TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are testing massive concrete girders in a campus laboratory to find ways for bridges to span longer distances with fewer supports underneath. Longer, more durable concrete girders would…
Transportation Camp Spurs Aspiring Civil Engineers
A California bridge that earned an “A” rating just last year from the Federal Highway Administration collapsed last week after heavy rainfall flooded…
Five Civil Engineering Failures that Led to Design Breakthroughs and New Technology
Progress is rarely ever a straight, ascending line. More often than not, accidents will happen in the pursuit of higher technology and practices. Failure…
Trimble TILOS Version 9.0 Offers Enhanced Linear Construction Project Visualization and Improved Integration
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30, 2015—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today TILOS version 9.0 time and location planning software for highways, railways, pipelines, tunnels, water engineering, transmission line construction and other linear civil engineering…
Hexagon Geospatial Announces U.S. Education Challenge Winner at HxGN Live 2015
Norcross, Ga., June 3, 2015—Hexagon Geospatial is pleased to announce that it has officially named the winner of its 2015 U.S. Education Challenge, which showcases the top usage of Hexagon Geospatial’s Power Portfolio in a college or university in the…
1970 Tornado Leads to Development of National Wind Institute
May 13, 2015—Ernst Kiesling is executive director of the Debris Impact Facility at the Texas Tech University's National Wind Institute and executive director of the National Storm Shelter Association. He explains how his research focus shifted immediately…
Civil Engineering Professor’s Research Proves Timely for Concerned Community
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 7, 2015—Near the end of January, the community of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was faced with a disturbing possibility: their children could be exposed to harmful chemicals while attending a local public school every day, based on the…
Road Congestion Relief: How Engineers are Fighting Traffic
Congested roadways are common problems that all drivers have to deal with. Whether commuting to work or enjoying a leisurely drive through the city, it is a problem that causes a great deal of stress and unnecessary frustration. However, while it is still…
Michael Baker International Partners with AASHTO for TRAC & Rides Program
March 18, 2015—Michael Baker International, a leader in transportation and civil engineering, has announced its partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to adopt the states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin…
Global Geosynthetics (Geotextiles, Geomembranes, Geogrids, Geofoams, Geonets and Other) Market Applications, Trends & Forecasts 2014-2019
DUBLIN — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Geosynthetics Market by Type & Applications, and by Region - Trends & Forecasts to 2019"report to their offering. Geosynthetics are widely used in civil engineering, construction industries,…
