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Code Update: Exploring New Concrete Connection Developments

February 23, 2018 - in Articles, Column

Author’s Note: This is a highly condensed summary of a full paper, with many details and references, that can be read in its entirety on the Informed Infrastructure Web site at informedinfrastructure.com/36533/concrete-connections. Table 1. Approvals of…

Thoughts From Engineers: Leadership Resolutions for 2018

February 23, 2018 - in Articles, Column

So ... how are you doing on your New Year (professional) resolutions? This is only relevant, of course, if you actually set some. Perhaps you’re not…

A+ Infrastructure Begins Below the Surface

February 23, 2018 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

During summer 2008, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) funded construction of a seven-mile segment of the northbound lanes of Interstate…

Engineered Solutions: New Tool Enables Asset Protection and Reduced Cost Through Corrosion Management

February 21, 2018 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

Corrosion is a naturally occurring phenomenon commonly defined as the deterioration of a substance (usually a metal) or its properties because of a reaction with the environment. Like other natural hazards such as earthquakes or severe weather disturbances,…

Executive Corner: Five Takeaways on 2017 A/E M&A Activity

February 12, 2018 - in Articles, Column

With the country in transition, settling into the dynamics and drama of a new administration, the underlying positive momentum of the U.S. economy and A/E industry has certainly been significant. At a macro level, we’ve seen this unfold with a soaring stock…

Strategic Sustainability: Fostering Environmental Awareness, Recycling and Compliance at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

February 5, 2018 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

By Elizabeth Krousel and Alicia Filzen How do you motivate an entire base of U.S. Marines, civilian staff, their families and others on the base to seriously embrace environmental stewardship, sustainability and recycling—and therefore comply with long-standing…

Full Paper: Exploring New Concrete Connection Developments

January 22, 2018 - in Articles

Product approvals in the United States typically are decided by local authorities as no national authority exists. This paper discusses the history of authorizing concrete connections in buildings along various means for approving proprietary and unique connection…

Change Leader Full Interview: Vectorworks CEO Discusses BIM, New Releases

January 4, 2018 - in Articles, Interview

These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Dr. Biplab Sarkar is the CEO of Vectorworks, which is part of the Nemetschek Group, with 25-plus…

Future Forward Full Interview: Using Climate Models to Better Engineer Future Pavement Surfaces

January 4, 2018 - in Articles, Interview

This page profiles innovative and impactful applied research in civil and structural engineering to spur continuing thought and dialog to create a better industry. These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject…