civil-engineering

Scientific Reports, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-64930-w Moisture damage analysis of asphalt mixtures using surface free energy and mix design parameters with ANN modeling

ObjectiveThis study evaluates POI-based spatial accessibility to candidate electric-vehicle charging facilities in central Ningbo and develops a transparent screening framework for identifying urban destinations with comparatively weak road-network access.MethodsCandidate charging-facility POIs and urban functional POIs were collected through the Amap Web Service API from 20 to 30 June 2026. A di…

Network Rail has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a proposed £77.6M framework covering geotechnical and civil engineering works across its Wales and Western regions. The post Network Rail seeks expressions of interest for £77.6m Wales & Western civils framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer .

The shortlist for the TechFest Awards 2026 has been announced, with 185 finalists recognised across 21 categories for their use of technological innovation across the construction and civil engineering industries. The post TechFest 2026: Shortlist revealed with 185 finalists across 21 categories appeared first on New Civil Engineer .

Nature Communications, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76916-3 The work develops a modeling framework that integrates time-resolved climate data, moisture transport in low-carbon concrete, and quantitative steel corrosion kinetics to assess durability and service life across different materials and climates.

Nature Communications, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76935-0 This study demonstrates that existing telecommunication fiber-optic cables can be used as dense, distributed strain sensors for structural health monitoring of bridges, enabling meter-scale measurements of guided wavefields, displacements, and modal properties across multiple bridge structures.

Parapet walls rise above the roof edge on most flat-roofed buildings, acting as a safety barrier, a fire break, and a screen for rooftop gear. It covers their definition, main types, materials, and details that decide whether one lasts or leaks.

On the evening of August 21, 1986, an unusual stillness blanketed the green highlands of northwestern Cameroon. The local villagers in Nyos, Cha, and Subum were preparing for bed, totally unaware that the crater lake nearby had reached its breaking point. Without warning, a wave of gas burst from the lake and spilled over the volcanic crater rim and cascaded into the valleys. Unseen, heavy, and c…

Contractors face serious pressure whenever harsh weather conditions interrupt commercial construction plans across Saskatchewan. Reliable building materials help them maintain steady project schedules and satisfy demanding client expectations. Sturdy metal buildings provide dependable strength that supports commercial projects requiring durability, flexibility, and reduced maintenance expenses. P…

Rashed Islam, P.E., PTOE, a transportation industry leader who has championed innovative engineering approaches and overseen a growing program across the central U.S., has been promoted to be HDR’s professional services director for transportation. In his new role, Islam will oversee the firm’s integrated approach to infrastructure delivery, comprising dozens of transportation services provided b…

Early design decisions and robust qualification of subsea connectors can materially shape the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines warns Lloyd’s Register (LR), as part of a new study delivered for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil).The report…

Early design decisions and robust qualification of subsea connectors can materially shape the long-term integrity of subsea pipelines warns Lloyd’s Register (LR), as part of a new study delivered for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil).The report…

Plans have been revealed for an ambitious wooden high-rise in Bellevue, Washington, that will set a new height record. The timber tower will rise to a height of 180 ft (54.8 m), making it the tallest mass timber office building in the United States once completed. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Engineering Tags: Building and Construction , Timber , cross-laminated timber , Office , Sky…

The project is part of a 20-year plan to turn Henderson into Australia’s main maintenance hub for nuclear-powered attack submarines.

The 1700 m long, 50 m high, and 36 m wide tunnel will be carved through the Stadlandet peninsula in Vestland county, Norway.

Hotter summers are wreaking havoc across transportation infrastructure. One solution: Paint everything white.

To improve the contour quality of smooth blasting in rock tunnels, a comprehensive study was conducted on the initiation behavior of emulsion explosives subjected to axial shaped-charge jet impact under different charging configurations, confinement conditions, and charge spacings through model experiments, numerical simulations, and field investigations. The results indicate that: (1) the axial …

The Philippines Technological Council, through its Accreditation and Certification Board for Engineering and Technology, more known as PTC-ACBET, recently accredited the UP Diliman’s (UPD) BS civil engineering program (BSCE). According to the PTC-ACBET, both the quality of education and quality of graduates of BSCE must adhere to the standards that the Washington Accord established. The […] The p…

dc.title: Investigation of dual grade/hybrid steel plate girders utilizing stainless steel dc.description.abstract: This study evaluates the feasibility and performance of dual-grade (hybrid) steel plate girders incorporating stainless steel, focusing on ASTM A709 Grade 50CR in combination with conventional carbon and weathering steels. The research adopts a literature review-based approach to ad…