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Google is working aggressively to meet the goal of powering 100% of its operations with renewable energy
The company is now adding wind farms in Norway and Sweden to its energy production pool The company is now adding wind farms in Norway and Sweden to its energy production pool According to Google...
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Sinkhole Destroys Five Lane Street in Fukuoka, Japan (Video)
On Tuesday, November 8th, two small sinkholes formed beneath a 5 lane street in Fukuoka, Japan. On Tuesday, November 8th, two small sinkholes formed beneath a 5 lane street in Fukuoka, Japan. Read...
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Cities to live in to escape climate change
A list of the most climate change-adaptive cities in North America A list of the most climate change-adaptive cities in North America Although it is almost impossible for any city to escape the re...
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Calculation Example – Buckling of Column (EC3).
Check the column for buckling according to EC3. HEB300/S275 and axial force NEd=1000KN. The column (L=15m) is pinned at the two far ends (strong axis y-y). The column is pinned every 5m at the weak ax...
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Oklahoma Oil Hub Damaged by Earthquake
On Sunday evening, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Cushing, Oklahoma, a major oil hub and one of the nation's largest oil storage terminals. No major injuries were reported. On Sunday evening, a 5....
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Calculation Example – Shear bolt connection EC3.
Check the shear connection for the IPE450-S275 for the design shear VEd=200KN. Bolts M20-8.8, plate thickness t=10mm. Check the shear connection for the IPE450-S275 for the design shear VEd=200KN. Bo...
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Bridge Collapse in Indonesia Leaves 8 Dead
On Sunday, October 16th, a small suspension bridge collapsed killing 8 and injuring several more in Indonesia. On Sunday, October 16th, a small suspension bridge collapsed killing 8 and injuring seve...
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Reconnaissance Report on 2016 M 5.8 Pawnee, Oklahoma Earthquake announced
The Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, just published the reconnaissance report of the 2016 M 5.8 Pawnee, Oklahoma earthq...
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Several old Sacramento buildings in need of repair
According to CBS Sacramento, a historical building in Old Sacramento, U.S.A. showed structural problems and locals are concerned about their safety. The problems were observed by a staff member and th...
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Earthquake Measuring 6.9 Strikes Papua New Guinea
On Monday, October 17th, a large 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea. On Monday, October 17th, a large 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea. Read more
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