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An under-construction building collapsed in Bengaluru: one worker killed
- Dec, 25, 2023
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- India, Bengaluru
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A partially constructed building collapsed in Suddaguntepalya, Bengaluru resulting to one fatality. More specifically, one worker killed. The incident occurred during excavation, as reported by Beng...
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Powerful earthquake in Japan: at least 57 fatalities
- Jan, 01, 2024
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Japan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A powerful earthquake hit the western coast of Japan on January 1st. The quake has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 57 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake as a...
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China's deadliest earthquake in recent years: at least 126 fatalities and 700 injuries
- Dec, 19, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Structural Failures Other Structural Soil Structures News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena News On Failures Other News
- China
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Gansu province around midnight on Monday and is the most serious incident of its kind in years. The quake resulted in a death toll of at least 126...
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The ancient walls of Kairouan in Tunisia collapsed: at least three fatalities
- Dec, 17, 2023
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- Tunisia, Kairouan
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Three stonemasons died when a section of the ancient walls surrounding the Old City of Kairouan in Tunisia collapsed on Saturday. In addition, two individuals were injured in the incident, suffering...
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Concerns of a potential collapse for the Bologna's leaning tower
- Dec, 02, 2023
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- Italy, Bologna
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
An ancient tower in Bologna, Italy, known for its significant tilt, comparable to the famous tower in Pisa, has been cordoned off due to concerns about potential collapse. Authorities are constructin...
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Alapere Estate, Lagos: truck collapses a pedestrian bridge
- Dec, 08, 2023
- Bridges Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Nigeria, Ikeja
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A truck collided with a pedestrian bridge in Alapere Estate, Ketu, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday, resulting in the bridge's collapse. The incident, which happened around midnight, was initially...
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Safety improvements are required for thousands of aging bridges in Japan
- Dec, 05, 2023
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- Japan
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Approximately 32% of Japan's 41,395 aging bridges are identified to require safety improvements. However, these crucial measures remain pending, according to government data. The Ministry of Land, In...
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines triggering tsunami alerts
- Dec, 02, 2023
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- Philippines
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A strong earthquake that hit the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting the evacuation of thousands since tsunami warnings were later rescinded. The magnitude 7.6 quake...
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Historic building collapse due to wind loading
- Nov, 20, 2023
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- United States, California , Riverside
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A historic building collapsed due to wind loading in Riverside on Monday afternoon. Debris resulting from the collapse caused the closure of traffic in Riverside. Although the building, located at 29...
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553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades
- Nov, 22, 2023
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The National Council of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development reported that, as of April 2023, a total of 553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades. Numerous casualties and i...
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