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7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan: it was the most potent incident in a quarter-century
- Apr, 03, 2024
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena Other News
- Taiwan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On Wednesday 3rd of April in Taiwan took place the island's most intense earthquake over the last 25 years. This seismic event, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, struck the east coast of the island...
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Montgomery County: One fatality due to the collapse of a warehouse
- Mar, 29, 2024
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- United States, Pennsylvania
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Tragedy struck in Montgomery County on Friday the 29th of March as one individual lost his life following the collapse of a warehouse structure. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. at 1004 Levee R...
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Three fatalities due to bar collapse in Chamiers Road, Chennai
- Mar, 28, 2024
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Roofs Underground Structures Other Structural News On Failures Other News
- India, Chennai
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
In the area of Chamiers Road in Chennai's Alwarpet district, the roof of the Sekhmet Bar collapsed on Thursday 28th of March, claiming the lives of three people. Unfortunately, the bar was open at th...
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Baltimore bridge collapse due to cargo ship collision: at least six fatalities
- Mar, 26, 2024
- Bridges Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural Columns News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena Other News
- United States, Maryland, Baltimore
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Six workers were reported missing and presumed dead following the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore Harbor on Tuesday. The collapse occurred after a massive cargo ship collided with the structure, le...
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Indonesia: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of East Java
- Mar, 23, 2024
- Earthquake Engineering Damage (Structural) Other Structural News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena Other News
- Indonesia
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On the 23rd of March 2024 at 11:22 a.m. local time in Jakarta, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East Java province in Indonesia. According to the country’s meteorology, climatology,...
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Bihar's Supaul: A section of a bridge collapsed killing one while many others are trapped
- Mar, 22, 2024
- Bridges Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Composite Structures Other Structural News On Failures Other News Slabs
- India, Supaul
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
An under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Supaul on Friday 22nd of March at 7:30 am local time resulting to the death of one person. Furthermore, at least 10 others were injured while there a...
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Kolkata: Five-storey building collapsed, leaves 10 dead and many injured
- Mar, 18, 2024
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- India, Kolkata
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A five-storey building under construction collapsed on Monday 18th of March around midnight in Kolkata's Garden Reach vicinity, causing the death of at least 10 people and many injured, while others...
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Building collapse in Alexandria: at least four fatalities
- Mar, 08, 2024
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Failures
- Egypt, Alexandria
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
According to Egyptian authorities, a building collapsed in the El Wardiya region of Alexandria province of Egypt on Friday 8th of March. The incident caused the death of at least four individuals, wh...
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Godre'r Graig Primary School will be demolished 5 years after its closure due to fear of landslide
- Mar, 01, 2024
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- United Kingdom, Pontardawe
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
In July 2019, the closure of Godre'r Graig Primary School near Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot, was prompted by concerns regarding a potential landslide from an old quarry tip. Up to this day, the stud...
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Pakistan: At least 36 fatalities due to building collapses and landslides
- Mar, 03, 2024
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Snow And Rain Loads Other Structural News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Pakistan
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Extensive heavy rains across Pakistan on Sunday 3rd of March have resulted in at least 37 fatalities and 50 injuries, according to authorities. The downpours have caused significant damage and/or col...
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