A grand plan
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The nation's capital conceived as a glorious symbol of the American democracy has developed into a vibrant urban center. Washington: Symbol and City, an exhibit reopened at the National Building Museum, explains the very beginnings of the new American capital and concludes with 20th-century revitalization efforts to identify why the city is such an intriguing study in urban planning.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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Editor's note
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The most difficult part of the construction of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge is the building of the caissons supporting the bridge. The caissons had to be constructed on-site and then lowered into place.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2008
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Back from the brink
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This article presents the efforts to moving the Cape Hatteras Light Station. The storm Dennis struck in the vicinity weeks after the move, showing how timely the move was.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1999
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