RIDER news articles
Originally posted by Florida State University News
Florida faces hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms and flooding almost every year. As the state continues to recover from natural disasters like these, scientists look for ways to reduce damage and improve preparedness.
Exceeding 3 billion tons each year, demolition waste is a growing global problem. Despite the potential to recycle up to 90% of this waste, much of it still ends up in landfills due to limited sustainable practices and a lack of specialized education in the demolition industry.
Originally posted by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Two faculty members from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have received prestigious Florida State University Teaching Awards for their exceptional educational contributions.
Originally posted at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering’s Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response (RIDER) Center will participate in a $28.7 million federal investment to protect Florida communities against extreme weather events.
Originally posted at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
When a hurricane or other major disaster hits, vegetative storm debris is one of the biggest challenges a community faces.
While storm-damaged vegetation could potentially be a source for mulch or other products, that often isn’t its fate. Fallen trees, branches and plant debris degrades over time and loses value as a sustainable recycling resource.
