A recent catastrophic loss of infrastructure occurred on Highway 1 in California near Big Sur when a section of the road collapsed and slid into the ocean. This wash-out highlights the interconnectedness of civil engineering. The source of the failure has been reported as “overwhelmed drainage infrastructure, flowed across the highway, and eroded the road resulting in the complete loss of a segment of Highway 1.” In particular, the disciplines of transportation, hydraulics, and geotechnical engineering will be involved in making this roadway more resilient in the future. – Daniel Findley, DTC Civil Transportation Instructor
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