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ASCE Releases 2009 Georgia Infrastructure Report [by: Rebecca Shelton]

#On January 13, 2009, the Georgia Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) unveiled its 2009 Georgia Infrastructure Report Card in a press conference at the State Capitol. Media coverage included several local television and radio stations, as well as several newspapers. The Report Card was presented to multiple state legislators who either attended the press conference or met with ASCE representatives for a briefing.
   
This was the first time grades had been assigned since 2003. The ASCE Georgia Section assessed the same 11 infrastructure categories as .... READ MORE
 
Future Engineers Compete to Assemble Aircraft with Robots [by: Paul Bleichner ]

#In the era of video games, instant text messaging, and facebook friends, our children are arguably the biggest users of technology. At the same time, interest in math and science wanes and the best and brightest new engineers seem more and more to come from offshore. Here in the States, it's essential that we engage our young students to become aware of life-long careers in science, engineering, and technology, to unlock their imaginations and help them to reach for their full potential.
   
One answer to the dilemma lies in the BEST program (Boosting Engineering Science.... READ MORE
 
Water Claims [by: Janie Stoetzel, Scott Zucker, and Weissmann Euster]

oth the State of Georgia and especially the Atlanta metropolitan area have experienced exponential growth over the last decade. With each new site, more trees are lost and more impervious ground is created. The recognition that storm water has to go somewhere now appears to be relegated to on-site detention ponds with complex piping and drainage systems. At some point, these systems will be challenged and, even with systems that function, there will be a certain amount of water runoff. The law has always recognized that upstream property owners may have some culpability for damages arising fro.... READ MORE
 
2008 Engineering Excellence Awards

#Each year, it is our great pleasure to recognize the excellent work that has been done in engineering in Georgia. Join us in congratulating the winners of this year's awards.

Grand Award

Pleasant Hill Road/Norfolk Southern Grade Separation
Designed by:  Kimley-Horn  and Associates, Norcross, Ga.
Contracted by:  Gwinnett County Department of Transportation

Pleasant Hill Road is a major east-west connector in Gwinnett County that provides access to several major north-south arterials, including I-85, Budford Highw.... READ MORE
 
   
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