1.013  Civil Engr Design Project

Just a reminder that on-line subject evaluations close Monday at 9 am.  On-line evaluations are available at http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation .

If you can find the time, we would appreciate it if you can complete an on-line subject evaluation for 1.013.  On-line evaluations are available at http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation . You have until Monday, May 21 at 9 AM to complete surveys.  I realize we have asked you to complete surveys already, but the survey materials are a big help in the ABET accreditation process which is underway this year and next.  Thanks for your assistance.

This is reminder that you were asked to turn in a copy of your portfolio in electronic format as well as in paper.  Several of you have yet to provide an electronic copy.

A new DEM (digital elevation model--see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_elevation_model) for the site in Ghana (courtesy of Tzipora and Joann) has been made available along with other GIS files.  Look for the link to 'Ghana GIS files' under 'Bridge design' on the 'Materials' page.  As I indicated to some students today, you can divy up the work between groups if you would like to work on improving the topographic data and refining the analysis.  Processing the DEM will require working with GIS software--a useful tool to learn!

Good news!  The department will cover the cost of bus travel to the FE exam.  You're on your own as far as getting back.  I need an accurate head count so if you were not in class today and will want transportation to the FE, please email me.  We also need a volunteer to get the paperwork from Pat Dixon prior to Saturday and then turn it over to the bus driver on Saturday morning.  Please let me know if you would be willing to handle that minor amount of paperwork.