What civil engineers are reading this week

• Rare soil failure blamed for Michigan dam collapse

  Investigators looking into the 2020 collapse of the Edenville Dam in Michigan have ruled that a rare type of soil failure was the probable cause of collapse.

• Department of Transportation opens probe into container, chassis shortages

  The Biden administration seeks “practical solutions” from the freight industry to alleviate container shortages and supply chain chokepoints.

• Illinois signs landmark clean energy law

  The move makes Illinois the first major coal-producing state to commit to a carbon-free future.

• Record shattered: 65 container ships stuck waiting off California

  Supply chain crisis deepens as more imports snared in historic ship queue off Los Angeles/Long Beach.

• Gig workers with smartphones can help set infrastructure priorities

  Even if a U.S. infrastructure bill is passed, where do we begin? You might be surprised to learn that the gig economy has an app for that.

• Hurricane Nicholas shuts down interstates in Houston region

  Numerous roadways in the Houston area, including portions of Interstates 10 and 45, are closed after Hurricane Nicholas dumped rain off the Gulf Coast.