Hydraulic Engineer Team Creates Innovative Rainwater Harvesting System
Volunteers from Engineers without Borders developed a rainwater collection system to provide clean water resources in Mariscal Castilla, Peru. A CS Engineering article summarizes the project and plans for follow up visits to ensure project success. The Need for Clean Water Mariscal Castilla is a small village in Peru located on the Amazon River. Why […]
Engineers Recognize Ferris Wheels as an Engineering Feat
The Texas State Fair would not be complete without its iconic huge Ferris wheel. Known as the Texas Star, the Ferris wheel located at the Texas State Fairgrounds holds the record of the tallest traditional Ferris wheel in North America. Did you know, Ferris wheels are a great engineering feat? Ferris Wheel Origin The Ferris […]
Engineer News: Radar Helps Prevent Road Worker Fatalities
Safety is a huge part of the business of an engineer. The engineering designs must ensure the safety of the finished product, but worksite safety must also be a priority. Worksites are not contained in a bubble. Many sites involve infrastructure that is in the middle of a city. Heavy equipment must move safely through […]
Water Resource Engineer News: Water Retention Basin Benefits More Than Flood Control
Stormwater detention basins are located throughout the United States. The main purpose of a detention basin is to control the flow of rainwater and runoff by diverting it from areas where water could cause property damage or loss of life and redirect it to areas to be used for water resource retention. Research is showing […]