Newswise Breaking News Channel: National Infrastructure

Development of a BIM and VR-Based Noise and Vibration Impact Simulator for Deep Excavation Blasting

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:14 EST

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) announced that it has developed the nation's first BIM (Building Information Modeling) and VR (Virtual Reality) based noise and vibration impact simulator for deep excavation blasting, aimed at expanding underground transportation infrastructure that citizens can use safely and comfortably.

Inverse Crack-Tip Element for Health Assessment of Pre-cracked Structures

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:45:10 EST

A recent study introduced a novel in-plane inverse crack-tip element that aims to transform structural health monitoring (SHM) in structures with preexisting cracks.

Grants Expand Roadway Safety Programs to Native American Youth and Older Drivers

University of California San Diego — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:15:30 EST

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is creating programs to improve safety for all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. With support from two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the NHTSA, the school is developing an educational program geared towards Native American youth as well as new online courses to improve older driver safety.

Seven People of Infrastructure Resilience

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:19 EST

Argonne's scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps communities plan and adapt to future challenges.

Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen

University of Miami — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:30:36 EST

University of Miami professors discuss the history of the cathedral and the efforts to restore it following the 2019 fire.

Cutting-edge Tech: Robotic Inspection for Steel Bridge Integrity

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:25:41 EST

A new study unveils a breakthrough approach to detecting fatigue cracks in Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) using advanced robotics and deep learning. By automating the identification of internal cracks that are critical to bridge safety, this technology marks a significant leap forward in structural health monitoring.

Expert Available: Maryland Recommends Knocking Down & Replacing Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans

George Washington University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:31 EST

The Washington Post reports the Maryland Transportation Authority has recommended knocking down both the eastbound and westbound spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and replacing them with new, potentially wider, spans.

New Digital Dome launches in Joburg

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:55:21 EST

After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.

How EVs, Environmental Disasters & Even Online Shopping Shape the Future of Transportation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:15:26 EST

"Tell me the numbers, I'll take care of the politics." Shashi Nambisan, director of the Transportation Research Center (TRC) at UNLV, recalled a pivotal discussion in the early 1990s with then-County Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury about the transportation needs of a region on the precipice of substantial growth.

Security Professionals Face Cyberattacks in Real-Time Trainings at PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:30:38 EST

Operators of critical infrastructure are trained to respond to cyberattacks using scale models of water treatment plants, freight rail yards, and more.

Expert Available: Asheville, NC Residents Still Without Clean Water Weeks After Hurricane Helene

George Washington University — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:55 EST

Water remains the biggest need for residents in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. ...

Impact of 2020 Labor Day Wildfires on Highway Infrastructure: A Historical Perspective on Megafires and Roadway Damage in Washington, Oregon, and California

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:05:10 EST

A research team examines the extent of damage and associated costs on the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California, comparing with the historical impact of megafires in these states.

Innovative Real-Time Crack Detection Technology for Cross-Sea Bridges ----New Achievements in the Intelligent Maintenance of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:05:27 EST

A study introduces an AI-powered attention-based model for the rapid detection of structural cracks in cross-sea bridges, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of maintenance operations. This development offers a fresh approach for ensuring the safety and service life of critical infrastructure.

Power Outages, Infrastructure Damage May Contribute to Hurricane Helene's Rising Death Toll

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:59 EST

More than 2 million people were without power in the Southwest United States today due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Research by a team of scientists at the George Washington University... ...

High-speed trains face icy challenges: new study assesses overhead contact system adaptability

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:05:31 EST

A pivotal study assesses the ice-covered environmental adaptability of overhead contact systems in high-speed railways, vital for ensuring the continuous and safe collection of electrical energy.

Wayne State University partners with Great Lakes Water Authority to help train water pipeline managers of the future

Wayne State University Division of Research — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:05:44 EST

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has partnered with Wayne State University to develop its Workforce Development and Pipe Management Program, which will help recruit, teach and graduate the next generation of water pipeline managers. The two-year program will begin July 1, 2024, and will be supported by a contract totaling more than $480,000.

Longer freight trains have a higher risk of derailment, new study shows

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 EST

New research in the journal Risk Analysis has confirmed that longer freight trains bring with them a higher risk of derailment.

University of Delaware civil engineering professor offers implications of the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge

University of Delaware — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:05:23 EST

Logistics Expert Available Through Thursday (3/28) to Discuss Supply Chain Impacts of the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:05:30 EST

GW Experts: Recovery Mission Underway for 6 People Presumed Dead in Baltimore Bridge Collapse; NTSB Recovers Cargo Ship's Data Recorder

George Washington University — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:05:35 EST