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Wood in construction: efficiency and saving
Although concrete and steel are the most commonly used building materials, a structure made of wood and 53 m tall is being constructed, and is attracting the interest of most engineers. It...
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Central Italy earthquake lefts dozens of dead people and devastated towns
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early Wednesday, and up to now authorities say they cannot put a figure on the number trapped under the rubble The 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Italy early We...
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A Canadian clothing company plants 10 trees for every item they sell
Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for the local environment Their strategy, apart from being profitable and sustainable, is also life-changing for t...
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A paving machine makes laying brick roads as easy as it gets
It can put down more than 300m2 of bricks in a day! It can put down more than 300m2 of bricks in a day! Block paving is an alternative to asphalt roads and is typically used on streets with relat...
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Emergency Response to Louisiana Flooding Continues
The Louisiana State Government continues to send aid in response to the mass flooding throughout much of the state. Reports say that emergency responders have rescued over 1000 people so far. Flash fl...
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Norway aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, twenty years ahead of schedule
The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism regarding its success The country’s gesture is more than welcome, although there is a lot of skepticism...
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The August Issue of TheStructuralEngineer.info Newsletter has been released !
This month TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the August Issue#103 of its monthly Newsletter! This month TheStructuralEngineer.info is excited to announce the August Issue#103 of its m...
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Sion: an electric car with integrated solar panels on its body
With 7,5 m² of solar cells, it can provide 30 more free kilometers per day With 7,5 m² of solar cells, it can provide 30 more free kilometers per day A new solar car named Sion was rece...
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Sinkhole Forms in Backyard of Ipswich Home (Video)
Earlier this month on August 2nd, a large sinkhole formed in the backyard of a country home in Ipswich, Australia. The home owners, retired couple Ray and Lynn McKay, have moved out while it is determ...
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Calculation Example – Cantilever Beam, Temperature change
The beam is fixed at end B and free at end A. It is loaded at end A with the concentrated force 2F. At the same time there is a temperature change ΔT. Calculate the length change Δx. (Modulus of elast...
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