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China's deadliest earthquake in recent years: at least 126 fatalities and 700 injuries
- Dec, 19, 2023
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- China
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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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Virginia funds the expansion of the Long Bridge with $729 million
- Dec, 07, 2023
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- United Kingdom
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Virginia officials declared that the state secured $729 million in federal funds to support the expansion of the Long Bridge, a century-old two-track span over the Potomac. Governor Glenn Youngkin st...
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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
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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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British Columbia expands the use of mass timber in buildings proposing changes to the building code
- Dec, 11, 2023
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- Canada
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British Columbia is set to expand the use of mass timber in construction, proposing changes to the building code and aiming to facilitate the construction of tall buildings and foster resilient commu...
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The surge in infrastructure projects causes a 50% increase in concrete costs
- Nov, 12, 2023
- Concrete Structures Structure Reinforcement Steel Structures Other Structural Structural Design Performance-Based Design Expert Witness News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Other News
- Australia
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
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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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Mexico on December 7
- Dec, 07, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Failures News On Natural Disasters/phenomena News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Mexico
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Central Mexico experienced an earthquake on Thursday afternoon. The quake caused buildings to shake in the Mexican capital, prompting concerned residents to evacuate onto the streets in this earthqua...
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Alapere Estate, Lagos: truck collapses a pedestrian bridge
- Dec, 08, 2023
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- Nigeria, Ikeja
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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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The most significant principles of sustainable architecture
- Dec, 01, 2023
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Over time, sustainable architecture has assumed various names and forms. The definition of sustainable architecture is broad, encompassing structures constructed entirely from recycled materials to t...
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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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