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New method to transform construction waste into useful materials
A group of German researchers has found a way to manipulate construction waste by turning them into new materials. Construction industry is highly developed in Germany, a country that handles about...
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Mobile Bay bridge cannot withstand another massive typhoon
New evidence released by the government of U.S. suggest that the I-10 bridge over the Mobile Bay would collapse in case of a strong hurricane. According to the federal report, the bridge is vulnera...
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New research about the oscillation of London’s Millennium Bridge
New reseach concerning the oscillation of London's Millennium Bridge, that was closed in 2000, has been published. The Millennium Bridge is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the Ri...
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Largest outdoor shake table receives $16.3 million for upgrades
The largest shake table utilized as an earthquake simulator received a $16.3 million fund from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for upgrades. The facility, that is manipulated by engineers at...
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3D printing concrete structures
A research team in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has managed to 3D-print concrete structures by the utilization of 2 robotic machines. The project was developed...
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Research reveals new insights about metal structure failure
Scientists from Arizonta State University (ASU) have found new data concerning the intergranular stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) of metals. Intergranural SCC was considered to occur due to simultan...
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World's highest wooden building is taller than even designed
The construction that is now considered the world's tallest timber building turned out to be 4m. higher than it was designed. The building is located in Brumunddal, 10 km north of Oslo in Norway. I...
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Can wood compete with steel and concrete as a building material?
Wood presents a lot of benefits as a building material because it is strong, lightweight and environmental friendly. However, only changes in building codes will make wood competitive with steel and c...
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How did the tower of Pisa remain unharmed from earthquakes throughout the years?
A team of engineers just unveiled the mystery The Tower of Pisa, a 58 meter-tall campanile situated behind the Cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, is known worldwide for its tilting. In fact, pr...
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Two Scottish and a Colombian Universities use WhatsApp to predict landslides in Latin America
The researchers have been training a local community living in an area at high risk of landslides to monitor how their main hillside is shifting over time, by sending photos back to them via WhatsApp...
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