A Guide to Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems
It is believed that the first floating photovoltaic (FPV) system was installed by MIRARCO, a non-profit research firm, in 2008 by mounting ground-based PV systems on pontoons in a tailings
A Guide to Bank Scaling and Rock Climbing for Highway Engineers and Surveyors
Introduction In order to monitor, survey or observe steep slopes and banks along highway rights of way, it is sometimes necessary for engineers to actually be on the slopes and
Wood – A Guide to Fire Safety in Construction
COURSE DESCRIPTION Fire safety is an important concern in all types of construction. The high level of national concern for fire safety is reflected in limitations and design requirements in
Wood – A Guide to Characteristics of Commercially Important Woods
COURSE DESCRIPTION Throughout history, the unique characteristics, versatility, sustainability, and abundance of wood has made it a natural material for use in homebuilding, as structural members, furniture, tools, etc. To
Wood – A Guide to Specialty Treatments
COURSE DESCRIPTION Many specialty treatments can be applied to wood to either improve its performance or change its properties. Treatments addressed in this course are those that make permanent changes
Wood – A Guide to Preservation
COURSE DESCRIPTION Many commonly used wood species can deteriorate if exposed to conditions that support growth of wood-degrading organisms. Wood products can be protected from the attack of decay fungi,
The Use of Drones to Inspect Timber Bridges | course no. 1914
COURSE DESCRIPTION Due to increasing costs and limited accessibility of bridge inspection with current inspection technology, the use of remote-controlled drones equipped with high-resolution cameras is being investigated by the
Ground Improvement for Dam Safety – Part 2
Valid for North Carolina Engineers Only COURSE DESCRIPTION – Ground Improvement for Dam Safety, Part 2 NOTE – Due to the Corona virus limiting access to live events, the NC
Ground Improvement for Dam Safety – Part 1
Valid for North Carolina Engineers Only NOTE – Due to the Corona virus limiting access to live events, the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (The Board) has
Seepage Monitoring and Analysis of Embankment Dams
Course Valid for North Carolina Engineers Only NOTE – Due to the Corona virus limiting access to live events, the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (The Board)
