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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Modern unpiloted systems include robotics with sensors that can be deployed on a schedule and a specific path.

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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Speakers will share engineering solutions on topics related to sustainable building design, reducing embodied carbon, fire performance of sustainable construction products, fire testing, fire service opportunities, holistic building performance design, building information modeling (BIM), and more.

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Oscar Barton, Jr., Ph.D., Honored for Outstanding Contributions in Engineering Education at ASME Foundation Gala

Civil + Structural Engineer

WASHINGTON —The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has awarded the 2024 Edwin F. School of Engineering, an ASME Fellow, and a member of the ASME Foundation board of directors. In addition, the Foundation announced it has established the Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr., Church Medal to Oscar Barton, Jr., Mitchell, Jr.,

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New ODU Partnership with HII-NNS Aims to Increase Engineering Majors

Civil + Structural Engineer

The foundational gift to the MAP-to-E program is designed particularly to help students from underrepresented and underserved communities in Hampton Roads. — More than 22% of the engineering workforce at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, are graduates of Old Dominion University. Norfolk, VA.

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Nevada Celebrates its First American Society of Mechanical Engineers History & Heritage Landmark at Dedication Ceremony

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bently Nevada’s standardized 5000 series monitors were launched in 1967, beginning the systems focus on vibration management, control, and protection. About ASME ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. A historical brochure will be presented to attendees.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Housing/Residential

Civil + Structural Engineer

It was developed as a public-private partnership between the University of Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Foundation and developer Hunt Companies. Site improvements included underground utilities, below-grade Chambermaxx® systems, a swimming pool, jointed plain concrete pavement, and pervious concrete.

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Overcoming Construction Challenges with Engineering Innovation

CCR Magazine

In the realm of construction, challenges are inevitable, but when faced with extreme conditions—whether environmental, geological, or logistical— engineering innovation becomes paramount. Engineers have developed specialized materials, like high-strength concrete and corrosion-resistant alloys, to withstand the harsh underwater conditions.