"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
How Trains Can Be Used to Evacuate Entire Communities of Refugees
09/28/22
“How can trains be used to evacuate entire communities of refugees?”
Refugees often have to evacuate their homes at a moment’s notice. However, sometimes this can lead to communities getting disjointed and separated. However, by using trains, entire communities can move at once far and together. This is How Trains Can Be Used to Evacuate Entire Communities of Refugees.
How Preventative Pipe Maintenance Can Prevent Future Public Health Catastrophes
09/27/22
“How can preventative pipe maintenance prevent future public health catastrophes?”
Pipes are the lifeblood of cities around the world. They can deliver water for cleaning, cooking, or any task. However, over time these pipes may become broken down from continuous use. Public health catastrophes can ensue if no action is taken before it’s too late, poisoning entire municipalities. But by performing preventative maintenance, the pipes will be kept functioning such a crisis can be averted. This is How Preventative Pipe Maintenance Can Prevent Future Public Health Catastrophes.
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Sending Infrastructure Funds Directly to Cities to Bypass Racist State Governments
09/26/22
“Why is sending infrastructure funds directly to cities a good idea when there is a racist state government in power?”
Racist state governments often try to block infrastructure funding to cities that are full of ethnic or social groups they despise. But by directly sending these funds to the cities, the municipality won’t have to worry about states withholding finances. This is why Sending Infrastructure Funds Directly to Cities to Bypass Racist State Governments.
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Boil Water Notices
09/25/22
“How do municipalities communicate that the water is unsafe to drink?”
Water sources can become contaminated. When this happens, residents will have to boil their water before drinking it. Municipalities will often send out Boil Water Notices to inform residents that this will happen. Boil water notices can be sent out in a variety of ways, such as texts, emails, or printed material.
How Low Pressure in Municipal Water Pipes Can Lead to Contamination
09/24/22
“How can low pressure in municipal water pipes lead to contamination?”
Municipal water systems use pressure to send water to customer areas. However, if pressure drops such as through a leak, then other substances can seep into the system. This could lead to contamination, harming residents in a multitude of ways. This is How Low Pressure in Municipal Water Pipes Can Lead to Contamination.
Why Municipal Water Systems Need Regular Upkeep
09/23/22
“Why do municipal water systems need regular upkeep?”
Municipal water systems are the lifeblood of so many communities. However, with increasing use these systems will run down and experience failures. This can lead to mass contamination and public health issues like what is being seen in Jackson Mississippi. To prevent this, regular maintenance will have to occur. This is Why Municipal Water Systems Need Regular Upkeep.
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Utility Infrastructure Upkeep
09/22/22
“Why is utility infrastructure upkeep so important?”
Utility infrastructure, like everything in this world, rots down over time. For this reason, utility companies will have to invest in Utility Infrastructure Upkeep, whether it is by drone investigations, manual upkeep, or novel analysis techniques.
Utility Drone Repair Cost Estimation
09/21/22
“How can utilities estimate the cost to repair their drones?”
Utilities use drones for a variety of tasks, whether it be asset monitoring or repair. However, over time these drones will wear down and need repair themselves. And like all engineering activities, these actions will have a cost associated with them. Utilities can perform Utility Drone Repair Cost Estimation by cataloging their drones, monitoring their activities, developing depreciation curves, and projecting forward while keeping account of any severe incidents that may happen.
Why Autonomous Drones Can Help Repair Utility Lines
09/20/22
“Why can autonomous drones help repair utility lines?”
Drones are often used to spot and repair utility lines. However, they may have to be manually controlled by an operator, causing much stress to them. But with AI-driven autonomous drones, we can have large fleets of drones flying around repairing what needs to be done. This is Why Autonomous Drones Can Help Repair Utility Lines.
