Abstract (iGEM Calgary) Cellucoat iGEM Project Globally, food waste rates are skyrocketing while fresh produce is becoming increasingly expensive. To address this, our project Cellucoat delivers a sustainable, biodegradable, and antimicrobial packaging that prolongs the shelf life of produce and replaces single-use plastics — all through the use of synthetic biology. This is accomplished through …
Abstract Brooks Aqueduct and the Greenhill Mine Tipple building are both reinforced concrete structures built over 100 years ago. As both are historic sites, there is a desire to conserve them while they suffer from similar problems. These have developed despite very different owners and construction standards. The similarities and differences will be discussed against …
Abstract 1.2M citizens call Calgary, situated at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers home. These mountain fed rivers provide Calgary with drinking water supply, historical, cultural, recreation and other ecosystem goods and services, but as evident in 2013, can also present risks associated with extreme flooding. Since 2013 the City of Calgary has …
Abstract The Prince of Wales fort is the largest fort ever built by a private company (the Hudson’s Bay Company): it lies at the mouth of the Churchill river opposite Churchill, Manitoba. Constructed in the 1700’s, the fort is now a National Historic Site. Parts of the walls have bowed and collapsed in some places …
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Abstract Ian will discuss the construction of the Calgary Central Library, from design to completion, with a special focus on the structural engineering that has enabled this new landmark to be completed. This project included a challenging structural component with the underground light rail transit system that passes underneath the Library. Bio Ian Washbrook Ian …
Abstract Since 2014 we have conducted a study on astronauts who spend six months on the International Space Station. While it is known that bone loss occurs in astronauts who are subjected to microgravity for extended periods of time, it is not well understood what happens to the microarchitecture that give our bones strength. Using …
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Abstract Highly accurate, miniaturized components that consist of a variety of materials will play key roles in the future development of a broad spectrum of products, such as wearable devices, lab-on-chips, subminiature actuators and sensors. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoTs) and Industry 4.0, the development of miniature and reliable devices will …
Abstract As Canadian petroleum and natural gas infrastructure grow, the Emissions and EPA(Environmental Pollution Agency) regulations are in effect. The watchdogs will monitor and inspect facilities/ plants and pipelines to make sure that changes have been made to new and existing facilities, storage tank farms, pipeline stations, during their construction/optimization, commissioning, and lifetime. These need …
Abstract 3D Printing has evolved in the past decades from a specialty tool for academic research, to an ever-growing industry of on-demand Prototype and Additive Manufacturing service providers and manufactures of desktop devices for professionals and makers. In this presentation we review some of the history and evolution of 3D printing and look at …
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Abstract The Crowchild Trail Bridge forms part of a six-lane major arterial corridor providing northbound and southbound service along Crowchild Trail over the Bow River, CPR right-of-way, and 10th Avenue SW in Calgary, Alberta. The 315m long bridge was constructed between 1965 and 1966. The City of Calgary had identified the need to rehabilitate the structure …
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