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Mathematical model for moment-less arch
Researchers from the University of Warwick, inspired by nature's shapes, have introduced a new generation of moment-less arch bridges. Scientists used form-finding, a process that enables the optim...
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The constants of linear elasticity and their correlations
The constants and their correlations that are used to determine the behavior of an elastic material are presented below. Elasticity is one of the theories that use mathematical forms to describe ho...
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Hayward Baker worked on the construction of the world's first Guitar-Shaped Hotel
The iconic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood is undergoing a $1.5 billion expansion, with a gleaming 36-storey, guitar-shaped hotel as its stunning centerpiece. Alongside the glass-fronted hotel on...
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Shocking bridge collapse in Chinese river
A road bridge partially collapsed sending 2 vehicles into a river in south China. The incident occurred in Heyuan city, Guangdong province, on Friday, June 14, 2019. Some people went missing and on...
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Intense cracking in Sydney's building - Concerns for Australia's building codes
After Opal's tower incident, a second building in Sydney suffered critical damage due to cracking raising concerns about Australia's building codes. Hundreds of people were evacuated from Sydney's...
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Bridge painted to look like a LEGO structure
A bridge in Germany was painted to look like it's made out of huge LEGO bricks and the outcome is impressive. The structure is located in the city of Wuppertal, Western Germany. Today, it...
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Predicting the mechanical properties of metal-organic frameworks using Machine Learning
A new study suggests that machine learning can predict the mechanical properties of metal-organic frameworks, materials that will to be of great importance in the near future. Metallic-Organic Fram...
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Skyscraper that will conduct cryptocurrency mining
A new project, designed for the 2019 Evolo Skyscraper Award, involves the construction of a skyscraper that will contain a water theme park, hiding an enormous cryptocurrency mining facility inside....
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Disneyland may be threatened by potential failure of a local dam
According to federal engineers, Disneyland may be in danger as a local dam could fail if an intense rainfall occurs. The 78-year-old Prado Dam, an earth-fill dam across the Santa Ana River, Califor...
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What is the maximum height a skyscraper can reach?
As global infrastructure consistently focuses on building taller and higher buildings, a question arises: What is the maximum height that a skyscraper can reach? Currently, the taller skyscraper wo...
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