University Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Energy, Environment, Ethics & Society

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Reconstructing the intersection of Grand Avenue and Forest Street in Wausau Preliminary Engineering Report

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering students created a preliminary design report for the revised design of the Grand Avenue and Forest Street intersection for Marathon County and the City of Wausau. To prepare an effective preliminary design, the team has reviewed the project scope and constraints outlined in the proposal and identified additional details through discussions […]

Floodplain Management in Wisconsin Rapids

The student project manager at Vortex Engineering guided Wisconsin Rapids with flooing issues within their community. With substantial flooding along the Wisconsin River, the group urged the problem be solved to ensure the safety of those living within the area. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]

Examining best practices for de-icing in Marathon County

In order to be more cost effective and environmentally conscious, Marathon County ishoping to utilize a standard salt usage plan as the road de-icing techniques currently vary in eachof the 11 municipalities in the county. This disconnect is not only ineffective, but also potentiallydangerous to drivers traveling throughout different municipalities that salt heavier or lighter […]

Microtransit Feasibility Assessment

The City of Peoria offers a variety of cutting-edge transportation options for its residents. Peoria recently relaunched its Peoria On The Go (POGO) neighborhood circulator and expanded its routes to include Peoria points of pride, including the Four Corners area, Peoria Sports Complex, Old Town Peoria, and more. With the most recent launch of RoboRide, […]

Designing affordable housing for Egg Harbor

The Village of Egg Harbor is located on Lake Michigan and has a permanent population of about 250 residents. Approximatly 40% of the population is above the age of 60 and in retirement. Because of its location on lakeside property, Egg Harbor sees a dramatic increase in population during the summer months due to tourism. […]

Village of Egg Harbor State Highway 42 Reconstruct

Students evaluate ways to reconstruct highway 42 inorder to sustainably build infrastructure in Egg Harbor. The reconstruction would include safe bike lines to encourage bike riding and reduce carbon emmissions. The highway would also include baisins to catch runoff and treat it before depositing into Green Bay. […]

Alternative Energy Solutions for the Egg Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Egg harbor wastewater treatment plant’s energy use was deemed ineffective so students were tasked with finding alternative source of energy for the plant. They proposed a Water Source Heat Pump using waste water effluent. UniverCity Year Contact Info Gavin Luter Managing Director gavin@cows.org 608-261-1141 […]

Addressing Blue-Green Algae in Brown County, WI

Blue-green algae is a dangerous toxin in waters local to Brown County. The blooms formfrom nutrient-rich water and can best be removed through the process of coagulation andflocculation, as seen in Figure 2. Once the algae is removed it can be utilized in many ways, butwith current technology, biofertilizer is the best option for Brown […]

Constructing a New Municipal Facility in the Village of Marshall

The proposed project is the construction of a new municipal facility for the Village of Marshall as the current building is not enough space for the current amount of Village staff to be housed. The current facility houses the Village Clerk, police department, village president, community voting, and much more. The proposed project will include […]

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