GT researchers develop new technique to recycle rubble in Haiti
A year following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a method to recycle rubble into a strong construction material, which could be a possible solution for safely and inexpensively rebuilding Haiti's structures. Georgia Tech Professors Reginald DesRoches and Kimberly E. Kurtis from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), along with CEE graduate students Joshua J. Gresham and Brett Holland, say the concrete is made from recycled rubble and indigenous raw materials using simple techniques. And it meets or exceeds the minimum strength standards defined by the American Concrete Institute and used in the U.S. (Read More)
Structural engineering student Ben Cohen awarded Simpson Strong-Tie scholarship
Congratulations to Benjamin A. Cohen for his recent $1,000 scholarship in structural engineering from Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. This award is part of the Structural Engineering/Architecture Student Scholarship program which offers scholarships to support education and encourage the design and building of safer structures in our communities. (Read More)
"Sometimes money does grow on trees"
The following editorial by CEE Alumnus Michael G. Messner appeared in the Washington Post on January 6, 2011. (link to story in Washington Post).
More than 150 years ago, America's greatest landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, created Central Park and changed New York forever. He went on to transform dozens more cities, leaving a priceless legacy of vibrant, beautiful cityscapes. And, in the process, he increased property values. (Read More)
Governor appoints Huling to Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Board
Georgia Govenor Sonny Purdue appointed the Honorable Charles (Chuck) H. Huling of Cobb County to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, effective January 1, 2011. This term will be effective through June 29, 2013. (Read More)
Pavlostathis named Fellow of the International Water Association
Professor Spyros G. Pavlostathis was honored by the International Water Association (IWA) by being named to the organization's inaugural class of Fellows. Dr. Pavlostathis is a Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and a recognized expert in the areas of environmental biotechnology and bioprocess engineering for the remediation of contaminated natural systems and the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater, and the kinetics and modeling of biotransformation and biotreatment processes. (Read More)
AISC honors Professor Roberto Leon with special achievement award for 2011
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) named Dr. Roberto Leon as the recipient of the AISC 2011 Special Achievement Award. This prestigious award provides special recognition to individuals that demonstrate notable singular or multiple achievements in structural steel design, construction, research or education. It honors living individuals who have made a positive and substantial impact on the structural steel design and construction industry. (Read More)
Brilakis appointed to governing board of Atlanta chapter, ACE mentor program
Dr. Ioannis Brilakis, assistant professor in construction engineering, was appointed to the Governing Board of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program, Atlanta chapter. This program serves high school youth who are exploring careers in architecture, construction, or engineering. Dr. Brilakis is currently the only academic serving on the Governing Board of the Atlanta chapter. In this role, he looks forward to opportunities to influence Atlanta's youth in these critical areas of education. (Read More)
In Memoriam:
Robert Bernstein
On November 3, 2010, Robert David Berstein (BSCE 1976) lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rob was a long-time friend and active member of the Civil and Environmental Engineering External Advisory Board, not mention an enthusiastic Yellow Jackets fan. (Read More)