Carol Vernon

Digital Engineering Evolution: USACE Pittsburgh District Modernizes Inland Waterways With BIM and Digital Twins

At A Glance Historical Design Transition: USACE Pittsburgh District moves from 1900s hand-drafted paper schematics to integrated 3D BIM and digital twin virtual clones across the 981-mile Ohio River Basin. Digital Twin Asset Clones: Creating accurate virtual reproductions of aging […]

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Dedicated Workforce Keeps Pittsburgh District’s Locks, Dams, and Reservoirs Running 24/7, 365 Days a Year

At A Glance: 24/7 Operations Organization: USACE Pittsburgh District (Headwaters District) Infrastructure: 22 Locks & Dams, 16 Reservoirs Operational Status: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Key Mission: Navigation, Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — For

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The original building, nicknamed the "white elephant," is shown in the upper right. It is now part of a larger group, each of which is a necessary part of the remediation process. From removal from the trenches to exiting from the site, the highly trained workers involved in the remediation process all have specialized qualifications to ensure the safety of workers and the community. USACE PHOTO BY JEFFERY HARRIS

From White Elephant to City: USACE Makes Strides Towards Physical Remediation of the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Parks Township, PA

At A Glance: SLDA Remediation Project: Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) Cleanup Location: Parks Township, PA (near Vandergrift & Leechburg) Authority: FUSRAP (Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program) Timeline: Physical Remediation starts Winter 2025-2026 Duration/Cost: ~6 Years / ~$500 Million

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