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Restoration works on Kashkan Bridge in Lorestan
- Jul, 12, 2021
- Bridges Repair And Retrofit Of Structures
- Iran
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Kashkan Bridge is an ancient Sassanid-era (224 CE to 651) monument located in the western province of Lorestan. Lorestan, which is a region of great historical significance, was inhabited by Irania...
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Tajikistan earthquake killed five people, dozens of houses destroyed
- Jul, 10, 2021
- Earthquake Engineering Structural Failures Damage (Structural)
- Tajikistan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
An earthquake struck at Tajikistan 27km (17 miles) east of Rasht district on Saturday July 10th at 7:14 am (02:14 GMT). The earthquake magnitude was 5.9 and the temblor was also felt in the capital,...
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Miami Building Collapse update: death toll up to 36 - remainder of the building comes down in controlled demolition
- Jul, 07, 2021
- Structural Failures Damage (Structural)
- United States, Florida, Miami
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Sunday, July 4th, at about 10:30 p.m. the standing portion of the 40-year-old building was demolished in order to allow rescue teams to search the area uneventfully. This action was essential in o...
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Investigation undertaken by NIST on Florida’s building collapse
- Jun, 24, 2021
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures
- United States, Florida, Miami
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it would launch a full technical investigation into what caused the partial collapse of the Champlain...
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Miami: 12-storey building collapses, dozens under the debris
- Jun, 28, 2021
- Structural Failures Damage (Structural)
- United States, Florida, Miami
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A 12-storey residential building north of Miami has collapsed, trapping people under a pile of rubble. Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors in the debris. Here's what we know about what...
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A pedestrian bridge collapses onto DC freeway
A pedestrian bridge that likely was struck by at least one vehicle collapsed onto Interstate 295 in Washington, DC, injuring several people and blocking the highway in both directions. Chris Geldart...
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Improving weak soils with columns of compacted crushed concrete
- Jun, 17, 2021
- Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- Netherlands, Hoofddorp
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Keller’s committed to reducing its impact on the environment by offering clients more sustainable solutions wherever possible. Improving weak soils with columns of compacted crushed concrete, recycle...
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Keller cuts project carbon emissions by more than 90%
- Jun, 11, 2021
- Foundations News On Products & Services
- Singapore
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
As the world’s largest geotechnical company, Keller wants to lead the sector in offering products and solutions that contribute towards a more sustainable future. One example of this is in Singapore,...
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A unique in-tunnel grouting project by Keller at Merbourne's Metro Tunnel
- Jun, 08, 2021
- Underground Structures Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- Australia, Melbourne
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
After months of careful design planning and on-site expertise, Keller has successfully completed a unique in-tunnel grouting project for one of Melbourne’s highest profile programs – the Metro Tunnel...
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Forensic engineering attempts to find causes of Mexico City metro bridge collapse
- Jun, 01, 2021
- Forensic Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Failures
- Mexico
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Forensic assessment of the causes behind the deadly collapse of Line 12 rail bridge in Mexico City is under way. The accident, which occurred near the Olivos station in the working-class neighb...
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