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𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who powered through this week’s frosty trivia challenge! Your knowledge of winter storm engineering is top-notch. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: What is the greatest engineering challenge during winter storms? A) Stabilizing power grids B) Clearing snow-covered roads C) Preventing ice accumulation D) Managing stormwater runoff 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒔... A) Stabilizing power grids 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 Winter storms often disrupt power grids by causing ice to accumulate on transmission lines and tree limbs, leading to outages. Engineers tackle these challenges by designing stronger grid infrastructure, using de-icing technology, and implementing smart grids to quickly reroute power. Stabilizing the grid ensures that critical services like heating and hospitals remain operational during extreme weather. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Ice can add hundreds of pounds of weight to power lines, requiring durable materials and innovative designs to withstand storms. For more information about winter storms and preparedness, visit: 🔗United States Air Force Be Ready - Winter Storms and Extreme Cold: https://lnkd.in/eqkQEQmE Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! Stay warm and ready for next week’s challenge—it’ll be a cool one!

As ship size and volume continue to grow, bridge infrastructure must adapt to meet evolving safety challenges. At the World Bridge Engineering Conference, Moffatt & Nichol experts Mike Knott and Mike Winters will share key strategies for avoiding catastrophic ship-bridge collisions. Their sessions will explore vital considerations for bridge designers and how to conduct vessel collision risk analyses for designing infrastructure that can safely accommodate larger vessels and remain aligned with industry standards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals in the field. Register for the event here https://ow.ly/lBCW50UnMR8 #CreativePeoplePracticalSolutions #bridgesafety #infrastructure

Join me tomorrow at the Engineering Club where I and some fantastic panelists will discuss sewage. https://lnkd.in/eVghcAKD Infrastructure has long been overlooked by society – and architecture, and design – probably because of its invisible and consequently normalized quality, but now in this moment of breakdown – it allows us as a society to think more expansively about what is and should be a sewage infrastructure capable of taking us into the future. The current crisis in the UK is first and foremost a political problem. There is zero accountability and responsibility and until that changes nothing will change. But this incompetence, arguable criminality, is fuelled by a lack of ideas, creativity, and an approach that looks at our current system for solutions and not elsewhere. I will hightlighting an example close to where I live where 19 million pounds has been spent to not solve the problem. I think solutions are to be found in thinking what infrastructure for public good looks like. Asking how investment – when it comes – isn’t just fixing our effluent overflow crisis but also making significant social, cultural and civic contributions... connecting citizens back to our environments and our waste. Our infrastructure crises can easily be solved when we see it not as a static pipe but as an agent of change, a celebration of public patronage when so much of our public life is being eroded. We should not forget : “The sewer is the conscience of the city.”

In case you missed our latest blog, we highlight the opportunities and the integral part engineers play in enhancing the North East's economy and infrastructure 📈 🔗 Take a read here: https://bit.ly/3xzG4xY #engineering #engineer #engineerstats #northeastengland

🌿 Had a great time presenting my very first Link Lunch Learn session! I discussed the effects of high water demand trees on engineering infrastructure, highlighting how certain tree species can impact structures like Pipelines and Foundations. 🌳💧 It’s fascinating to see how nature and engineering intersect and the importance of selecting the right vegetation to ensure the longevity and stability of our projects. Thanks to Rachael Chambers for allowing me to present and everyone else at Link Engineering who joined the discussion and shared their insights! #LinkLunchLearn #Engineering #Infrastructure #Sustainability #Trees

Top Strategies for Staying Cool in the Heat (and warm in the cold!): https://bit.ly/46gvKGH Air Sealing & Insulation are Key When it’s 100 degrees outside, which is becoming more common in many places, it’s can easily be 120, 140 or even 160 degrees in the attic. These temperatures are of course uncomfortable for anyone who has to be in an attic, but they are also not good for our systems and not ideal for comfort in the rest of a building either. Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and top strategies for managing air and energy leakage to keep homes and buildings cooler (hint: air sealing and insulation deliver the biggest bang for the buck in terms of energy efficiency improvements). The two get to hang out in in Southface’s training cabin, which looks like a fantastic place to discuss building science!

Top Strategies for Staying Cool in the Heat (and warm in the cold!): https://bit.ly/46gvKGH Air Sealing & Insulation are Key When it’s 100 degrees outside, which is becoming more common in many places, it’s can easily be 120, 140 or even 160 degrees in the attic. These temperatures are of course uncomfortable for anyone who has to be in an attic, but they are also not good for our systems and not ideal for comfort in the rest of a building either. Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and top strategies for managing air and energy leakage to keep homes and buildings cooler (hint: air sealing and insulation deliver the biggest bang for the buck in terms of energy efficiency improvements). The two get to hang out in in Southface’s training cabin, which looks like a fantastic place to discuss building science!

Top Strategies for Staying Cool in the Heat (and warm in the cold!): https://bit.ly/46gvKGH Air Sealing & Insulation are Key When it’s 100 degrees outside, which is becoming more common in many places, it’s can easily be 120, 140 or even 160 degrees in the attic. These temperatures are of course uncomfortable for anyone who has to be in an attic, but they are also not good for our systems and not ideal for comfort in the rest of a building either. Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and top strategies for managing air and energy leakage to keep homes and buildings cooler (hint: air sealing and insulation deliver the biggest bang for the buck in terms of energy efficiency improvements). The two get to hang out in in Southface’s training cabin, which looks like a fantastic place to discuss building science!

In our latest blog, we highlight the opportunities and the integral part engineers play in enhancing the North East's economy and infrastructure 📈 🔗 Take a read here: https://bit.ly/3xzG4xY #engineering #engineer #engineerstats #northeastengland

🌉 How Are Bridges Built on Water? 🌊 Ever wondered how massive bridges rise from the depths of water? 🤔 It’s a blend of advanced engineering, precise planning, and teamwork! 🏗️ Watch this fascinating video to see the step-by-step process of how bridges are built over water, from foundation to completion. 🚧 Don't miss this incredible journey! 🎥👇 #BridgeConstruction #EngineeringExcellence #BuildingOverWater #InfrastructureInnovation #ConstructionGenius