SpaceX Launch to the International Space Station | May 30, 2020
On May 30th in Cape Canaveral, Florida SpaceX’s Dragon launched with astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken to the International Space Station where they will conduct spacewalks and install a new platform for science experiments. SpaceX’s Dragon made history by being the first commercial craft to carry astronauts into orbit, with only a decade of […]
How are Skywalk Bridges Built?
A skywalk bridge may also be known as a skyway or skybridge. It is a connection between two or more buildings which provides a pedestrian walkway in urban areas. A conditioned or unconditioned skywalk can be open, enclosed, encased in glass, for the public, or used strictly for business purposes. Depending on the functionality, they […]
The Pont du Gard Aqueduct in France
Crossing the Gardon River in southern France, the Pont Du Gard is one of the best-preserved ancient aqueduct bridges built in the first century AD by the Romans. In 1985 it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) for its historical importance. By the […]
What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?
Spring is here which brings rain that could cause a potential problem for your home. Rainwater does make its way down and around your foundation, where it must be pumped away from the house. In homes with sump pumps, this water around the foundation will, by design, find its way into your sump pit where […]
May – June, 2020: Michigan Flooding
In mid-May, seven inches of rain created a chain of catastrophic events. The rainstorm caused more than 10,000 people to evacuate, damaged property and homes, and destroyed two hydroelectric dams. The Rainstorm Moisture created by Tropical Storm Arthur produced the heaviest rainfall. Moisture traveled from the East Coast to Michigan causing an increase in rainfall […]
Design of Horizontal Curves for Roadways
The geometric design of roadways is the part of highway engineering that is concerned with how the physical elements are positioned, dependent on standards and constraints. The main objectives are to optimize safety and efficiency while also minimizing environmental damage and costs. Engineers aim to design roadways to provide access to business, schools, residences, accommodate […]
Florida Fires near Naples
The Damage Last week in Collier County, a brush fire began which has so far destroyed almost 9 acres, 12 homes, and 33 outbuildings. The brush fire – now called the 36th Avenue Southeast Fire – began on May 13th in Golden Gate Estates near Alligator Alley, separating into six brush fires at one point […]
How Investigators Find the Origin of a Fire
There are many tools and observations that forensic fire investigators use to determine the origin and cause of a fire. Before the early 1980’s, theories rather than scientific methods were used to determine the cause. This was mostly due to a lack of technology that we now have which can help narrow down specific details. […]
What Happens When Lightning Strikes
Lightning is a fascinating natural phenomenon that keeps regular people and scientists asking questions. While there are still aspects of lightning that remain a mystery to experts, we know a lot about why lightning occurs and what happens when it strikes. How Lightning Strikes Lightning strikes when a large amount of electrical potential energy forms […]
How to Fix a Bad Foundation
The most important structural component of your house is the foundation, and it’s easy to overlook since it’s buried in the ground. The foundation keeps the structural integrity of the home intact by distributing the weight of the house and walls evenly to the ground. Cracks can be easily missed if they’re hidden behind furniture, […]