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Tag: Mechanical 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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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.
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 Climate Change Will Cause Home Insurance Prices To Go Up For Many
09/01/20
“Why will Climate Change cause home insurance prices to go up for many?”
Home insurance takes into account the local area’s liability to disaster. With the advent of Climate Change, environmental hazards are becoming more volatile, even in zones that were once thought immune. Neighborhoods that are affected are seeing their insurance costs rise as a result of this newfound vulnerability. This is Why Climate Change Will Cause Home Insurance Prices To Go Up For Many.
How Pollution in Water Utilities Can Harm Municipal Residents
08/25/20
“How can pollution in water utilities harm municipal residents?”
Water pollution is a serious issue. However, the direst consequence can come from the fact that it can seep into usage by municipal residents, harming public health in a variety of ways ranging from disease outbreaks to chemical poisoning. This is How Pollution in Water Utilities Can Harm Municipal Residents.
Wildfire Video Monitoring
08/20/20
“How can we monitor wildfires through video?”
Wildfires are some of the most chaotic disasters on the planet. A better way for us to understand them is to take videos of them and observe their behavior. Through this Wildfire Video Monitoring, we can build adaptive capacity and resilience to them.
Water Utilities
08/15/20
“What exactly are the utilities that provide water services?”
Water is essential for life. Whether it be for hydrating ourselves or for nourishing the plants that we eat. However, how exactly is water transported to our infrastructure? Well, it all has to do with Water Utilities. The same way that electricity is provided through electrical utilities, water is provided by water utilities.
Utility Wildfire Upgrade Costs
08/10/20
“What are the costs of upgrading the grid to build resilience to wildfires?”
With the advent of climate change, wildfires are becoming a much more common threat in Mediterranean climates. Much of these wildfires are sprung from defective utility activity, such as the one that engulfed Paradise California. To build resilience to this, utilities will need to invest in upgrading their infrastructure to prevent further sparking. However, these Utility Wildfire Upgrade Costs can be very steep and need to be weighed against other possible mechanisms.
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