January/February 2021
Civil Engineering magazine January/February 2021
Features
Birds in flight inspired the design of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s new student union. That theme led the engineers to find some creative solutions.
Florida aeronautical university flies high with new student union
A response team led an investigation into the damage sustained to Paradise, California’s, drinking water infrastructure caused by the November 2018 Camp Fire.
Response team investigates wildfire damage to buried drinking water infrastructure
ASCEs new code of ethics has an easy-to-interpret hierarchical system; clear, concise, and modern language; and an approach that addresses issues of the day.
ASCE's new code of ethics guides civil engineers
The new Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport terminal features a crescent shaped geometry designed to withstand hurricanes.
Crescent shape marks new airport terminal in New Orleans
A new series of breakwaters in southwestern Louisiana features an innovative, lightweight design to overcome the region’s extremely poor soils.
Breakwaters aim to halt ongoing erosion at coastal refuge
Trimble gifts technology labs for student use
Trimble has developed a program to donate technology labs kitted out with...
The Philadelphia Municipal Water Supply was the first of its kind
Steam engines and wooden pipes helped Philadelphia pioneer large-scale municipal water delivery....
Manhattan's St John's Park is reimagined for recreational use
Architecture studio Ballman Khapalova has created a park design for the traffic...
Part 2 of 2: ASCE's new code of ethics explained
In the second of two parts, general counsel Tara Hoke discusses how...
A new twist: Contractor is found liable to a subcontractor under the Spearin doctrine
What happens when a contractor is found liable to a subcontractor under...
Paying attention to details pays off
Matthew Hughes, P.E., M.ASCE, is digitizing infrastructure into GIS databases, making sure...
Oregon State University instructor brings statics to life
Kenny G. Martin, an instructor at Oregon State University, infuses his love...
Business leader learns employees can work successfully from home
Lee Slade, P.E., M.ASCE, chair of Walter P Moore, explains that there...
ASCE Report Card legislative wins
What has ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card accomplished? Plenty.
On-the-ground advice on avoiding burnout during a pandemic
Tommy Faulkner, P.E., LEED AP, answers seven questions and offers advice on...
Students, pay attention
Here are all the benefits students get from becoming and remaining members.
Civil Engineering magazine takes a fresh approach
Civil Engineering takes a new and fresh approach going forward.
