Materials Engineering

November 23, 2010

2010 International Bridge Contest

On Friday, Nov. 19th, two teams of CE students placed first and second in an international competition involving students from eight universities in Japan, Turkey & the U.S.
November 22, 2010

Purdue IN Home: Solar Decathlon 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a high-profile international competition held every two years on the National Mall in Washington D.C. that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered homes that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. Purdue University's IN Home takes a realistic, balanced approach to net-zero housing that is certain to have broad appeal.
November 17, 2010

Engineers test effects of fire on steel structures

CE researchers are studying the effects of fire on steel structures, such as buildings and bridges, using a one-of-a-kind heating system and a specialized laboratory for testing large beams and other components.
November 5, 2010

Lee A. Rieth Distinguished Lecture

Dr. Martin Doyle of the Univ. of North Carolina will present two lectures: "America's Rivers & the American Experiment" on Mon 11/15, and "Bringing Ecosystem Services to the Market" on Tues 11/16.
October 19, 2010

System would help Haiti build, modify earthquake-prone structures

Civil engineers studying the effects of Haiti's devastating earthquake have concluded that a relatively simple system could be used by officials to quickly decide how to modify existing buildings and construct new ones that would better withstand future quakes.
October 18, 2010

Burke recognized with ASCE award

Congratulations to Christopher Burke for receiving the Edmund Friedman Professional Recognition Award. This award recognizes an ASCE member who has contributed substantially to the status of the engineering profession by establishing a reputation for professional service.
September 30, 2010

CE Alumnus receives CEO Excellence Award

Sue Frey was awarded the CEO Excellence Award for her exemplary work ethic as the Water Business Group Global Technology Leader for Structural Engineering at CH2M HILL.
September 20, 2010

Prof. Bobet wins Ralph Peck Award

Congratulations to Prof. Antonio Bobet, selected by the ASCE GeoInstitute Board of Governors to receive the 2011 Ralph Peck Award for his outstanding contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession.
July 26, 2010

Purdue, INDOT pioneering green highway projects

Civil engineers at Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are teaming up on green projects around the state, including work aimed at saving taxpayers $300,000 annually by recycling a waste product from cement manufacturing.
July 13, 2010

John Marino named VP of "X" Train

John Marino (MS '63), former president of Rail America, has been named VP of Rail Operations for Las Vegas Railway Express.
July 8, 2010

American Water names Alan DeBoy President of IN/MI operations

Alan DeBoy (BSCE '81) has been named the new president of both Indiana American Water and Michigan American Water. He will lead the operations and its employees, providing water and wastewater services to more than 1.2 million people.
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