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Detroit River: The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge is about to be completed
- Jun, 12, 2024
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- Gordie Howe International Bridge
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The construction of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge that started approximately six years ago and was fully funded by the Canadian government is about to be completed. The bridge, that is design...
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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit
- May, 21, 2024
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- United States, California , Santa Rosa
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The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...
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Nottingham: A new £12 million bridge to be constructed over river Trent
- Apr, 17, 2024
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- United Kingdom, Nottingham
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The proposal for a new bridge spanning the river Trent in Nottingham got approved on Wednesday 17 of April by council members after its first submission in February. This 87-meter structure marks the...
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10 of the longest floating bridges worldwide
- Apr, 24, 2024
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Considered feats of modern engineering, floating bridges play a crucial role in areas where underwater conditions pose challenges for traditional bridge construction, either due to impracticality or...
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Canada: The first three-story concrete building was constructed with the aid of 3D printing
- Mar, 31, 2024
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- Canada, Toronto
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A three-story 3D-printed building, spanning an area of 420m2 and rising to 12.5m from its foundation to the roof's apex, is located near Toronto. Nidus3D has constructed three complete levels of conc...
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Airport of Boise: 3 lost their lives and 9 injured due to hangar collapse
- Jan, 31, 2024
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- United States, Idaho, Boise
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Three workers lost their lives, and nine others sustained injuries as a privately owned hangar being constructed at the airport of Boise, collapsed on Wednesday 31st of January at approximately 5p.m,...
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The surge in infrastructure projects causes a 50% increase in concrete costs
- Nov, 12, 2023
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- Australia
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Victoria's infrastructure pipeline, valued at $78.5 billion, has led to a significant increase in demand for concrete, resulting in higher prices for commercial builders. The substantial increase in...
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Potential problems and solutions in steel structures
- Nov, 09, 2023
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Every construction material, including steel, is sensitive to various issues. Although steel remains a superior choice for construction, it's crucial to ensure that proper construction techniques are...
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World’s most famous steel structures
- Nov, 08, 2023
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Structural steel plays a crucial role in several projects worldwide, thanks to its remarkable strength, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, it is the preferred choice for iconic archit...
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Part of Kala Academy Building in India was collapsed due to corrosion of steel structure
- Aug, 11, 2023
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- India, Panaji
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A section of the Kala Academy building in the capital city of Panaji, Goa, collapsed last month due to the corrosion of steel and composite structures. This information was stated by Chief Minister P...
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