Summary reader response – Draft 4

In the article “Natural Engineering Offers Solutions Against Future Flooding ”, it was stated that there are solutions inspired by nature which can prevent flooding in areas affected in certain parts of the United Kingdom due to an increased rate of water flow upstream (Newcastle University, 2014). One example of this solution implemented in Belford, […]

Critical Reflection

At the start of the module, I wanted to improve my language use and my presentation skills. Throughout the course there has been many practices and excercises that I believe has helped me to be able to improve on language use and my presentation skills. The input and remarks given by Mr blackstone have made […]

Technical Report Final – Bituminous Paving Mixtures Incorporated with Crumb Rubber (YARJ)

Executive Summary This proposal is written in response to the request for developing solutions for a sustainable engineering problem. In this proposal, the team has identified that Singapore has been increasingly generating waste rubber tires which amount to about 30000 tonnes yearly. Currently, 92% of the total waste tires generated are recycled through innovative methods […]

Mapletree Forum Reflection

The mapletree forum has made me learn more insights into entrepreneurship and sustainability. From the 4 speakers, the one that made a deep impression to me was Mr. Zach Wilson. Him having a background in civil and construction engineering and how he relates the need for companies to be more sustainable have a deep impression […]

Technical Report Draft 1B – Bituminous Paving Mixtures Incorporated with Crumb Rubber (YARJ)

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background Information Rapid population growth, along with increasing productivity and consumption has aggravated waste production and accumulation. This will lead to waste pollution which is an ongoing environmental concern around the globe, affecting countries and mother earth. In 2017, Singapore produced 7.7 million tonnes of waste (NEA, 2019). Generally, the waste is […]

Technical Report Draft 1A – Bituminous Paving Mixtures Incorporated with Crumb Rubber (YARJ)

1.1. Background Information Singapore is a densely populated country, with the population living in high-density developments including residential, commercial and industrial, it has resulted in an increase in paved areas and the suppression of green spaces. With the rising need for better infrastructure development, this means that there will be a linear relationship between the […]

Annotated Summary

Nuha S. Mashaan, Asim Hassan Ali, Mohamed Rehan Karim & Mahrez Abdelaziz (January 9, 2012) An overview of crumb rubber modified asphalt. International Journal of the Physical Sciences. Retrieved from https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJPS/article-abstract/6F4329714670 This article “An overview of crumb rubber modified asphalt” (Nuha S. Mashaan, Asim Hassan Ali, Mohamed Rehan Karim & Mahrez Abdelaziz 2011) is a […]

Summary reader response – Draft 3

In the article “Natural Engineering offers solutions against future flooding”, it was stated that there are solutions inspired by nature which can prevent flooding in areas affected in certain parts of the United Kingdom due to an increased rate of water flow upstream (Newcastle University, 2014). One example of this solution implemented in Belford, one […]

Summary_Reader Response Draft 2

In the article “Natural Engineering offers solutions against future flooding”, it was stated that there are solutions inspired by nature which can prevent flooding in areas affected due to an increased rate of water flow upstream (Newcastle University, 2014). One example of this solution implemented in Belford shows how this natural flood management scheme can […]

Summary_reader response(Draft 1)

In the article “Natural Engineering offers solutions against future flooding”, it was stated that there are solutions inspired by nature which can prevent flooding in areas affected due to an increased rate of water flow upstream (Newcastle University, 2014). One example of this solution implemented in Belford shows how this natural flood management scheme can […]