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TCEP 087: How Civil Engineers Can Adapt to Climate Change and Its Effects on Infrastructure

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Climate ChangeIn episode 87 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the second episode of our 5 episode Infrastructure Series, I talk with Professor Bilal M. Ayyub, PhD, PE, Dist.M.ASCE from the University of Maryland about how civil engineers can adapt to climate change and its effects on infrastructure.

Here are some of the questions I ask Professor Bilal:

  • Tell us more about risk mitigation in general.
  • How will you assess an existing piece of infrastructure against potential climate change concerns?
  • Does the government assess certain points of existing infrastructure that are more susceptible to climate change than others?
  • How do you analyze the risk associated with something as variable as climate change?
  • How can civil engineers move towards more climate-resilient designs?

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Climate Change

Climate Change

Here are some key points discussed on climate change and its effects on infrastructure:

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TCEP 084: The Importance of Sustainable Infrastructure Featuring Kristina Swallow

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Sustainable InfrastructureIn episode 084 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, which is the first episode of a 5 episode Infrastructure Series, I talk with Kristina Swallow, PE., ENV SP, F. ASCE, who is the current President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), about the importance of sustainable infrastructure.

Here are some of the questions I ask Kristina on sustainable infrastructure:

  1. Why should we be concerned about our infrastructure in the US?
  2. How can we as civil engineering professionals help to improve infrastructure?
  3. How can we advocate for infrastructure funding?
  4. Could you describe one of your typical days as ASCE President?
  5. What parts of your job as ASCE President do you find most challenging?
  6. What do find most enjoyable in your job as ASCE President ?

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure

Here are some key points discussed on sustainable infrastructure:

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