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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Infrasense Completes TSD and GPR Analyses in Mississippi
Infrasense was tasked with carrying out evaluations of approximately 200 lane-miles of traffic speed deflectometer (TSD) and additional 3D ground penetrating radar (3DGPR) data collected throughout the state of Mississippi. The evaluations included combining the TSD data with pavement layer thicknesses determined from the onboard 3DGPR system to calculate pavement layer moduli, structural number, remaining life, and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. CANTON, Miss., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrasense has evaluated approximately 200 lane-miles of traffic speed deflectometer (TSD) data and 25 channels of 3DGPR data collected by MDOT at various locations across Mississippi. Previously identified project segments were reviewed by Infrasense and MDOT to prioritize areas requiring more detailed analysis. Five project sections, each spanning approximately five miles in length, were identified and analyzed. Deliverables for these evaluations included the calculation of pavement layer moduli, structural number, remaining life, and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. These were reported in a comprehensive spreadsheet with each measurement location including SRI (Standard Route Identifier), Log Mile, latitude, longitude, asphalt thickness, base thickness, alongside results of all analyses. The 3DGPR data analysis included extraction of the 25 channels, spaced 3 inches apart, preprocessing of the extracted channels using calibration data, tracking of the layer boundaries, and layer thickness reporting. The layer thickness was reported at locations based on the TSD GPS coordinates. The 3DGPR data, which provided 6-foot-wide coverage from wheel path to wheel path, was reviewed to identify possible areas of high base moisture content and stripping within asphalt layers within the five project sections. The TSD data, in conjunction with the associated layer thickness data from the GPR analysis, was analyzed to assess subgrade modulus, asphalt, base layer (when applicable) modulus, effective structural number, equivalent single axle loads (ESALS) to failure, estimated remaining service life and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. Included in the comprehensive TSD data evaluation was the identification of anomalies (e.g., weak pavement layers, soft subgrade), assessment of layer moduli to determine layer coefficients, and identify deficient layers. Following the analyses of the 3DGPR and TSD data, including deflections, existing layer thickness, areas of distress, and estimated traffic levels, recommendations for rehabilitation (e.g., base repair, asphalt layer patching, overlays) were made. These recommendations will assist in developing expansive corridor planning and management strategies for critical Mississippi roadways. About Infrasense, 1987, Infrasense, Inc. has applied advanced technologies to address the most difficult challenges in subsurface scanning. Infrasense's engineers nondestructively extract critical information from a diverse range of structures. In addition to providing ongoing subsurface evaluation services to clients across the country, the firm has also conducted numerous research programs to advance the field of subsurface detection and nondestructive evaluation. To learn more about Infrasense and the services we provide, visit our website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Infrasense, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Infrasense Completes TSD and GPR Analyses in Mississippi
Infrasense was tasked with carrying out evaluations of approximately 200 lane-miles of traffic speed deflectometer (TSD) and additional 3D ground penetrating radar (3DGPR) data collected throughout the state of Mississippi. The evaluations included combining the TSD data with pavement layer thicknesses determined from the onboard 3DGPR system to calculate pavement layer moduli, structural number, remaining life, and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. CANTON, Miss., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrasense has evaluated approximately 200 lane-miles of traffic speed deflectometer (TSD) data and 25 channels of 3DGPR data collected by MDOT at various locations across Mississippi. Previously identified project segments were reviewed by Infrasense and MDOT to prioritize areas requiring more detailed analysis. Five project sections, each spanning approximately five miles in length, were identified and analyzed. Deliverables for these evaluations included the calculation of pavement layer moduli, structural number, remaining life, and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. These were reported in a comprehensive spreadsheet with each measurement location including SRI (Standard Route Identifier), Log Mile, latitude, longitude, asphalt thickness, base thickness, alongside results of all analyses. The 3DGPR data analysis included extraction of the 25 channels, spaced 3 inches apart, preprocessing of the extracted channels using calibration data, tracking of the layer boundaries, and layer thickness reporting. The layer thickness was reported at locations based on the TSD GPS coordinates. The 3DGPR data, which provided 6-foot-wide coverage from wheel path to wheel path, was reviewed to identify possible areas of high base moisture content and stripping within asphalt layers within the five project sections. The TSD data, in conjunction with the associated layer thickness data from the GPR analysis, was analyzed to assess subgrade modulus, asphalt, base layer (when applicable) modulus, effective structural number, equivalent single axle loads (ESALS) to failure, estimated remaining service life and recommended asphalt overlay thickness. Included in the comprehensive TSD data evaluation was the identification of anomalies (e.g., weak pavement layers, soft subgrade), assessment of layer moduli to determine layer coefficients, and identify deficient layers. Following the analyses of the 3DGPR and TSD data, including deflections, existing layer thickness, areas of distress, and estimated traffic levels, recommendations for rehabilitation (e.g., base repair, asphalt layer patching, overlays) were made. These recommendations will assist in developing expansive corridor planning and management strategies for critical Mississippi roadways. About Infrasense, 1987, Infrasense, Inc. has applied advanced technologies to address the most difficult challenges in subsurface scanning. Infrasense's engineers nondestructively extract critical information from a diverse range of structures. In addition to providing ongoing subsurface evaluation services to clients across the country, the firm has also conducted numerous research programs to advance the field of subsurface detection and nondestructive evaluation. To learn more about Infrasense and the services we provide, visit our website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Infrasense, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Claire Richards: ‘On my first big trip with Steps we were squished into economy by the loo'
