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Buildings that fully withstand natural hazards impact
A new research by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggests that buildings should be functioning normally even after natural disaster strikes. The report, delivered re...
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Major earthquake on Peru-Brazil border
A M 7,1 earthquake struck the area close to Peru and Brazil border on Friday, 24 of August, according to U.S. Geological Survey. A M 7,1 earthquake struck the area close to Peru and Brazil...
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Dramatic bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
A bridge in the city of Genoa collapsed on Tuesday 14 of August, killing 43 people according to latest update. A bridge in the city of Genoa collapsed on Tuesday 14 of August, killing 43 people accor...
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U.S. Bicycle Route System evolves
The bicycle route network is expanding rapidly with more than half of the U.S. states having a fully grown Bicycle Route System (USBRS). Nevada became the 26th state to obtain a USBRS after the con...
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Golden Gate Bridge: Installation of suicide barrier
A $211 million steel net suicide barrier will be constructed at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Since the bridge opening in 1937, about 1,700 people have attempted a suicide mi...
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"Geo-Trends Review" fourth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the fourth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for...
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Pier collapse at Spain's Vigo concert: 300 people injured
A pier collapsed in the city of Vigo, in northwestern Spain, during a music concert injuring at least 300 people. A pier collapsed in the city of Vigo, in northwestern Spain, during a music concert i...
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New open source tool to evaluate buildings’ environmental impact
An open source computing tool that is capable of calculating CO2 emissions in every phase of a building project is now available. An open source computing tool that is capable of calculating CO2 emis...
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Building collapse in Puerto Morelos killing 2 workers
A construction of a shopping center along the federal highway of Puerto Morelos in Mexico collapsed killing 2 and injuring 14 people on Tuesday 7 of August. A construction of a shopping center along...
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Large sinkhole opens in Pennsylvania: 6 cars buried
6 cars were buried under the ground after a massive sinkhole opened up in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 6 cars were buried under the ground after a massive sinkhol...
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