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Read more at: Footage reveals novel photogrammetric monitoring in live tunnel

Footage reveals novel photogrammetric monitoring in live tunnel

22 April 2015

A fascinating time-lapse video marks a first for CSIC PhD student Mehdi Alhaddad who has successfully captured photogrammetric monitoring inside one of London’s busiest underground tunnels.


Read more at: Engineered for happiness
Engineered for happiness

Engineered for happiness

22 April 2015

We would like to share the wedding news of CSIC Director, Dr Jennifer Schooling and John Downing, Communications Officer for the Institute of Manufacturing Education and Consultancy Services at the University of Cambridge.


Read more at: CSIC’s Mohammed Elshafie talks tunnel-lining technology at Underground Space Conference
CSIC’s Mohammed Elshafie talks tunnel-lining technology at Underground Space Conference

CSIC’s Mohammed Elshafie talks tunnel-lining technology at Underground Space Conference

15 April 2015

Growing urban populations mean cities are under increasing pressure to function at levels beyond their design capacity. Innovative solutions to infrastructure planning and the challenges and benefits of creating underground space are currently the subject of much discussion and debate.


Read more at: CSIC PhD student reaches finals of British Tunnelling Society Harding Prize 2015
CSIC PhD student reaches finals of British Tunnelling Society Harding Prize 2015

CSIC PhD student reaches finals of British Tunnelling Society Harding Prize 2015

12 April 2015

CSIC PhD student Matthew Wilcock is one of three finalists invited to present their papers at the Institution of Civil Engineers, for the British Tunnelling Society Harding Prize 2015.


Read more at: Evaluating energy use and emissions in the urban environment article by Ruchi Choudhary published in Infrastructure Intelligence
Evaluating energy use and emissions in the urban environment article by Ruchi Choudhary published in Infrastructure Intelligence

Evaluating energy use and emissions in the urban environment article by Ruchi Choudhary published in Infrastructure Intelligence

30 March 2015

Climate change, air quality and energy security present a triad of challenges to national, regional and local governments, requiring policies to control energy use and its impact. Such challenges are most acute in urban environments, where fixed infrastructure and high densities of energy demand technological and social intervention to curb the effects of energy use.


Read more at: Cambridge University awarded £18 million in funding to support UK infrastructure research
Cambridge University awarded £18 million in funding to support UK infrastructure research

Cambridge University awarded £18 million in funding to support UK infrastructure research

24 March 2015

Funding announced by the Chancellor in last week’s budget is part of a wider £138 million programme to support the UK’s infrastructure and cities.


Read more at: UtterBerry Highly Commended at Construction News Specialist Awards 2015
UtterBerry Highly Commended at Construction News Specialist Awards 2015

UtterBerry Highly Commended at Construction News Specialist Awards 2015

19 March 2015

UtterBerry, a wireless sensor system using miniature, ultra low-power sensors, developed by CSIC PhD student Heba Bevan, was Highly Commended at the prestigious and keenly-contested Construction News Specialist Awards announced last night at the London Hilton, Park Lane.


Read more at: Intelligent infrastructure assets article by Professor Duncan McFarlane published in Infrastructure Intelligence
Intelligent infrastructure assets article by Professor Duncan McFarlane published in Infrastructure Intelligence

Intelligent infrastructure assets article by Professor Duncan McFarlane published in Infrastructure Intelligence

9 March 2015

What would it take to enable a piece of infrastructure to take care of itself ? - asks Duncan McFarlane of the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.


Read more at: Six nominations for Ground Engineering Awards 2015
Six nominations for Ground Engineering Awards 2015

Six nominations for Ground Engineering Awards 2015

23 February 2015

CSIC projects and technologies feature prominently in the newly announced shortlist for the prestigious Ground Engineering Awards 2015.


Read more at: UtterBerry wins Premier Award at CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards
UtterBerry wins Premier Award at CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards

UtterBerry wins Premier Award at CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards

10 February 2015

Intelligent wireless sensor, the UtterBerry, designed and patented by CSIC PhD student Heba Bevan, has received the Premier Digital Innovation Award at the CIOB International Innovation & Research Awards 2014.


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