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#OurJacobs team looks forward to Battelle’s 2024 Chlorinated Conference, June 2-6 in Denver, CO!   Jacobs team members will be engaging in important topics related to sustainability and PFAS throughout the event. You can connect with us at the learning labs, posters, panel discussions, and sessions our team are participating in.   The conference will bring together environmental professionals researching and applying innovative technologies and approaches for characterization, monitoring, cleanup and management of complex sites contaminated with the most challenging classes of chemicals.   Follow the link below to learn more about the event and to view the full program schedule ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ewydjBQx   For more on Jacobs' approach to tackling PFAS and other emerging contaminants ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e3c_Zivd   For more on sustainability at Jacobs ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/entTV9DQ   #Chlorinated2024 #sustainability #PlanBeyond

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How are advancements in Artificial Intelligence helping engineers and transportation project planners? Hear from two HDR experts on how AI is being applied in transportation decisions and how industry organizations can adapt and prepare for future advancement. https://lnkd.in/gjNcivp9 #Transportation | #AI

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Check out the latest episode of Innovation Insights to hear John Take, our chief growth and innovation officer, discuss the innovation mindset and how to achieve it.

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🚀 **Just Published!** 🚀 I’m excited to share my latest research paper titled **"Modeling Life Expectancy and Cost Effectiveness for UHPC Bridge Retrofitting Techniques"** published in the journal Advances in Bridge Engineering. In this paper, we explore how Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) can be a game-changer for bridge maintenance and rehabilitation. 🌉✨ A major contribution of this paper is the life expectancy model for UHPC concrete. This is a matter of the quandary because life expectancy for concrete structures has been quantified by evaluating the corrosion or predicting the bridge condition index. In the paper, life expectancy modeling was performed based on the corrosion and inherent properties of the concrete. https://lnkd.in/evPaNB8G #engineering #bridgemaintenance #UHPC #construction #infrastructure #innovation #sustainability

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In the latest edition of the Stantec.io podcast, our visualization technology leader joins the show to talk about the applications of extended reality technology for the consultative engineering industry!

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Join us for a TRB #webinar on 📅 Tuesday, July 16, 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time, if you are interested in methods and tools for analysis of #transportation networks and the social and economic impacts of their failures.   I am excited to present our recent work at Grid Engineers on developing an evidence-based flood impact assessment methodology for transport infrastructure. This methodology, now integrated into a #tool for analyzing transport network #losses and #climate adaptation #investments, has been successfully deployed in various countries, including Asia, Africa, and the US. I look forward to participating in a panel with Zizhao He, from New York State Department of Transportation, Dan Murray, of the American Transportation Research Institute, and Rahil Saeedi, M.Sc., PE, from CPCS. Webinar Agenda: ▶Methodology and Process of Assessing Statewide Crash Data – Zizhao He, NYSDOT ▶Analyzing Truck Travel Pattern Changes After Critical Infrastructure Failure – Dan Murray, ATRI ▶Assessing Flood Impacts on Critical Infrastructure Using Field Evidence – Marianna Loli, Grid Engineers ▶Q&A Session Moderated by Rahil Saeedi, CPCS For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvmjyWyR

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The NCSEA Summit is such a good event for young structural engineers to attend (as well as for older engineers like myself). Check out below for information about the NCSEA Young Members Scholarship for the Summit and how to apply. See you there this fall?!

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USACE seismic-related ERs and USSD Webinar on July 9, 2024 The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has recently updated three seismic-related Engineer Regulations (ER) (available in link below). These policy updates address seismic safety, functionality, operations and maintenance, post-earthquake response and repair, as well as instrumentation aspects of Civil Works (CW) projects including dams and levees. It should be noted that Engineer Manuals (EM) provide detail guidance on different topics, whereas ERs provide policy standards. These three ERs are available at https://lnkd.in/g2rHmqc8 There will be a webinar, hosted by USSD on July 9, 2024 on key updates and rationale for USACE seismic-related Engineer Regulations. Link to USSD webinar is https://lnkd.in/g5PBM2Fb ER 1110-2-103 (Strong-Motion Instruments for Monitoring and Recording Earthquake Ground Motions) provides requirements for strong motion instrumentations for dams and navigation structures. ER 1110-2-1802 (Post-Earthquake Inspections and Reporting for Civil Works Structures) provides regulation concerning verification of post-earthquake project integrity and performance. ER 1110-2-1806 (Earthquake Analysis Evaluation, and Design for Civil Works Projects) establishes minimum standards for serviceability and safety of civil works project features (including dams and levees) for specific earthquake return periods for ground motion and coincident pool elevations. It also provides requirements for aspects of seismic analysis, evaluation, and design.

