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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines triggering tsunami alerts
- Dec, 02, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Philippines
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A strong earthquake that hit the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting the evacuation of thousands since tsunami warnings were later rescinded. The magnitude 7.6 quake...
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A 3d-printed house to withstand strong earthquakes was built in 26 hours
- Oct, 25, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Optimization Sustainable Development Other Structural Concrete Structures News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Other News News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena
- Guatemala
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A team in Guatemala used 3D printing technology to construct an earthquake-proof house within a remarkable timeframe of 26 hours. This project aimed to create a structure designed to withstand earthq...
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Can scientists predict a strong earthquake months before the event?
- Nov, 29, 2023
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Seismologists have revealed a study proposing the prediction of strong earthquakes by identifying early warning signals several months before the quake. Published in Nature Communications, the resear...
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Construction of 318 MLD (70 MGD) wastewater treatment plant at Coronation Pillar, Delhi
- Nov, 28, 2023
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L&T Construction delivered Coronation Pillar, a new wastewater treatment plant in New Delhi, treating 318 million liters of sewage a day, while reducing annual carbon emissions by approximately 1...
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India’s longest sea bridge to open on December 25
- Nov, 21, 2023
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- India
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The Maharashtra BJP released a video on Monday claiming that the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), India's longest sea bridge, would be accessible to the public on December 25. The Mumbai Metropolita...
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Automated design of civil and architectural structures with STAAD API
- Nov, 27, 2023
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Hyundai Engineering, winner of Bentley Systems' 2023 Going Digital Awards in Structural Engineering, used STAAD and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to automate shelter and pipe rack designs to respond...
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A newly inaugurated skyscraper is now Japan's tallest building
- Nov, 24, 2023
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- Japan
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A newly inaugurated skyscraper, standing at a height of 330m, is Tokyo's latest landmark. The Mori JP tower, having 64 floors designated for shops, offices, and residences, now holds the distinction...
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Historic building collapse due to wind loading
- Nov, 20, 2023
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- United States, California , Riverside
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A historic building collapsed due to wind loading in Riverside on Monday afternoon. Debris resulting from the collapse caused the closure of traffic in Riverside. Although the building, located at 29...
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Clearwater River Flood Mitigation Solution by Keller North America
- Nov, 22, 2023
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- Canada
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has a long history of overland flooding since 1835, with 17 notable floods, mostly caused by ice jams as the river breaks up. The Municipality has begun a mu...
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553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades
- Nov, 22, 2023
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The National Council of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development reported that, as of April 2023, a total of 553 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past five decades. Numerous casualties and i...
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