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School building collapses in Bengaluru: 2 fatalities and 13 injuries
- Jan, 19, 2024
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- India, Bengaluru
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Two people lost their lives, and 13 others sustained injuries due to the collapse of an under-construction school building in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru. On Friday morning, when the incident occurred, 1...
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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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The most common categories of isolated foundation footings
- Nov, 01, 2023
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- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The primary purpose of a building's foundation is to transfer the weight of the superstructure to the ground. An isolated footing is a commonly employed foundation type for supporting individual colu...
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