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The Climate Resilience Infrastructure Report: A Focus on Technology is out! We are delighted to support this International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) publication that takes a close look at how digital technology can enhance climate resilience in infrastructure. Bentley’s contributions showcase digitization work on California's New Bullards Bar Dam and the city of Ayodhya's water supply system. Both projects used our digital twin solutions to modernize and help monitor systems to ensure reliable water supplies. ➡️ Access the report here: https://bit.ly/3ACJOAc #technology #climateaction #infrastructure #sustainability #COP29 High-Level Climate Champions KPMG Yuba Water Agency Ayodhya Development Authority Geoinfo Services

Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps most famous for painting the Mona Lisa, but the Italian polymath was also one of the world’s first technical drawing experts. His plan for the city of Imola reveals a civil engineer’s eye for function in its depictions of canals, a bridge, and surrounding farmland. From the architectural plans of the Old Babylonian Empire to the works of da Vinci and Gaspard Monge, architects and engineers have continually pushed the boundaries of innovation to advance the science of designing and building infrastructure. Today, engineers use digital twins and AI to create more sustainable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure. Here's a look at a few examples of these engineering advancements. 📰 https://bit.ly/4esGVzN #innovation #engineering #technology

Some highways are notorious for congestion - the busy span of I-95 crossing the Rappahannock River is one of those dreaded roads. Many rely on this road for travel between Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Previous attempts to renovate the crossing and reduce traffic bottlenecks were unsuccessful. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) was contracted to deliver six miles of new southbound lanes and four bridges. The design included complex plans to maintain traffic during construction and was subject to strict environmental requirements. They used Bentley software to model the existing highway and propose the design and construction plans to widen the road. Advanced modeling and simulation features helped JMT assess traffic management and the sustainability of the designs. The team Identified and resolved issues early on to save time and resources, as well as minimize community and environmental impact. Construction began in 2020 and was completed this summer. #roads #bridges #3Dmodeling #infrastructure #engineering

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction and numerous fatalities across the southeastern United States. Asheville, North Carolina, one of the many cities impacted by the category 4 storm suffered a severe blow to its water and sewer infrastructure. The storm put two of the city’s three water treatment plants—which supply 70% of Asheville households—out of commission. Bentley writer Jay Moye, a resident of Asheville, reflects on the aftermath of Helene and shares what he's learned about the impact and importance of resilient infrastructure. 📰 https://bit.ly/48Ij1Px #infrastructure #engineering #flooding

Bentley CEO Nicholas Cumins shares his insights about how infrastructure digital twins and AI are poised to revolutionize how we approach infrastructure projects. Nicholas recently sat down with Fast Company to discuss leveraging AI and digital twins to enhance infrastructure management. He highlights, for example, that our Carbon Analysis capabilities help engineers assess and minimize the carbon impact of their designs. “We believe it is our responsibility to assist engineering services firms and owner-operators in optimizing for embodied carbon footprints as early as possible in the design process,” says Nicholas. Continue reading for more: https://bit.ly/40FCbng #technology #AI #digitaltwins #data #innovation #engineering #infrastructure

Bentley water expert Tom Walski shares solutions for how cities can become "sponge cities" to help manage flooding with bio-infiltration systems. https://bit.ly/4gyYSyY #watermanagement #flooding #engineering #infrastructure

