features
Deh Cho Bridge. A new crossing over the Mackenzie River
in Canada’s Arctic will be the longest joint-less
superstructure in North America.
By Dr. Matthias Schueller, P.Eng. and
Prabhjeet Raj Singh, P.Eng. PE
Infinity Engineering Group 16
Bridge Hydraulics. Poorly placed openings can cause the
failure of bridges crossing over rivers and waterways.
By Marcel Chichak, P.Eng., AECOM 19
Niagara Tunnel Project. Complex geological conditions
required an innovative liner for a new 10 kilometre
tunnel for hydroelectricity generation.
By Paul Moorhouse, P.Eng., Hatch 21
Winnipeg Water Treatment Plant. Manitoba’s capital
city has a large water treatment plant that is
among the most advanced in the world.
AECOM and CH2M HILL 24
True Tales of BIM. Consultants share their insights
into what it takes to implement building
information modeling successfully.
By Jay Polding and Bill Wright 26
on topic
LAW
Communications are Critical. Whether on the job site
or poring over a
contract — be careful!
By Owen Pawson
Miller Thomson, LLP29
CONVERSATIONS
Starting Over. Two structural engineers
with Entuitive in
Toronto explain why
they started their
own firm.34
departments
Comment 4
Up Front 6
ACEC Review 11
Products 28 & 33
Advertiser Index 32
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