What civil engineers are reading this week

• Rare soil failure blamed for Michigan dam collapse

  Investigators looking into the 2020 collapse of the Edenville Dam in Michigan have ruled that a rare type of soil failure was the probable cause of collapse.

• Department of Transportation opens probe into container, chassis shortages

  The Biden administration seeks “practical solutions” from the freight industry to alleviate container shortages and supply chain chokepoints.

• Illinois signs landmark clean energy law

  The move makes Illinois the first major coal-producing state to commit to a carbon-free future.

• Record shattered: 65 container ships stuck waiting off California

  Supply chain crisis deepens as more imports snared in historic ship queue off Los Angeles/Long Beach.

• San Jose selects multidisciplinary team for green stormwater projects

  The California city has engaged a team of engineers, modelers and scientists to provide consultancy services on projects to implement its 2019 Green Stormwater Infrastructure plan.

• Consequences of Ida slow August industrial output to 0.4%

  U.S. industrial production slowed last month as shutdowns of petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants caused by Hurricane Ida curbed manufacturing activity.