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Scott Armstrong and Bradley Carville, explore the need for a hyperlocal focus on geotechnical to ensure sturdy structures in different regions. Read more about one of the most complex and challenging aspects of structural engineering: https://lnkd.in/g-2sNURw #EngineeredForImpact #BuildingScience

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How can public water systems prepare for what's coming with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements? Stantec provides guidance in this article for Water Online. #StantecWater #WaterInfrastructure

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A great opportunity to learn more about what is 'behind the scene' of any #instrumentation program for construction, retrofitting and exploitation of large infrastructure. Whether you're into tunnels, bridges, dams, mines, windfarms, ports, geohazards, etc. there are probably good tips you can take away with you.

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What can drinking water utilities learn from those who have been through the process of treating for #PFAS, and how can the industry cost-effectively comply with the new regulations given the limited funds available? Join AMWA, in partnership with CDM Smith, for a webinar on Wednesday, May 15th to address these questions. My colleagues Susan Crawford and Mark White will be speaking!

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New FGI Webinar - Register Today!!! Migrating from the Simplified Method to the AASHTO Stiffness Method for Internal Stability Design of MSE Walls July 18, 2024 at Noon CDT (live)‍: https://lnkd.in/gFTCDB7q July 19, 2024 at Noon AEST (pre-recorded): https://lnkd.in/ghYkkK4U July 19, 2024 at Noon CAT (pre-recorded): https://lnkd.in/gMiREmxB July 22, 2024 at 5 pm JST (pre-recorded): https://lnkd.in/g8TNmUW7 The 2020 edition of the authoritative AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications in the USA has adopted the “Stiffness Method” for the internal stability design of geosynthetic mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) walls. The differences between the legacy Simplified Method (which appears in earlier editions of the AASHTO code) and the Stiffness Method are explained in the lecture. The Stiffness Method approach represents a paradigm shift on how reinforcement loads are calculated for internal stability design of MSE walls under operational conditions. The Stiffness Method, as the name implies, includes the tensile stiffness of the reinforcement as a key factor determining the loads developed in reinforcement layers under operational conditions. The Simplified Method is a strength-based approach which cannot distinguish between reinforcement materials falling within the same classification. The Stiffness Method has the additional benefit of being seamless across relatively extensible (geosynthetic reinforcement materials) and relatively inextensible materials (steel grids and steel strips). Practical impacts on design outcomes using the two approaches are identified. 1.0 PDH Presenter: Dr. Richard J. Bathurst, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen’s-RMC, Kingston, Ontario, Canada #fgi #geotechnicalengineering #civilengineering #geomembrane #geosynthetics

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Large pump stations are complex and have unique challenges. In this article for Wastewater Digest, we explore large pump station design, focusing on several key considerations for peak performance and longevity. #StantecWater

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Exercise caution when considering stress release during settlement calculations! In certain cases, soft spots that haven't been subjected to in-situ pressures from overburden may be present in depths beneath foundations. These soft spots can be difficult to identify during limited ground investigations and may pose risks to your foundation when loaded. This type of geological formation usually poses risks to underground foundations but has fewer effects on above-ground foundations. For example, we've identified a very soft clay layer approximately 4m below the existing ground level in the Kauroa Ash Formation. In such cases, replacing the unconsolidated clay with hardfill locally could be necessary. However, in situations where removal and replacement are impractical, bridging the soft zone or relocating the foundation may be more cost-effective and feasible alternatives. #foundations #geotechnical #settlements #clay

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Can you rely on #AI in #drinkingwater? To find out, join BC’s Sierra Johnson on June 11 at #ACE24 for this session featuring 4 IRL examples on the beneficial uses of machine learning, the data needed to get there, and other modeling approaches to fill in the gaps. https://ow.ly/A26X30sCIuF Together, we can dream up a better #FutureofWater now.

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ASCE just released Bridging the Gap and as Contruction Owners quoted “…production of goods requires reliable energy, clean water, modern transportation systems and dependable ports according to the report. By 2033, the manufacturing sector would lose $1.15 trillion due to inefficient infrastructure if funding reverts back to pre-IIJA levels, compared to $877 billion if current levels continue, a $276 billion difference.” We must keep our infrastructure investment consistent and sustained if we want to continue a strong economic ecosystem.

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Interdisciplinary Knowledge in Hydropower Engineering: Is traditional engineering fading away? In the realm of hydropower engineering, the comparison to a Medical General Practitioner (MGP) sheds light on the importance of both generalists and specialists in this field. Generalists in hydropower engineering possess a broad scope of knowledge, from topography to environmental policies. They play a crucial role in project planning and management by integrating diverse perspectives for holistic development. Specialists, on the other hand, bring in-depth expertise to handle intricate challenges within their specific domains. Collaboration between generalists and specialists is key in optimizing project outcomes and addressing complex issues effectively. Just as healthcare relies on the synergy between GPs and specialists for integrated treatment plans, hydropower engineering thrives on the blend of generalist oversight and specialized skills to ensure sustainable infrastructure development and management. The fusion of generalist knowledge and specialized expertise in hydropower engineering is essential for creating efficient, resilient, and sustainable hydropower solutions. #HydropowerEngineering #GeneralistsAndSpecialists #SustainableDevelopment

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