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Keller sets standard on UAE rail project
- Mar, 19, 2021
- Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United Arab Emirates, Al Batha
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Keller is leading the way for ground-improvement works on the largest infrastructure project in the United Arab Emirates. A major new rail network that will create new connections among the nation’s...
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Details surface on the collapse of the famous Arecibo Observatory telescope
- Mar, 17, 2021
- Structural Failures Steel Structures News On Failures
- Puerto Rico, Arecibo
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
The collapse of the iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope dismayed scientists across the globe. The telescope, whose majestic dish became famous from the movie GoldenEye, collapsed on December 1st 20...
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London’s bridge infrastructure under scrutiny
- Mar, 10, 2021
- Bridge Management Bridges Damage (Structural) Structural Health Monitoring News On Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, London
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Several bridges along the Thames in London have shown signs of structural deterioration requiring repair works and extended traffic closures. Many experts have indicated that the public should...
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Central Greece shaken by a surprising earthquake doublet
- Mar, 08, 2021
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena
- Greece, Elassona
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
A strong earthquake doublet struck Central Greece on March 3rd and 4th 2021. According to the United States Geological Survey, an M6.3 earthquake hit central Greece early afternoon on Wednesday Marc...
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Keller expands local presence in Montreal, Quebec
Keller announced a new office in Montreal, Quebec, following an agreement to acquire the local TreviGroup assets. The acquisition furthers Keller’s commitment to the Quebec and Eastern Canadian marke...
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Structural Engineering meeting Nature: Western Australia’s Kalbarri Skywalks
- Mar, 03, 2021
- Structural Design Structural Systems Decks News On Projects / Industry
- Australia, Kalbarri
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Using innovative structural engineering design solutions and being blended into the natural environment, the Kalbarri Skywalks in Western Australia opened to the public in June 2020. The steel cantil...
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Landmark Double-arch Steel Bridge Erected for Cross Bay Link in Hong Kong
- Mar, 01, 2021
- Bridge Design Bridges Structural Design Steel Structures News On Projects / Industry
- Hong Kong
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
A signature, prefabricated double-arch steel bridge (“Eternity Arch”), which will be part of the Cross Bay Link, Tseung Kwan O, was erected on February 26th 2021 in Hong Kong. Upon completion, it wil...
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Bridge inspection using drone technology by NCDOT
- Feb, 26, 2021
- Bridges Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Health Monitoring News On Projects / Industry
- United States, North Carolina
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Setting one more example of the expanding use of drone technology for infrastructure monitoring, the North Carolina Department of Transportation authorized and performed inspection of the Marc Basnig...
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Leslie E. Robertson (1928-2021) - Renowned Structural Engineer of World Trade Center
- Feb, 24, 2021
- Structural Design News On Projects / Industry
- United States, California , San Mateo
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
A decorated figure within the Structural Engineering profession, Leslie ‘Les’ Robertson passed away, aged 92, on February 11th 2021 in San Mateo, California. Robertson, who pioneered the structura...
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Keller's water treatment expertise helps DC project
While Keller is renowned throughout the world for its wide range of geotechnical solutions, perhaps less well-known is its expertise in groundwater behavior and decontamination. A good example of thi...
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