Reston, Va. – In January 2021, a mudslide took out part of the California Coastal Highway near Big Sur. The Embankments, Dams, and Slopes Technical Committee of the Technical Coordination Council of the Geo-Institute of ASCE mobilized a team to investigate…

New agreement puts NOAA, ASCE on the road to climate-ready infrastructure
When Hurricane Florence crossed the North Carolina, coast on September 14, 2018, it brought hurricane-force winds and — as forecasted — strong storm…

Aqueous Vets® Recognized by ASCE Los Angeles
AV installed 11 ion exchange systems at country’s largest PFAS treatment facility REDDING, Calif. – Aqueous Vets® (AV), the leading solutions…

ASCE Manual of Practice 154 Provides Guidance for Geotechnical Baseline Reports
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s latest Manual of Practice, Geotechnical Baseline Reports: Suggested Guidelines, MOP 154, explains the role of the geotechnical baseline report (GBR) in allocating and managing risks associated with subsurface construction. Expanding…

Updated ASCE Press Book is an Indispensable Geotechnical Reference Guide
Reston, Va. – In testing, overseeing, and documenting implementation of a construction project, technicians and inspectors are often at the forefront. Author Tim Davis, senior public works inspector for the Town of Windsor Engineering Department in Sacramento…

Newly Updated ASCE 38-22 Utility Engineering Standard and New Companion Standard ASCE 75-22 Now Available
Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities, ASCE/UESI/CI 38-22 and Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data, ASCE/UESI/CI 75-22 Reston, VA —Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting…

New ASCE Press Book Offers Greater Understanding of Project Delivery Methods
Reston, Va. – With the many varied options available today for public and private sector owners to deliver on their capital projects, selecting the right method can be challenging. Especially for those with limited understanding of the attributes of available…

New ASCE Publication Provides an Overview and Applications for Treating Wastewater Using Electro-Coagulation and Electro-Oxidation
Reston, Va. – Electro-coagulation (EC) and electro-oxidation (EO) are based on the principle of introducing an electrical current to induce chemical reactions in the system, causing the destabilization of most pollutants (e.g., suspended particles, bacteria,…

New ASCE Publication Explores Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Transportation Systems
Reston, Va. – Disruptive technology changes the way things are done, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is doing just that, occurring exponentially, and affecting almost every industry, including transportation. Emerging technologies such as Internet…

New ASCE Manual of Practice 151 Offers Guidance for Sustainable Planning and Design of Water Pipelines
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s latest Manual of Practice, Sustainable Design of Pipelines: Guidelines for Achieving Advanced Functionality, MOP 151, is a resource for those interested in promoting sustainability in the development, construction, and operation of…