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Indonesia school building collapse (update): Death toll rises to 37
- Oct, 06, 2025
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The death toll from the collapse of a school building in Indonesia's East Java province has risen to 37, regional rescue authorities said Sunday. About 25 people remain missing, and thus the death to...
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Indonesia school collapse: three fatalities and dozens injured
- Sep, 29, 2025
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- Indonesia, Sidoarjo
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at Sidoarjo, East Java, when a building at Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school collapsed, leaving at least three student dead and dozens more injured. Rescue work...
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Massive sinkhole in Bangkok, Thailand after heavy rainfall
- Sep, 24, 2025
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- Thailand, Bangkok
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A massive sinkhole, which was about 50m wide, opened near Vajira Hospital and a local police station in Bangkok, pulling down power lines and revealing a burst water pipe. Officials believe the collap...
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Wooden bridge collapsed in Biswanath flood
- Sep, 18, 2025
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- India, Biswanath Charali
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The transportation situation has become critical in Sootea, Biswanath constituency, following the collapse of the wooden bridge linking Bokorapotta and Kuruwaati. The bridge, already weakened by age...
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China: World's tallest bridge passes static and dynamic load tests
- Sep, 03, 2025
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- China
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China’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province has successfully passed a series of rigorous static and dynamic load tests ahead of its official opening. Over five days, engineers used 96 heavy tr...
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Mumbai: a 3-storey building collapsed - many injuries
- Jul, 18, 2025
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- India, Mumbai
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Friday, July 18, a three-storey residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Bandra suburb, resulting in at least 12 injuries, with many others feared to be trapped beneath the debris. According to...
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Eritrea begins new dam construction in Molqui Sub-zone
- May, 02, 2025
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A dam is currently under construction in the Aitaber administrative area of the Molqui Sub-zone to provide a stable water supply for both residents and livestock, as well as to promote irrigation-bas...
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World’s tallest building to reach two kilometers in height
- Apr, 28, 2025
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- Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia is laying the groundwork for another ambitious megaproject: a record-breaking skyscraper named Rise. Once completed, Rise Tower is set to become the tallest building in the world, soarin...
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Tallest UK tower: plans approved
- Apr, 16, 2025
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Plans for the tallest skyscraper outside London have been officially approved for Manchester, marking a significant milestone in the city’s evolving skyline. The 76-storey tower, set to rise 246 mete...
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University of Southern California: a new study indicates the impact of rising seawater on Alexandria's infrastructure due to erosion
- Feb, 27, 2025
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- Egypt, Alexandria
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A breakthrough study on the state of buildings in the Egyptian city of Alexandria has been published by the University of Southern California in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich...
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