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View from inside a dark train tunnel with visible tracks leading out towards a bright forest. Moody atmosphere with stone walls and trees.

Restoration of Historic Blue Ridge Tunnel is Nearing Completion

Dedicated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in Rockfish Gap, VA, the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel conservation...

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Snowy landscape with a barbed wire fence over a partially flooded area. Leafless trees and cloudy sky create a calm winter scene.

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Long bridge extends across a vast, calm sea under a clear sky. Distant clouds add depth. Few boats are visible on the water.

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Rustic railway bridge with metal arches recedes into the distance. Overcast sky, water below, creating a serene, industrial scene.

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Virginia and DC transportation officials recently announced that environmental impact assessments have been completed for a proposed...

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A black wall sconce emits warm light on a textured red brick wall, creating a cozy and rustic ambiance.

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Person in protective suit and blue gloves cleaning a surface with a blue cloth. Neutral background, focused on cleanliness.

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Virginia Tech chemical engineering researchers have developed a coating that has proven to kill 99.9% of the COVID-19 virus on many...

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Road construction with orange cones along a street, lined by trees. Construction equipment visible. Clear sky and distant mountains.

Novel Self-Sealing Concrete Aims to Reduce Road Construction

With summer road construction underway, associate professor Luna Lu at Purdue University is developing a new technology that could help...

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Large industrial structure with scaffolding in a warehouse. Metal beams in red, yellow, blue. Concrete walls with green text in the background.

UVA Engineering Professor Researches Smart Metals

Associate Professor Osman Ozbulut at the University of Virginia is no stranger to earthquakes after experiencing them while growing up in...

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Aerial view of a large dam releasing water into a river. Surrounding landscape includes hills, a reservoir, and a small town. Clear blue sky.

Dam Infrastructure Needs Increase in 2020

Record rainfall in the past weeks has highlighted the need for improved dam infrastructure after two dams failed in Michigan, and one...

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Green steel bridge seen from a car's perspective, extending over water under a clear blue sky. Prominent geometric patterns.

Improving Structural Safety with AI

In a paper published by the Structural Health Monitoring journal, researchers give details on how they created an AI system to analyze...

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The Best Places for Civil Engineers in 2020

In this month’s issue of the ASCE’s Civil Engineering magazine, Robert L. Reid and Laurie A. Shuster published a study done on the best...

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Scientist holding a blue folder in lab coat stands by a lab bench. Behind, colorful test tubes and lab equipment. Bright blue background.

Ask a Scientist About COVID-19

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Vast landscape of rolling hills and dense forest with autumn hues under a vibrant blue sky. Rocky foreground and scattered trees add depth.

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Two figures in space suits stand near a white module and glass dome on a barren, reddish landscape. A rover and antenna are visible. Mars setting.

Civil Engineering Heads to Space

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Harrisonburg Environmental Action Plan

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Bright fireworks illuminate a large "2020" over a reflective water surface, creating a festive and celebratory atmosphere.

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Highway scene with an Interstate 81 North sign. Cars on a road bordered by grass and trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

I-81 Improvement Plan

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Fruits and pumpkins on a rustic wood background with "Happy Thanksgiving" text in white. Warm, festive autumn mood.

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