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Nigeria, NIA: Over 500 cases of building collapse
- Oct, 19, 2024
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- Nigeria
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The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) said on Friday that the country has experienced over 500 building collapses since 2010 that have resulted in more than 100 fatalities. NIA President, Arc Ad...
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Works on the world’s tallest skyscraper has resumed after a multi-year pause
- Oct, 03, 2024
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- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper. Its construction has resumed nearly seven years after work was resumed during a nationwide anti-corruption crackdown. At a...
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Cairo: a 43-floor Tower will be constructed using hydrogen as energy source
- Sep, 20, 2024
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- Egypt, Cairo
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An innovative 240-meter tower is about to be built in Egypt using hydrogen as energy source. The skyscraper is part of the construction of the “New Administrative Capital”, which is located near Cair...
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Tanzania, Africa: The largest bridge of Africa is about to be built
- Sep, 18, 2024
- Bridge Design Bridge Management Bridges Structural Design Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Tanzania
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Africa’s largest bridge is about to be built in Tanzania, Africa. The bridge will connect Tanzania with the Zanzibar islands. Specifically, the 49 kilometers long bridge will connect Dar es Salaam wh...
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Ohio’s first 3D-printed building is about to be constructed in Linden
- Sep, 16, 2024
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- United States, New Jersey, Linden
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The first 3D-printed building is about to be constructed on 26th Avenue in Linden, Columbus, Ohio by the contractor Mayo Makinde. The constructor is planning to build an 850-square-foot two-bedroom a...
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3D imaging technology is a crucial tool for engineers
- Sep, 06, 2024
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3D imaging technology is a new field that engineers are exploring now, to have better and more detailed imaging of buildings and environments. They use a vast range of techniques as is LiDar, photogr...
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Australia: plans for the construction of the first 3D-printed social housing units
- Aug, 23, 2024
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- Australia, Dubbo
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It is widely known how revolutionary is the technology of 3D-printing. More and more 3D-printed projects are going to be constructed around the world, while others have been already completed. A new...
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Rio- Antirrio Bridge, Greece: The marvelous engineering project that connects Peloponnese and central Greece
- Aug, 20, 2024
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- Greece
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One of the most emblematic bridges in Greece is the Rio-Antirrio Bridge named Charilaos Trikoupis bridge in honor of 19th century prime minister of Greece. He had had envisioned the opportunities tha...
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Tanzania: They plan to construct about 50 3D-earth printed buildings
- Aug, 14, 2024
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- Tanzania, Kibaha
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Today, the construction industry is characterized by the continuously increasing use of 3D-printing technology. Therefore, 3D-printing technology has seen substantial advancements. Until recently, en...
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Zero-cement concrete will reduce the environmental impact in construction industry
- Aug, 08, 2024
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Due to the climate crisis and the high CO2 emissions of concrete, engineers and scientists are seeking an alternative construction material which will be more environmentally friendly and will reduce...
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