Even among the engineers on the team, Stratton said that only three of the 11 could have pulled it off. Surveying requires special tools that many communities in Rwanda simply don’t have access to. As ...

When I was a kid, I discovered a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that posed one of my own burning questions: How do they know the load limit on bridges? Calvin’s dad (incorrectly) tells him, “They drive ...

Architect Masoud Akbarzadeh and research assistant Boyu Xiao of the Weitzman School of Design, along with collaborators including Yao Lu of Jefferson University, defied conventional engineering by ...

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This film showcases the intricate process of transforming rough terrain into modern highways, highlighting the teamwork and skilled labor involved in road construction. It details the steps of ...

Last year, we co-founded The Building Bridges Project with the goal of promoting civil discourse and engaging in a respectful way with those whom we disagree with. As the old adage goes, “we can ...

"Our partnerships this year means that we can continue to grow our relationship next year and continue increasing our interoperability, which is a force multiplier for both nations." FORT MAGSAYSAY, ...

Aging infrastructure is a major issue in the U.S. with nearly 50 percent of bridges considered in poor condition—nearly 12 percent are over 80 years old; 42 percent are over 50. Many have high volumes ...

The U.S. Army has developed "Lego-like" concrete bricks in order to rapidly construct bridges during military campaigns. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, a subdivision of the ...

This is the impressive moment a popsicle bridge built by students held a 430kg load. Civil Engineering student Maria Helena Thome and her four classmates constructed the DIY mini-bridge as part of a ...

In Rwanda, there are two seasons: wet and dry. In the wet seasons, rivers can become life threatening. In Ruhango, the Rurumanza River connects two districts with a market on one side and a school on ...