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Keller ranks #1 on 2023 ENR List
- Nov, 10, 2023
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Engineering News Record (ENR) ranks Keller #1 Excavation and Foundation firm for 2023. This is Keller’s fifth year holding this top position. Before 2019, this position was held by Keller company H...
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Greece’s Minister of Culture promises to restore earthquake-damaged monuments in Kos island by 2025
- Nov, 07, 2023
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- Greece
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The Ministry of Culture is intensifying efforts to restore the monuments of Kos island that were affected by the 2017 earthquake. Greece’s Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, announced that the necess...
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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
- Steel Structures Other Structural News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Other News Bridges Structural Design Performance-Based Design Roofs Arches Structural Systems Metal Structures Structural Behavior Structural Loads Sustainable Development Standards And Design Codes
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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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John Wolosick receives Distinguished Service Award
- Nov, 07, 2023
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With 45 years in the industry, John is an expert in soil nailing, slope stabilization, and anchored earth retention. Before joining Keller (then Hayward Baker) in 1996, John held various roles in en...
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An 11-story building collapsed in Kentucky: at least two workers are dead
- Oct, 31, 2023
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- United States, Kentucky
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An 11-story building in Kentucky collapsed this week, leading to the tragic deaths of two workers who were trapped under concrete and steel. A multi-day rescue effort ensued in an attempt to save the...
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5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal: a) at least 157 fatalities, b) search and rescue should be focused on earthquake relief efforts
- Nov, 03, 2023
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- Nepal
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A strong earthquake claimed the lives of at least 157 people in the remote Jajarkot area of the Himalayan nation. The magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck late on Friday night at 11:47 pm (18:02 GMT) in t...
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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica: no reports of fatalities
- Oct, 30, 2023
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- Jamaica
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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jamaica on Monday. Although it led to power outages in some areas and resulted in items falling, there were no reports of significant damage. Prime Minister Andrew H...
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The most common categories of isolated foundation footings
- Nov, 01, 2023
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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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The five strongest earthquakes ever recorded
- Sep, 09, 2023
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The following lines describe five of the most devastating earthquakes in history: The Great Chilean Earthquake (1960), also known as The 1960 Valdivia Earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.5, is the mo...
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