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🔍 When using EML to locate utilities, the direct connection method is key. But what if your environment makes this impossible? 🤔 Read Brent Lowrys “What on Earth” article to enhance your locating techniques.   🚀 #UtilityLocating #Innovation #Infrastructure #ProblemSolving 🛠️ https://lnkd.in/gESzCqfw

As we step into 2024, I am thrilled to share an insightful article by Jim Cole, the Vice President of Projects at the United Illuminating Company (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. This article highlights the paramount importance of a grid resiliency project that has been a decade in the making. The Fairfield to Congress transmission grid reconstruction project represents the final and critical phase of a comprehensive initiative. Not only does it promise enhanced transmission network resilience, but it also brings about a multitude of benefits for Fairfield (which some of my family calls home), Bridgeport residents, all UI customers, and millions served by ISO-New England. This project underscores several critical points of agreement: Infrastructure Upgrade Urgency: UI's existing infrastructure, some of which has been in service for over 80 years, is due for modernization to ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable power. Economic Opportunity: A robust electric grid attracts businesses, investments, and high-tech jobs, as demonstrated by Nanoramic Laboratories' recent announcement of 200 jobs coming to Bridgeport. I encourage you all to read Jim Cole's article and join the conversation on the vital role infrastructure plays in shaping our future. Let's champion grid resiliency and a sustainable tomorrow. Together, we power progress! 💪🌟 #seetheopportunityineverydifficulty #GridResiliency #Infrastructure #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #FutureForward #UI #Avangrid #Transmission #transmisisonplanning https://lnkd.in/eYkZc4gZ

Last year in Woburn, Massachusetts, a power line was deployed across a 100-foot stretch of land. Passersby wouldn’t have found much interesting about the installation: The line was supported by standard utility poles, the likes of which most of us have driven by millions of times. In fact, the familiarity of the sight is a key part of the technology’s promise.The lines are designed to transport five to 10 times the amount of power of conventional transmission lines, using essentially the same footprint and voltage level. That will be key to helping them overcome the regulatory hurdles and community opposition that has made increasing transmission capacity nearly impossible across large s ...

Can fibre-optic cables detect natural hazards? https://lnkd.in/e8Z_YmqY A British-led research project is seeking to convert telecoms cables into sensors to detect earthquakes and tsunamis. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Fiber Optics Sensing on Structures and Track Seminar at UIC Fiber Optics Sensing (FOS) allows the Infrastructure Managers to obtain information almost in real time. Some of current applications of Fiber Optic Sensing in railways are track condition monitoring (rail breaks and track inspection), natural alarms related to rockfalls or landslides and settlements. ⏺ Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions? ⏺ How accurate this technology is? ⏺ How models can be calibrated? ⏺ How compiled data can be interpreted by the Infrastructure Managers? ⏺ How existing results could be extrapolated to other parts of the network or other countries? ➡ In that case, this workshop interests you! For registration: https://urlz.fr/pce5

National Buried Infrastructure Facility (NBIF) #dynamictesting #undergroundenvironments #urbaninfrastructure #simulations #buriedinfrastructure #groundinteraction #soilstabilization #geophysicalsensing #pipelinedetection #pipelineassessment #tunnelingtechnologies #trenchlesstechnologies #movablefloor #statictesting

With the aging of global infrastructure, there is a growing need for creative approaches to structural health monitoring (SHM). In response to this pressing demand, Syscom Instruments is pleased to unveil our latest product, the ROCK Acceleration device, designed to improve the safety and durability of vital structures. This revolutionary tool was specifically created to address the complexities of dynamic SHM. In our latest blog entry, titled "How to Solve Dynamic Structural Health Monitoring Challenges with ROCK Acceleration," we explore the innovative use of ROCK Acceleration as a means to ensure the safety and durability of infrastructure. Read here: https://loom.ly/JbsOB-I #syscominstruments #syscom #ROCK #ROCKAcceleration #geotechnicalinstrumentation #dynamicmonitoring #vibrationmonitoring #structuralhealthmonitoring #new #readmore

This is a seminar that any railway operator interested in learning how distributed sensing systems over fiber optics (DFOS) and more specifically distributed acoustic sensing systems (DAS) should attend.

One of the first projects I was a technical lead on was a “small” intersection replacement. Looking back on it it was neither easy nor small. It heavily involved some of the most dreaded two words for any roadway engineer: Utility Relocation. Those two words redefined the magnitude of the project from every facet. More importantly, what was supposed to be a small line item in any work program turned into a sprawling behemoth of coordination which involved learning what exactly is an obsolete pipe material, just how large a mast arm foundation capable of withstanding 175 mph wind loads can be, and how having aerial & land rights is just as important as the improvement itself. This is all to say: This will be the new norm. The topic of Lifeline Infrastructure (which includes energy, water, wastewater, communications, and multimodal transportation) is the fulcrum point of catastrophic failure and a truly resilient built environment. Details matter & what’s visible and hidden will turn something “small” into something not manageable for any firm, agency, state or region. The time for practioners, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate and communicate is now. Because that small intersection is just a microcosm of the road ahead (pun intended).

We are excited to announce the release of the Eltex TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System. This state-of-the-art grounding solution is designed to deliver exceptional safety and efficiency, setting a new standard for grounding and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in industrial environments. Introducing the Eltex TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System The Eltex TERRALIGHT Ground Monitoring System represents a significant leap forward in grounding technology, offering advanced features combined with ease of use. This innovative system ensures that industrial facilities can uphold the highest safety standards, preventing hazardous electrostatic build-up and discharges that can cause accidents, equipment damage, and production interruptions. Key Features and Benefits: Battery-Powered Operation: Functions independently without the need for external power, allowing for flexible use in various settings. Advanced LED Monitoring: LED ground confirmation light, removing the risk of any connection issues and giving you confidence that the system is properly grounded. Customizable Light Signal: Offers options to adjust the visibility and signaling based on specific operational requirements. Industrial Design: High power LED for wide visibility built to withstand harsh conditions, including exposure to dust and temporary water immersion. "We are thrilled to bring the Eltex TERRALIGHT Grounding System to market," said Kevin Coldren, Global Product Manager at Simco-Ion. "This product exemplifies our commitment to innovation and safety, offering our customers a superior solution for managing electrostatic discharge risks." Learn more https://lnkd.in/gAiKNpZE