Author: ayres

Team of Consultants Helps Keep Bridges Safe From Scour

Ayres Associates and GCI INC, in partnership with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and STV Incorporated meticulously analyzed more than 1,500 Florida bridges susceptible to scour – the engineering term for the erosion of soil surrounding a bridge foundation – to help the Florida Department of Transportation decide which bridges are candidates for repair, replacement, or… Read More »

Five Dam Engineering Terms That Hold Water

Most of us are familiar with dams and their basic function, but what about everything else that falls under the water resources umbrella? We can’t cover them all here, but let’s look at some not so weir-d words engineers use to describe some pretty practical structures. What’s a Weir? A weir is generally part of… Read More »

Investing in Asset Management: Seven Steps to Help You Strategize

From clean water to sanitary sewers to safe roads, elements of our infrastructure are key components in a life where our public health is protected and our desirable living environment is preserved. Problem is, many communities struggle to maintain their deteriorating and aging assets in the wake of limited resources and decreased funding. But delaying… Read More »