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Bridge demolition for metro’s construction in downtown LA (video)
A short bridge was demolished in downtown LA, as it was standing in the way of the Regional Connector project, the city’s metro line extension. The bridge, leading to Hope Street, was built in the are...
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Damage to California’s Oroville Dam forces mass evacuation under the threat of flooding
Almost 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate the area around Oroville, California on Sunday afternoon, after erosion caused damage in both spillways of America's tallest dam at Lake Oroville. Almos...
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Australian man survives after being trapped in mud under an excavator for hours
He kept his nose barely above water while the dam ground below him was slowly slipping away He kept his nose barely above water while the dam ground below him was slowly slipping away An accident...
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The world’s most powerful dam generated 103 TWh of energy last year
The Itaipu hydroelectric plant established a new world record in annual power generation The Itaipu hydroelectric plant established a new world record in annual power generation The Itaipu Dam is...
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New Champlain Bridge construction: A project milestone for Canada (video)
Montreal's Champlain Bridge is one of North America's busiest spans, with 50 million vehicles crossing it each year. Increased traffic on the bridge, along with damage caused by road salt and other fa...
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Calculation Example - Calculate the equation of the elastic curve.
Calculate the equation of the elastic curve .Determine the pinned beam’s maximum deflection. EI constant. Calculate the equation of the elastic curve .Determine the pinned beam’s maximum deflection....
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Hotel roof collapses during wedding rehearsal in Cuba
The lobby ceiling of the Cuban hotel Sol Rio De Luna y Mares collapsed on Feb. 2 during a wedding ceremony rehearsal, burying in the debris a British couple and their 24 guests, many of whic...
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This tree-shaped skyscraper can feed a whole city
The vertical garden project is called ‘Urban Skyfarm’ The vertical garden project is called ‘Urban Skyfarm’ A proposal of the Aprilli Design Studio, ‘Urban Skyfarm&rs...
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BRACE project aims to build resilience against earthquakes in Bhutan
Led by a group of researchers at the University of Bristol, BRACE project – standing for Building Bhutanese Resilience Against Cataclysmic Events – is an interdisciplinary try to help the Kingdom of B...
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The $23.5 billion Riyadh Metro will revolutionize the way the city’s residents get around
The Riyadh Metro is a rapid transit system under construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It will be 176 km (109 mi) long with 6 lines and 85 stations, including underground, elevated and at-grade...
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