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5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal: a) at least 157 fatalities, b) search and rescue should be focused on earthquake relief efforts

A strong earthquake claimed the lives of at least 157 people in the remote Jajarkot area of the Himalayan nation. The magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck late on Friday night at 11:47 pm (18:02 GMT) in t...

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The most common categories of isolated foundation footings

The primary purpose of a building's foundation is to transfer the weight of the superstructure to the ground. An isolated footing is a commonly employed foundation type for supporting individual colu...

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Building, housing a supermarket, collapses in Beihai: at least four injuries

A two-story building, that housed a supermarket, collapsed on Saturday afternoon in the Tieshangang district of Beihai. The collapse caused at least four injuries, with all affected currently in stab...

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Montreal building collapse: One fatality, two injuries

A building partly collapsed in Montreal North on Saturday. Five individuals were inside the building at the time of the incident while one fatality and two injuries were confirmed. Authorities said t...

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Bridge collapse in Gujarat: at least 10 people swept away

A bridge, located in the Vastadi region of Gujarat's Surendranagar district, collapsed on September 24, resulting in a tragic incident with several vehicles falling into the river below. Four people...

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Maintenance and repair of aging buildings at North Carolina universities require a budget of $6.4 billion

WRAL Investigates acquired a report showing that the cost of renovating all buildings within the UNC System and bringing them up to acceptable standards would be nearly $6.4 billion. This 2021 report...

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Less concrete in building design with the aid of AI

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide. The concrete industry contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for an estimated 8% of the worl...

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September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece

On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...

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World’s largest and longest 3D-printed concrete bicycle bridge: some observations 4 years after its construction

The BAM construction group constructed the largest and most extensive concrete bridge using 3D printing technology. According to available information, the world's longest 3D-printed concrete bicycle...

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Building collapse near Joshimath: one killed, five others rescued

A building collapse occurred near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday evening. One person was killed, while five others were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The State Disas...

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