Principal Investigators

Antonio Nanni, PhD, PE, University of Miami; Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, PhD, University of Miami

Project Partners

Stacey Kulesza, PhD, PE, Texas State University

Estimated Project Dates

January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

This project is the third phase of a multi-year collaborative effort to develop the SEAHIVE® system — modular concrete perforated hexagonal prisms — as a practical tool for mitigating bridge scour. Phases I and II explored externally and internally prestressed element production methods. Phase III focuses on wet-cast production using short fiber reinforcement with and without glass fiber reinforced polymer bars, comparing results across all three manufacturing approaches. The research aims to advance SEAHIVE® toward real-world implementation that could reshape how bridge foundations are designed and protected against scour.