Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology (CPATT) Lab
The research work focuses on the advancement and optimization of conventional pavement technology, which also involves utilization of the latest technologies from other disciplines.
Research Spotlight
Across Ontario, highways stretch for thousands of kilometres. They're the foundation of our transportation system, facilitating the flow of people and goods. But what if they could do even more - like generate electricity, for instance?
Waterloo engineers believe it's possible to harvest energy from the sunlight beating down on the province's roads. Photovoltaic panes embedded in the asphalt could be either hooked into the electricity grid or used to directly power streetlights and signs. In…
Learn more at Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology Laboratory website.
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