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The ultimate challenge

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Issues discussed concern the viability of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, as a site for nuclear waste disposal, focusing on the geologic stability of the area. Topics addressed include reports by the US Department of Energy on the safety of storing radioactive waste underground, the layout and design of the proposed site, and the engineering of waste canisters.

Statistical Data Included, Management, Nuclear industry, Environmental aspects, Waste management, United States. Department of Energy, Radioactive waste sites, Nuclear engineering, Radioactive waste disposal in the ground, Underground radioactive waste disposal

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On the cutting edge

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This article discusses technological breakthroughs in the computing and telecommunication fields and how much is being exploited in the civil engineering area. Study indicates that the advancements have introduced new systems, new materials, and innovative tools that will vastly improve construction, maintenance and testing of buildings and bridges.

Research, Innovations, Software, Testing, Engineering, Technology, Civil engineering, Bridges, Bridges (Structures)

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Making way for runways

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A description of the planned airport runway construction projects across the United States around international airports of Atlanta, Miami, St. Louis, and St. Paul and of the domestic airport in Seattle-Tacoma is presented. The economic, engineering, and technical aspects of the runway construction are discussed.

Contracts, Design and construction, Airports, Civil aviation, Runways, Access to airports, Airport access

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