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TheCivilEngineer.org reaches 5,000 Likes on Facebook!
TheCivilEngineer.org is glad to announce that its Facebook Page reached 5,000 Likes. TheCivilEngineer.org is glad to announce that its Facebook Page reached 5,000 Likes. Thank you for suppo...
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Landslide in China Destroys Buildings (Video)
The heavy rain that has plagued China this year continues and more areas are experiencing flooding as a result. In the Hunan Province, there were several landslides on Monday that caused signifi...
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Sneakers made out of plastic waste from the ocean!
A limited-edition shoe that aims to help raise awareness for the preservation of our seas A limited-edition shoe that aims to help raise awareness for the preservation of our seas On June 8, in ho...
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Crane Collapse in New York; 5 people injured
On Tuesday, July 19th, in New York City, a crane collapsed causing few injuries and disturbance. The accident happened at midday in the Tappan Zee Bridge, while cars were crossing the bridge. "Fox new...
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Trains Delayed Due to Sinkhole Under Tracks
Delays and cancellations continue to pile up for the London rail service as a sinkhole forms under one of the tracks between London Bridge and East Croydon. The hole is approximately 6 feet wide and 5...
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The Floating Seahorse of Dubai: An architectural star was born!
Apart from skyscrapers and impressive buildings, Dubai is known for the Floating Seahorse. It’s about a luxurious villa which is located among other floating structures in the Arabian Gulf. Like a flo...
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France bans common plastic bags from supermarkets
The ban is in effect since the 1st of July and covers single-use plastic bags mostly used in supermarkets and grocery stores check-outs The ban is in effect since the 1st of July and covers single-...
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A new plastic material that vibrates under sunlight: is this the future of solar panels?
It could be used as the self-cleaning surface of solar panels, preventing sand and dust from sticking to it It could be used as the self-cleaning surface of solar panels, preventing sand and...
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European cities and climate change: Their adaptation is a necessity in order to survive
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows the benefits of investing in long-term preventive measures that cities should take to improve their resilience. A new report from the E...
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Using carbon nanotubes for structural health assessment
If engineers can better understand the impact of hurricanes and earthquakes on structures, they could avoid lots of undesired consequences. Erik Thostenson and Thomas Schumacher, faculty members in th...
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