Engineering for the Built Environment (EBE)

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Synopsis Supports fundamental research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to global networks, for prosperous, resilient and safe communities. People rely on the built environment for water, energy, and other essential services. The built environment comprises human-made or modified structures, infrastructure and infrastructure systems, and landscapes. The engineering of such a complex environment can focus on single components or structures, as well as on integrated and interdependent networks and systems. The prosperity, health, and security of the nation depend on an efficient and effective built environment. Communities rely on the built environment to perform well under all operational conditions. Aging, poor planning, and unexpected interactions w...