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Innovations in engineering practice, science, and technology enable better, safer engineering solutions. How can we identify those innovations and move them into common professional use sooner? How do you learn about innovations you can use? If you find a better way to solve an engineering problem, ...

That's an amazing example, Refugio. It took a lot of effort to figure out those parameters and how to combine them. Thanks for sharing it. Bill Mc ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE ENGINEER Columbus MS ------------------------------

That's a good thought, Mark. I've been concerned with natural risks, such as floods. Would one intersection be building structures in a flood plain? What are some examples of intersections that you're thinking of? Bill Mc ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, ...

Here's a summary of suggested revisions to the Primer. We'll start work on these. Any others? Risk has two ways – achieving objectives and avoiding adverse consequences Emphasis on "Systems Approach" Typical metrics Definitions. More examples? ISO 31000? Explicit inclusion of safety. Adapt EU OSH, ...

I love the Goat Sheet, Heather. That's a classic. Bill Mc ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE ENGINEER Columbus MS ------------------------------