By Holly Read-Myers
Stormwater runoff is the number one cause of stream degradation in urban areas. It is also the leading cause of water pollution, because of this, scientists, engineers and city planners have been creating initiatives to decrease stormwater runoff.
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The influence of wheel wander on asphalt pavement design
By Gayle Fee
The rate at which technological change occurs is rapid. Many predictions of technological progress show the rate as being exponential. According to Ray Kurzweil, an inventor and futurist, “We won’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century – it will be more like 20,000 years of progress.”
Automakers are experiencing unprecedented change as technological advancements continue to disrupt their industry. Autonomous driving technology is expected to have a profound impact on multiple industry sectors. There is some debate, though, on how it will impact the future of pavement design.
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