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World's most frightening bridges to cross: Part 2

Bridges have been part of engineering features since ancient times. Through the ages, their design and capabilities evolved and can currently span across challenging and rough terrains. Following the...

World's most frightening bridges to cross: Part 1

Bridges are structures that enable crossings over physical barriers including rivers, valleys and canyons. They were developed early in human history along with the introduction of first civilization...

Ancient well is probably the oldest wooden structure ever found

Scientists have found what is probably the world's oldest wooden structure dating back to the Neolithic Age. The structure was discovered near Ostrov, a town located between the regions of Bohemia a...

French famous climber scales 42-story skyscraper in Frankfurt and gets arrested

Alain Robert, also known as the "French Spiderman", got arrested after climbing without permission a 42-story skyscraper in Frankfurt. The 57-year-old famous climber scaled the 153-meter building l...

Keller's Geotechnical Construction Companies to Combine

Effective January 1, 2020, North America Keller companies McKinney Drilling, Bencor, Case Atlantic, Case Foundation, Hayward Baker, HJ Foundation, Keller Canada, and Moretrench will join tog...

The constants of linear elasticity and their correlations

The constants and their correlations that are used to determine the behavior of an elastic material are presented below. Elasticity is one of the theories that use mathematical forms to describe ho...

Types of reinforced concrete structures collapse

Many types of failure can trigger the collapse of a reinforced concrete building. Any structure may experience a phenomenon known as structural failure or collapse. Structural failure is the total...

World's most expensive city to build

San Francisco has recently turned into the most expensive city to build in the world. San Francisco has surpassed New York to become the priciest region for new constructions. The average building...

Military facilities found beneath Alcatraz prison

Archaeologists have found a buried military facility beneath the prison yard of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which is now controlled by the National Park Service. Scientists from the Univers...

Hayward Baker expands its regional presence with new office facility in Phoenix

Hayward Baker, North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces the opening of a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The new Phoenix office will help further Hayward Baker’s orga...

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