construction
Zhang discusses construction quality assurance during webinar
Dr. Xiong Zhang, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, served as a panelist for a webinar hosted by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) on Sept. 30. The webinar was titled “Ensuring Construction Quality Assurance with Light-Weight Deflectometers.”
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Bureau of Mines buildings scheduled for demolition
Three former U.S. Bureau of Mines (BOM) buildings on campus are scheduled for demolition beginning in June as part of the university’s plans to develop a new entry to campus and new facilities for students. The three buildings are located south of the Havener Center near the intersection of University Drive and Bishop Avenue.
Read More »New employees announced
The following employees joined Missouri S&T in February. Please join the Miner community in welcoming these new staff members:
Read More »Canadian researcher to discuss AI in construction engineering
Known for her 30-year career in artificial intelligence (AI) and developing advanced decision support systems for the construction industry by combining fuzzy logic with AI and other simulation techniques, Dr. Aminah Robinson Fayek will deliver the 2021 Hurst-McCarthy Lecture at Missouri S&T.
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Update: Pedestrian bridge construction to affect area traffic
The City of Rolla, in partnership with Missouri S&T, will construct a pedestrian bridge on Route E (University Drive) over Interstate-44, near Exit 185 in Rolla. There will be several closures during construction. Plans are subject to change, depending on weather. Plans currently include:
Read More »Puck and plaza construction underway
Construction is underway on the Jack Carney Puck and Plaza. This project will include renovating the south end of the Puck, adding new entrance sidewalks leading up from the south, replacing concrete, and adding seating and new landscaping.
Read More »CIES presents Dr. Magdy Abdelrahman Friday, December 4
Dr. Magdy Abdelrahman will present a research seminar entitled, “A Program in Asphalt Technology and Sustainability: Research Challenges and Strategies” at 2 pm Friday, Dec. 4. The construction sector faces sustainability challenges including minimizing waste, minimizing the use of resources (energy, water, etc.), recycling, efficiency, and preventing pollution. Recycling, specifically, is a complex challenge facing […]
Read More »Library renovation continues, main entrance remains open
The exterior renovation to Curtis Laws Wilson Library is proceeding on schedule. The contractors built overhead protection at the main entrance as the work proceeds to the south side. The main entrance will remain open throughout the project.
Read More »Library renovation underway
A construction project is underway to renovate the exterior of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The project will include installing a new roof, replacing damaged brick, cleaning and restoring all exterior walls, adding new foundation drainage on the north and east walls, and replacing third-floor study room windows. For more information, please contact Rick Johns, […]
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Construction, academic leaders create consortium
Missouri construction companies and Missouri S&T will combine their expertise to spur innovation in the construction industry. The Missouri Consortium for Construction Innovation (MoCCI) was established Jan. 30 with a celebration at the headquarters of a charter member, Brinkmann Constructors in Chesterfield, Missouri.
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