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Engineers came up with a set of tests to make sure reclaimed asphalt pavement resists skidding and sliding when wet.
Too much pavement and old drainage systems are just two of the problems communities face.
Flood risks are rising as the climate warms. The risks are complex, as a levee or new roadway in one place can worsen flooding somewhere else.
Flash flooding can happen in both urban and rural areas, with deadly results in either setting.
The quality of asphalt binder — the glue that holds roads together — influences their condition. Binder made from Alberta bitumen is low in waxes and could extend pavement lifespan.
Cities are danger zones for migrating birds, but there are ways to help feathered visitors pass through more safely
‘Bendable concrete’ is not an oxymoron. Mimicking designs found in nature, engineers are making concrete that gives under stress without shattering – an advance that could improve US infrastructure.
Crews patch them, just to see these recurrent potholes come back again. New research focuses on microwaves zapping patches to make a more permanent pothole fix.
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