Tackling the growing threat of ‘Alert Age’ dams

The world does not have enough engineers to monitor, detect and remedy the compounding risks that threaten large-scale global critical infrastructure, such as dams or tailings storage facilities of mines. Satellite-based technologies are opening the door for engineers to pinpoint areas that need to be… The post Tackling the growing threat of ‘Alert Age’ dams appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Senate, House Panels Aim to Advance 2024 Water Resources Bill

Lawmakers are moving ahead with plans for new legislation authorizing billions of dollars for flood protection, harbor dredging, river locks and dams, ecosystem restoration and other projects.

Gravel to Growth: Unveiling Construction Aggregate’s Potential

Introduction to the Construction Aggregates Market The Construction Aggregates Market serves as a cornerstone within the global construction industry, providing an extensive range of materials essential for the development of various infrastructure projects worldwide. These projects encompass a vast spectrum, including the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, and dams, all of which heavily rely on […] The post Gravel to Growth: Unveiling Construction Aggregate’s Potential first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Webuild lands $4.7bn Neom dams contract

Italian contractor Webuild has won a US$4.7bn contract to build the Trojena mountain destination in the deserts of Saudi Arabia.

Webuild wins $4.7bn contract to build a lake in Saudi Arabia

Italian contractor Webuild has been awarded a $4.7bn project to build three dams for Saudi Arabia’s Neom megadevelopment. The aim is to make a freshwater lake for the Trojena ski… The post Webuild wins $4.7bn contract to build a lake in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Global Construction Review.

The B1M - Why America is Removing These Dams 07062023

The US is deconstructing four dams along the Klamath River

Practical Engineering - How Different Spillway Gates Work 03012023

Almost all dams need a way to release excess water when the reservoir is full. Although many dams use uncontrolled spillways, gated spillways provide more control over the flow, allowing us to build smaller, more cost-effective structures. There are countless arrangements of mechanical devices that have been used across the world and throughout history to manage the flow of water. But, modern engineering has coalesced to variations on only a few different kinds of gates.

Bloomberg Quicktake - The Huge, Weird Batteries of the Future, 04082022

As the planet gets hotter, engineers are racing to find ways to store energy on a massive scale, clearing the way for a transition to renewable electricity

Engineering with Rosie - Pump It Up When You Don't Really Need It: Pumped Hydro, Future of Energy Storage, 28072022

There is a variety of new and old technologies being developed for Electricity Storage using, sand, concrete blocks, radioactive diamonds, and lithium ion batteries. But did you know that over 90% of current electricity storage is from Pumped Hydro: it is an energy storage solution that’s been around for over 100 years, but is set for a resurgence in coming years as we need to add long duration energy storage to support electricity grids with large proportions of variable renewables

Practical Engineering - What Happens When a Reservoir Goes Dry, 19072022

Reservoirs are a solution to the tremendous variability in natural water supply, but what happens when they stop filling up?

MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure

MOXY is an online magazine platform targeting millions of women working in infrastructure from highways to alternative energy to broadband and public parks. The first publisher to curate multilingual content at this scale, MOXY empowers all women to have a bigger role in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers. In addition to featuring women at the helm of infrastructure projects and initiatives, the platform tackles leadership development, mental health, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, immigration, sexual harassment, and diversity — all as they relate to women who are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, jobs sites, and board rooms. Who is speaking to the women, not just as a novelty within these industries but as players in them? Enter MOXY.