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LTU names unique research center after Engineering Dean Nabil Grace

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Center for Innovative Materials Research, pictured above, has a combination of specialized materials testing equipment that can provide full-scale environmental condition testing and evaluation not found anywhere …

Civil Engineering / Engineering Education / Higher Education / Infrastructure / University Research

LTU, MDOT call carbon fiber bridge test a smashing success

SOUTHFIELD—First there were a couple of cracks and pops, as hydraulic presses bore down with titanic force on a 41-foot-long section of test bridge. Then, a few ominous bangs. Finally, …

Civil Engineering / Higher Education / Infrastructure

Aug. 9 event at LTU to highlight Michigan’s leadership in advanced bridge infrastructure

SOUTHFIELD—Bridges that are more durable, with up to a 100-year service life, will be the focus of a visit by federal, state and local officials to Lawrence Technological University’s Center …

Infrastructure / International Trade

New study identifies economic benefits of Gordie Howe Bridge

WINDSOR, Ont.–Windsor and Detroit should establish a transportation, distribution, and logistics cluster to best reap the economic benefits of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, says a new study out …

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

MDOT, ACEC Michigan name I-94 project a winner

LANSING — Officials of the Michigan Department of Transportation and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan announced the selection of the I-94 Modernization, Advanced Bridges Project Team as …

Agricultural Industry / Autonomous Vehicles / Economic Development / Infrastructure / Manufacturing

Business expansions, community revitalizations get state aid

LANSING — Support for two private business projects and more community revitalization programs won approval Tuesday from the Michigan Strategic Fund board. That business developments will generate total private investment …

Infrastructure / Utilities

Moy named executive director of Michigan Infrastructure Council

LANSING – Acting Deputy State Treasurer Anne Wohlfert today announced that Jessica Moy has been named executive director of the Michigan Infrastructure Council. Moy will be coordinating the efforts of …

Green Technology / Infrastructure

LTU to host sixth annual Stormwater Summit Oct. 5

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host the sixth annual Regional Stormwater Summit Friday, Oct. 5 on campus. The event is presented as a cooperative effort of Lawrence Tech, the …

Green Technology / Infrastructure / Water Resources

Stopping urban flooding and pollution: experts talk stormwater management at LTU

SOUTHFIELD – What does Michigan do with the extra water that comes from heavy rainfall events that now seem to flood the area every few years? Nearly 300 government officials, …

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Philanthropy / University Research

$2M Gift To Fund Bridge Research At MSU

EAST LANSING — The largest single donation ever given to Michigan State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will enhance research focused on the nation’s strained transportation infrastructure. A …

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