Civil engineers thrive on problem-solving.
The greater the challenge, the greater the engineering innovation. So designing for the most extreme conditions – whether it’s the vacuum of space, the depths of the ocean, or the unpredictability of climate – only brings out the best in civil engineers.
It makes sense then that “engineering at the edge” is one of the seven topical themes shaping the program for ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience.
ASCE2027 is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together subject-matter experts from all across the infrastructure space, March 1-5, 2027, in Philadelphia.
Discover how engineers are pushing the limits to deliver performance, resilience, and sustainability.
Registration for ASCE2027 opens this summer. In the meantime, here’s a “Further Reading” list to help you prepare.
US coastal cities are sinking. What can civil engineers do?
Many coastal communities are facing challenges caused by land subsidence and sea-level rise. But civil engineers can help.
Mining technologies dig up resources for life on the moon
To make the moon a permanent destination for humans and establish not just a colony but thriving cities, civil and geotechnical engineers are developing innovative lunar excavation and construction technologies.
What does it take to engineer under snow and ice?
Underground work in cold regions can feel familiar at times, and at other times it may seem unique, even strange. From climate change and the impermanence of permafrost to the varying conditions under which ground must either be thawed or frozen, the subterranean world of cold regions is always challenging for civil engineers.
What did engineers do when a massive landslide blocked a road in Denali National Park?
What do you do when a massive landslide closes off the road to the tallest mountain in North America? Meet the Pretty Rocks Bridge, a daring work in progress that will reopen access to the interior of Denali National Park & Preserve.
Dubai green urban project promises a thriving community in the desert
The famed city of Dubai has long been fighting “desertification,” looking for novel ways to sustain a population of nearly 3.8 million people despite being in one of the world’s harshest climates.
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Feed Your Brain
Are these subjects of interest to you? You can learn more about similar topics at ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience. This first-of-its-kind event will bring together subject-matter experts from all across the infrastructure space, March 1-5, 2027, in Philadelphia. So, yes, we know you’re excited about the Philly cheesesteaks, but ASCE2027 also is the perfect place to satisfy your appetite for learning.
Technical deep dives. Infrastructure expertise. Come feast!
Learn more about ASCE2027: The Infrastructure and Engineering Experience.
