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Kistler’s largest WIM installation in the world slated for Providence, Rhode Island, to monitor structural health of aging bridge

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that is proactively using advanced technology to help maintain the structural health of its critical bridge, the Washington Bridge. Comprehensive sensor based SHM solution from Kistler offer real-time data for bridge structural condition monitoring to enable RIDOT to perform predictive analyses and more timely preventative maintenance.

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DRMP Leads Largest LED Lighting Conversion Project in Florida

Civil + Structural Engineer

Since 2002, I have specialized in designing lighting systems ranging from expansive expressway setups to intricate arterial networks. Much like Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), lighting design is becoming more technology driven and remains a niche, promising field. Phase 1 encompasses three projects.

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STV Partners with San Diego MTS to Revamp Vital Transit Infrastructure Systems

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The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.

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La Nube STEAM Discovery Center opens in El Paso with a focus on transformative learning experiences

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.” – Ricardo Pittella, Arup’s Project Director Arup provided a suite of multidisciplinary services including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire engineering, as well as audio-visual and information technology and acoustics design consulting.

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

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“In the aftermath of a disaster, a building’s resilience can be understood, not just from its ability to endure a disaster with minimal structural damage, but truly be quickly repaired as needed, and put back into service,” explains Eric F. Breaking out these fundamentals into eight key areas, metal building systems check every box.

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A Visit to the Cairo Monorail

Civil + Structural Engineer

After reporting on the Cairo Monorail’s progress over the last several years, Civil+Structural Engineer Media recently had the opportunity to visit the project and experience firsthand the progress being made on this transformational transportation project. Largest span on the EoN line under construction.