Editor in Chief of Civil Engineering Online for ASCE. Interested in all things engineering. And words. I love words. RT ≠ endorsement
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A landscape composed of bedrock is making the construction of the new Greenland airports tricky. Read more in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ascetweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
Seismic data allows researchers to “see” a lot of flood processes that simple stream gauges cannot capture. Read more in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ascetweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
"'Incompetence and poor practices in the construction industry' and among others led to the June 2017 fire at London's Grenfell residential high-rise building, causing 72 deaths, according to the lead counsel for the public inquiry that ended Nov. 10." enr.com/articles/55308-grenf…
The building’s rotating, stacked levels will provide a full-height atrium as well as eight outdoor roof terraces with panoramic views. Read more in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ASCETweets cc: @cmcnews @big_architects asce.org/publications-and-ne…
By 2030, the NYC intends for green infrastructure to eliminate 1.67 billion gallons of the city's combined sewer overflow. Read more in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ASCETweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
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Designed to exist in a symbiotic relationship with nature, a series of self-sufficient villages set to be built in #Quebec will boast central #geothermal lagoons powered by 4 types of #energy.
Check out the “villages of the future” on the #ASCESource: bit.ly/3yBA5Wu.
ALT o Heat rises off a geothermal lagoon surrounded by light-filled buildings at the water’s edge
ALT o Aerial view of geothermal lagoon and surrounding chalets in the snow
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Missouri S&T researchers are modeling tornadoes in the lab with the largest translating simulator in the U.S. Important work to protect buildings and save lives! #MinerPride #SolvingforTomorrow @SandT_CArE @ASCETweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
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Did you hear? @ASCETweets awarded #RainierSquare the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, recognizing it as the best project for 2022! Rainier Square also won AISC's Presidential Award for Excellence in Structural Design in the 2022 IDEAS² competition. Congrats! 👏
"Jackson’s drinking water problems are not new. In fact, residents of the city have had to deal with chronic boil-water notices for years. However, the problems have only worsened over time." asce.org/publications-and-ne…
What's the best way to identify the people with the “creative spark” to have and drive new ideas and initiatives and who inspire others to be better? Read Civil Engineering Online's book review of TALENT, via the #ASCESource and @ascetweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
Adding plant-based biogenic components to asphalt binders can help decarbonize road construction. Read more in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ASCETweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
SCOTUS and defining "waters of the United States" -- read more in this deep-dive Policy Briefing in Civil Engineering Online, via the #ASCESource and @ASCETweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
The largest tornado simulator in the U.S. capable of simultaneously producing swirling and translating winds has opened. Read more in Civil Engineering Online via the #ASCESource and @ascetweets asce.org/publications-and-ne…
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California has a history of massive flooding, and #ClimateChange is increasing the likelihood and intensity of a “megastorm” in the coming decades.
What can be done to prepare its #infrastructure systems? bit.ly/3SYHNC6
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When wildfires occur, water #utilities “are some of the most important members of a community.” But as more communities experience the trauma of #wildfire, they often must cope with the subsequent threat of contamination in their drinking #water. bit.ly/3TioZxK
Read more in Civil Engineering Online about what @Water is doing to try and solve the problem, too: asce.org/publications-and-ne…
Many Americans don’t have to #ImagineADayWithoutWater – they live it.
Help ensure an equitable and sustainable water future for all by learning more and signing @USWaterAlliance’s #OneWaterPledge: bit.ly/3sa6osc.
ALT White text on a blue background reads "Over 2 million Americans live without basic access to safe drinking water & sanitation."
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A new @EPA & @USDA program is working to ensure no American has to #ImagineADayWithoutWater.
Using #IIJA funds, the initiative will help bring sanitation solutions to those who live without access to adequate wastewater infrastructure: bit.ly/3TOaLpn. @USWaterAlliance
Love this. "Civil Engineering Alumna Breaks World Team Rowing Record samueli.ucla.edu/civil-engin… via @uclaengineering "
Airbnb just invested $10 million in 100 absurd buildings fastcompany.com/90795952/air…
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The U.S. Department of @ENERGY recently released a #decarbonization road map to advance solar-thermal technologies.
Here’s how it could lead to low-cost electricity production, reduced emissions and reliable, around-the-clock power generation: bit.ly/3EklrXq.