Understanding The Opportunities for AI-Cameras and LiDAR for Smart Road Infrastructure

By Dr. Georges Aoude As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January sparked a new wave of autonomous vehicles (AVs) coming to the automotive market in the next few years, much focus as of late has been on the technology of these vehicles themselves. However, the technology embedded in road infrastructure is also beginning to […] The post Understanding The Opportunities for AI-Cameras and LiDAR for Smart Road Infrastructure appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

New Yorkers Ready to Welcome The Holy Rail

Long Awaited, Much Needed and Extremely Costly, East Side Access Will Yield Faster, Less Stressful Commutes By Katherine Bonamo and Thomas Renner In December 2022, New York plans to unveil a major new hub for its public transit system.  An entirely new concourse and terminal for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will open directly beneath […] The post New Yorkers Ready to Welcome The Holy Rail appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Smooth Finishes: Paving, 3D and the Road to Autonomy

By Vicki Speed Equipment and associated hardware and software that streamlines and simplifies paving operations has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, so much so that the capabilities have changed the way contractors operate and how owners specify jobs.  In most cases, the differentiator has been the adoption of 3D paving control solutions […] The post Smooth Finishes: Paving, 3D and the Road to Autonomy appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Designing Resilient Port & Intermodal Yards with Geosynthetics

According to a recent report, United States ports handled a record 50.5 million shipping containers in 2021—an increase in total container volume of 16 percent. Unprecedented demand for goods contributed to this staggering figure, and projections for 2022 do not indicate that demand will decrease anytime soon. Ports and intermodal yards are a vital link […] The post Designing Resilient Port & Intermodal Yards with Geosynthetics appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Can Prefabrication Play a Role on the Path to Net-Zero?

By Jon Mohle With increasing concerns over climate change, public sector demand for more sustainable buildings and growing awareness of social responsibility, can prefabrication play a role in a more sustainable future? When it comes to sustainability, an owner will typically address the main components of a project which include the structure, HVAC system, and […] The post Can Prefabrication Play a Role on the Path to Net-Zero? appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.