Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
A University of Maryland researcher has developed inexpensive wireless sensors that could avert the kind of bridge collapse that killed 13 and injured 145 along I-35W in Minneapolis four years ago. Kalantari’s tiny wireless sensors monitor a bridge’s structural health, such as strain, vibration, flexibility and cracking. The sensors transmit minute-by-minute data to a central
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
PR — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today joined Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to form a new coalition, “Building America’s Future,” which will rally support for a renewed federal commitment to funding America’s infrastructure needs with state partners. “Building America’s Future” is a not-for-profit organization that will be made up
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
PR — Today, EPA, with state and national partners, released a comprehensive plan to reduce runoff and increase environmental and economic benefits for communities. The strategy will help reduce stormwater runoff and sewer overflows by promoting “green infrastructure” approaches, such as green roofs, trees and tree boxes, rain gardens, and porous pavements. Green infrastructure techniques,