California city forms abatement district to reduce flood risk
Isleton, which is slowly subsiding, forms Geologic Hazard Abatement District.
May/June 2022
Check out the May/June 2022 print issue of Civil Engineering magazine for more information on • Civil engineers act as first responders on urban search and rescue teams • Dynamic concert hall pays tribute to rock 'n' roll icon • New medical facility features innovative structural elements • Engineers sprang into action to prevent wastewater pollution • Inventive engineering and aesthetic elements combine in new airport terminal
AEC industry responds to Russia-Ukraine war
Across the globe, a number of companies have suspended operations in Russia.
Timber bridge pays homage to water village traditions in China
Floating city prototype unveiled for South Korea
Michigan dam failures were foreseeable and preventable, report finds
Final report cites factors behind the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures.
Starbucks, Volvo launch electric vehicle charging pilot network
The 1,350 mi route will extend from the Denver area to Seattle.
Subsea telecom cables could detect earthquakes, tsunamis
Adding sensors to cables would provide critical natural hazard data.
Book highlights efforts to solve global water-access challenges
Gary White and Matt Damon seek to improve global access to water and sanitation.
Former gun factory in upstate New York mixes history and engineering
The Watervliet Arsenal pioneered the use of prefabricated cast-iron construction.
The storied history of the Central Arizona Project
The CAP brought the Colorado River to the heart of Arizona.
Tent of the heavens
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has endured all that 1,500 years of history could throw at it.
Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge tames the wind
The Mackinac applied lessons from the failure of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
The Augusta Canal helped power a Georgia city's burgeoning textile industry
The Augusta Canal in Georgia created the largest industrial complex in the...
The last piece of the Interstate Highway System may have been the toughest
A segment of I-70 in Colorado completed the nation’s largest and most...
Building for the American Age: The Pentagon
The Pentagon was a design marvel that has stood firm through a turbulent century.
The Philadelphia Municipal Water Supply was the first of its kind
Steam engines and wooden pipes helped Philadelphia pioneer large-scale municipal water delivery....
When ethics and conflicts of interest collide
A failure to disclose doesn’t always lead to negative repercussions.
Proper attribution is a matter of service for civil engineers
They deserve the right of due recognition for their professional achievements
Engineer's failure to disclose moonlighting leads to ethical precipice
Be sure to let your employer know about your side hustle.
Examining the ethics of expert testimony
We consider providing expert testimony through the lens of ASCE’s Code of Ethics.
Protecting the public is the bedrock of ASCE's Code of Ethics
Protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare is the foundation of civil...
Engineers must create a culture of zero tolerance for corruption in their workplaces
A zero tolerance policy for bribery, corruption, and fraud is still the...
Are incentives for time savings ethical?
Nothing in ASCE’s new code of ethics directly addresses incentives. Are they okay?
Equitable and inclusive behavior are mandates in ASCE’s new code of ethics
An ASCE member tells offensive jokes about women while at a conference....
California river and floodplain project restores natural processes
Working to undo decades of ecological damage from mining, the project was...
How to make infrastructure more resilient against climate change
Civil engineers are promoting resiliency to ensure that the infrastructure they design...
Breakwaters aim to halt ongoing erosion at coastal refuge
A new series of breakwaters in southwestern Louisiana features an innovative, lightweight...
North Texas creek reconfigured to follow natures original design
A comprehensive environmental restoration effort in North Texas has led to the...
Modern roundabouts boost traffic safety and efficiency
The modern roundabout keeps traffic moving more safely and efficiently. Studies even...
Who needs to learn more about safety? Engineers, say roundtable panelists
Civil Engineering hosted a roundtable discussion among experts who stressed the need...
Lessons learned in the Beirut blast
Experts compared established projections with the actual damage from the blast at...
US Army Corps deconstructs nuclear facilities carefully
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently decommissioned and dismantled a nuclear...
Response team investigates wildfire damage to buried drinking water infrastructure
A response team led an investigation into the damage sustained to Paradise,...
Chase Center arena in San Francisco excels above and below ground
The opening of the Chase Center arena in San Francisco is the...
