MDOT research into carbon fiber bridge components gains national recognition
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in partnership with Lawrence Technological University prestressed concrete beams with strands of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and then subjected them to fire/loading tests to evaluate their durability. (Lawrence Technological University photo) Fast facts: - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) pioneered incorporating carbon fiber into bridge designs, building the nation's first carbon fiber bridge in 2001. - Carbon...
Weisman Worldwide Expands Distribution Role with Euclideon Holographics and Euclideon International in North America
From HoloRooms to Unlimited Detail data streaming, Weisman Worldwide is representing the Australian tech firm in Aerospace, Defense, Entertainment, Gaming and Sports In just under a year as the North American distribution partner for Euclideon Holographics in Brisbane Australia, Weisman Worldwide has now inked an agreement to handle the firm’s software business in the territory, Kristian Wares, Euclideon International's Global Sales Manager announced today. Led by veteran Hollywood agent and...
Utility Solar Market Drives Q2 Growth as Pandemic Causes Drop in Rooftop Solar Installations
Note: The Q3 2020 U.S. Solar Market Insight covers installation volumes in Q2 2020 and forward-looking trends. The second quarter of 2020 was the first full quarter in which the U.S. solar industry was exposed to the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The forecasts in this report account for the coronavirus but are subject to uncertainty based on the unprecedented health, social and economic conditions in the United States. WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOUSTON, TX — The U.S. solar marke...
Stantec completes design of Kenya’s first city-wide sustainable sanitation facility
Washington, DC - NYSE, TSX: STN: Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has completed designs for the Naivasha Treatment Plant (NTPx), an innovative fecal sludge treatment facility in Naivasha, Kenya that will generate sustainable biomass fuel. Once complete, the 145,000 sq. ft. facility will convert over 7,000 cubic feet of septage daily into Grade A biosolids. The resulting biosolids will be used to produce 1,200 tons of biomass briquettes per month. “There is great potentia...
RoadPro goes Virtual for 2020 Trucker Appreciation Week
Palmyra, PA (September 2020) – RoadPro Family of Brands may not be able to visit local travel centers as they have in years past to thank drivers and hand out prizes, so this year RoadPro is taking it Virtual. National Trucker Appreciation Week begins September 13 and concludes on the 19th, but don’t be surprised to see more special events all month long. On September 16, RoadPro will release its very own Virtual Concert on its Facebook page, with a great line up of musicians that also happen...
Bentley Systems Announces Availability of OpenGround Cloud to Increase the Value of Geotechnical Data
Going digital from ground to cloud with OpenGround Cloud offers advanced digital workflows for improved efficiency. (Image) New Cloud Service Assures Data Integrity for Geotechnical Information Management EXTON, Pa. – September 10, 2020 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the availability of OpenGround Cloud, a new c...
Esri Acquires nFrames to Enhance Its 3D Capabilities
Esri Will Offer World-Class 3D Surface Imaging Technology and Integrate into the ArcGIS Platform REDLANDS, Calif.—September 9, 2020—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the acquisition of nFrames, a technology company that develops SURETM, an industry-leading imagery and lidar 3D surface reconstruction software. This will enable the fusion of imagery with 3D GIS, allowing nFrames and Esri users to seamlessly capture and analyze 3D data from aerial, drone, and...
HP Launches The World's Easiest Plotters for Architect, Engineer, Construction and Home Offices
News highlights: Simple to operate: Print multi-size projects automatically and send multiple files in one click with HP Click, all without compromising on speed.1 Fits your office and budget: Save space and make a statement with the world's smallest plotters2 designed to fit your office and style. Matches the way you work: Print your jobs and manage your print jobs from virtually anywhere, anytime with the HP Smart App. Meets your sustainability goals: First net carbon neu...
Golden Software Improves Surfer® File Handling for Faster Mapping
Create pie charts in Surfer showing proportions of attribute data for each feature (Above Image) GOLDEN, Colorado – Golden Software, a developer of affordable 2D and 3D scientific modeling packages, has made it faster and easier than ever to create maps in the latest version of its Surfer® gridding, contouring, and 3D surface mapping product. Additionally, Surfer users will find it is simpler to present, share and display their work with the software package. “We focused on improving...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $70 Million for Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for cities and states, Tribal governments and Federal lands agencies to compete for $70 million in Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) grants. These will be the second grants awarded under the program, and will help to construct and repair roads and bridges serving Tribal or Federal lands. “By enhancing key rural routes...
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