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New foundation design to tackle the effect of earthquake induced deformations
Scientists from the University of Technology (UTC) in Sydney, Australia, have introduced a new method to protect buildings from earthquakes. An earth Scientists from the University of Technology (UTC...
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First ship tunnel to be constructed in Norway
Norway plans for a pioneering construction project that will facilitate ship transportation. The plan includes the construction of a tunnel from whic Norway plans for a pioneering construction projec...
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Groundbreaking wind power project: Bladeless turbines
A pioneering design introduces bladeless wind turbines for the production of clean energy. Wind power is a great source of clean energy during an era that humanity aims at decarbonization. It is in...
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New simulation tool for building design
A new simulation tool that utilizes many variables for the design and the initial phases of the building process has recently been introduced. Designing and building are interconnected processes in...
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Solving the mystery of ancient rockslides in the Alps
The triggering factors of massive, pre-historic rockslides that occurred in the Alps have finally been revealed. Signs of ancient rockslides are evid The triggering factors of massive, pre-historic r...
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Call for participation in a survey to assess the COVID-19 impact on geotechnical engineering industry
As we approach a year since the COVID-19 pandemic crisis broke out, we ask you to participate in the following survey to assess the pandemic’s impa As we approach a year since the COVID-19 pandemic c...
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Wall collapse in England's historic castle
An intense storm caused a wall collapse in iconic Hurst Castle, England. The Hurst Castle is located in southern England facing the Isle of Wight. It was constructed in the 15th century by King Hen...
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Cliff collapse swept away a cemetery in Italy
A landslide carried away a cemetery situated at the edge of a cliff in northern Italy. The incident occurred on February 22, 2021, in a coastal area A landslide carried away a cemetery situated at t...
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The mystery behind east Australia's volcanoes
Scientists have shed light on the existence of so many volcanoes across a belt in Australia. The east coast of Australia is characterized by numerous Scientists have shed light on the existence of so...
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Flood risk increase for US infrastructure due to climate change: Insurance rates tend to underestimate the current conditions
The risk of flooding can cause severe damage to infrastructure. New evidence revealed that the potential hazard is much higher than expected. A study, published in February 2021, conducted by First...
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