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How do you INSPIRE students to understand the relative energy content of fuels? Step 1: Attract, train, and retain top talent like CPT(P) Kevin Scruggs from the West Point Civil and Mechanical Engineering Step 2: Use INNOVATIVE teaching techniques to ENGAGE the students. Step 3: Draw on Army field experiences (I'm cold and hungry and want a hot cup of ramen) that our United States Military Academy at West Point can relate to. Step 4: Anything worth doing is worth overdoing -- pull out the welder's vest, helmet, fire extinguisher, scales, JetBoil, and propane/butane canister to explain energy, energy density, and efficiency. #usma #westpoint #engineeringeducation #beallyoucanbe #asce

Finally, I finished my military service benefiting from the challenges I faced , so from now I am ready to face the upcoming challenges at work as Structural Engineer . #structure #structural_engineer #concrete_design

🌟 Royal Navy Engineering Branch 🌟 Attention Civilian Employers! Today, let's delve into the world of the Royal Navy's Engineering Branch and explore the roles they play within the navy. Let's discover how their knowledge, skills, and experience can translate into diverse civilian employment opportunities. Join Project RECCE CIO on this captivating journey of exploration! 🔧 The Heartbeat of Naval Operations 🔧 The Engineering Branch of the Royal Navy comprises highly skilled engineers, technicians, and support personnel responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of naval vessels' complex machinery and systems. 💼 Roles and Responsibilities 💼 1️⃣ Marine Engineering: Engineering Branch personnel are experts in marine propulsion systems, ensuring the power and efficiency of Royal Navy vessels. 2️⃣ Mechanical and Electrical: They maintain and repair various mechanical and electrical systems, from engines to navigation equipment. 3️⃣ Weapons and Sensors: Engineering specialists ensure the readiness and functionality of weapons and sensor systems, vital for maritime defense. 4️⃣ Emergency Response: They are the lifeline during emergencies, conducting damage control and rapid repairs to maintain vessel integrity . 🤝 Translating Engineering Excellence into Civilian Employment 🤝 The knowledge, skills, and experience of the Royal Navy's Engineering Branch offer immense value in civilian careers: 1️⃣ Engineering and Technical Roles: Their expertise in marine engineering and mechanical/electrical systems is transferable to engineering roles in various industries. 2️⃣ Project Management: Engineering Branch personnel's experience in maintenance and repairs prepares them for project management and logistics roles. 3️⃣ Safety and Risk Management: Their dedication to safety and emergency response makes them assets in industries focused on risk assessment and safety protocols. 4️⃣ Innovation and Problem-Solving: Engineering specialists' adaptability and problem-solving abilities apply to roles in innovation-driven fields. 🔁 Embracing New Opportunities and Challenges 🔁 As Engineering Branch personnel transition from the Royal Navy to civilian life, they bring a wealth of experience and qualities that resonate with civilian employers. Their precision, technical acumen, and commitment to excellence make them standout candidates in various industries. #RoyalNavy #EngineeringBranch #MarineEngineering #MechanicalAndElectrical #CivilianEmployment #ProjectManagement #SafetyAndRiskManagement #InnovationAndProblemSolving #NavalOperations #PoweringExcellence

A Memo from the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works | Incorporation of Nature-Based Solutions in Civil Works Projects This memo released on Earth Day highlights the growing importance of integrating nature-based solutions (NBS) in Civil Works (CW) projects. Leveraging Engineering With Nature (EWN) principles is key to achieving these sustainable outcomes. The memo recognizes USACE progress in developing NBS, spurred by rising interest from non-federal partners. It emphasizes expanding NBS use while addressing implementation challenges. EWN's lessons and best practices inform NBS integration, emphasizing efficiency, value, and collaboration. By leveraging natural processes and engaging stakeholders, projects can maximize benefits. Design and construction guidance for NBS are currently underway and ongoing research initiatives are enhancing the understanding of NBS. USACE remains committed to advancing NBS. Access the memo here: https://lnkd.in/gpM6-4x4 US Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) #Engineering #Nature #nbs #naturalinfrastructure #Sustainability #Infrastructure #collaboration #mission

Techniques developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are helping deploy fabrics, reinforced with glass and carbon fiber, to repair and in some cases strengthen infrastructure components that have developed fatigue cracks. Recently, a team from ERDC’s information Technology Laboratory has long researched the applications of these fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) on addressing fatigue cracks in hydraulic steel structures, such as lock miter gates, applied the materials and processes to repair an upstream sector gear at Cheatham Lock and Dam in Tennessee. After the affected area was fully cleaned by lock operators, glass fiber-reinforced polymers and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers were installed in the area impacted by fatigue. The application of the materials decreased the crack opening and increased the cross-section strength, reducing the stress and avoiding the potential for the crack to grow. These materials have also now been used to mitigate corrosion’s impact on infrastructure components. A method, like the one used at Cheatham Lock, is being applied to areas of extreme corrosion, helping recover the strength of steel I-beams on the miter gates experiencing as much as 30-percent corrosion. US Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division USACE Nashville District #navigation #locks #dams #inlandwaterways #infrastructure #steel #steelstructures #gears #polymers #carbonfiber #corrosion #engineer #engineers #engineering #information #informationtechnology #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment #PowerofERDC

