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Mar 22, 2012
UNH Research on Coal-Tar-Based Sealcoat Contributes to Growing Concerns About Environment and Health
Research conducted at the UNH Stormwater Center has found that coal-tar-based pavement sealcoat, a type of pavement sealcoat common on driveways and parking lots throughout the nation, has significant health and ecosystem implications. The research is reported in a feature article in the latest issue of the journal Environmental Science & Technology co-authored by Alison Watts, research... Read morePosted in: Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sustainability & the Environment, Research Development & Communications, Research Spotlight
Tags: 2012, Alison Watts, Civil Engineering, PAHs, pavement, sealcoat, UNH Stormwater Center
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Jan 01, 2013
RESEARCH PROFILE: Erin Bell, Bridge Doctor
Erin Bell, associate professor of civil engineering, works to develop the tools needed to monitor the “health” of bridges. Learn more about her work, which includes using information collected through structural health monitoring and intelligent transportation systems to create a model updating program for highway bridge decision-making and management, in this Research Profile: Erin Bell,... Read morePosted in: Engineering & Physical Sciences, Research Development & Communications, Research Spotlight
Tags: 2013, CEPS, Civil Engineering