"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Engineering
Pipe Bursting
09/17/20
“What happens when pipes burst?”
Pipes are one of the backbones of modern infrastructure. Without them, our means of transporting fluids would be losses. However, if a pipe faces too much pressure, then they can burst suddenly. This Pipe Bursting keeps engineers awake at night and municipalities on their toes.
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Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health
09/16/20
“Why is accurate air quality measurement so critical for public health?”
Poor air quality is one of the leading causes of death and health problems worldwide. Preventative measures such as closing windows and obtaining N95 masks are critical to establishing resilience against this. However, public coordination of these efforts can only happen if an accurate estimation of what’s happening outside is measured. This is Why Accurate Air Quality Measurement Is Critical for Public Health.
Utility Monopoly
09/14/20
“What happens when a utility controls the entirety of a specific area?”
Utility governance structures can come in many different forms. One of which allows for a Utility Monopolies, in which the entirety of a geographic area is controlled by a single utility.
Fluid Flow Monitoring in Pipes
09/13/20
“How can we monitor fluid flow in pipes?”
Pipes are one of the cornerstones of our modern infrastructure. However, sometimes we may need to monitor how much water goes through it in case of any trouble arising. Through Fluid Flow Monitoring in Pipes using sensors, we can see the flow rate of the fluids and when they become critical. This can become very useful for flood resilience work.
Why Factories Need Air Conditioning for Humane Working Conditions
09/12/20
“Why do factories need air conditioning for humane work conditions?”
Factories can be hot sweaty places. The output of the machines combined with all of the body heat from the people working inside can really make things uncomfortable. This pressure can take a toll on human health and result in severe complications for workers. To make things workable, air conditioning systems should be installed. This is Why Factories Need Air Conditioning for Humane Working Conditions.
Seed Vaults
09/11/20
“How can we ensure the continuation of biodiversity by storing seeds of plant species in isolated vaults?”
The biodiversity of plants in this world is one of the most important factors for our food system. However, since industrialized agriculture relies on large quantities of monoculture, much of this biodiversity is being lost. To prevent this from happening, we can engineer giant Seed Vaults that store seeds from plant species from all over the world. In case a plant species needs to be repopulated, one can call upon the seed vault to provide supplies.
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Global Adaptation Cooperation
09/08/20
“How does global cooperation on adaptation lead towards action?”
Climate adaptation is one of the most serious tasks of the current generation. And since this is a global problem, affecting people from the wildfires in the Western US to the flooding in Bangladesh, people will need to work together. For this reason, Global Adaptation Cooperation is extremely important.
Climatic Zones for Building Codes
09/06/20
“Why are climatic zones important for building codes?”
Building codes such as California’s Title 24 are vital for regulating the energy, ventilation, and material needs of the built environment. However, these things are dependent on the external environmental conditions. Buildings codes that would work for the Bangladeshi jungle may not be suitable for the Yukon mountains. As such, separate Climatic Zones may be defined in building codes that adjust the parameter requirements. This is why Climatic Zones for Building Codes are important.
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Why Proper Access to Building Ventilation Is a Climate Adaptation Issue
09/05/20
“Why is proper access to building ventilation a climate adaptation issue?”
As the climate becomes warmer and warmer, disasters such as wildfires and pandemics are going to become more frequent. These events are going to make the outside atmosphere more toxic, and shielding will be necessary. Building ventilation is one of the most practical solutions to this and will be necessary to implement, particularly for communities that do not have equal access to this support. This is Why Proper Access to Building Ventilation Is a Climate Adaptation Issue.
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