning<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, <\/span>a <\/span>grant sponsored by National Highway Institute (NHI), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), <\/span><\/span>$39,397<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1998.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Identification of Typical Intersection Crash Pattern<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, and Co-PI\u2019s from University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Florida International University and Florida Institute of Technology, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$306,057<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1997.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Development of User Cost Data for Florida\u2019s Bridge Management Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, sponsored by FDOT, $<\/span><\/span>175,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1997.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Development of Computerized Ranking System for Hazardous Pole Relocation<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$73,754<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 23, 1996.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Guidelines and Specification of Reclaimed Aggregate for Pavement<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dr. Abdul Chini, Professor of Building Construction (UF) and Najafi as Co-PI, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$81,520<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 23, 1996.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysis of Truck Traffic Weight Data to Verify and Forecast Truck Traffic and Damage Factors Used in Pavement Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with two M.S. graduate student research assistants, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$70,223<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1995 – August 1996.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pole Relocation Procedure Based on Predictive Models and Liability Assessments<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with one M.S. graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$49,900<\/span><\/span> total funding, January 1995-January 1996.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Minority Retention Success Model<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dr. Earle, Dr. Najafi (as Co-PI), and Dr. E. T. Bolduc, with one Ph.D. student and one post-doctoral student, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), <\/span><\/span>$89,998<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 16, 1993 – February 28, 1995.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative Success Models for Engineering Faculty<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as Co-PI with one Ph.D. graduate research assistant, sponsored by the NSF, UF Project No. 4910450475412, Task #16; Project administered by North Carolina State University, <\/span><\/span>$39,964<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 17, 1992 – August 31, 1994.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Environmental Best Management Practices for Stormwater Management and Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI and Professor Bent A. Christensen, with two M.S. graduate assistants and one undergraduate<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Selected after advertisement and evaluation of our proposal compared with other university proposals<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>This project <\/span>was <\/span>sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$146,819<\/span><\/span> total funding, January 1992 – January 1994.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation of Building Design, Construction and Performance for the Control of Radon in Florida Houses\u2013New House Evaluation<\/span><\/h3>\n

Professor David E. <\/span>Hintenlang<\/span> (NES), Professor F.T. Najafi (as Co-PI) (CE), Professor A.J. Shanker (BC)<\/span>,<\/span> and Professor Charles E. Roessler (EES); project spon<\/span>sored by the Department of Community Affairs, <\/span><\/span>$200,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, March 1993-Dec. 1993.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

New House Evaluation of Potential Building Design and Construction for the Control of Radon in Radon Prone Areas of North Florida<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, other participants are Professor Charles E. Roessler (EES), Professor David E. <\/span>Hintenlang<\/span> (NES), Professor A. J. Shanker (BC), and Jim Tyson Florida Solar Energy Center<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>This project was advertised nationally<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Proposals were evaluated and ranked. Our proposal scored 90 which was selected<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>This project <\/span>was <\/span>sponsored by the Department of Community Affairs, <\/span><\/span>$200,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, February 1992 – November 1992.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost-Benefit Matrix in Utility Corrective Measures Considering Loss Potential Versus Cure Cost<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$41,357<\/span><\/span> total funding, October 1991 – October 1992<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Completed Utility Tort Cases on Joint Use of Public Right-of-Way Indemnification and Relevant Uses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$53,148<\/span><\/span> total funding, November 1990 – November 1991.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Development of a Computerized Coordinated Urban Signalized Intersection Improvement Technique<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with two MS graduate research assistants, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$74,971<\/span><\/span> total funding, November 1990 – November 1991<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Assessment of the Impacts of a Major Oil Spill in Coastal South Florida and the Adequacy of Response Capabilities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI with two MS graduate research assistants, STAR GRANT, sponsored by the Florida Institute of Government, <\/span><\/span>$35,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, July 1990 – May 1991.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exceptional AASHTO Policy for Existing Utilities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, with one M.S. graduate research assistant, sponsored by the FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$45,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1989 – August 1990.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Heavy\/Construction Equipment Titling and Registration Feasibility Study<\/span><\/h3>\n

Najafi as PI, with one M.S. graduate research assistant, STAR GRANT, sponsored by the Florida Institute of Government, <\/span><\/span>$20,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1989 – April 1990.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness of Highway Versus Transit Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

Project Director and PI, with one Ph<\/span>.D.<\/span> graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$37,200<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1989 – August 1990.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Development of an Automated Technique for the Analysis of Improving Urban Signalized Intersections<\/span><\/h3>\n

Project Director and PI, with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$75,000<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1988 – December 1989.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Preliminary Investigation of Testing Procedures for Evaluation of Rutting Resistance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Co-PI with Byron E. Ruth, with one MS and one Ph<\/span>.D.<\/span> graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$113,563<\/span><\/span> total funding, July 1, 1988 – August 1989.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Feeder Bus Service for Downtown People Mover<\/span><\/h3>\n

Project Director and PI, with one Ph.D. graduate research assistant, sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, <\/span><\/span>$31,403<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1989 – February 1990<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Project Director and PI, with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, <\/span><\/span>$51,795<\/span><\/span> total funding, November 1988 – August 1989.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness of Highway Versus Transit Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

Project Director and PI, with one Ph<\/span>.D.<\/span> graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$99,200<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1987 – August 1989.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation Procedure for Placement of Fiber Optics Telecommunication Systems Along the Right-of-Way of Transportation Facilities<\/span><\/h3>\n

Project Director and PI, with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, <\/span><\/span>$49,228<\/span><\/span> total funding, August 1987 – August 1988.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Methods of Determination of Construction Equipment Rental Rates for the State of Florida<\/span><\/h3>\n

Co-PI with Z. J. Herbsman, W. W. Coons and with one MS graduate research assistant, sponsored by FDOT, $47,340 total funding, August 1986 – August 1987.<\/p>\n

Analysis of the Cost-Effectiveness for Urban Intersection Improvements<\/span><\/h3>\n

Co-PI with C. A. Collier, with two MS and one Ph.D. graduate research assistants, sponsored by FDOT, $71,998 total funding, August 1986 – July 1987.<\/p>\n

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