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Kudos to the resilient 18% who navigated the murky waters of this week's GWES Engineering Trivia! It was a tough one, but you didn't let the question go down the drain. This week’s question was: In terms of capacity, both during dry and wet weather, where is the world's largest wastewater treatment plant located? A) Chicago, USA B) Montreal, Canada C) Tokyo, Japan D) London, UK Engineering Survey Says… B) Montreal, Canada The Jean-R.-Marcotte Wastewater Treatment Plant in Montreal has a substantial total capacity for wastewater treatment. It can handle 2.78 million cubic meters per day under normal (dry weather) conditions, and this capacity significantly increases to 7.6 million cubic meters per day under wet weather conditions. This exceptional capacity highlights the plant's critical role in efficiently managing the city's wastewater, especially during varying weather conditions. For more details, visit the following page on the largest wastewater treatment plants in the world: https://lnkd.in/dxaTpPBP Stay tuned for more trivia about significant engineering projects next week! Don’t forget to use the hashtags to share your knowledge and challenge your colleagues. Explore the vital role of civil engineering in environmental sustainability!

I am very happy to have co-authored two research papers with Yongping Hu from our research at NTEC - Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre at The University of Nottingham. These papers explore the potential of repeatedly recycling bitumen across multiple lifecycles, as well as offering a novel approach to evaluating and determining the optimal method of rejuvenating aged bitumen. Every day, ~1.6 million barrels of bitumen are produced across the world. With 70% of this supply destined for road construction alone, the construction industry bears significant responsibility in moving towards more sustainable material practices. Crude oil derivatives are not only environmentally demanding, they are also finite; But rather than continually harvesting new material, Can we instead treat and recycle bitumen infinitely?? I'm excited to see further research developments within this field and how these soon may be applied to our work in the Aviation sector at Jacobs. Congratulations to all participants for there efforts in delivering this work, Anand Sreeram, Jack Ryan, Haopeng Wang, Lu Zhou, Bernhard Hofko, and to Gordon Airey for your guidance and support throughout the project. - "Characterisation of bitumen through multiple ageing-rejuvenation cycles" - "Optimising the dosage of bio-rejuvenators in asphalt recycling: A rejuvenation index based approach" https://lnkd.in/ejiYPiZ9 https://lnkd.in/eTcczGkw

Today is world Engineering day under the theme : Engineering Solutions for a more sustainable world. Lets get connecting, Mention what Engineering you do Or What Engineering you aspire to do I start I am a civil/structural and industrial Engineer. Eng Vee❤️ #engineeringday #worldengineeringday

The engineering & construction industry has identified systems thinking as a key future competency. This broadened competency is driven by the need for current and future engineers and constructors to address significantly more complex challenges. These challenges can be best characterized by: • Growing complexity, with significant degrees of coupling, including often unseen constraint coupling. • Emergence, both the problem set to be addressed and the available solution set. • Extended life cycles, measured in generations versus years or decades. • The growing need for a holistic focus, balancing environmental, social, and costs over these now extended lifetimes. • System of Systems (SOS) problem sets for which no singular deterministic solution exists. This Executive Insight, published by the National Academy of Construction, focuses on defining the challenge of systems thinking, particularly as it relates to engineering education The article may be found on the National Academy of Construction website or on my ResearchGate page at: https://lnkd.in/ePbf9Rd6

There's something truly remarkable about the raw materials that lay the foundation for our buildings, roads, and cityscapes. Digging in the sands or testing the soils isn't just an essential step in construction but an art and science in itself. My daily role puts me at the helm of scrutinizing construction materials, determining their suitability and efficiency for various projects. ⏳It's a role that demands precision, deep knowledge, and determination. As we advance in technology, I am continually learning and adapting to innovations in providing effective and reliable solutions. With the help of standardized tests and methods, we ensure the quality and longevity of our built infrastructure.💪 #engineering #QualityAssurance

Joses Akampurira, UBC Okanagan School of Engineering Alum, is now a Project Engineer at the City of Vancouver, delivering capital projects within parks. His advice to you: "Think about something you're interested in, and you will be amazed at how you can make a difference in that area as an engineer. For me, it started with noticing infrastructure challenges in my home community. Wherever you start, as an engineer you can make a positive change in the world." Read all about Joses' #UBCEngineering journey at the link.

Discover a fascinating article that connects automated facade inspection to residents' perception of facade deterioration, revealing the intersection of technology and human experience.

Happy National Engineers Week to all the present and future #engineers Read about the evolution of #engineering and its correlation to #prosperity Civiltech Engineering, Inc. Illinois Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers (IL-ITE)

Exciting Research Update: Cost-Effective Replacement of Conventional Red Clay Bricks with Interlocking Cementitious Blocks. I am pleased to share my latest research focused on replacing traditional red clay bricks with interlocking cementitious blocks. This innovative approach promises several advantages: Ease of Placement: The interlocking cementitious blocks are designed for simpler and faster installation compared to conventional red clay bricks. Cost Efficiency: This method has the potential to reduce construction costs by up to 30%, making it a highly economical choice for building projects. I am eager to hear your thoughts and feedback on this research. Please like and comment to share your insights or any questions you might have. Stay tuned for more detailed findings! #Civil #Engineering #research #Manufacturing #Block #interlocking