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History & Heritage Committee
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The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge celebrated its 75th Anniversary on July 11, 2011. Commonly thought as just of a suspension bridge across the East River, the 3.5-mile long complex also includes a vertical lift across the Harlem River, a truss bridge across the Bronx Kill, a viaduct across Randall's and Wards Islands and a three-legged roadway interchange and toll plaza complex.
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Met Section
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On June 15, 2011, the Met Section held its annual dinner dance and awards presentation at the Penthouse Suite of Terrace on the Park, overlooking Queens' Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The event included a cocktail hour, recognition of service by officers and chairs of technical groups and committees, the installation of incoming officers and the presentation of the following awards:
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Younger Member Forum
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On Saturday, June 25th, the Younger Member Forum kicked off the start of the summer with a rooftop BBQ in East Village. Attendees enjoyed the sunny weather, food from the grill and conversation with friends and fellow civil engineers, all while enjoying the view of the Manhattan skyline.
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Structures Group
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On June 22, 2011, Mr. Daniel Brodkin, P.E. of ARUP presented a technical lecture to the Structures Group on a new construction of Northwest Corner Building at Columbia University. This building features a mix of laboratories, two levels of library space, a lobby and café, a 200-seat lecture hall and various classrooms and research workspaces, and is designed to promote interdisciplinary study.
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Met Section
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 In his latest contribution to the The No. 13 Line blog about transportation in New York and around the world on Thirteen/WNET's Blueprint America website, ASCE Met Section member Sam (Gridlock Sam) Schwartz discusses why it's important for America to get back on track for high-speed rail following the rejection of $3.6 billion in federal funds for high-speed passenger rail by the governors of Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin and Congress eliminating approximately $1 billion that President Obama wanted in the current budget for rail projects.
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Construction Group
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On May 18, 2010, the Construction Group hosted lectures on "Hudson Rail Yard Platform Challenges," "Construction Law - Understanding Construction Contracts and Construction" and "Structural Rehabilitation for Urban Agriculture as Green Roofs" at the Ketch Restaurant in Lower Manhattan.
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