The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge is already affecting global supply chains.
A civil engineer explains why ships taking out bridges is rare, and describes how bridge builders protect the structures from ship collisions.
More extreme rainfall and frequent storms are raising the risk that floodwaters could spill over dams, or that dams could fail.
As recent deluges in St. Louis and Kentucky show, flash flooding can happen in urban and rural areas, with deadly results in either setting.
Left turns are dangerous and slow down traffic. One solution? Get rid of them. New research shows that limiting left turns at busy intersections would improve safety and reduce frustrating backups.
With adaptive design, infrastructure is ready to be expanded in the future. It's working for the Dutch.
What if roads and bridges could signal structural problems that need repair?
Japan took a fresh approach to ensuring their society was more resilient to the frequent earthquakes they experience. We could learn from its experience.
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