November 2020

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The ASCE Report Card advocates for infrastructure

ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure and state assessments have had a lasting impact on the way politicians and policymakers address the nation’s critical infrastructure needs

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Efficiency, speed the hallmarks of Genoa bridge replacement

The Morandi Bridge was a vital transportation link in Genoa, Italy. When it collapsed, officials moved quickly. Its replacement, the Genoa-Saint George Bridge, has set new standards in efficiency

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Lessons learned in the Beirut blast

Experts compared established projections with the actual damage from the blast at the Port of Beirut. How well did the predictions do

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Sculptural NYC arts center facade designed to move

The Shed, New York City’s monumental new arts center, weighs roughly 8 million lbs yet easily rolls back and forth on enormous wheels and rails to turn a public plaza into a performance space.

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Getting the height right: The North American Vertical Datum of 1988

The success of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 has set the stage for its replacement

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Manhattan neighborhood releases 10-year sustainability plan

Battery Park City, located on reclaimed ground, is eyeing sea-level rise closely. Here’s how it plans to keep the water at bay

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Chronic drought could cause water shortages in the Colorado River basin, Reclamation warns

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warns that 40 million people may face water shortages from chronic drought in the West

From Civil Engineering Magazine

European Space Agency plans simulated lunar test site

Germany is building a lunar simulator in which astronauts will conduct multiple experiments, including habitat and energy tests

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Presidential library will be nestled into nature

The Badlands, near Medora, North Dakota, are set to be the site of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

From Civil Engineering Magazine

Sydney to get high-tech civic center

Discover how Sydney is working to regenerate its central business district with a new tech-focused precinct.

From Civil Engineering Magazine