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Russia and North Korea advance transport cooperation: the Tumen River bridge project is highlighted
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Transport ministers from Russia and North Korea met in St. Petersburg on Sunday to discuss a range of joint infrastructure and transport projects, including plans to build a road bridge over the Tumen...
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A smarter fire-resistant coating for safer steel structures
- Apr, 27, 2026
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Fire safety remains a critical consideration across multiple sectors, including construction and energy storage. Structural steel must maintain integrity under high temperatures, while lithium-ion bat...
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Residential building collapses in Russia's Dagestan region due to flood loading
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Makhachkala
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A multi-story residential building collapsed in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan region, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall. According to the regional branch of the Eme...
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Balcony collapse in Corinth, Greece: a woman dead and her family members injured
- Apr, 04, 2026
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- Greece, Corinth
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A 43-year-old German woman was killed on Saturday afternoon after part of a balcony collapsed in the Kalamia area of Corinth, Greece. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. while she was wal...
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Deadly earthquake hit Afghanistan: eight family members dead
- Apr, 03, 2026
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- Afghanistan
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A magnitude 5.8–5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on April 3–4, 2026, causing fatalities and structural damage. According to authorities, at least eight people were killed when a h...
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One year after the Mandalay earthquake: recovery moves forward, but scars remain
- Mar, 28, 2026
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- Myanmar [Burma], Mandalay
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A year after the earthquake near Mandalay, northern Myanmar remains caught between recovery and loss. While some roads have been repaired and even repaved, progress is uneven. The old Ava Bridge stan...
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AI tool turns drone images into street-level views to speed up earthquake response assessment
- Mar, 25, 2026
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Other Structural News On Products & Services News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry Other News Structural Reliability Structural Behavior
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Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to support rapid post-earthquake damage assessment, according to recent research findings. The system aims to help emergenc...
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New Eurocode 4 sets new standards for efficient and sustainable steel–concrete design
- Mar, 24, 2026
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A new edition of Eurocode 4 has been released, providing updated guidance for designing composite steel–concrete structures that are commonly used in buildings and infrastructure throughout Europe. P...
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Jeddah Tower nears 370 meters as construction resumes toward world’s tallest building
- Mar, 26, 2026
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- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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Construction of the Jeddah Tower—set to become the world’s tallest building at a planned height of 1,000 metres—has now reached level 91, standing at around 370 metres, according to Saudi Arabia’s Ki...
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Denmark’s tallest timber tower: Future of circular, low-carbon architecture
- Mar, 20, 2026
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- Denmark
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In Denmark’s second-largest city, a former industrial harbor has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. At its center stands a roughly 260-foot-tall building that tackles one of arch...
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