The singer Claire Richards, 47, grew up in Hillingdon, Greater London. She is a member of Steps, the UK's most successful mixed-sex pop group of all time, and has also released two albums as a solo artist (My Wildest Dreams in 2019 and Euphoria, a covers album, in 2023). She met her husband, Reece, when he was a publicist for Steps' record company, before he retrained as an electrician. They live in Surrey with their children, Charlie, 17, and Daisy, 15. In the Nineties, the glory days of pop, it was the norm to film music videos in incredible locations. We filmed When I Said Goodbye in Rome, zipping across from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain; the year before that we jetted off to Havana, Cuba to shoot The Last Thing on My Mind. Havana was such an interesting and visually striking place to record a video, and we spent a week there, driving around its colourful streets in big old American classic cars that were falling apart, taking silly photos on the beach … • Read our full guide to Havana In September 1997, Steps flew to Spain and filmed the video for 5,6,7,8 on a beach in Estepona. We all shared a big apartment in Malaga and spent a couple of evenings going out in Puerto Banus in Marbella. I'm not a big drinker, but having just turned 20, I got so drunk at the wrap party that the next day I had the worst hangover I've ever experienced. H [Ian 'H' Watkins] ended up dragging me out of bed 20 minutes before we had to leave for the airport; I felt so ill. Flying long haul and going straight into work was a real travel lowlight from those days. The band's first big trip was to Singapore on a night flight in 1998. Faye [Tozer], Lisa [Scott-Lee] and I were squished into the rear economy seats by the toilet, with no recline. After a few days in Singapore we flew economy to Australia, landing at 6am; by 10am we were doing a photoshoot on the steps of Sydney Town Hall. We spent one week in Sydney and then Melbourne, doing promotion, and the jet lag was horrendous. For the duration of the trip I was wide awake all night and could barely speak because I was so tired. Our packed schedule meant we never had time to really explore. It was relentless. Aged 17, just before joining my first band, TSD, I visited Tenerife with a friend. We stayed in a dodgy hotel, close to Los Cristianos. It was one of those places where you get given a free drink at the front of every club. It was dreadful. We only had £200 between us to cover our food and drink for a week and by the end we'd had a big argument and weren't speaking to each other. Needless to say, we are no longer friends. Before initial rehearsals for Steps began, when I was 19, my parents booked us all on a package holiday to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean — a far cry from some of the caravan parks in France we visited when I was young. This was about 28 years ago, when the country wasn't as developed as a tourist destination. The first hotel we went to was awful; the buffet was outside and everything was covered in flies. My mum refused to stay there and fortunately we were moved to a beautiful hotel, where my sister and I felt so grown-up, going to the in-house nightclub inside the hotel while our parents had dinner. It was the perfect holiday just before my life went crazy. After Steps got back together and toured the world in 2018, I treated the family to a couple of nights at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur to explore the city; we then flew to Langkawi and stayed in an incredible villa at the Four Seasons there, with a hammock out the front. Both hotels were spectacular and our base in the cooler Langkawi was particularly idyllic after the humidity of Kuala Lumpur. We were visited by a small monkey called Michael who came for an apple every day. • 10 of the best islands in Malaysia Escape rooms are an obsession of mine, and we did two when we were in New York a few years ago. I'm trying to tick them off around the world — so far I've done Paris, Bournemouth, Windsor, San Francisco — and the best ones are in America. I'm normally the one in the corner shouting at everybody. I'm quite competitive, really. Here & Now — The Steps Musical is touring the UK and Ireland from August 2025 through to May 2026 (
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Washington school district's inclusion of trans athlete sparks federal investigation
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Federal officials are looking into claims that a Southwest Washington school district has discriminated against female student athletes. On , the U.S. Department of Education revealed that the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism — an organization 'committed to challenging threats to civil liberties from identity-based practices' — has accused Tumwater School District of violating Title IX. Protesters gather in downtown Portland ahead of Trump's speech to Congress The Seattle-based Office for Civil Rights launched its investigation involving an incident with a 15-year-old female basketball player on Friday. According to the the federal office sent to Superintendent Kevin Bogatin, the district 'deprived her of a fair athletic opportunity by allowing a male player on an opposing basketball team to compete against the Student's team in February 2025 which forced the Student to withdraw from participation in the game.' The complainant told the education department that the school principal referred to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association policy permitting students to play on teams consistent with their gender identity. But TSD's Board of Directors amended this policy at a meeting on Feb. 27, establishing that 'participation in the 'Girls Category' is limited to students whose biological sex is female.' The argued that the state guidelines fail to ensure a safe environment and fair opportunities for female students. Washington County Sheriff: 5 people arrested after 19-year-old 'pistol-whipped,' robbed at gunpoint The district's new policy echoed President Donald Trump's early February that banned transgender athletes from participating in women's sports. The order threatens to strip federal funding away from schools that don't adhere to the regulations. In response, Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal accused Trump of attempting to 'override' state and local jurisdiction. 