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View article: Best Management Practices for Grease Interceptors and Sanitary Sewer System Protection in Nashville, TN
Best Management Practices for Grease Interceptors and Sanitary Sewer System Protection in Nashville, TN Open
Worldwide, approximately 40-50% of annual Sanitary Sewer Systems blockages are caused by fat, oil, and grease. This research study reviewed the issue of fat, oil and grease produced by Food Service Establishments and the impact this has on…
View article: Revolutionizing Teamwork and Engagement in the Operating Room: AI-Driven Patient Case Narration for Enhanced OR Timeouts
Revolutionizing Teamwork and Engagement in the Operating Room: AI-Driven Patient Case Narration for Enhanced OR Timeouts Open
Background Surgical errors are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the operating room as well as financial burden. The surgical timeout is a crucial step in reducing such errors, though it is often carried out ineffectively a…
View article: Older Homes & Thermal Comfort: Homeowner Satisfaction in a Southern U.S. City
Older Homes & Thermal Comfort: Homeowner Satisfaction in a Southern U.S. City Open
This research study evaluated the impact of older home ownership on thermal comfort and overall homeowner satisfaction.Homeowners living in houses built 50 or more years ago in the Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky were su…
View article: Subsurface Utility Engineering: A Call to Action for Construction Project Owners
Subsurface Utility Engineering: A Call to Action for Construction Project Owners Open
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is an engineering process that can help reduce unforeseen site conditions resulting from the lack of or inaccurate portrayal of underground utilities.It can help prevent construction contract cost and t…
View article: Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems on USACE Projects
Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems on USACE Projects Open
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems offer a unique set of advantages and disadvantages to a designer, contractor, and building owner.With the procurement requirements for the Government, additional challenges are introduced by these sy…
View article: Evolution of Short-term International Service-learning Class in Quito, Ecuador
Evolution of Short-term International Service-learning Class in Quito, Ecuador Open
Many study abroad classes typically provide opportunities for students to travel and learn about different cultures in developed countries. The overwhelming majority of American students study abroad in Western Europe and Australia. Howeve…
View article: Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems in the South-Eastern United States
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems in the South-Eastern United States Open
This research study endeavored to evaluate the use of VRF systems in the South-Eastern United States.More specifically, to understand and analyze why these systems have not been popular in this part of the world.The VRF technology, invente…
View article: Maintaining building function during a fire event: Analysis of hospital fire and smoke control systems
Maintaining building function during a fire event: Analysis of hospital fire and smoke control systems Open
Fires in a critical facility such as a hospital could lead to catastrophic outcomes if the fire and smoke control systems are not properly installed, monitored, and maintained.This research studied a single facility and its smoke managemen…
View article: Improving Indoor Air Quality through the Use of Ultraviolet Technology in Commercial Buildings
Improving Indoor Air Quality through the Use of Ultraviolet Technology in Commercial Buildings Open
There are nearly 6 million commercial buildings in the United States. People working in those buildings can fall victim to allergies, sick building syndrome, or building related illnesses caused by poor indoor air quality. Ultraviolet germ…
View article: How Historical Solutions to Thermal Comfort Influenced Modern Construction Efforts
How Historical Solutions to Thermal Comfort Influenced Modern Construction Efforts Open
This paper explores the history behind the international movement for greater climate control and how this progression has influenced modern green building technology. From Greek Hypocaust systems to Mexican pueblos, many cultures have suc…
View article: Long Term Benefits of Building Commissioning: Should Owners Pay the Price?
Long Term Benefits of Building Commissioning: Should Owners Pay the Price? Open
This research paper explores the long-term benefits of building commissioning and the persistence of benefits over time. The lack of a strong financial business case has led to a slow uptake of the practice within the building industry. Th…