Port of Los Angeles Risk Management Strategies
This paper examines risk management strategies for the port of Los Angeles. Topics include its importance to the economy, potential port risks, seismic risk strategies, and terrorist risk...
Surviving Natural Forces from Taiwanese Civil Engineers Perspective
A natural disaster is an unexpected or uncontrollable natural event that usually results in widespread destruction of property or loss of life. Taiwan is located in a geographically unique...
Lessons Learned from the December 26, 2004 Sumatra Quake and Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, a devastating earthquake occurred off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, creating seismic and tsunami waves felt by people who live around the Indian Ocean....
Achievements and Challenges of China Construction
China is at the starting point of an accelerative urbanization process. A great number of infrastructural projects and residential areas are under construction. This paper provides an...
Preparing for the Big One
This paper presents a few examples of back-end and front-end implementation of disaster mitigation strategies being undertaken in various parts of the world. These examples illustrate...
Calendar: Bridges 2009
Geo-Denver 2007
New Peaks in Geotechnics
Proceedings of Geo-Denver 2007, New Peaks in Geotechnics, held in Denver, Colorado, February 18-21, 2007. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE. This collection contains nearly 300 papers...
Offshore Technology in Civil Engineering
Hall of Fame Papers from the Early Years: Volume Two
Prepared by the Program Committee, Offshore Technology Conference, of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute of ASCE. This series presents...
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers 2006
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers Vol. 171, 2006 contains abstracts for all ASCE journal and periodical papers and technical notes, Civil Engineering - ASCE feature...
ASCE Official Register 2007
The OFFICIAL REGISTER is published annually to provide ready access to governing documents, statistics, and general information about ASCE for leadership, members, and staff. It includes...
Illustrated Records of the Southern Excursion of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Entrepreneurs Needed
Taking Exception
Policy Briefing: Commission Hears Proposals for Improving Surface Transportation
Tall Buildings: China to Construct 'Zero-Energy' Skyscraper
Navigation: Panama Plans to Expand Canal with Larger Locks
Bridges: Missouri River Span Blends Economy, Aesthetics
Structural Engineering: Exterior 'Cores' Alone Will Support Spain's Tallest Tower
Remediation: Fluor Completes Cleanup at Fernald Uranium Processing Facility
Environmental Engineering: Construction Begins on Next Phase of Kissimmee River Restoration
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