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Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine: New research indicate damage before its collapse
- May, 31, 2024
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- United States, Texas, Houston
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A new study published this month in Nature Communications Earth and Environment by a team from the University of Houston, TU Delft, and DLR suggests that the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine,...
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The type of abutment is crucial for the lifespan of bridges
- May, 29, 2024
- Bridge Abutments Bridge Design Bridges Structure Reinforcement Concrete Structures Structural Stability Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
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Abutments are essential components of bridges, providing crucial support. Specifically, a bridge abutment supports the ends of a bridge span, bearing the weight of the decking and transferring the lo...
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Majorca: Two storey restaurant collapsed leading to 4 fatalities
- May, 23, 2024
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Load Factors Roofs Concrete Structures Structural Loads Other Structural News On Failures Other News
- Spain
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A two-storey restaurant collapsed in Majorca, Spanish Island around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST) on Thursday 23rd of May. The collapsed building was the Medusa Beach Club, a popular beachside restaur...
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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit
- May, 21, 2024
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- United States, California , Santa Rosa
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The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...
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Plans are underway to construct the longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge in Taipei, Taiwan: it is slated for completion in 2025
- May, 10, 2024
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- Taiwan, Taipei
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Danjiang Bridge on Taipei Taiwan, is anticipated to claim the title of the world's longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge upon its projected completion in 2025. Specifically, the bridge will be b...
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Sustainable materials can be used in construction to decrease environmental pollution
- Apr, 30, 2024
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Efforts to reduce emissions in the building sector typically focus on operational aspects like heating and lighting. Now the attention is shifting towards the environmental impact of materials themse...
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10 of the longest floating bridges worldwide
- Apr, 24, 2024
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Considered feats of modern engineering, floating bridges play a crucial role in areas where underwater conditions pose challenges for traditional bridge construction, either due to impracticality or...
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The world’s most exceptional 3D printed homes
- Apr, 10, 2024
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3D printing technology is a revolution at the construction sector, enabling builders to fabricate homes using 3D printing techniques in approximately 24 hours. This method employs large-scale 3D prin...
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Boston: Innovative cement used on a large-scale building marks a new era
- Apr, 09, 2024
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- United States, Massachusetts, Boston
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Sublime Systems is the most innovative sustainability company of 2024 as it was recognized by Fast Company Magazine. They created cement that is produced through an electrochemical process, diverging...
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Canada: The first three-story concrete building was constructed with the aid of 3D printing
- Mar, 31, 2024
- Structural Design Multiscale Methods Performance-Based Design Structural Optimization Composite Structures Concrete Structures Steel Structures Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Canada, Toronto
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A three-story 3D-printed building, spanning an area of 420m2 and rising to 12.5m from its foundation to the roof's apex, is located near Toronto. Nidus3D has constructed three complete levels of conc...
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