2021 USACE work plan: what’s in it for my city/state/clients?
USACE delivered their FY2021 work plan for the Civil Works program to Congress on January 19th, 2021. Here are some highlights.
Sonoma terminal expansion/renovation supports airport growth
Mead & Hunt has been assisting Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport with a $31 million terminal expansion and renovation.
The President’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The $2 trillion American Jobs Plan provides a much-needed investment in infrastructure. So where is the funding being applied?
5 practical guidelines for designing steel plate girder bridges
Preparing plans for steel plate girder bridges using AASHTO LRFD specifications is very involved. Here are 5 practical guidelines to get you started.
5 answers about RIDM for FERC dam safety
FERC has begun using risk-informed decision making (RIDM) to evaluate dam safety planning decisions. What does this mean?
Ammonia and Water: what’s in your refrigeration system?
Recognizing and controlling water contamination is an important part of mechanical integrity and a powerful tool in conserving energy in ammonia refrigeration systems.
Traffic engineering CAN be artistic
After nearly three years of hard work, the Clintonville neighborhood in Ohio was excited to see their own traffic signal box artwork project become a reality!
Licensure models for the fourth industrial revolution
As we enter what many experts call a fourth industrial revolution, technological advancements may hold disruptive changes for the A/E industry.
Levees – critical components of our nation’s infrastructure
Sweeping changes in the way we monitor and maintain our nation’s levees need to occur soon to avoid continued catastrophes.
3D-centric (NexGen) plans
As technology continues to progress at an ever-increasing rate, the transportation industry has adapted accordingly with the incorporation of 3D-centric plans.
Construction begins on unique partnering project
USACE engineers and local stakeholder engineers assisted by Mead & Hunt helped design the Riverside Canal Relocation project.
Elements of a successful traffic signal program: maintenance
When it comes to developing a successful signal program, it is important to foster respect and communication between the maintenance and engineering staff.