Responses to the RFP are due Jan. 19 & the service branch anticipates awarding approximately eight contracts under the acquisition vehicle.. The proposed multiple-award, IDIQ contract is a total small business set-aside program and has a five-year base term and an option period of three years. Contact CRG for pre/post award support. CRG: Your gateway to success in winning & managing project work. Contact us today: https://crgroupinc.com - contact@crgroupinc.com. #IL - #DC - #VA - #Dubai Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command has issued a RFP for a potential eight-year, $1 billion contract to provide construction support services for design-build or design-bid-build infrastructure projects across various locations within the state of Hawaii and Wake Island. Infrastructure projects may include the construction of residential buildings, industrial buildings and warehouses, improvements to utilities, airfields and roadways and dredging and waterfront work on piers, caissons, wharves and dry docks. The customers include the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and federal agencies. To support design-build work, the contractor should employ the services of an architect-engineering firm with experience in coordinating multi-disciplined architectural or engineering design efforts across all aspects of general building and new and renovation projects. #NAVFAC #navy #usmc #usaf #construction #designbuild #architectureanddesign #architecture #engineering #idiq #federalcontracting #federalcontracts #smallbusiness #smallbusinessgrowth #smallbusinessowner #sdvosb #sdvob #vosb

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Did you know that SAWE has developed many Recommended Practices (RPs) across industries including: Civil Aircraft, Offshore, Military Aircraft, Ground Vehicles, Marine, and Missiles & Space? The SAWE is constantly updating RPs that have already been developed, and are continuously working on new RPs. This month we published an update to SAWE RP A-7, Management and Control for Military Aircraft, which was last updated in 2004. This document provides the means for establishing a system of mass properties management and control during the acquisition phases (pre-concept, concept exploration, demonstration/validation, engineering & manufacturing development, production & deployment, operation & support, major modification) of heavier-than-air aircraft programs. It contains a set of recommended practices from which selection may be made or tailored to satisfy the discrete requirements of each program. In April of this year, SAWE RP M-1, Weight Control Technical Requirements for Naval Surface Ships was published. This recommended practice provides weight control technical requirements for all phases of naval surface ship acquisition (i.e., preliminary design through detail design and construction) and service life and describes different types of weight estimates, reports, and weight control procedures. The purpose of this document is to promote uniformity and standardization in weight control and weight reporting requirements. More information on SAWE Standards & Practices can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gtgc2Rxh It pays to be a SAWE Member - SAWE members have 10 free downloads each year, including RPs. #massproperties #engineering #recommendedpractices #standards

If there's one problem in the infrastructure sector, is how can we make projects more cost-efficient without sacrificing the integrity of our structures? 🔍 If you look closely, ground infrastructure is traditionally built with extensive structures beneath that use expensive quarry aggregates & crushed stone foundation; with depths that can be hard to calculate precisely when designing for bad soils. These structures skyrocket project costs. ⛔ Reducing the depth of any of these layers directly impacts the strength and long-term endurance of these structures. ⚖ This situation results in a faustian bargain that project owners, governments, designers and contractors are constantly forced to make in order to meet project budgets. (Hence all of those cracked pavements) 🔬 After two decades of continuous R&D; major institutions worldwide such as ISO, ASTM, The CROW Transport Guidelines, UK & US Military Corps of Engineers, among countless others endorse one solution: The PRS-Neoloy System. ⚡ This alternative allows you to reduce costs while increasing structural integrity. Stop breaking your head trying to find the lesser of two evils!

At Soto Consulting Engineers, we are proud of the 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 our company possesses. We believe these skills are essential for fostering a thriving Australian defence industry. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀? 𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 → We have a deep understanding of the design and performance of mechanical systems, and an ability to ensure these systems are reliable, efficient and meet the rigorous requirements of the naval industry. The benefits of this skill set include enhanced operational capabilities and reduced maintenance expenses for naval vessels. 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 → We are mindful of the harsh environments in which naval vessels operate. Therefore, our expertise in structural engineering allows us to design resilient and sturdy ships that endure extreme conditions. This fosters the safety and longevity of naval vessels, which contributes to mission success, and delivers major advantages to the defence industry. 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦 → Our team utilises advanced finite element analysis techniques to simulate and analyse complex structural and mechanical systems. The defence industry will benefit from this expertise as SOTO can pinpoint potential weaknesses, streamline processes to reduce weight and enhance overall performance. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚→ At SOTO, we create detailed 3D models and simulations of the complex systems. The models can be utilised for virtual prototyping, system integration testing and training purposes. The models benefit the defence sector through identifying potential issues early in the development process as well as helping to visualise design concepts. Our expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, along with our ability to adapt finite element analysis and complex modeling, equips us to address challenges and innovate solutions. We are confident in our capacity to help naval contractors craft reliable, efficient and compliant vessels, all while managing low material and manufacturing costs. These transferable skills are what positions SOTO as a prepared SME for the defence sector. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! #EverythingEngineered #DefenceReady #TransferableSkills #SOTO #EngingeeringExcellence #AustralianDefence #Shipbuilding #NavalCompliance