This Research Topic highlights recent advances in fractal geometry, fractional calculus, and artificial intelligence (AI) for addressing complex problems in ...

Finite element methods (FEM) have long been integral to the analysis and design of geotechnical systems, particularly when addressing issues of soil–structure interaction and extreme deformation ...

Civil engineers connect science and society by planning, designing, building, and operating public infrastructure systems that support human activities, including roads, airports, bridges, tunnels, ...

A new ratings system could keep bridges safer and help prevent catastrophic collapses. The researchers have created a bridge health index, which is a rating system that more accurately describes the ...

Industry and University working together to improve Civil and Construction Engineering Education The Capstone Design Project is a university and industry partnership which produces highly qualified ...

The potential future effects of global climate change—that include more frequent wildfires, longer periods of drought in some regions and an increase in rainfall—have profound implications for future ...

It is difficult to imagine our everyday lives without bridges, tunnels, hydroelectric power plants, road and rail networks, or residential, office and industrial buildings. All of these are subject to ...