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Using historical survey data to assess today’s coastlines
A study sought to combine historical records with current survey data to form a complete picture of erosion that has affected coastlines over the past 50 years.
California city forms abatement district to reduce flood risk
The city is forming the Delta Region Geologic Hazard Abatement District, the first such district in California seeking to combat levee failure rather than more traditional geologic hazards.
How civil engineers can help with wildfire prevention and preparedness
In episode 118 of the ASCE Plot Points podcast, Taylor talks about how wildfires continue to affect his homestate of California and what civil engineers can do to help.
Studying the impact of impervious land cover on flooding in urban areas
Results show that impervious land cover yields higher percent changes than rainfall changes for the minimum, mean, and maximum event flooding intensity.
Floating city prototype unveiled for South Korea
Known as OCEANIX Busan, the prototype is being built to demonstrate that floating infrastructure can create new spaces for coastal cities that want to expand sustainably as sea levels rise.
Saving Our Infrastructure and Cutting Expenses: Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Road Maintenance
Technological advancements are enabling various strategies for capturing geospatial data, ranging from cheap and simple smartphone-based solutions to expensive high-tech devices.
Starbucks, Volvo launch electric vehicle charging pilot network
The project aims to “electrify the driving route from the Colorado Rockies to the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle,” according to a March 15 news release from Starbucks.
Subsea telecom cables could detect earthquakes, tsunamis
A joint task force is charged with investigating the use of submarine telecommunications cables for ocean and climate monitoring and disaster warning.
What are the next disruptive emerging transportation technologies?
Episode 115 of the ASCE Plot Points podcast explores some of the key technologies and their implications for civil engineers.
After a storm, send in the drones
In the aftermath of a storm, search and rescue teams face considerable obstacles. Drones can provide sky-high views during search and rescue operations.
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