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Optimization of wastewater stabilization ponds in Honduras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
During the academic year of 2008-2009, three Master of Engineering students from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conducted a study of wastewater ...
Seismic retrofitting of deficient Canadian buildings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Many developed countries such as Canada and the United States are facing a significant infrastructure crisis. Most of their facilities have been built with little consideration of seismic design and durability issues. As ...
The upturned concrete beam system : an investigation of structural, environmental, and constructability performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
While the recently completed U.S. Federal Building in San Francisco features numerous sustainable aspects that reduce energy demand, the most impressive feature required a distinctive structural floor system. Designers ...
Design of long span modular bridges for traffic detours
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The oncoming large amount of bridge replacements in the next 10 to 20 years called for a detailed examination of available replacement schemes which can have variable impact on user costs. Detouring traffic with a modular ...
Wastewater sludge management options for Honduras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Sludge management is a fundamental area of concern across wastewater treatment systems in Honduras. The lack of timely sludge removal has led to declining plant performance in many facilities throughout the country. In ...
Carbon impact of proposed hydroelectric dams in Chilean Patagonia
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The concern for and awareness of climate change is growing, and the world needs to react quickly and efficiently to manage the carbon intensity of the global energy industry. Making smart decisions about energy technology ...
A computational approach to the design of free form diagrid structure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In order to satisfy the ever-increasing complexity of modem architectural design of tall towers, diagrid structural systems are becoming more relevant. To deal with irregular geometries, more sophisticated computational ...
Maintaining rainwater harvesting practices in southern Lebanon : the kaza of Tyre
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Despite relatively extensive surface water and groundwater networks, along with abundant rainfall, Lebanon is facing water scarcity due to factors such as pollution of freshwater resources, climate change, population growth, ...
Assessment of rainwater harvesting in Northern Ghana
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This study assesses the current state of rainwater harvesting in the Northern Region of Ghana and makes recommendations regarding if and how rainwater harvesting could be used to address Pure Home Water's goal of reaching ...
Biosand filtration of high turbidity water : modified filter design and safe filtrate storage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Unsafe drinking water is a major cause of water-related diseases that predominantly affect people living in developing countries. The most prevalent water-related disease is diarrhea, estimated to kill 1.8 million children ...