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Engineering News
Proposed ASTM geocells standard supports soil stability in road projects
A proposed ASTM International standard will provide guidance for using geocells in roadway projects. The open-celled geosynthetics help hold soils and rocks in place and are commonly used in road construction, earth retention, and other construction projects.
Cleveland Vibrator Company releases white paper on vibratory feeders
Cleveland Vibrator Company has released a white paper entitled “Selecting the Right Vibratory Feeder for Industrial Applications.” This presents guidelines to help manufacturing professionals select and maintain the proper vibratory feeder for their application.
Plastics Pipe Institute announces new technical director
The Plastics Pipe Institute has announced that Patrick Vibien, P.Eng., has been appointed technical director of the association and will also assume the position of director of engineering for the Power and Communications Division and director of education.
ASCE to grade stormwater in 2021 Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers and its Environmental & Water Resources Institute, the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance, and the Water Environment Federation have announced that stormwater infrastructure will be included in the ASCE 2021 Infrastructure Report Card
Research grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation will advance wind design for high-rise buildings
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is updating the 2016 edition of ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures approach to wind design
ASME introduces standard for assessing credibility of computational modeling in medical devices
ASME has launched its first standard for medical devices, as the new V&V 40 standard assesses the credibility of computational modeling through verification and validation with application to devices including endovascular and orthopedic devices, heart valves, and stents.
NASA iTech winners impress with tech ideas for use in space and on Earth
Water-fueled satellites, 3D medical scans, and vibration resistant metal fasteners impressed judges at the NASA iTech competition in Mountain View, California. NASA iTech is an initiative to find and foster innovative solutions to challenges faced on Earth and in space. Ten finalists pitched their unique innovations at the competition’s 2019 Cycle I forum.
Why we need more STEM students to study abroad
Contributed by Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd CollegeStudents majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are much less likely to participate in study abroad programs during their college years than students in other majors.According to Open...
Wave energy converter successfully tested for powering oceanographic instrumentation
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) has announced the most recent round of wave energy converter (WEC) testing at the U.S. Navy's Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) off Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH),...
Engineering Firms
Modjeski and Masters to design I Street Bridge’s movable span
Modjeski and Masters has been selected as the engineer of record for the design of the vertical lift span on the I Street Bridge in Sacramento, California.
Kentucky infrastructure project awarded engineering design feat of the year
The Southwestern Parkway Combined Sewer Overflow Basin project received the Best in Engineering Design Award and a National Award of Excellence from the Design-Build Institute of America
3 Phase Associates partners with Tri-State Electrical Contractors on turnkey projects
3 Phase Associates of Chattanooga, TN, has partnered with Tri-State Electrical Contractors to perform several turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction projects for multiple manufacturing, industrial, and large commercial facilities.
RGD Consulting Engineers ranks 2648 on the 2019 Inc. 5000
Inc. magazine recently revealed that RGD Consulting Engineers ranks number 2648 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
Baxter & Woodman expands in Illinois
Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers has opened a new Naperville, Illinois office to better serve the needs of the firm’s growing client base
SEPI Engineering & Construction reveals new brand as SEPI
SEPI Engineering & Construction, an integrated engineering firm, announced the launch of its new brand, symbolized by the introduction of a new logo and visual identity that reflects its diversity and spirit. As SEPI has evolved over the years, the firm has transitioned into a consultancy by continually expanding its service offerings
Schnabel Engineering employees serve in key DBIA-MAR leadership positions
Schnabel Engineering’s commitment to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) continues, as three employees will serve in key leadership positions in the mid-Atlantic region. The DBIA Mid-Atlantic Region covers the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland,...
Cardno’s Matt Herman earns Professional Engineer license in California
Cardno has announced that Matt Herman has earned his licensure as a Professional Engineer in the state of California. He has more than 15 years of experience providing engineering support for a variety of environmental assessment and remediation projects...
Tom Faucette to lead SmithGroup Science & Technology studio in Washington, DC
SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has elevated Tom Faucette to lead its Science & Technology studio in Washington, DC. Adding Faucette to this role strengthens the company’s position as a designer of cutting-edge research environments in the Mid-Atlantic,...
