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Beyond Recycling: The Future of Bridge Component Reuse
- Apr, 01, 2025
- Bridge Management Bridges Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure Concrete Structures News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia Other News
- Netherlands
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
With the global push for sustainability in construction, the Netherlands is leading the charge—not just by recycling concrete but by reusing entire structural components. A groundbreaking project, ha...
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After the Recent NTSB Report: 68 U.S. Bridges Now Flagged for Collapse Risk
- Mar, 29, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Design Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Forensics Structural Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Research / Academia
- United States, Maryland, Baltimore
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore catastrophically collapsed in March 2024 after being struck by a cargo ship, it didn’t just send concrete tumbling into the Patapsco River—it also shook...
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Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Unite to Cut Asphalt’s Carbon Footprint
- Mar, 03, 2025
- Concrete Structures General Construction General Civil Environmental Engineering Construction Management Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The construction industry is taking a bold step toward sustainability with the introduction of nuclear-enabled hydrogen to power asphalt production. A groundbreaking initiative, led by a team of engi...
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Fungible Engineering: The Future of Modular Design in Data Centers
- Feb, 27, 2025
- Structure Types Structural Design Sustainable Development Construction Management General Civil General Construction Other Structural News On Products & Services News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In an era where speed, flexibility, and efficiency dictate the success of technological infrastructure, the concept of fungibility is emerging as a game-changer in structural engineering. Much like h...
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3D Scanning & AI: The New Era of Rail Infrastructure Maintenance
- Feb, 19, 2025
- Railway Geotechnics Erosion News On Research / Academia News On Products & Services
- Netherlands
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Dutch railway network, with over 7,000 track switches and crossings, faces constant wear and tear, leading to frequent maintenance challenges. Traditional manual inspections have long been the st...
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Brewing Sustainability: Coffee-Infused Concrete Paves the Way in Infrastructure Innovation
- Feb, 06, 2025
- Concrete Structures Pavement Sustainable Development General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- Australia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A groundbreaking innovation is transforming Melbourne’s infrastructure—coffee-infused concrete. Developed by RMIT University, this sustainable alternative replaces a portion of traditional sand with...
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Paving the Future: Sustainable Concrete from Plastic Waste
- Jan, 22, 2025
- Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry Environmental Engineering
- United States, Delaware
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a remarkable innovation, engineers have developed sustainable concrete pavers made from nearly 1,000 pounds of non-recyclable plastic waste. Installed on a prominent sidewalk, these pavers symboli...
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Harnessing the Power of Hybrid Dunes for Coastal Protection
- Dec, 19, 2024
- Protective Structures Groundwater & Seepage Hydraulic Engineering Green Infrastructure Sustainable Development News On Research / Academia Other News
- Netherlands, Monster
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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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Understanding the Carola Bridge Collapse: Expert Insights
- Dec, 30, 2024
- Bridges Forensic Engineering Forensics News On Research / Academia News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Germany, Dresden
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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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Data-Driven Siting: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Efficiency
- Dec, 20, 2024
- Energy Engineering Wind Engineering Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Building efficient solar and wind farms requires more than just identifying areas with the most sunshine or strongest winds. A groundbreaking study demonstrates that integrating detailed weather data...
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