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Bio-inspired composite cement: a new material to increase durability using natural principles

Princeton’s university engineers developed a new composite cement inspired by oyster and abalone shells. The new material is more resistant and stretchable than the conventional cement. Particularly,...

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Novel technology by the designer of Burj Khalifa will convert gravity to electricity

The company (SOM) that designed Burj Khalifa announced their plans to build skyscrapers that could store energy, like batteries, using gravity. As of present, Burj Khalifa stands as the tallest build...

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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit

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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An ancient site in Iran is under threat due to heavy rainfall and ground subsidence

The ancient archaeological site of Naqsh-e Rostam in Iran's Fars Province faces the threat of collapse due to damage caused by ground subsidence aggravated by recent rainfall. Situated near the renow...

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Sustainable materials can be used in construction to decrease environmental pollution

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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New study to reinforce concrete with textiles instead of steel published by Sweden researchers

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have invented a method aimed at simplifying scale analysis, thus facilitating the construction of more textile-reinforced concrete structure...

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Godre'r Graig Primary School will be demolished 5 years after its closure due to fear of landslide

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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It’s a good time to be a Structural Engineer!

Read our interview with Joshua Taylor, PE (CA, WA), Senior Director of Product Management and Jana Miller, Senior Manager, Structural Analysis Product Marketing from Bentley Systems discussing abou...

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6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled areas in Pakistan and Afghanistan

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday. Pakistani authorities and the U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake's epicenter was situated in the Hindu Kush...

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Bridge collapsed in Malanje, Angola due to heavy rainfall

A metal bridge that stood proudly over the Ngola River in the Ngola Luije commune, Malanje municipality, in the heart of Angola, succumbed to the relentless force of Mother Nature. The region faced t...

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