Most people don’t think about their water supply beyond paying their monthly water bill. However, water sustainability is a global issue that affects everyone. Countries around the world need to focus on sustainable water management to ensure the availability of fresh water for all. But what exactly is sustainable water management? Let’s Start With Basics
Following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a surge in new construction revitalized the city’s economy and transformed its skyline. Instead of wood, the new buildings were made largely of stone, iron, and a relatively new material, steel. The Home Insurance Building, located at the corner of Adams and LaSalle Streets in the Loop, Chicago’s
When engineers design structures, they need to ensure these structures can support weight and withstand forces. For example, bridges must carry not only their own weight but also the traffic that crosses them. One shape that is especially good at bearing weight is the triangle. But why is this? A triangle effectively distributes force. When
