Analysis and Solutions to the Fossil Fuel Dilemma Within the Construction Industry
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Ellensburg
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
16-5-2021
End Date
22-5-2021
Abstract
As the population continues to grow at an almost exponential rate, the demand for more infrastructure will increase at a substantial rate as well, with full responsibility landing on the construction industry. With the rapid increase in construction activity to compensate for the growing population, the use of heavy equipment and transportation vehicles will also increase. This analysis will investigate the modern, daily use of fossil fuels, the ultimate downfall of fossil fuel dependency, and future solutions to the fossil fuel dilemma within the construction industry. The industry accounts for a significant portion of emissions and fossil fuel depletion due to the inefficient fuel consumption of heavy equipment and transportation vehicles. Furthermore, the construction industry is dependent on engines powered by fossil fuels and with the inevitable conclusion to the fossil fuel dilemma, we are left wondering, how will we power such massive machines using alternative resources? To this end, this research paper will look extensively into a promising alternative fuel source. Additionally, data collected through experts will be used to decide if a potential solution can be applied in the construction industry.
Recommended Citation
Finnerty, John, "Analysis and Solutions to the Fossil Fuel Dilemma Within the Construction Industry" (2021). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 19.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CEPS/19
Department/Program
Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction
Analysis and Solutions to the Fossil Fuel Dilemma Within the Construction Industry
Ellensburg
As the population continues to grow at an almost exponential rate, the demand for more infrastructure will increase at a substantial rate as well, with full responsibility landing on the construction industry. With the rapid increase in construction activity to compensate for the growing population, the use of heavy equipment and transportation vehicles will also increase. This analysis will investigate the modern, daily use of fossil fuels, the ultimate downfall of fossil fuel dependency, and future solutions to the fossil fuel dilemma within the construction industry. The industry accounts for a significant portion of emissions and fossil fuel depletion due to the inefficient fuel consumption of heavy equipment and transportation vehicles. Furthermore, the construction industry is dependent on engines powered by fossil fuels and with the inevitable conclusion to the fossil fuel dilemma, we are left wondering, how will we power such massive machines using alternative resources? To this end, this research paper will look extensively into a promising alternative fuel source. Additionally, data collected through experts will be used to decide if a potential solution can be applied in the construction industry.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CEPS/19
Faculty Mentor(s)
Hongtao Dang