March/April 2024 print issue
Civil Engineering magazine March/April 2024
Features
Civil engineers worked closely with computer-generated imaging artists to make “Cities of the Future” the most realistic movie possible.
Engineers, artists bring future cities to life in stunning CGI
The new habitat in the city’s industrial waterfront serves as a blueprint for future efforts to boost marine habitats.
Plant upgrades will ensure higher efficiency and increased capacity, creating a world-class resource recovery facility.
A California wastewater treatment plant is on track to generate its own power
Buildup within these reservoirs is a growing concern civil engineers and others are working to resolve.
A dwindling water supply caused by reservoir sedimentation troubles engineers
Operating 24/7 means that data centers generate considerable heat that must then be dissipated.
Engineers often need a lot of water to keep data centers cool
ASCE is looking to the future, and it looks bright!
2023 Annual report: Leading today to build a better tomorrow
Relying on generative AI in scholarly work has its pitfalls
A prospective author lies about his use of artificial intelligence in a paper.
Modular timber designs could extend building life
Normally rigid lab spaces could gain flexibility in Regenerative Lab concept.
Ingenious design helps California’s Crystal Springs Dam stand strong
Its interlocking concrete block system enhances concrete’s structural stability.
Dangerous job? Send in the SMuRFs
Teams of dissimilar robots can do more than any one robot if they work together.
How to visualize the cost impact of design decisions
It can be done by exploiting available cost data.
What should a contractor do with information not part of a contract?
A soils report was excluded from documents, leading to improper foundation work.
Engineers need to keep learning throughout their careers
On the journey of self-actualization, engineers follow a hierarchy of needs.
Civil engineers play a unique role in their communities
There are myriad ways for civil engineers to make contributions to society.
Water has played a vital role in shaping civilization
Humans have been on a quest to tame it for millions of years.
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