'One thing is clear: The 47th President of the United States is disregarding the rule of law by attempting to unilaterally impose an attack on the specific student groups that anti-discrimination laws aim to protect,' Reykdal added in the Feb. 6 . Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China At the recent board meeting, Director Jill Adams said that many members disagree with the order, but they must follow their oath to comply with the U.S. Constitution. KOIN 6 News reached out to TSD for comment but have not heard back at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump admin probing school district for trans athlete scandal even after changing policy to follow exec order
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday opened a Title IX investigation into the Tumwater School District (TSD) in Washington state over a widely publicized incident involving a girl being allegedly punished for refusing to play a basketball game against a trans athlete. A civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of female TSD student Frances Staudt. The incident became so widely publicized and controversial that the school district voted 3-1 last Thursday to ban trans athletes from girls' sports, defying the current state law that orders schools to enable trans inclusion. It is one of the first incidents of a school district banning trans athletes from girls' sports, complying with President Donald Trump's "No Men in Women's Sports" executive order, while the state as a whole chooses to defy it. "A lot of us may disagree with the executive order, but us as school board members are caught between a rock and a hard place," TSD board member Jill Adams said. "I support different viewpoints, I support different ways of living, but it's tough. I'm caught between, not a rock, but a boulder and a hard surface." The board members cited the recent incident involving Staudt, and the national backlash, in its decision to ban trans athletes and comply with Trump's order. Still, Trump's administration is still doing its due diligence in investigating the incident anyway after the civil rights complaint was filed. "OCR's directed investigations of educational institutions, state boards of education, interscholastic associations, and school districts demonstrates that the Trump Education Department will vigorously enforce Title IX to ensure men stop competing in women's sports," said Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights. "If Washington wants to continue to receive federal funds from the Department, it has to follow federal law." The complaint alleged that the district investigated the 15-year-old Staudt for "misgendering" an opponent and violating the district's policies against bullying and harassment on Feb. 7. According to the document, prior to the game, Staudt asked the school's principal and athletic director whether the player was a biological male. The administrators then allegedly confirmed that they had been notified that the player was transgender, but denied her pleas to have the player removed. Staudt removed herself from the game. Then, according to the document, a TSD employee allegedly confronted Staudt's younger brother for taking a video of the game, saying, "You better think twice about what you're doing right now." Staudt and her mother, Aimee, discussed how her refusal to play against a biological male ignited a firestorm with the Tumwater School District during a "Fox & Friends" interview last week. "They [the school district] could have avoided this happening," Aimee told Steve Doocy on Thursday. "They knew, admittedly, that there was going to be this situation, and they had a meeting, the principal, the superintendent, and the athletic director to discuss the fact that this was a potential situation that was coming up." Aimee believes that if the families had been notified of the situation beforehand and given players the option to sit out of the game, it could have yielded a different outcome. "But they didn't do that," she said. "They put the kids on the spot, and my daughter was the one that actually stood up in this situation, and… she was exposed… It was awful the way they handled it." Meanwhile, the trans athlete, Andi Rooks, appeared alongside the athlete's father on the YouTube series "[un]Divided with Brandie Kruse" to address the issue. "I've never had an issue until this game, and my goal was never to make anybody uncomfortable in any way, and I didn't even realize Frances had an issue until I got yelled at at the game," Rooks said. "If she had had a conversation with me before the game, I would have sat out. My last thing I want to do is make anybody uncomfortable." Washington is one of the many blue states that has refused to comply with Trump's executive order, as WIAA policy states that each athlete will participate in programs "consistent with their gender identity or the gender most consistently expressed," and there are not even any medical or legal requirements. Bills that would prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls' and women's sports have been introduced but not passed. Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke in defense of transgender athletes in girls' sports in an address last week, claiming it was "inaccurate" to say there are only two genders. Reykdal insisted that Trump does not have the authority as president to issue a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports but conceded the U.S. Congress does. "Until Congress changes the law or our state legislature changes the law, we're going to follow the current law and the current civil rights framework of this state, and that's what it tells us to do," Reykdal said. The Department of Education is also currently investigating the high school athletic associations in California, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maine for defying Trump's order. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
