Aging infrastructure is a major issue in the U.S. with nearly 50 percent of bridges considered in poor condition—nearly 12 percent are over 80 years old; 42 percent are over 50. Many have high volumes ...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the financial and public sectors, the challenge isn't just creating smarter systems; it's ensuring they are transparent, accountable, and compliant with complex ...

When the 1,200-foot-long Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in 1977, its enormous steel-truss design was the state of the art for river crossings. But in the decades since, a more modern design that has ...

Bridges in coastal areas require special considerations due to their vulnerability to hurricanes and rising sea levels. A replacement for the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is vital for the ...

The inheritance of techniques has long depended on a master's direct and personalized guidance. Spatiotemporal constraints, a scarce and aging workforce, long apprenticeship duration, and the lack of ...