Tag: bridges
The Evolution of BIM Use for Bridges and Tunnels
By Donna Laquidara-Carr, Ph.D., LEED AP
Implementation of building information modeling (BIM) in the transportation sector has seen dramatic growth in the last five years,...
Hawai‘i Infrastructure Receives D+ Grade from Civil Engineers
The inaugural Report Card for Hawai‘i’s Infrastructure was released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawai‘i Section, giving 11 categories of infrastructure an overall grade of a “D+.”
NASCC: The Steel Conference
Annual event offers the latest design concepts, construction techniques, and research for steel buildings and bridges.
Registration opened in early January for NASCC: The Steel...
Consensus study highlights performance of advanced materials for bridges
The National Academies of Sciences and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) released a consensus study report for the Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program.
North Dakota infrastructure earns overall grade of “C” from ASCE
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) North Dakota Section released the inaugural Report Card for North Dakota’s Infrastructure, giving eight categories of infrastructure an overall grade of a “C.”
Washington infrastructure earns overall GPA of ‘C’ from ASCE
The Inland Empire, Seattle and Tacoma-Olympia Sections of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2019 Washington Infrastructure Report Card, giving nine categories of infrastructure an overall grade of “C,” which is the same grade Washington State (State) received in 2013.
A walk above
Pedestrian bridges combine aesthetics and function with diverse designs.
Three pedestrian bridges highlighted in recent press releases — one under construction, one winning numerous awards,...
Pennsylvania P3 Board approves bridge bundling proposal
The Pennsylvania Public-Private Partnership (P3) Board approved a proposal to seek an innovative bridge bundling plan to reconstruct 15 bridges along two interstates in Luzerne County.
MnDOT releases updated 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan
The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2019-2028 Capital Highway Investment Plan identifies more than 760 pavement projects and nearly 380 bridge projects.
