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Clinton Township, a community northeast of Detroit, is proud of its network of pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths. Connecting the Civic Center area trails on the west side of the river...

Three years ago, the composites industry joined the trend of setting aside special days to celebrate people and events. National Composites Week was established during the last week in...

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cantilevered sidewalks featuring pultruded or vacuum infused deck panels offer a great lightweight solution when it comes to adding or expanding pedestrian...

When it comes to designing a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cantilever sidewalk, there are a number of functional and load requirements one must consider. For example, will the sidewalk...

In 1883 Mark Twain wrote about his days on the Mississippi River as a steamboat pilot before the American Civil War. In 1884 he published Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The novels made...

Walking and biking have seen a resurgence in popularity. Many commuters are turning their commutes into an opportunity to stay active while reducing their impact on the environment. This...

Cantilever bridges take their name from the horizontal structural members that support the bridge’s weight on a single end. The supported end is tethered to a pier or piling so that the...

Behind every bridge there are countless individuals who help to design, plan and build the finished product. Some of these designers have left a memorable mark on the world of architecture....

Pedestrian-friendly cities are on the rise, a trend some are calling the new urbanism. At the same time a stronger economy is driving more people to get behind the wheel. Despite...