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New York Gateway Tunnel project is awarded largest ever federal transportation grant

A $6.88 billion federal grant was awarded for the construction of the Gateway project in New York City, on July 6. The Gateway Program involves the expansion and renovation of the Northeast Corridor...

Roller coaster: possible damage and meticulous inspections for cracks. Some thoughts after the interview of a dad who spotted crack in a roller coaster

A roller coaster is a thrilling and stimulating amusement ride that provides passengers with an exciting and heart-pounding experience through a series of twists, turns, and drops. With its impressiv...

China successfully tests new high-speed trains at top speeds of 453 km/h

China Railway announced on the first of July that successful performance tests had been conducted on their new high-speed trains, reaching a top speed of 453 km/h (281 mph). The trains tested are pa...

Road collapse caught on video as flooding and landslides hit Turkiye

Jul, 12, 2023
Landslides
Turkey
Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org

Floods and landslides have occurred in northern Turkiye, starting July 10, due to heavy rainfall that began two days prior. Furthermore, flooding was the result of torrential rain in areas near the...

An under-construction bridge collapses in Bangkok: at least 2 fatalities and several injuries

An under construction bridge collapsed on Monday in Bangkok. The collapse caused the death of at least two people and several injuries while videos shared on social media depicted the bridge's metal...

New York counties declare state of emergency as the planet experiences extreme weather conditions

New York governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Orange and Ontario Counties on Sunday, as the areas experienced heavy rain and flooding. Furthermore, there were more than eight inche...

Braila Bridge: Romania’s largest suspension bridge inaugurated

The Braila Bridge, Romania’s largest suspension bridge, and largest bridge over the Danube, was inaugurated on July 6. Braila sits 38 meters high above water and has a total length of 1,975 meters,...

Series of landslides and flash floods hit India after heavy rainfall

Several areas of northern India experienced torrential rain, followed by a series of flash floods and landslides on Sunday, July 9. Furthermore, reports of the record-breaking rainfall include 153 m...

14 fatalities in Brazil building collapse

It was confirmed by rescuers that at least 14 people, including six children, lost their lives when a building partially collapsed in northeastern Brazil, late on Saturday. The initial death toll of...

Worst ever summer storm hit the Netherlands

Jul, 06, 2023
Other Geotechnical
Netherlands
Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org

Storm Poly, the most severe storm occurring during summer months, and overall strongest since January of 2018, hit the Netherlands on July 5. This storm has been described as a very rare phenomenon,...

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