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University of Alabama, NASA partner on earthquakes    /  WIAT CBS 42

It seems like an unlikely collaboration when it comes to earthquakes: the University of Alabama and NASA. After all, NASA is more commonly associated with the space program, and Alabama…


Source: WIAT CBS 42    /    Published: April 15, 2016    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, In The News, Research    /    Features:   ,   

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The Ancient Material That’s Being Used To Develop Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers? Wood.    /  Gizmodo

Some of the fastest-growing cities in the world sit in high-risk earthquake zones. That’s why researchers are trying to figure out how to build tall buildings using a material that’s…


Source: Gizmodo    /    Published: December 1, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:   ,   

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Creating Longer-Lasting Concrete Girders    /  The Concrete Producer

Finding ways to cut down on cost without sacrificing safety is always a challenge when it comes to infrastructure projects. Engineering researchers at the University of Alabama are finding ways…


Source: The Concrete Producer    /    Published: September 17, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research    /    Features:     

UA Studying How to Make Longer, More Durable Bridge Girders    /  UA News

Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are testing massive concrete girders in a campus laboratory to find ways for bridges to span longer distances with fewer supports underneath.


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: September 15, 2015    /    Posted in:   Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Faculty and Staff, Research, UA News    /    Features:     

Civil engineering students do well in contest

A team of three graduate students from civil, construction and environmental engineering received special recognition for their work in a national level concrete beam design contest organized by Precast/Prestressed Concrete…


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: August 18, 2015    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Students    /    Features:     

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Three CCEE Graduates Students Awarded Departmental Grants

Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Three graduate students in The University of Alabama department of civil, construction and environmental engineering were awarded an inaugural grant that will pair each with a funded…


Author: Associated Engineering Press    /    Published: May 14, 2014    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Research, Students    /    Features:   , ,   

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In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.