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Cracked Girders

A case study of Case Bridge in Washington, DC, provides some clues about the causes of this kind of structural failure.

CAD and ITS Working in Concert

Field tests are integrating advanced traffic management systems with computer-aided dispatch systems to provide real-time information that can improve public safety.

A Fix for Aluminum Overheads

Using innovative fiber-reinforced polymer repairs to correct distress in welded joints on aluminum sign structure trusses.