Can you pronounce ‘Quetzal’?
It is fortunate that I don’t waste my time playing useless video games. Except for the game “Wordscapes,” which both my wife and I waste a lot of time playing.
Geopier MythBusters: Ground improvement edition
Let's dispel two rumors about Geopier circulating in the design-build world: that Geopier systems cannot be used in soft clays and organic soils, and that Geopier is not cost effective on small projects.
ASCE Board aims to help members respond to current workforce needs
How should ASCE help the industry address its workforce challenges? A special committee will survey employers and practitioners and return to the board with recommendations.
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Policy Briefing: EPA directs states to assess drinking water cybersecurity
Sanitary surveys of drinking water systems must include reviews of cybersecurity.
Long-awaited Grand Central Madison station opens in New York City
For the first time, the Long Island Rail Road extends to east Manhattan.
A Question of Ethics: Engineers must take action in the face of corruption
A zero-tolerance stance is crucial.
Open-access San Francisco Bay Area earthquake models now available
The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center hosts simulated data sets.
New York City pursues resilience with ‘cloudburst’ projects
Increased runoff storage capacity will help protect flood-prone areas.
Can sand be used to create energy on demand?
Researchers explore how abandoned mines could be locations for energy storage.
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Civil Engineering magazine is the flagship publication of ASCE. It has two...
Roman concrete offers lessons in longevity
A team of researchers explores the self-healing capabilities of Roman concrete.
Project Highlight: ‘Open seams’ to form public space, balconies in Shenzhen towers
The ‘leaning’ towers will taper skyward and overlook China’s Qianhai Bay.
Geotechnical Baseline Reports and the importance of reducing contractual uncertainty
The new ASCE manual of practice, Geotechnical Baseline Reports: Suggested Guidelines, MOP...
Two prominent ASCE members honored among ENR newsmakers
A pair of ASCE members are among this year’s Top 25 Newsmakers...
Former T&DI president honored with 2023 Francis C. Turner Award
ASCE has honored Yinhai Wang, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, with the 2023 Francis...
Learn how to shape public policy with ASCE's PR and GR Universities
ASCE’s Public Relations and Government Relations Universities provide a crash course for...
Zhang honored with 2023 Ralph B. Peck Award
ASCE has honored Limin Zhang with the 2023 Ralph B. Peck Award.
Pioneering research earns Robbins award
ASCE has honored Bryant A. Robbins with the 2023 Arthur Casagrande Professional...
Lu honored with 2023 Karl Terzaghi Award
ASCE has honored Ning Lu with the 2023 Karl Terzaghi Award.
Contour Crafting Corporation honored for innovations
ASCE has honored Contour Crafting Corporation with the 2023 ASCE Charles Pankow Award.
ASCE recognizes Meyer’s work
ASCE has honored Matthew Meyer with the 2023 Martin S. Kapp Foundation...
What civil engineers are reading this week
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Geotechnical baseline reports can help mitigate risks, disputes when engineers dig
A new ASCE manual of practice, "Geotechnical Baseline Reports: Suggested Guidelines," is the authoritative publication on allocating and managing risks associated with subsurface construction.
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‘Dangerous path’: Reckless water use spawning global crisis
The United Nations' World Water Development Report 2023 paints a stark picture of billions facing potable water shortages.
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Old Croton Aqueduct fulfilled New York City’s need for clean water in 1842
Explore the aqueduct's many design and technical achievements. The approximately 40-mile-long system was the first to bring high volumes of clean water into New York City.
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Hundreds of design-build projects are being launched to capture available funding
In the last several years, the design-build method of delivery has gained traction because of greater support from new programs.
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Gas stove wars are far from over
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is officially open for comments on how it should grapple with evidence that gas stoves pollute indoor air.
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Energy Department to fund projects that aim to lower cost of wind energy production
The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.
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