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Precast and prefabricated concrete structures: What is the difference?
- Feb, 24, 2023
- Concrete Structures Slabs Walls Structural Design Performance-Based Design News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Over the last few decades, precast and prefabricated concrete structures have become prevalent in the construction industry, used in a variety of projects. Concrete slabs, pillars, beams, and walls m...
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Building partially collapsed twice within 8 days in Welland, Canada
- Feb, 26, 2023
- Other Structural Damage (Structural) Structural Failures News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Canada, Welland
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
A five-story, 226-unit condo suffered partial collapse twice within 8 days. More specifically, the initial collapse took place on February the 18th and a second one followed almost a week later, on F...
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Under-construction Islamabad bridge collapses for the second time within a week
- Mar, 02, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Management Other Structural Other News News On Failures
- Pakistan, Islamabad
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
An under-construction bridge in Islamabad collapsed on Thursday, March 2 for the second time within a week. More specifically, one of the bridge’s girders tipped over and caused a domino effect, w...
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The tallest timber buildings in the world
- Mar, 03, 2023
- Wood Structures News On Awards News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Timber structures are rising in height around the world. Five planned or recently finished projects are presented here considering their location and their height. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 86.6m T...
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Fire erupts in Hong Kong skyscraper under construction
- Mar, 02, 2023
- Other Structural News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena Other News
- Hong Kong
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
A 42-story skyscraper, which was being constructed in Hong Kong, caught on fire late on Thursday night. Falling sparks and debris caused about 170 people to be evacuated from the shopping area, wh...
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Using OpenSTAAD for Moving Loads
- Mar, 07, 2023
- Structural Design Structural Analysis News On Software
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Since STAAD.Pro is a general-purpose analytical tool, there are many instances in which ideas that are posted may not be given the highest priority. STAAD.Pro's powerful accomplice can step in to the...
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Two buildings collapsed in Alaska during the weekend
- Mar, 04, 2023
- Roofs Structural Failures Wood Structures Snow And Rain Loads News On Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Alaska, Anchorage
- Authored by: Lysimachos Tigkas
The roofs of two commercial buildings collapsed during the weekend in the town of Anchorage, Alaska. The first event took place around 7.30 a.m. on Saturday, where the roof of a thrift store near...
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6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
- Mar, 04, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena
- New Zealand
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Kermadec Islands area of New Zealand was hit by an earthquake on Saturday with a magnitude of 6.9, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The magnitude and depth were previous...
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Building collapses in north Delhi due to fire
- Mar, 01, 2023
- Structural Failures Damage (Structural) Other Structural News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News Structural Behavior Structural Stability
- India, New Delhi
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A big fire started on Wednesday inside a three-story private building on Roshanara Road in North Delhi. According to the authorities, the cause of the fire remains unknown while more than 100 firefig...
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Keller North America launches The Site Report podcast
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes on a construction site? What about community engagement and how employees grow in their careers? And who can forget about those funny stories tha...
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