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Bridge demolition for metro’s construction in downtown LA (video)
A short bridge was demolished in downtown LA, as it was standing in the way of the Regional Connector project, the city’s metro line extension. The bridge, leading to Hope Street, was built in the are...
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Several old Sacramento buildings in need of repair
According to CBS Sacramento, a historical building in Old Sacramento, U.S.A. showed structural problems and locals are concerned about their safety. The problems were observed by a staff member and th...
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The tallest skyscraper is going to be in Dubai
Engineers in Dubai are arguably pioneers in construction. A new building construction that is expected to be the tallest skyscraper of all is underway!! This skyscraper will be taller than 830 m an...
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Lloyd’s building stands out in London: functionality and modern design
According to “TimeOut London”, Lloyd’s building is one of the most impressive buildings in London. It is an office building and the home of the insurance institution Lloyd’s of London. Its constructio...
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China’s Zhangjiajie bridge of glass now closed… 13 days after the grand opening!
Three months ago, we wrote about the progress of construction of China’s Record- Breaking Glass Bridge. This bridge opened to the public on August 20th attracting many visitors, but thirteen days late...
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Are the buildings twisting? Shanghai Tower can.
- Aug, 30, 2016
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- 501 Yincheng Middle Rd, Lujiazui Residential District, Pudong, Shanghai, China
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The second tallest skyscraper in the world is located in Liuhiazui, Pudong, Shanghai and is known as the Shanghai Tower. 632 meters high and designed by Gensler, it started to be constructed at the en...
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The Double Helix Bridge of Singapore; a must see for structural engineers!
Bridges, as the structures which connect two separated parts of land, make easier and faster our transportation. The materials, the shape and the design differentiate one bridge from the other. Althou...
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The Floating Seahorse of Dubai: An architectural star was born!
Apart from skyscrapers and impressive buildings, Dubai is known for the Floating Seahorse. It’s about a luxurious villa which is located among other floating structures in the Arabian Gulf. Like a flo...
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EU regulations on energy performance of buildings to be revised
Nowadays, all buildings are rated for energy consumption and specific legislation in the EU aims to improve energy efficiency. On 4th of July, the EU announced that the European Commission reviewed a...
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MahaNakhon skyscraper in Bangkok about to be completed
Nowadays, in cities around the world such as in New York, in Tokyo, in Shanghai, in Dubai etc, structural engineers build skyscrapers for residential as well as business purposes. The design, the evol...
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