China's Liaozi Grand Bridge is a key link along the Chengkai Expressway that connects the centrally located Qinba Mountain region to the rest of the country. The Qinba Mountain region is the natural ecological barrier and cultural melting pot between the southern and northern regions. It is home to valuable agroforestry resources, however the area is economically underdeveloped. Completing the Liaozi Grand Bridge will reduce travel times by one-third and promote industrial and economic development to help revitalize the rural mountainous area. The 330.8-meter-long large-span arch bridge has a main deck length of 252 meters, with its highest point 186 meters - equivalent to a 60-story building - above the river surface. The mountainous and rugged terrain presented significant obstacles to transporting the multiple bridge components and the machinery necessary for its construction. China Railway Changjiang Transport Design Group Co., Ltd. is mainly responsible for digital design and 3D construction simulation. The team used Bentley applications to generate a reality mesh of the existing site from drone-captured images and create a 3D model of the bridge design. This allowed for meticulous planning and detailed construction simulations, ensuring project viability and worker safety. A construction process was adopted for the main arch that combines vertical and horizontal rotation, and the arch rib was constructed in a horizontal assembly on-site with support brackets. This helped minimize damage to existing vegetation in the bridge site area, reduce mountain excavation, and protect the original ecological environment. Using Bentley software helped to reduce the project's environmental footprint and laid the foundation for developing a digital twin for bridge maintenance and operations. This resulted in reduced design time and shortened the construction period by 55 days. #digitaltwin #engineering #infrastructure #3Dmodeling #realitymesh #bridges #construction #china

Imagine constructing a monument so massive and intricate that it would challenge modern engineers, using only primitive tools and a deep understanding of physics. That's exactly what the Neolithic people of Spain accomplished with the Menga dolmen, a colossal stone chamber dating back over 6,000 years. A recent study reveals, that this ancient monument, larger than even Stonehenge, was constructed with incredible precision and scientific knowledge. Researchers have uncovered evidence of sophisticated engineering techniques, including the use of ramps, counterweights, and even a rudimentary understanding of the arch. More about this ancient feat of engineering: https://bit.ly/4cLGyPV #engineering #infrastructure

Today is National STEM Day, celebrated in the US to raise awareness and promote the importance of STEM education and careers. At Bentley, we have long engaged with rising engineers through our Future Talent programs and STEM education outreach. This work includes our collaborations with Enactus, AASHTO's STEM Outreach Solutions, Project Scientist, Discover Engineering, and Class of Your Own. Additionally, Bentley’s STEM Grant program allows each full-time colleague to direct USD 250 to a STEM education program of their choice. Through this program, colleagues have donated to various STEM education programs including Black Girls Code, Girl Geeks LatAM, Le Code des Filles, Govt Girls Primary School in Pakistan, and the Rukmini Foundation. In 2023, colleagues gave USD 590,000 in STEM grants globally. Students and educators can learn more about Bentley Education initiatives, here: https://bit.ly/3zCtNK3 Interested in participating in Bentley’s STEM Grant program? Explore our latest job openings: https://bit.ly/3CgkSPg Happy National STEM Day! #education #STEM #BentleyEdu #NationalSTEMDay #STEMDay Enactus AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Project Scientist DiscoverE Class Of Your Own Le code des filles

Thousands of New Yorkers regularly rely on the East 138th Street Bridge in the Bronx to enter Manhattan. The bridge interchange is a crucial access point along the Major Deegan Expressway which connects upstate New York to New York City. The bridge, built in 1938, had a 100-foot span that needed to be replaced. The project involved installing modular deck beams to replace the old bridge, remove the pier, and raise the vertical clearance. It also had to limit impacts on the different utilities and ensure pedestrian access, while keeping all lanes on the bridge and nearby intersections open during construction. New York State DOT used digital twin processes on critical bridge infrastructure to accurately convey project planning and prevent costly on-site construction issues. Using Bentley software helped the team share plans with over 180 reviewers across 15 agencies and address public concerns, which would not have been possible with conventional methods. NYSDOT set a new standard by using a digital twin as the primary contract document, industrializing the delivery of the bridge. [Images: View south along the Major Deegan Expressway from the 138th Street overpass via Wikimedia. 3D renderings of the design and construction plans for the 138th Street Bridge courtesy of NYSDOT. Northbound view of the Deegan from the 138th Street overpass via Wikimedia.] #roads #bridges #engineering #digitaltwin #infrastructure #projectplanning #projectdelivery #4Dmodeling #iTwin #NYC