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The Billion-Dollar Airport Boom: 2025 Megaprojects Shaping the Skies

As air travel rebounds and infrastructure demands rise, U.S. airports are undergoing massive transformations. Backed by over $1 billion in investments each, these projects aim to modernize facilities...

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Rescue and Reflection: Structural Collapse at Kannauj Railway Station

A tragic structural collapse at the under-construction terminal of Kannauj Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India, highlighted the critical importance of safety in construction. On January 11, 2025,...

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Harnessing the Power of Hybrid Dunes for Coastal Protection

Protecting coastlines against the growing threat of sea level rise and extreme weather events has become a critical challenge.  Researchers are leading the charge with an innovative test dune along t...

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Pioneering the Future of Construction Health & Safety: Global Trends for 2025

The construction industry worldwide is undergoing a transformation driven by technological innovation, enhanced safety standards, and a commitment to worker well-being. As we approach 2025, several e...

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Civil Engineering News Recap of December 2024

You can now find TheCivilEngineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting civil engineering news of November 2024. Namely, these were: 1) M...

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China Completes World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel, Redefining Connectivity

China has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the completion of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel. Stretching an impressive 22.13 kilometers, this marvel slices...

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Railway Innovation: Łódź Tunnel to Revolutionize Polish Transportation

The ambitious Łódź rail tunnel project is set to redefine Poland's transportation landscape, connecting major cities with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Stretching 4.6 kilometers, this tunnel wi...

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Bridging Prosperity: The Transformative Impact of Bangladesh's Padma Bridge Rail Link

Bangladesh has reached a historic milestone with the official opening of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project (PBRLP), the country’s largest railway initiative. Known locally as the "Dream Road," this...

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Building Smarter, Greener Structures with DfMA in Mass Timber Construction

The Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) approach is redefining the construction landscape, particularly in mass timber projects. With a focus on sustainability, precision, and efficiency, Df...

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Transforming Serbia: The Impact of the Morava Corridor Motorway and the Recently Achieved Milestone

Serbia has made a significant stride in modernizing its transportation network with the Morava Corridor Motorway. This 112 km dual-carriageway, connecting Pojate and Preljina, is strategically design...

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Understanding the Carola Bridge Collapse: Expert Insights

The sudden collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden on September 11, 2024, highlights the critical importance of identifying and addressing hidden structural issues in aging infrastructure. An exper...

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Earn Credentials in Sustainable Waterfront Design

You are invited to earn your WEDG Associate credential. An urban planner in Singapore, a chief sustainability officer in San Diego, port engineers in Miami, Los Angeles, and Seattle, and real estate...

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The history of the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937, and has since been standing as a landmark synonym to the city of San Fransisco. It was constructed between 1933 and 1937 in the Bay Area, and...

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Calculation example - Find the bearing of an apparent dip (two symmetrical to full dip directions), given the rate and direction of full dip

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find the bearing of an apparent dip. Two directions noted, in which a given apparent dip occurs. Known values: Full dip direction = α...

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Calculation example - Find path gradients in different directions, given the rate and direction of full dip

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find path gradients in three different directions, (a) due N, (b) N 75o E, (c) due E. Known values: Full dip direction = N 30o E Full...

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Calculation example - Find the apparent dip of a plane or seam in any direction

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find the apparent dip in any other direction. Known values: Horizontal length along full dip direction = x Full dip rate = 1 in x Sol...

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Calculation example - Find the rate of full dip of a plane or seam, given its direction and the rate and direction of an apparent dip

Given the direction of full dip and the rate and direction of an apparent dip of a plane or seam, find the rate of full dip. Known values: Full dip direction = α Apparent dip direction = &b...

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Calculation example - Seam true thickness and gradient calculation

A vertical borehole passes through a seam with a known dip at 43o. If the apparent thickness of the seam as shown by the borehole core is 2m, calculate: (a) the true thickness of the seam and (b) the...

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Calculation example - Find the coordinates of the intersection of two lines

Calculate the coordinates of the intersection of two lines given the coordinates of four stations. Known values: Coordinates A (EA, NA), B (EB, NB), C (EC, NC), D (ED, ND) i.e. A  &nbs...