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Workshop – Virtual Delivery of Shear Load Rating Using MCFT – March 5-6
January 9th, 2025
The Modified Compression Field Theory (MCFT) has been used for the past few decades to provide safe and consistent shear design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge members. While it has been used for new design, its use for shear load rating can be more challenging. Recommendations provided in recent reports and recently approved for […]
Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Massachusetts
January 9th, 2025
Contributed by Presto Geosystems Patch Reservoir is a 31-acre body of water located in Worcester, Mass., that serves as a recreational retreat for fisherman, trekkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Patch Reservoir waterbody and dam were constructed in the late 1800s and are located in the middle of a chain of mill ponds along Tatnuck Brook. […]
Maccaferri introduces EcoMac advanced erosion control design
January 8th, 2025
EcoMac is a suite of specialized tools designed to support engineers and professionals in developing advanced erosion control solutions. Created to enhance precision and efficiency, it helps users design effective, sustainable systems for protecting slopes and channel banks from soil erosion while ensuring environmental compliance and structural reliability. The EcoMac suite includes three powerful tools: […]
Webinar – Pond Patrol: Ensuring Water Quality with Inspection – Jan. 23
January 7th, 2025
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) presents the webinar – Pond Patrol: Ensuring Water Quality with Inspection – on January 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. MT. The presenters are Rachel Henderson, stormwater technician, and Alexandra O’Connor, stormwater coordinator, from the City of San Marcos, Texas, 1 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. […]
AASHTO issues structural bolting inspection guide
January 6th, 2025
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently published “Guidelines for the Qualification of Structural Bolting Inspectors,” 3rd Edition. AASHTO said this guide defines essential factors involved in structural bolting operations as well as the qualifications required for personnel tasked with inspecting those operations. The guide is intended to assist infrastructure owners […]
DFI announces new officers for 2025
January 3rd, 2025
James Johnson. Photos courtesy of DFI. The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Board of Trustees has elected a new executive committee starting in 2025. Incoming DFI President James Johnson, who served as DFI vice president from 2023-2024, is president of Condon-Johnson & Associates. He attended University of California, Davis, as a student athlete playing on the […]
COMANCO progresses on phosphate stack closure in Mississippi
January 2nd, 2025
COMANCO, a leading provider of geosynthetic installation services, has nearly completed a multi-year project at a phosphate stack in Mississippi. The project involved the installation of a comprehensive geosynthetic containment system, including a high-performance liner and a durable turf reinforcement layer. The Water Return Ditches (WRD) component of the project, currently in its final phase, […]
Schroeter named MoDOT deputy director & chief engineer
January 1st, 2025
Eric Schroeter has been named the new deputy director/chief engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). This position serves as the senior registered professional engineer responsible for preparation and approval of all engineering documents, plans and specifications with oversight of the delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. The position also oversees the […]