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India’s longest sea bridge to open on December 25
- Nov, 21, 2023
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- India
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The Maharashtra BJP released a video on Monday claiming that the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), India's longest sea bridge, would be accessible to the public on December 25. The Mumbai Metropolita...
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553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades
- Nov, 22, 2023
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The National Council of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development reported that, as of April 2023, a total of 553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades. Numerous casualties and i...
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AI and virtual reality to monitor the structural safety of buildings and bridges
- Nov, 08, 2023
- Structural Health Monitoring Repair And Retrofit Of Structures Bridges Bridge Design Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Performance-Based Design Structural Dynamics Damage (Structural) Dynamic Loads Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural Sustainable Development Standards And Design Codes News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia News On Products & Services Other News
- United States, Florida, Orlando
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The structural health and safety of a nation's bridges and buildings is crucial for preventing disasters like the Surfside condominium collapse in 2021. To improve the structural health monitoring of...
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World’s most famous steel structures
- Nov, 08, 2023
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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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The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings
- Oct, 27, 2023
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In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...
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Torch Tower Tokyo, a $4.8bn development, will be Japan’s tallest skyscraper
- Oct, 09, 2023
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- Japan
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The construction of what will soon become the tallest building in Japan was recently begun. The building, known as the Torch Tower skyscraper, will cost $4.8 billion and will stand at a height of 390...
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Timber structure built by pre-sapiens carpenters was discovered by researchers
- Sep, 25, 2023
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- Zambia
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The world's oldest known timber structure was excavated at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. Archaeologists found this structure, which was constructed by humans prior to the emergence of Homo sapiens as a di...
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Croatia requires a workforce of 30,000 people to meet its 2030 energy efficiency targets in the building sector
- Aug, 11, 2023
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- Croatia
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According to the Croatia Green Building Council, Croatia will require approximately 30,000 employees per year in order to achieve its 2030 energy efficiency goals in the building sector. More specifi...
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World’s largest 3D printed campus is constructed in India
- Sep, 28, 2023
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- India, Chandigarh
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As reported by ETGovernment.com in India, Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry, the Director General of Border Roads, recently inspected the construction of the Himank Air Dispatch Unit, slated to beco...
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Digital twins of buildings can contribute to the reduction of environmental carbon emissions
- Sep, 15, 2023
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Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. A recent white paper, entitled "Decarbonizing the Built World: A Call to Action," argues that digital...
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