Researchers develop first fungus-oriented self-healing concrete Gallery Researchers develop first fungus-oriented self-healing concrete General Interest, U.S. News Researchers develop first fungus-oriented self-healing concretePress & Sun Bulletin » Within three years, Binghamton University and Rutgers University researchers hope to perfect a fungus — rather than a bacteria — that will organically heal cracks that develop in concrete. Moisture that seeps in would germinate the fungus, which would create mineral deposits that could fill cracks even larger than those used in the bacteria experiments. Michelle2018-04-03T12:46:41-08:00March 23, 2018|
Bill increases federal infrastructure spendingEngineering News-Record » The $1.3-trillion fiscal 2018 spending package increases funds for an array of federal infrastructure programs—including transportation, water and buildings—by a total of $21.2 billion. Michelle2018-03-26T11:38:27-08:00March 23, 2018|
Ex-Flint water plant chief lied on forms to alert DEQ Gallery Ex-Flint water plant chief lied on forms to alert DEQ Drinking Water, Flint Water Crisis, Michigan, Privatization Ex-Flint water plant chief lied on forms to alert DEQThe Detroit News » The former water utilities administrator for Flint said he purposely lied on at least two water sampling forms in a bid to alert Michigan Department of Environmental Quality employees that the city wasn’t following lead and copper rules. Michelle2018-03-26T12:03:48-08:00March 22, 2018|
$400 million approved for widening Highway 70 between Oroville and Marysville Gallery $400 million approved for widening Highway 70 between Oroville and Marysville California, Highways $400 million approved for widening Highway 70 between Oroville and MarysvilleOroville Mercury Register » More than $400 million in funding has been approved to widen the dangerous stretch of Highway 70 between Oroville and Marysville. The California Transportation Commission approved the spending Wednesday. The stretch of highway became a focus of attention for improvements after 13 people died on the road in 2017. Michelle2018-03-26T11:30:48-08:00March 22, 2018|
NTSB discloses new details about work performed before FIU bridge collapsed Gallery NTSB discloses new details about work performed before FIU bridge collapsed Design-Build, Florida, Pedestrian Bridge NTSB discloses new details about work performed before FIU bridge collapsedMiami Herald » Before workers began adjusting support cables at the north end of the Florida International University bridge that collapsed and killed six people last week, they performed the same work at the opposite end of the bridge, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. Adjusting the cables has come under scrutiny as investigators try to explain why the 950-ton span fell suddenly, just five days after it was lifted into place. Michelle2018-03-26T11:52:26-08:00March 21, 2018|
Oroville Dam: Construction of secant pile wall wraps up Gallery Oroville Dam: Construction of secant pile wall wraps up California, Dams, Oroville Dam Oroville Dam: Construction of secant pile wall wraps upChico Enterprise-News » Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. said on Wednesday that construction of the underground wall below the Oroville Dam emergency spillway completed in early March. The 1,450 feet long wall, drilled 35-65 feet into bedrock, is one preventative measure against the type of erosion that occurred there last year, should the emergency spillway ever be used again. Michelle2018-03-26T13:58:38-08:00March 21, 2018|
