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Co-seismic landslides threaten the development of hydropower plants in Nepal
A study reveals that the greatest risk of hydropower development in the Himalayas, one of the most beneficial regions for this energy resource, is landslides triggered by earthquakes. A study reveals...
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Future methods to address potholes
Nowadays, potholes are a phenomenon that engineering design tolerates. However, future projects will address the issue more efficiently. Nowadays, potholes are a phenomenon that engineering design to...
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Saudi Arabia’s Haramain high-speed railway ready to operate
The new high-speed railway of Saudi Arabia that will avail at least 60 million people annually will open in October 2018. The project was launched by the King Salman of Saudi Arabia at Je...
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Microspheres can improve concrete's mechanical properties
Researchers have developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres that could increase concrete's strength and reduce its environmental footprint. Researchers have developed micron-sized calcium silica...
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Facebook to invest $2 billion for data center expansion in Oregon
Facebook will soon provide an additional $750 million, reaching a total investment of $2 billion in its data center in Prineville, Oregon. The latest expansion will increase the company's property...
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Disastrous retaining wall failure followed by building collapse in Turkey
A retaining wall gave away causing a landslide and leaving a building hanging on a cliff before it finally collapsed in Istanbul's Beyoglu district. A retaining wall gave away causing a landslide and...
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First Hydrogen-Powered train in the world launched in Germany
The first hydrogen-powered railway, introducing a more eco-friendly technology of transporting, was launched in Germany. The first hydrogen-powered railway, introducing a more eco-friendly technology...
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Tremendous earthquake followed by tsunami struck Indonesia: 840 people dead
A powerful Mw 7,5 earthquake hit Indonesian Island of Sulawesi triggering a large tsunami and killing at least 840 people. A powerful Mw 7,5 earthquake hit Indonesian Island of Sulawesi triggering a...
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New design to make bridge spans longer
Longer bridge spans will be achieved in the future by the utilization of new bridge forms. Longer bridge spans will be achieved in the future by the utilization of new bridge forms. Read more
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Express California-Las Vegas railway on track
An effort to build a high-speed railway connecting Southern California and Las Vegas has initiated. The project is supported by Brightline, a private express intercity rail company which announced...
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