Engineering Schools
Chemical engineering student explores research career through CoRPs program and wins award
Deciding how to spend the summer is often a struggle for college students with seemingly endless opportunities. Taylor McCarthy, a junior chemical engineering student at the University of Dayton, could not be happier after choosing the school’s Integrative Science and Engineering Center’s Summer CoRPs Program.
Webb Institute unveils new green academic center on Long Island Sound
Webb Institute, an engineering college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, has unveiled its new Couch Academic Center. The state-of-the-art facility houses all academic functions and maximizes student and faculty collaboration.
Bobby Lyle boosts a future-focused model for the SMU Lyle School of Engineering
Dallas entrepreneur and educator Bobby Lyle has designated $10 million to power a new strategic vision for the Lyle School of Engineering at SMU
Tunable optical chip paves way for new quantum devices
Researchers have created a silicon carbide photonic integrated chip that can be thermally tuned by applying an electric signal. The approach could be used to create reconfigurable devices such as phase-shifters and tunable optical couplers for networking applications and quantum information processing.
Dartmouth hires new dean of Thayer School of Engineering
Alexis Abramson, a mechanical engineer and leader in sustainable energy technology, has taken over as dean of Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College
Missouri S&T researcher receives NSF CAREER award to advance nanomanufacturing research
Dr. Heng Pan, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has received a boost from the National Science Foundation to support his efforts to create large-scale nanostructures from small nanocrystals
University of Florida wins National Concrete Canoe Competition
The University of Florida came out on top at the 32nd Annual American Society of Civil Engineers National Concrete Canoe Competition. The school’s team of engineering students and their canoe, Free Floatin’, competed against 23 other teams over three days to win America’s Cup of Civil Engineering.
Chemical engineering student explores research career through CoRPs program and wins award
Deciding how to spend the summer is often a struggle for college students with seemingly endless opportunities. Taylor McCarthy, a junior chemical engineering student at the University of Dayton, could not be happier after choosing the school’s Integrative Science and Engineering Center’s Summer CoRPs Program.
Ivory Coast, VCU form partnership to improve access to lifesaving medicines
Officials representing Virginia Commonwealth University and the government of Ivory Coast have signed an agreement to train researchers in the West African country to develop high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. VCU and its College of...
Green Building
USGBC Indiana announces two engineers as Mindy Hanni Service Award winners
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Indiana branch has announced the 2019 winners of its Mindy Hanni Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service in the field of environmental design and construction.
Roofit.solar named Swedish Steel Prize 2019 finalist
The Swedish Steel Prize recognizes the good engineering, cooperation, and steel innovations that lead to a better and more sustainable world. Roofit.solar, a company from Estonia that combines solar panels with steel roofing, was one of the four finalists for this year’s prize.
Energport begins installation of a large battery energy storage system
Energport is installing a 72MW/72MWH lithium ion battery energy storage system for a major global independent power producer to complement onsite renewable energy generation
Merritt Engineering Consultants addresses the Climate Mobilization Act in New York City
The plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions states that buildings larger than 25,000 square feet must reduce their emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.
How engineers can contribute to sustainability in architecture and construction
A computer engineer who deals in managing solid waste tells how architects, engineers, and construction companies are becoming more proactive about building sustainable structures.
New Mexico advocates hail passage of historic clean energy bill
Environmental, labor, and community groups recently celebrated the New Mexico Legislature’s passage of the landmark Energy Transition Act (ETA), a measure that will boost renewable energy production, create jobs, reduce carbon pollution, and diversify the economy in coal-impacted areas.
Green building engineer Jerry Yudelson comments on Jay Inslee
Here's an entry from Reinventing Green Building, the newsletter published by Jerry Yudelson, president of green building firm Yudelson Associates in Carlsbad, CA. Yudelson has a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from Caltech, an M.S. in Water Resources...
ASHRAE hires McLennan Design, Houser Walker Architecture, and Integral Group to design its world headquarters
The partnership of McLennan Design and Houser Walker Architecture, in collaboration with international engineering firm Integral Group, has been selected to lead design of a new world headquarters for ASHRAE
Nine renewable energy highlights of 2018
By Jeff Deyette Despite the Trump administration's ongoing attempts to prop up coal and undermine renewables—at FERC, EPA and through tariffs and the budget process—2018 should instead be remembered for the surge in...