Stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency
Every time you hear a deep rumble and feel your house shake when a big truck roars by, that’s partly because the weight of heavy vehicles causes a slight deflection…
Stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency
Every time you hear a deep rumble and feel your house shake when a big truck roars by, that’s partly because the weight of heavy vehicles causes a slight deflection…
Explained: Cement vs. concrete — their differences, and opportunities for sustainability
There’s a lot the average person doesn’t know about concrete. For example, it’s porous; it’s the world’s most-used material after water; and, perhaps most fundamentally, it’s not cement. Though many…
Explained: Cement vs. concrete — their differences, and opportunities for sustainability
There’s a lot the average person doesn’t know about concrete. For example, it’s porous; it’s the world’s most-used material after water; and, perhaps most fundamentally, it’s not cement. Though many…
Discerning the texture of urban resilience
If you’ve ever turned down a city street only to be blasted with air, you’ve stepped into what is known as an urban canyon. Much like their geological counterparts, urban…
Discerning the texture of urban resilience
If you’ve ever turned down a city street only to be blasted with air, you’ve stepped into what is known as an urban canyon. Much like their geological counterparts, urban…
Improving pavement networks by predicting the future
With around 4.18 million miles of roads in the United States, planning pavement maintenance can seem like a daunting process. Currently, departments of transportation (DOTs) tend to rely on past…
Improving pavement networks by predicting the future
With around 4.18 million miles of roads in the United States, planning pavement maintenance can seem like a daunting process. Currently, departments of transportation (DOTs) tend to rely on past…