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Introduction--Seth Guikema and Patrick O'Mara
Introduction--Seth Guikema and Patrick O'Mara
Pages 117-118
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• In New York City, steam pipes exploded when an aging power supply system failed, disrupting transportation and energy distribution. • In 2005, Hurricane katrina caused levees to collapse in New Orleans and flooded entire neighborhoods and communities in the city and along the Gulf Coast.
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Similarly, techniques, such as lifecycle assessments, are being studied to create a more sustainable infrastructure by reducing energy requirements, using recycled materials, and/or making better decisions. In the first presentation, kristina Swallow presents an overview of the state of our nation's infrastructure as outlined in the American Society of Civil Engineers Infrastructure Report Card, highlights possible causes of infrastructure deterio ration, and proposes possible solutions.
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