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A 6-Month Road Repair That Only Takes 10 Days, at a Fraction of the Cost? It's Possible Thanks to ASU Concrete Research

Arizona State University (ASU) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:50:55 EST

Arizona State University faculty members are sharing sustainable concrete development expertise with transportation authorities in the state.

Weathering the Storm: Professor's New Book Explores How Local Governments Can Adapt and Recover From Natural Disasters

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:50:36 EST

"Natural Disasters and Local Resiliency," co-written by Binghamton University's Komla Dzigbede revolves around the increase in number, strength and frequency of natural disasters globally; the authors interview local government managers -- many who may be the next to experience a disaster -- to examine the lessons that they can use as they attempt to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from these events. The book's major goal is to serve as a resource for practitioners at the local level leading government services and programs.

Missouri S&T Researcher's Robotic Bridge Inspection System Wins ASCE's 2025 Pankow Award

Missouri University of Science and Technology — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:50:55 EST

A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology has developed a robotic system to make bridge inspections faster, more comprehensive and safer. Dr. Genda Chen's invention, called the Bridge Inspection Robot Deployment System, or BIRDS, has been selected for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2025 Charles Pankow Award for Innovation.

Decarbonization: Net-Zero Building Standards May Not Have a Global Impact

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:40:02 EST

In a new study, Lisa Hasan, an UdeM doctoral student in architecture, proposes an analysis of the international process of promoting ANZ, a program to make all buildings carbon-neutral.

Turning Farm Waste Into Sustainable Roads

University of Miami — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:20:51 EST

Xianming Shi, civil and architectural engineering department chair at the University of Miami, was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research how to turn farming byproducts into sustainable asphalt.

Architect: Here's How to Build Homes in Fire-Prone Areas

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:20:02 EST

New York Institute of Technology expert offers building and design mitigation strategies for high-risk areas in California and beyond.

The New Age of Infrastructure Maintenance using Data from Space

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 EST

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a cost-effective and high-efficiency maintenance technology using satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.

Supporting International Partners in Aviation Cybersecurity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:15:31 EST

As companies worldwide switch from analog to automated digital industrial control systems, malicious cyber actors are finding new opportunities for extortion and mayhem. It's happening in a range of industrial settings, from power stations to manufacturing plants, and it's a growing problem in the aviation industry.

Urban Planning Expert Shares Thoughts on Congestion Pricing in New York City

University at Albany, State University of New York — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:55:51 EST

Development of a BIM and VR-Based Noise and Vibration Impact Simulator for Deep Excavation Blasting

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:14 EST

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) announced that it has developed the nation's first BIM (Building Information Modeling) and VR (Virtual Reality) based noise and vibration impact simulator for deep excavation blasting, aimed at expanding underground transportation infrastructure that citizens can use safely and comfortably.

Inverse Crack-Tip Element for Health Assessment of Pre-cracked Structures

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:45:10 EST

A recent study introduced a novel in-plane inverse crack-tip element that aims to transform structural health monitoring (SHM) in structures with preexisting cracks.

Grants Expand Roadway Safety Programs to Native American Youth and Older Drivers

University of California San Diego — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:15:30 EST

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is creating programs to improve safety for all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. With support from two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the NHTSA, the school is developing an educational program geared towards Native American youth as well as new online courses to improve older driver safety.

Seven People of Infrastructure Resilience

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:19 EST

Argonne's scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps communities plan and adapt to future challenges.

Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen

University of Miami — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:30:36 EST

University of Miami professors discuss the history of the cathedral and the efforts to restore it following the 2019 fire.

Cutting-edge Tech: Robotic Inspection for Steel Bridge Integrity

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:25:41 EST

A new study unveils a breakthrough approach to detecting fatigue cracks in Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) using advanced robotics and deep learning. By automating the identification of internal cracks that are critical to bridge safety, this technology marks a significant leap forward in structural health monitoring.

Expert Available: Maryland Recommends Knocking Down & Replacing Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans

George Washington University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:31 EST

The Washington Post reports the Maryland Transportation Authority has recommended knocking down both the eastbound and westbound spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and replacing them with new, potentially wider, spans.

New Digital Dome launches in Joburg

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:55:21 EST

After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.

How EVs, Environmental Disasters & Even Online Shopping Shape the Future of Transportation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:15:26 EST

"Tell me the numbers, I'll take care of the politics." Shashi Nambisan, director of the Transportation Research Center (TRC) at UNLV, recalled a pivotal discussion in the early 1990s with then-County Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury about the transportation needs of a region on the precipice of substantial growth.

Security Professionals Face Cyberattacks in Real-Time Trainings at PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:30:38 EST

Operators of critical infrastructure are trained to respond to cyberattacks using scale models of water treatment plants, freight rail yards, and more.

Expert Available: Asheville, NC Residents Still Without Clean Water Weeks After Hurricane Helene

George Washington University — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:55 EST

Water remains the biggest need for residents in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. ...