Smart steel repairs bridge cracks and boosts strength 2× when heated at 392°F

Swiss scientists have developed a smart-steel retrofit that doubles bridge strength after being heated to 392 degrees Fahrenheit.
DualShockers

Where to Find the Western Bridge Key in No Rest for the Wicked

Whether you are trying to reach Sacrament or searching for materials like Saltstone, eventually you may find a door in No Rest for the Wicked that requires the Western Bridge Key to open. There are a ...
KTVZ

Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing bridge moves forward with new design and $32M in funding

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A long-anticipated bridge project aimed at connecting Bend’s east and west sides is moving into its next stage. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now taking the ...
MLive

If our deep freeze creates an Isle Royale ice bridge, will wolves use it again?

ISLE ROYALE, MI - During deeply cold winters, wolves have been using ice bridges to make Lake Superior crossings between Michigan’s Isle Royale and the nearby mainland in Minnesota and Canada for ...
NPR

How to build a happier, more fulfilling life using "design thinking"

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode What can you control in this chaotic world? What do you want out of life? Instead of ignoring daunting questions like this, designer Bill Burnett says we should ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Bajwa, S.G. and Tim, U.S. (2002) Distributed Hydrologic Modeling Using HEC-HMS. Journal of Spatial Hydrology, 2, 1-12.

ABSTRACT: Flooding poses significant risks to communities in wetlands and densely urbanized regions, necessitating robust prevention strategies. This study focuses on the Canche and Liane watersheds ...
Seattle Times

Coast Guard OKs I-5 Columbia River bridge with less pricey design

Washington and Oregon will not have to build a bridge with a movable span to accommodate tall marine vessels when replacing the aging Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, the U.S. Coast ...
OPB

Records show how $140M might be paid to 4 Columbia River companies to offset effects of Interstate Bridge design

As Oregon and Washington transportation leaders await a Coast Guard decision that will determine the height of the planned Interstate Bridge Replacement project, OPB has obtained public records that ...
GitHub

HEC-RAS Flood Analysis Automation

A comprehensive, modular Python automation system for HEC-RAS flood analysis workflows. This professional-grade tool demonstrates advanced hydraulic modeling capabilities, Python integration, and ...
WTOP News

Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn

FILE - The old Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington County stands in June 2024 ahead of an expected demolition. (WTOP/Shayna Estulin) For years, a piece of valuable real estate at the site of the former ...
The New York Times

Mamdani Takes the Bite Out of ‘the Bump,’ Paving Over Hated Road Hazard

The small but symbolic gesture, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, signals more ambitious street redesign plans from the new mayor. By Stefanos Chen Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday brought the ...