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Technical Paper "Design and Evaluation of a Novel Solid Spray Dust–Suppressant for Coal Mine Dust Reduction Based on a Molecular Dynamics Simulation" By Wanqing Qiao et al. ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JO…

2025 Journal of Management in Engineering End-of-Year Review | Journal of Management in Engineering | Vol 42, No 4 ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.10…

The Florida Key’s original Seven Mile Bridge, built for rail in 1912, converted to a highway later, and abandoned in 1982, has sections now used by pedestrians, cyclists—and a hardy, friendly evergreen tree. In the latest installment of his #ASCESource series, More Water Under the Bridge, Brian Brenner shares the tale of Fred the Tree: go.asce.org/4d7tZSB.

How close are we to achieving dust-free working conditions for below-ground coal miners? Researchers examine the state of dust removal and personal protection gear: go.asce.org/4uBp6Hg.

Smooth zipper merging doesn’t happen by accident—there will be signs. But how many and which ones? A recent paper examined real-world freeway work zones to evaluate how different combinations of signage influence driver behavior: go.asce.org/4u23iVn. @ASCEpublishing

Advancing Digital Transformation through Virtual Project Management: An Evidence-Based Implementation Framework in the Built Environment Industry | Journal of Management in Engineering | Vol 42, No 4 ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JM…

Stud shear connectors are a proven solution in composite bridges, but construction is evolving. New research shows how grouped studs in steel–UHPC bridges can be evaluated to better predict strength and stiffness in design: go.asce.org/4n0SvrH. @ASCEPublishing

Contract Management of BIM-Based Projects in the Brazilian Public Sector: Contractors’ and Owners’ Perspectives | Journal of Management in Engineering | Vol 42, No 4 ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JM…

📢🚀Just Published🔥🌟 Our latest article proposes a hierarchical Bayesian cognitive modeling approach integrating multisource data to explore the cognitive mechanisms underlying workers’ hazard perception and quantify corresponding errors. Link: ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JC…

Technical Papers "Enhanced Dewatering of Anaerobically Digested Sludge: Unveiling the Impact of Substrate Composition, Microbial Activity, and Pretreatment Strategies" By I. Kadri et al. ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JO…

The Society’s interactive digital platform for engineering standards has expanded, adding 7 standards, 2 guidebooks and new subscription options designed to support your work better. Explore the resources on ASCE AMPLIFY: go.asce.org/495eGqO. @ASCEpublishing

Reducing thermal mass without sacrificing comfort is a key challenge for energy‑efficient buildings. New research shows how EPS‑modified masonry improves insulation, lowers energy demand and supports cost‑effective, sustainable design: go.asce.org/48f4EmU. @ASCEpublishing

[New Journal Article] Safety Performance Evaluation Model for Off-Site Construction through the Integration of Key Leading and Lagging Factors | Journal of Construction Engineering and Management | Vol 152, No 6 ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.106…

Technical Paper “Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Sand and Water Using Time Domain Reflectometry” By Akshay Dixit; Sarat Kumar Das; Partha Narayan Mishra ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JO…

ChatGPT as a Training Coach: Pattern-Specific Outcomes in Build America Buy America Act Training | Journal of Management in Engineering | Vol 42, No 4 ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JM…

Happy Earth Day! In celebration of Earth Week, @ASCE_EWRI brings 3 expert conversations on innovative water solutions and resource recovery to #ASCEPlotPoints. Xavi Fonoll Almansa joins guest host Khuang Zhu to discuss resource recovery, future technologies and processes, and cutting-edge research into hydrothermal liquefaction—listen on the #ASCESource or your favorite podcast platform: go.asce.org/4twwzao.

Books Rock! is back next Tuesday with Guy Doré of @universitelaval talking about the book "Frost Action in Soils." Buy the book at ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.10… and register FREE for the live stream by clicking the image! eventbrite.com/e/books-rock-g…

A building’s water and energy needs are more intertwined than many engineers realize. Recent research fills a critical gap by synthesizing emerging knowledge on the interconnectedness of building systems: go.asce.org/4tSlDUn. @ASCEPublishing

Coastal communities exposed to major earthquakes often face a second, compounding threat: tsunamis. New research could help engineers better track these inherently random events, reducing the uncertainty in tsunami forecasting: go.asce.org/41J6c4C. @ASCEPublishing

Despite the gloomy day in the DC area, beach days are just weeks away! Enjoy this brand new issue of GEOSTRATA focused on all things coastal - in your mailbox and at readgeo.com!