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Bio-inspired composite cement: a new material to increase durability using natural principles

Princeton’s university engineers developed a new composite cement inspired by oyster and abalone shells. The new material is more resistant and stretchable than the conventional cement. Particularly,...

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San Francisco: New regulations for retrofitting concrete buildings are underway

San Francisco city officials are actively engaged in retrofitting concrete buildings susceptible to collapse during seismic events according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) projections...

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Detroit River: The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge is about to be completed

The construction of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge that started approximately six years ago and was fully funded by the Canadian government is about to be completed. The bridge, that is design...

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Athens- Corinth highway, Greece: A bridge was demolished after truck’s overturn

On Friday, the 7th at around 10 p.m. local time, a fuel truck overturned and burst into flames on the Athens–Corinth highway, causing severe structural damage to the bridge it was crossing. Although...

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10 state-of-the-art sustainable materials that will alter construction industry

In 2024, sustainable materials become state-of-the-art in construction since the construction industry has adopted a different perspective, striving to decrease its ecological footprint. Innovative b...

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The Silvertown Tunnel project is drawing to its end with the completion of the main tunnel

The construction of the Silvertown Tunnel in the UK is about to be completed, with engineers having completed the integration between the cut-and-cover sections and the primary tunnel as they poured...

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Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine: New research indicate damage before its collapse

A new study published this month in Nature Communications Earth and Environment by a team from the University of Houston, TU Delft, and DLR suggests that the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine,...

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The type of abutment is crucial for the lifespan of bridges

Abutments are essential components of bridges, providing crucial support. Specifically, a bridge abutment supports the ends of a bridge span, bearing the weight of the decking and transferring the lo...

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Majorca: Two storey restaurant collapsed leading to 4 fatalities

A two-storey restaurant collapsed in Majorca, Spanish Island around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST) on Thursday 23rd of May. The collapsed building was the Medusa Beach Club, a popular beachside restaur...

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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit

The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...

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