New regulations mandate dam inspections in Massachusetts
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The new regulations by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation mandate dam inspections of private dams by qualified engineers through the DCR's Office of Dam Safety. The private owners can hire registered professional engineers as inspectors. The new regulation increases the authority of state over private dam owners.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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Link established between pavement deicers and runway cracking
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The research conducted on the deterioration of runways revealed that the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) caused by pavement deicers and concrete mix used in pavements is the main reason for this damage. The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is trying to find alternate ways to reduce the risk.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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Seismic risk mitigation for ports to be examined in full-scale tests
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Conduction of full-scale tests to ensure seismic risk alleviation for ports, as per a project funded by National Science Foundation, is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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