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The Silvertown Tunnel project is drawing to its end with the completion of the main tunnel
- Jun, 03, 2024
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- United Kingdom
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The construction of the Silvertown Tunnel in the UK is about to be completed, with engineers having completed the integration between the cut-and-cover sections and the primary tunnel as they poured...
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Digitalization could assist the construction industry reducing its carbon emissions
- May, 28, 2024
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It is well known that the global construction industry significantly contributes to the world's carbon footprint, with both building construction and operation being accountable for nearly 40% of glo...
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Netherlands: Sustainable pedestrian bridge with composite materials launched to the public
- May, 24, 2024
- Bridge Design Bridges Structural Design Structural Optimization Decks Composite Structures Sustainable Development Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Netherlands
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The municipality of Gemeente Putten with the aid of the Architectural firm Atelier Dutch (Putten, Gelderland) and the engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV has developed a 3D-printed fiber-r...
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Depreciation models to accelerate the building construction
- May, 23, 2024
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Wind Engineering Structural Optimization Other Structural Soft Computing Applications News On Research / Academia Other News
- United Kingdom, Bristol
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Research that has been conducted by a team from the University of Bristol and published in the journal Structures claims that high-rise buildings are thoroughly constructed to withstand wind forces....
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Finland: Demolition of older buildings harms both the environment and the economy
- May, 22, 2024
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- Finland
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The rate of building demolitions in Finland has nearly doubled in just ten years, despite evidence that renovation is often significantly cheaper and less environmentally damaging than demolition and...
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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit
- May, 21, 2024
- Bridge Design Bridges Earthquake Engineering Structural Design Structure Reinforcement Decks Concrete Structures Steel Structures Foundations Connections And Joints Structural Behavior Other Structural Repair And Retrofit Of Structures News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States, California , Santa Rosa
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The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...
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Ghana is sifting to sustainable construction to prevent environmental crisis
- May, 14, 2024
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- Ghana
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Speaking to attendees at a workshop held in Accra, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim and acts as an advisor to the Minister for Works and Housing, highli...
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Thailand: The 54km Burapha Withi Expressway held the title of world’s longest bridge for over a decade
- May, 13, 2024
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- Thailand
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The Bang Na Expressway, officially known as Burapha Withi Expressway, in Thailand, held the title of the world's longest bridge for a decade between 2000 and 2010. The bridge captivates people with i...
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Plans are underway to construct the longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge in Taipei, Taiwan: it is slated for completion in 2025
- May, 10, 2024
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- Taiwan, Taipei
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The Danjiang Bridge on Taipei Taiwan, is anticipated to claim the title of the world's longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge upon its projected completion in 2025. Specifically, the bridge will be b...
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Streamline Post-Tension Design Projects with RAM Concept
- May, 09, 2024
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- Canada, Burnaby
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Bentley Systems’ STAAD and RAM products have been long-time industry leaders in structural design and analysis software solutions. Bentley’s RAM Concept is the ultimate structural designer’s solution...
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