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RISEthical Dilemmas Experienced by Engineering Students during Their Vacation Work
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In light of changing conceptions regarding the contemporary engineer, the focus of much recent engineering education research has been on how best to prepare engineering students for the challenges they will face as ...
Prevention through Design as a Path toward Social Sustainability
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Design and construction professionals who have studied sustainability know that sustainability encompasses not just environmental equity but also social equity and economic equity. Most of the literature on social ...
Factors Influencing (Mal)adaptive Responses to Natural Disasters: The Case of Hurricane Matthew
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractClimate-related disasters are on the rise, with a 44% increase between 1994 and 2013, and the population at risk is ever growing. The need to help people protect their well-being, families, and homes is of utmost ...
Determining Effective Centroid Position in Biomechanical Testing: A Technique for Simplifying Whole Bone Analysis
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Background: Whole bone in vitro biomechanical compressive testing can be complicated by three factors: sample asymmetry, heterogeneous material properties, and unknown effective centroid location. ...
Remote Sensing of Polar Regions
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: Polar researchers have historically been innovative and adaptive users of satellite remote sensing data, and their experiences can suggest ways to enhance the use of remote sensing throughout the climate sciences. We ...
Low NOx Lean Premix Reheat Combustion in Alstom GT24 Gas Turbines
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Reducing gas turbine emissions and increasing their operational flexibility are key targets in today's gas turbine market. In order to further reduce emissions and increase the operational flexibility of its GT24 (60 Hz) ...
Effect of Risk and Protective Decision Aids on Flood Preparation in Vulnerable Communities
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractAlthough the risks of flooding demand responses by communities and societies, there are also many cost-effective actions that individuals can take. The authors examine two potential determinants of such adoption: ...
Laboratory Efficacy of a Woven Geotextile, Nonwoven Geotextile, and Nylon Mesh in Dewatering and Filtering Simulant Fecal Sludge and Field Effectiveness of a Nonwoven Geotextile Geobag in Bangladesh
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In humanitarian contexts, fecal sludge treatment is critical to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Geotextiles are permeable fabrics used in geobag treatment plants to dewater liquid wastes, but data on their ...
Climate-Resilient Sanitary Sewers through Minimized Inflow
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Expanding sanitary sewer networks is vital for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for urban areas. Uncertain future design conditions threaten this infrastructure expansion; notably, climate change has been ...