How Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Solved Aging Dam Dilemma
By Matthew Hickox, PE When complex issues at dams arise due to rapid change or unforeseen deterioration, industry standard design equations and methodologies developed in the 20th century cannot always provide the correct solution. Fortunately, engineers are increasingly able to turn to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to confirm the hydraulics situation so that appropriate… Read More »
Tags: 3D Hydraulic Modeling, CFD, CFD Model, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Dam, Hydraulics, Hydrology, structure damage
Resilience and Sustainability: Now and Later
By Subrata Bandy There is no question the pandemic has shifted priorities for a lot of individuals and entities. This past year has forced us to become resilient, as businesses, communities, and people. Resilience is the ability to recover quickly and bounce back from difficult situations. But the trend we are seeing is that we’re… Read More »
Tags: Complete Streets, Conference, Housing Trends, Mobility, Planning, Quality of Life, Resiliency, Resilient Design, Safety, Sustainability
Lawful Remediation: Enlisting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Assistance
All environmentally contaminated sites are not created equal. Don’t misunderstand; they’re all complicated in their own way, but some can prove particularly challenging when it comes to environmental cleanup. Certain scenarios are so potentially toxic that they warrant involvement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the federal entity tasked with abating and controlling pollution… Read More »
Tags: Conservation, Contaminants, Elemental Mercury, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, PCB, Pollution, RCRA, Remediation, Toxic Chemicals, Waste Disposal