The Pentagon project
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This article reviews the most complex and daunting construction project undertaken by the Pentagon for refurbishing the buildings. The renovation project consists of seven phases including the construction of heating and refrigeration plant, renovation and installation of new communications and data lines, and renovation of five wedges.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2001
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Fringe benefits
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The restoration of an estuarine ecosytem through the creation of salt marshes on the coastline of Texas is described. The cooperation between engineers, biologists, corporate entities, and natural resource agencies for this project is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Houston ship channel project to create marshland in Galveston Bay
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This article reports on the creation of tidal marshes spanning 600 acres initially and extending to more than 4250 acres near the Galveston Bay in Houston, Texas. The project is undertaken by the Port of Houston Authority and other partners.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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