What civil engineers are reading this week

• Bridge that cantilevers between rock faces opens in upstate New York

  Schlaich Bergermann Partner and Snøhetta replace an aging bridge with a steel half-arch span that is mounted on one side of a gorge and cantilevers across to the other side.

• ASCE book explores circular economy principles in wastewater management

  The authors delve into the circular economy, which is designed to prevent waste of materials through reuse and refurbishment. Such actions have huge potential in wastewater management and treatment.

• Courts rule against White House’s efforts to cancel $22B in climate grants

  Judges say the Environmental Protection Agency wrongly terminated climate and environmental justice money.

• How one state’s DOT is embracing AI

  From traffic management to collecting and analyzing crash data to improving employees’ efficiency, the Texas Department of Transportation has embraced artificial intelligence and its responsible adoption.

• Harvesting rainwater from roofs could help cities stay cool and cut the number of heat wave days

  Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures, and lessen the impact of heat waves, new research finds.

• US public school infrastructure stuck at D+ as advocates push for more investment

  ASCE’s infrastructure report card cites an $85 billion funding gap for schools, prompting calls to increase funding. Advocates lay out a path to raise the grade to a B.