Ensuring Transportation Infrastructure and System Resilience This course explores the challenges and strategies associated with enhancing the resilience of the U.S. transportation infrastructure to climate variability and extreme weather events. Developed in response to federal mandates and executive orders, the content presents a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s adaptation framework, highlighting vulnerabilities…
Webinar: Panama Canal. History, Design and Lessons Learned Scheduled: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 9:30 – 11:30 am Author: Aleksandr Treyger This live webinar will establish, through slides and discussions, the chronology of the Panama Canal project, engineering and economic challenges addressed by the project, as well as the many benefits that Panama Canal delivered. The canal…
Webinar: An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for Buildings Scheduled: Thursday, August 22, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm Author: Aleksandr Treyger This live webinar is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of fire protection engineering principles. It covers the requirements established by national fire and life safety codes, the design of fire protection systems including sprinklers,…
Webinar: Suez Canal – History, Design and Lessons Learned Scheduled: Saturday, August 31st, 2024, 9:30am – 11:30am Author: Aleksandr Treyger This live webinar presents an extensive overview of the Suez Canal’s history and development. It delves into the engineering challenges, construction techniques, and the geopolitical significance of the Canal. Key topics include the chronology of the…
Webinar: Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Author: Aleksandr Treyger This live webinar provides an in-depth look at the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. It covers the history and development of the Space Shuttle program, including design features and objectives. There’s a detailed chronology of the Challenger disaster, including events leading up to the mission, and an analysis…
Webinar: Overview of ADA Requirements Scheduled: June 21, 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 pm Author: Aleksandr Treyger This live webinar offers a comprehensive understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its implications in various settings. It focuses on the importance of ADA in ensuring non-discrimination and equal opportunity for people with disabilities, covering key…