Before any water utility starts working on detailed plans and specifications―which I’ll refer to as “Design” in this blog―for water distribution and wastewater collection system projects, there is a phase that typically involves the word “Planning.” The one consistent aspect...
Reducing carbon emissions is essential for ensuring a sustainable and healthy future for both the planet and its inhabitants. It helps to mitigate climate-related impacts, improve public health, protect ecosystems and biodiversity, drive economic growth, and reduce reliance on fossil...
Most of us are familiar with the concept of “triage” in medical emergencies. During large-scale crises, medical staff can only treat a certain number of patients. To prioritize which patients receive treatment first, they apply the principle of “the greatest...
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a groundbreaking aerodynamic theory for rotors that promises to transform the design and operation of wind turbines and wind farms. Published in the journal Nature Communications via an open-access paper by MIT postdoc Jaime Liew, doctoral student...
This blog is a part of the series: Your Guide for Soil Improvement with PLAXIS Soil improvement is a critical process in geotechnical engineering, aimed at modifying soil properties to enhance performance. This technique is commonly used to increase load-bearing...
“Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are valuable technology, and they always save energy in water and wastewater system pumping.” The first part of that statement is true, and the second part is generally true but not always. There are exceptions that...
Over the past few years, the use of reality data capture has become more mainstream in infrastructure engineering. However, the analysis of this type of data comes with several challenges, including: how can you manage large volumes of data? How...
Modeling and analyzing pressure vessels to be accurate and safe enough to withstand high temperatures and pressure processes can be expensive and time-consuming. With advanced capabilities and comprehensive databases, AutoPIPE Vessel has been proven to enable engineers to deliver greater...
This blog is a part of the series: Your Guide for Soil Improvement with PLAXIS Prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) are essential tools in geotechnical engineering, particularly for improving the properties of soft soils. By facilitating drainage and accelerating consolidation, PVDs...