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Heidelberg, Germany: the largest 3D-printed structure in Europe was delivered
- Jul, 23, 2024
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- Germany, Heidelberg
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A huge milestone for the construction sector in Europe was completed last February with the inauguration of the largest 3D printed building by the city of Heidelberg with the aid of PERI 3D construct...
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Syria: 316 schools were restored and fully equipped after last year’s catastrophic earthquake
- Jul, 22, 2024
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- Syria, Aleppo
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
After the catastrophic earthquake in February 2023 in Aleppo province, Syria, 1019 schools were damaged while 349 of them were deemed unsafe. Mustafa Abdel Ghani, who is the director of Education in...
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Plateau State, Nigeria school building collapse: 22 fatalities and 132 people trapped
- Jul, 12, 2024
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- Nigeria, Jos
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
On the 12th of July at approximately 11:30 local time a two-storey school building collapsed in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria resulting in 22 deaths. Furthermore, 132 others primarily students were tra...
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Grajska kašča, Slovenia: 5.6-million EUR restoration project is about to start
- Jul, 18, 2024
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- Slovenia
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A new project to renovate the Grajska kašča castle which is in Ptuj Castle complex in Ptuj, Slovenia is planned to start in 2024 with its completion expected by March of 2026. The total cost of the p...
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Cambridge University plans the restoration of the building of the Seelay Library
- Jul, 17, 2024
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- United Kingdom
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With the aid of BDP, the University of Cambridge is planning the renovation of the Historic Faculty building Grade II which is part of the red trilogy buildings. The building was originally designed...
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Innovative strategies in earthquake-resistant building design: ensuring safety and structural integrity
- Jul, 16, 2024
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The major concern that engineers and architects have when they design a new building is to ensure that it will withstand seismic forces and have a remarkable resistance. They manage the above by desi...
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Revolutionary glass bridge exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass
- Jul, 15, 2024
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- United States, New York, New York
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Corning Museum of Glass with the aid of the University of Pennsylvania will exhibit a revolutionary glass structure. Specifically, the glass structure will be a glass bridge designed by Dr. Masou...
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Wimborne: A new bridge will be constructed considering inspection findings of the existing bridge
- Jul, 12, 2024
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- United Kingdom, Wimborne Minster
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
After a routine inspection, the footbridge in Wimborne was deemed unsafe, and officials have decided to replace it during this summer. The inspection revealed extensive corrosion beneath the bridge....
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11 strongest earthquakes worldwide over the last 2 centuries
- Jul, 11, 2024
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It is estimated that at least 20,000 earthquakes occur every year worldwide due to the movement of tectonic plates, which release vast amounts of energy. Moreover, despite an average of 55 quakes hit...
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Surfside beach, South Carolina: A three-storey building closed for structural problems after inspection
- Jul, 10, 2024
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- United States, South Carolina, Surfside Beach
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A complex of apartments at Surfside beach was deemed unsafe after inspection and closed due to structural deficiencies. Initially, according to Town records fire marshal during a routine inspection n...
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