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Is there anything more to be mentioned about durablity when it comes to road maintenance? #vumos #roads #engineering #civilengineering #roadbuilding #roadmaintenance #infrastructure #construction

#GOI # MORT&H # National Highways # Road Projects # New /Alternative Material & Technology # Adoption of Value Engineering Practices # Reduce Construction Costs Reg:- Use of New/ Alternative Materials and Technology in Construction and Maintenance of National Highways Projects and Adoption of Value Engineering Practices.

More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming through the U.S. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. Read the full article on The Trucker Media Group at https://lnkd.in/dA34jUKq. Structural design is the core of our business. Our experienced structural engineers are ready to give your vision life with ingenuity and know-how. No project is too complex for us, and we have experience in a wide range of structures, including bridges, bulkheads, pump stations, tunnels, and other projects above ground and below. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4wpS2Bk. #stivereng #structuralengineers #structuralengineering #structuraldesign

Happy #InfrastructureWeek: 12th Annual Infrastructure Week: May 13-17, 2024 For more than a decade, United For Infrastructure (UFI) has proudly presented #InfrastructureWeek as an annual, nationwide event focused on raising awareness about the importance of infrastructure and advocating for improvements that address some of our nation’s toughest challenges in transit and transportation, water systems, energy and more. Big shoutout to all civil engineers/planners within the transportation space 🔹 Roadway Designers: You make our travels safe and smooth. 🔹 Traffic Engineers: Keeping traffic flowing like magic. 🔹 Bridge Designers: Connecting us, one bridge at a time. 🔹 Construction Inspectors: Making sure it's built right. 🔹 Transportation Planners: Mapping out our route to the future. You're the real MVPs of our roads. Thanks for all you do to keep us safe! #transportation #highway #traffic #roadway #bridges #transit #aviation #rail #jobs #newengland #engineers #engineering #design #clients #projects

More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming through the U.S. Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. Read the full article on The Trucker Media Group at https://lnkd.in/eeCM7hDx. Structural design is the core of our business. Our experienced structural engineers are ready to give your vision life with ingenuity and know-how. No project is too complex for us, and we have experience in a wide range of structures, including bridges, bulkheads, pump stations, tunnels, and other projects above ground and below. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ga3MwmHQ. #stivereng #structuralengineers #structuralengineering #structuraldesign

This informative (and fun!) article explains how tunnels and bridges are built underwater. #tunnels #bridges #underwaterconstruction #civilengineering #geotechnical #construction

Solution of road maintenance and traffic flow.

Many people aren't aware of how roads are designed, funded, or function. Road infrastructure is crucial in our society, connecting communities and enabling easy travel. In today’s episode, we dive into this topic to reveal insights about modern civil engineering and how we got here. We dive into the evolution of road construction materials and the shared nature of public infrastructure. Scott highlights the challenges of road maintenance and the need for more engineers in the field of infrastructure. Listen: https://lnkd.in/eH3xwmCJ #civilengineering #roadengineering #infrastructure

Calculating the appropriate transverse slope for highways is crucial, especially in regions with high levels of precipitation, to enhance road safety 🛣️. This was evident yesterday on the M1 in Melbourne during light rainfall when the entire left side of the road became inundated with water. Consequently, visibility significantly decreased, creating a potential rear-end collision scenario and endangering drivers and their families. This issue gains further significance in light of climate change, where sudden and intense precipitation events are becoming increasingly common. Proper civil engineering in road design is essential for safety. 🚗 Austroads #CivilEngineering #RoadsDesign #Safety

Baltimore Bridge Accident The recent bridge collapse in Baltimore, caused by a ship striking a bridge column, is a stark reminder of a recurring challenge in our infrastructure's coexistence with navigable waters. This incident adds to a concerning historical pattern: From 1960 to 2015, 35 major bridge collapses worldwide were attributed to ship or barge collisions, resulting in 342 fatalities. Notably, more than half of these incidents occurred in the United States, including the tragic collapses in Oklahoma in 2002 and Texas in 2001, which collectively claimed 22 lives. These figures, highlighted in a 2018 report by the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, underscore the critical need for innovative safety measures in bridge design and construction. One such preventive solution is the construction of sloped islands around bridge columns. These islands not only protect the structural integrity of the bridge by acting as a physical barrier but also serve as a visual deterrent, potentially stopping or redirecting errant vessels before a collision can occur. This approach challenges us to rethink traditional design paradigms and prioritize the integration of safety features that can avert such devastating incidents. It is a call to action for civil engineers, architects, and policymakers to collaborate on implementing such design optimizations universally, transforming them from novel ideas into standard practices. As we reflect on these past tragedies and the recent event in Baltimore, let’s initiate a dialogue focused on innovative, safety-first design solutions. By learning from these incidents and proactively enhancing our infrastructure, we can safeguard lives and prevent future catastrophes. #InfrastructureSafety #CivilEngineering #InnovativeDesign #BridgeSafety