What civil engineers are reading this week

• Hurricane Milton updates: Storm slams Florida; at least 4 dead after tornadoes

  The dangerous storm spawned a tornado outbreak ahead of landfall. Millions were without power after the hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 storm.

• Timber roof highlights Oregon’s power-efficient, seismically robust new airport terminal

  Sustainably and locally sourced wood used in the mass timber roof brings a nice touch to Portland International’s new terminal. How did designers retain the popular airport’s coziness and sense of place?

• Expert suggests driving test for AVs

  Amid growing concern about the safety of autonomous vehicles, an expert wants the government to develop a driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass before traveling on public roads.

• ‘Forgotten giant’ volcano stirs in Washington; more quakes mean increased monitoring

  Six unusual earthquakes shook Mount Adams in September, but it's too soon to speculate about a potential eruption.

• Amazon’s new warehouses will employ 10 times as many robots

  Amazon has not announced specific figures as for robots deployed, only that it will be 10 times that of a standard fulfillment center. 

• Hurricane Milton live updates: Florida in last-minute prep before ‘catastrophic’ storm hits

  Florida residents are bracing for a direct hit from the hurricane, currently a Category 4, expected to make landfall late tonight or early tomorrow near Sarasota.