Friday, March 25, 2011

Nano Sensors Can Save Buildings From Decay


A team of engineers obtained from various engineering schools in the United States, have come together to develop a new system that could detect temperature, moisture, acidity, carbon dioxide and chloride levels, and even developing cracks in concrete. This new wireless system of measurement could be a breakthrough to keeping buildings intact, sound, and well maintained. The wireless nano probes that would be inserted into foundations and columns would be able to detect every flaw and send it to a maintenance crew for that building. The devices are named MEMS which is derived from the word microelectromechanical system. They are similar to the long gauge nanotube sensors that were tried in the feasibility study a while back. This new device could have the ability to advance other systems in a wide range of fields such as transportation, communication, military and medicine. Not only can it enhance things in those fields but it can greatly enhance those areas involved in the civil engineering field as well. The device would allow civil engineers to keep a constant check on bridges and other buildings and structures to prevent problematic situations in the future. The device could be everywhere in a few years and may leave our buildings standing for centuries.



Inderscience Publishers. "Wireless nano sensors could save bridges, buildings."ScienceDaily 12 April 2010. 25 March 2011 <http://www.sciencedaily.com­/releases/2010/04/100409105355.htm>.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Questions

1. What part of the newspaper do you read first?
Head lines/front cover
2. What are three books you’ve read in the past year?
The Scarlett Letter
To Kill a Mockingbird
Made in America
3. As a child, what did you do in your free time?
I watched the T.V. show Arthur or Zoom, they were both my favorite shows. I also liked to be outdoors either fishing or walking through the woods behind my house.
4. What’s a goal that has been on your list for a few years?
I have made a goal that I would one day like to climb Mount Everest. I don't know if it will ever happen but it is definitely one that is on my list.
5. What do you actually do with your free time?
I like to spend my time hanging out with friends, hiking, camping, rappelling, climbing, or going to sporting events.
6. What types of activities energize you?
I am the kind of guy that doesn't like to sit around. I like to be up and about moving and preferably outdoors. Therefore anything that involves a lot of movement I tend to enjoy.
7. What famous people intrigue you?
Famous people that intrigue me are the ones that grew up being so poor and had to work their butts off to help support their families and are now millionaires because of their past and perseverance that kept them going. A great example of this is Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart

Pictures and Quote

Plans for the North Hall Community Park on Nopone Road


The link above is a picture of the floor plans of the community center at Nopone Road


"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." - Matthew 5:13


This bible verse is my favorite quote because you can apply it in many different ways to your daily life. The verse is very touching and motivating because everyone on earth is here for a reason, and if you lose your reasoning or saltiness then you are good for nothing except to be trampled by men. Salt is a vital for our body as well, without it we cannot live or have good health.