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November/December 2022

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Civil Engineering magazine November/December 2022

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Features

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How to keep civil engineers safe at work, in the field

Civil engineers face many potentially dangerous situations, from working at height to being around moving vehicles. Keeping them safe is a critical job.

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New bridge improves commuter and pedestrian connectivity

The new twin-span, basket-handle, through-arch bridge improves commuter and pedestrian connectivity in the Quad Cities region of Illinois and Iowa.

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Infrastructure Resilience: Water in a warming world

Civil engineers are working to devise solutions that will maintain water supplies, reduce flood risks, and protect infrastructure from rising sea levels.

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Australian engineers combine two buildings into one

The single structure incorporates most of the original buildings while decreasing the site’s carbon footprint.

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The 2022 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Awards

From skyscrapers to underground reservoirs and everything in between, 11 Honor Award projects shined.

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Departments

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Technology

Largest US translating tornado simulator opens

The large-scale simulator produces upward swirling and horizontal winds.

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HISTORY LESSON

How did ancient engineers of Mesa Verde harness water?

By building and maintaining a series of reservoirs.

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FAST FORWARD

Pioneering pedestrian bridge design unites park and path

The bridge will serve a dual role, uniting transitional and recreational spaces.

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A QUESTION OF ETHICS

Is prior professional misconduct a blockade to membership reinstatement?

ASCE branch treasurer makes unexplained purchases during his tenure.

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HIGHER LEARNING

Engineering project builds skills and showcases ingenuity

Students must call on their knowledge and resourcefulness to succeed.

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NEXT STEP

Curiosity and perseverance have helped engineer succeed

These traits have propelled Tim D’Agostino to a new level.

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THE LAW

Subcontractor can't prove negligence against engineer

Working without an executed contract is risky.

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WISH I'D KNOWN

Soft skills can be just as important as technical skills

Don’t dwell on your weaknesses. Instead, maximize your strengths.

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AT A GLANCE

2022 ASCE Civil Engineering Salary Report

Despite economic instability, civil engineering salaries are on the rise.

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7 QUESTIONS

What you need to know about this age of civilizational conflict

All infrastructure is a target. Civil engineers must be prepared.

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PRESIDENT'S NOTE

It's time to get moving

We must craft the civil engineering story of the future.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

November/December 2022 letters

The versatility of cast and wrought iron explained.

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