Why Water Storage Tanks Stabilize Water Utility Operations
07/16/21
“Why do water storage tanks stabilize water utility operations?”
Water utilities take water from sources to endpoints. However, sometimes consumer demand is too much for the sources to handle all at once. So how could we use our engineering mindsets to solve this problem? Well, what if we were to have some sort of storage medium, like a tank, to deliver water at a later point? Well, this is exactly what happens, and is Why Water Storage Tanks Stabilize Water Utility Operations.
Utility wells break down from time-to-time, whether it be because of wear and tear or physical contamination. To solve this, Utility Well Replacements need to occur so customers can receive a safe and adequate supply of water.
“How can we use drones to inspect the damages derived from disasters?”
Drone technology is a large paradigm shift when it comes to remote monitoring. One of the greatest applications it has is for analyzing damage done to areas from disasters. Because of this, drones make a very handy tool when it comes to disaster recovery by being able to do complete monitoring. This is why Using Drones to for Disaster Damage Inspection represents such a paradigm shift.
“Why will retrofit programs be so necessary in the face of climate change?”
It’s a scientific fact that nowhere is going to be safe from climate change. Buildings all over the world are going to need to be changed-out to accommodate for the rise in global temperatures. So how can we solve this? Well, what if we were to use public-sector action to invest in Retrofit Programs for Heat Resilience? That way, we can ensure the safety of our community and prepare ourselves to live in the new climate paradigm.
Why We Will Need a Mass-Retrofit Program for Older Buildings in the Wake of Climate Change
07/06/21
“Why will we need a mass-retrofit program for older buildings in the wake of climate change?”
As the (as of writing) recent surfside condo building collapse shows, older buildings are prone to structural failures due to environmental conditions. With the advent of climate change, the planet is going to only become more tumultuous. If we want to keep older buildings in use, then we will need to have a mass retrofit program. This is Why We Will Need a Mass-Retrofit Program for Older Buildings in the Wake of Climate Change.
Why Climate Change Will Lead to More Building Failures
07/04/21
“Why will climate change lead to more building failure?”
Many buildings have pre-existing flaws in their construction, whether it be leaky pipes or shaky foundations. With the advent of climate change, these flaws will be exacerbated and will lead to more failures. This is Why Climate Change Will Lead to More Building Failures.
Affordable Housing Relocation in Wake of Climate Change
06/21/22
“How will we manage affordable housing relocation in the wake of climate change?”
With the advent of climate change, affordable housing is going to get swept up by rising sea levels, wildfires, and infrastructure collapse. Some areas that used to be a great place to live will no longer be safe. So how can we make sure that affordable housing residents have a safe place to live? Well, what if we were to simply build new affordable housing somewhere else where it is less perilous? Well, that’s called Affordable Housing Relocation in Wake of Climate Change and will be a necessary action in the new climate paradigm.
Why Metal Recycling Can Improve Infrastructure Resilience
06/20/21
“Why can metal recycling improve economic resilience?”
Metals have been one of the underpinnings of many human civilizations for thousands of years now. Because of this, when a metal shortage happens, a whole multitude of problems can arise. Buildings can’t get repaired, pipes can break down, and fabrication of vital items grind to a halt. So how can we protect ourselves against this? Well, what if we were to recycle metal? That way, metal scraps that are usually discarded are instead repurposed. This is Why Metal Recycling Can Improve Infrastructure Resilience.
Water is one of the most important foundations of life on this planet. The industrialized world functions based on easy access to it, whether it be for drinking throughout the day or powering our factories. However, a natural source of water may not be nearby. So how can we provide a place to store it nearby? Well, we know that water can be easily placed in a metal container. So what if we were to build giant metal containers connected to pipes that we could easily draw and withdraw from? This is the idea behind Water Storage Tanks and is one of the most prevalent pieces of infrastructure in the world.
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