Improve railway safety with new way to analyze track conditions
Find out where train track maintenance is most needed by aggregating inspection findings and applying tensor decomposition analysis.
Roads that last a century, not a season
America's roads face a crisis due to underinvestment, costing drivers $1,400 annually. We can no longer afford to simply patch and repair; we must build for the future. Building 100-year pavement foundations is not only a technical challenge; it's a strategic imperative.
As Baltimore tragedy lingers, report warns more major US bridges at risk of ship strikes
Major U.S. bridges are among those most at risk of being hit, the report finds.
ASCE stands up for research, essential federal agencies
Claim Reduction: Fundamentals of establishing a company risk-mitigation program
Wired up: Broadband makes splash in infrastructure report card debut
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Hazard Response & Mitigation
Tragedy strikes as Myanmar earthquake again highlights importance of resilience2
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Computing & Information Technologies
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Infrastructure Policy & Planning
27 years ago, ASCE’s first Report Card for America’s Infrastructure was a game-changer
Sustained infrastructure investment is crucial, engineers and legislators say
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set the tone to keep America safe.
Wired up: Broadband makes splash in infrastructure report card debut
Broadband’s inclusion reflects its importance. And it started strong with a C+.
5 key takeaways from the ‘2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure’
The all-time best C cumulative grade is a good indicator that the...
Infrastructure report card numbers are telling; what do they say about your sector?
It’s the best-ever overall grade, but that C barely scratches the surface.
2025 Report Card emphasizes need for sustained investment
The 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gave the U.S. an overall...
Empowering energy infrastructure for tomorrow
In this ASCE Interchange Live, Michael Miller, vice president of engineering services...
27 years ago, ASCE’s first Report Card for America’s Infrastructure was a game-changer
As it was being conceived, the "1998 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure"...
From halls of Congress to living room couches, infrastructure report card resonates
A massive infrastructure funding law came on the heels of the 2021 report card.
How ASCE’s infrastructure report card gets made
Team members gladly expend time, energy, and brain cells for the greater good.
Legislative Fly-In takes investment message to the Hill: What's your infrastructure story?
When 200 ASCE members gathered in the nation’s capital this week for...
Multiuse sites make renewable energy more efficient and economically viable
MIT research suggests how to maximize renewable energy expansion.
Project blending architecture, landscape built on protected British lands
High-tech film and television studio can be supported sustainably.
Mishandling AI tools puts civil engineers at risk for ethical violations
An IBM health care case study shows the dangers of artificial intelligence.
How to modernize the flow duration curve
The simple methodology expands the FDC into new and useful directions.
Water infrastructure engineers confront an uncertain, changing climate
An increasingly dynamic climate is forcing civil engineers to rethink and rework.
Extension to Swedish science museum features unique timber framing
The domed arena and crisscrossing, free-form roof of Wisdome Stockholm were made...
Infrastructure’s upward momentum reflected in report card
Money flowing into U.S. infrastructure since 2021 helped bring a C grade...
Pennsylvania’s Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge has endured for 95 years
It was once the world’s longest multiple-arch reinforced-concrete highway bridge.
What did engineers do when a massive landslide blocked a road in Denali National Park?
They decided to build a bridge via an innovative truss-launching method.
Millar honored as ASCE distinguished member
Roger M. Millar Jr., P.E., F.AICP, Dist.M.ASCE, currently Secretary of Transportation for...
A member grades primer: Everything you need to know about the constitutional amendment vote
This year’s ASCE election gives members the opportunity to voice their opinion...
Boulis elevated to ASCE fellow status
Michael Boulis has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE recognizes Leaffer with fellow status
Douglas J. Leaffer has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Society election opens May 1
It’s time to make your voice heard. The ASCE election opens May 1 and runs through June 1.
Washburn honored as new ASCE fellow
Scott S. Washburn has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Shafei elevated to ASCE fellow status
Behrouz Shafei has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE stands up for research, essential federal agencies
ASCE joined with fellow Founder Societies to send a letter to Congressional...
Long recognized as new ASCE fellow
Xiaoyan Long has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Improve railway safety with new way to analyze track conditions
Find out where train track maintenance is most needed by aggregating inspection...
Can water treatment plant sludge be recycled into a shield from gamma radiation?
The sludge shows promise as a sustainable, efficient alternative construction material to...
Option contracts improve urban water security in drought conditions
This flexible measure allows a water transfer under certain circumstances from one...
Predict pavement conditions on a budget using datasets and AI
Researchers show how combining openly available datasets with artificial intelligence can help...
Which brick pattern makes for a stronger wall?
Load-bearing tests push the limits of various brick walls with running bond...
3 concrete repair mortars compared for adherence, durability
Traditional portland, polymer, and polyurethane cement blend mortars are tested for bonding...
Evaluating the potential of drones to monitor road conditions
Studies show the benefits of using drones to examine pavement and other...
Tapping anaerobic digestion’s potential as a renewable energy source
Researchers develop an efficient method to compare ways wastewater facilities’ biosolids can...
Understanding variations in bridge clearance for massive Panamax ships
Newer technologies including GPS and global navigation satellite systems are tested to...
Innovative strategies for accurate construction cost forecasting
Here are clues to look for that will improve your ability to...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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Sustained investment in US infrastructure is crucial, engineers and legislators say
The funding wave that began in 2021 helped bolster safety in U.S. infrastructure and boosted the grade on the 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. Turning back now would be a mistake.
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Power restored in Spain and Portugal; nobody knows why it went out
After a massive power outage Monday, almost all power had been restored Tuesday, with transportation slowly returning to normal after a day of chaos and an evening of celebration.
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Satellite images reveal how Earth’s surface moved during deadly Myanmar earthquake
European satellites captured radar images of Myanmar before and after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on March 28, revealing significant ground movement.
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Ready to cast your vote? Society election opens this week
It’s time to make your voice heard. The ASCE election opens May 1 and runs through June 1. You can vote for the next president-elect and more.
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Wired up: Broadband sector makes big splash in infrastructure report card debut
Broadband’s inclusion in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure reflects its importance. It checked in with a better grade than the overall report card and the best ever for an added sector. How can it improve?
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Slipping past filters: Microplastics are infiltrating drinking water worldwide
Despite improvements in wastewater treatment technologies, microplastics are escaping into the environment, research from the University of Texas at Arlington finds.
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