Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Clinton - Stormwater Utility Engineering Study

Published
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Academic year
2022-2023
Partner

As part of their Senior Design Capstone course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students created plans for a new stormwater utility to establish an equitable system to charge customers. 

Final Presentation to Partners

Preston Non-Motorized Connectivity

Published
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students designed sidewalk and trail improvements to increase non-motorized connectivity in Preston, Iowa. 

Sabula dock design

Sabula Municipal Dock Design and Engineering

Published
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will evaluate and design a municipal dock along the Mississippi River for the City of Sabula, Iowa. 

YMCA design rendering

Clinton- Former YMCA Building and Site Redesign

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students redesigned the old YMCA complex in Clinton, Iowa, including rehabilitation of the historic YMCA structure, demolition plans for an adjacent deteriorating structure, and designs for a new restaurant and entertainment venue.  

Vinnie's Lounge

Clinton- Downtown Building Renovation (Vinnie's)

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students completed an evaluation and redesign of the building that formerly housed Vinnie's Lounge in Clinton, Iowa. 

Downtown Clinton Parking

Clinton- Downtown Parking Lots Redesign

Published
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students will complete an evaluation and redesign of four parking lots in downtown Clinton, Iowa. 

The parking capacity needs to be evaluated through conversations with neighboring property owners and based on demand, in addition to exploring options for resizing the lots if necessary. Drainage, lighting, surface, plantings, and entrances/exits need to be reevaluated and redesigned to correct for inadequacies and meet professional standards. 

Hurtsville Lime Kilns

Hurstville Lime Kilns Site and Structural Improvements

Published
Friday, January 7, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students completed an evaluation of four historic lime kilns and property in Jackson County, including the kilns, rock crusher, two-span bridge, dike system, aqueduct, and stormwater management.  They also provided designs to protect the structures as well as improvements to the property that enhance the visitor experience.

Monticello Site Visit

Monticello Floodplain and Prairie Restoration

Published
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, a group of students completed engineering plans for the redesign of a riverside constructed wetland and a 12-acre flood plain and prairie in Monticello, Iowa. 

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Maquoketa Subdivision Site Development

Published
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Academic year
2021-2022
Partner

As part of the Senior Design Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students completed an evaluation and redesign of a land use master plan for undeveloped land in Maquoketa, Iowa. 

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Camp Courageous Multipurpose Trail System

Published
Monday, September 6, 2021
Academic year
2021-2022

As part of their Senior Capstone Course, Civil & Environmental Engineering students identified and connected points of interest on the Camp Courageous grounds with ADA-compliant nature trails for all campers to use.

Photo- Camp Courageous Cultural Education Center

Camp Courageous Cultural Education Center

Published
Monday, September 6, 2021
Academic year
2021-2022

Civil & Environmental Engineering students enrolled in the Senior Design Capstone course designed a site plan for an ADA-compliant cultural education center at Camp Courageous. 

Picture- Camp Courageous Storm Water Quality

Camp Courageous Stormwater Quality and Detention

Published
Monday, September 6, 2021
Academic year
2021-2022

Civil & Environmental Engineering students designed stormwater management facilities to improve stormwater quality and promote habitat growth.