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Maintenance and repair of aging buildings at North Carolina universities require a budget of $6.4 billion
- Sep, 16, 2023
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- United States, North Carolina
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
WRAL Investigates acquired a report showing that the cost of renovating all buildings within the UNC System and bringing them up to acceptable standards would be nearly $6.4 billion. This 2021 report...
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World’s tallest tower in Jeddah: 14 firms in running to complete the project
- Sep, 13, 2023
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- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which is tasked with the construction of the one-kilometer Jeddah Tower, has recommenced its efforts and has proposed potential contractors for the project. JEC is...
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September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece
- Sep, 07, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Seismic Effects Structural Dynamics Concrete Structures Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/phenomena News On Failures Other News
- Greece, Athens
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...
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Partial shop roof collapse in Dolgellau: at least two injured
- Sep, 03, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Roofs Structural Reliability Structural Stability Other Structural News On Failures Other News
- United Kingdom, Dolgellau
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after the collapse of the roof of a convenience store. The incident occurred in the Spar store in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, prompting an emergency response...
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Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities
- Sep, 02, 2023
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- Nigeria, Enugu
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...
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Roller coaster: possible damage and meticulous inspections for cracks. Some thoughts after the interview of a dad who spotted crack in a roller coaster
- Jul, 04, 2023
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A roller coaster is a thrilling and stimulating amusement ride that provides passengers with an exciting and heart-pounding experience through a series of twists, turns, and drops. With its impressiv...
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An under-construction bridge collapses in Bangkok: at least 2 fatalities and several injuries
- Jul, 10, 2023
- Bridges Structural Failures Damage (Structural) Structural Reliability Performance-Based Design Structural Stability Other Structural News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Thailand, Bangkok
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
An under construction bridge collapsed on Monday in Bangkok. The collapse caused the death of at least two people and several injuries while videos shared on social media depicted the bridge's metal...
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14 fatalities in Brazil building collapse
- Jul, 08, 2023
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- Brazil
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
It was confirmed by rescuers that at least 14 people, including six children, lost their lives when a building partially collapsed in northeastern Brazil, late on Saturday. The initial death toll of...
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Largest earthquake in 120 years hit Melbourne
- May, 28, 2023
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- Australia, Melbourne
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Melbourne experienced a rare and shallow earthquake on Sunday, which was the largest seismic event to occur in the city in over a hundred years. Although the buildings swayed, the earthquake resulted...
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Bengaluru: country’s first 3D-printed post office
- Apr, 10, 2023
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- India, Bengaluru
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
3D printing technology will be used for Bengaluru’s first post office; a building of 1,100sqft. Larsen & Toubro, which has experience in creating 3D-printed buildings, is implementing the project...
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