Wed, May 07, 2025

n regions that experience extreme cold regularly, roadways and bridges go through constant cycles of freezing and thawing. This requires special blends of concrete known as air-entraining concrete mixtures, which have certain additives to create tiny air bubbles in the concrete.

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Researchers at Oklahoma State University’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, part of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, are collaborating on a multi-university research project to enhance the resiliency of erosion and sediment control practices employed on state Department of Transportation construction sites.

Fri, Mar 28, 2025

Adeoluwa Gbolade, a Ph.D. student in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University, is a member of Dr. Deb Mishra's research team and is an expert on environmentally sustainable pavements.

Wed, Mar 05, 2025

Researchers from Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology participated in a research endeavor to study human tissue and confirm the presence of plastics in the samples led by the University of New Mexico.

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

When it comes to concrete surfaces, airports provide unique challenges for the right type of mixture to ensure the runways can sustain the impact of landing aircraft. Runways are prone to foreign object debris (FOD) resulting in damage to runways and aircraft. FOD consists of loose materials including broken parts of a runway that get sucked into engines causing complications.

Tue, Dec 10, 2024

Hard work, passion, consistency and a never-give-up attitude have allowed Mahsa Gharizadehvarnosefaderani to pursue her dream of becoming a civil engineer researcher.  

Mon, Dec 02, 2024

Researchers in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are working on a research project to improve the accuracy of traffic counts on Oklahoma’s roadways. Joshua Li, associate professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the lead on the project funded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.