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The prospects for carbon-neutral buildings
- Oct, 27, 2023
- Sustainable Development Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural Standards And Design Codes
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the United Kingdom, buildings account for 33% of greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. The following lines describe the concept of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings...
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal triggering a landslide and damaging dozens of homes
- Oct, 24, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural
- Nepal
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on Sunday with its epicenter situated near Bharatpur. Nepal's National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center initially reported a magnitude of 6.1, while the...
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Torch Tower Tokyo, a $4.8bn development, will be Japan’s tallest skyscraper
- Oct, 16, 2023
- Performance-Based Design Structural Design Other Structural Structural Stability Structural Behavior Sustainable Development Standards And Design Codes
- Japan
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The construction of what will soon become the tallest building in Japan was recently begun. The building, known as the Torch Tower skyscraper, will cost $4.8 billion and will stand at a height of 390...
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Timber structure built by pre-sapiens carpenters was discovered by researchers
- Oct, 03, 2023
- Structural Design Wood Structures Performance-Based Design Structural Behavior Structural Stability Other Structural
- Zambia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The world's oldest known timber structure was excavated at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. Archaeologists found this structure, which was constructed by humans prior to the emergence of Homo sapiens as a di...
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Maintenance and repair of aging buildings at North Carolina universities require a budget of $6.4 billion
- Sep, 19, 2023
- Repair And Retrofit Of Structures Concrete Structures Structural Reliability Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural Standards And Design Codes
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
WRAL Investigates acquired a report showing that the cost of renovating all buildings within the UNC System and bringing them up to acceptable standards would be nearly $6.4 billion. This 2021 report...
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World’s tallest tower in Jeddah: 14 firms in running to complete the project
- Sep, 15, 2023
- Structural Design Structural Systems Structural Stability Standards And Design Codes Other Structural
- Saudi Arabia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which is tasked with the construction of the one-kilometer Jeddah Tower, has recommenced its efforts and has proposed potential contractors for the project. JEC is...
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September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece
- Sep, 08, 2023
- Earthquake Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Seismic Effects Structural Dynamics Concrete Structures Structural Stability Structural Behavior Other Structural
- Greece
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...
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Partial shop roof collapse in Dolgellau: at least two injured
- Sep, 06, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Roofs Structural Reliability Structural Stability Other Structural
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after the collapse of the roof of a convenience store. The incident occurred in the Spar store in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, prompting an emergency response...
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Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities
- Sep, 04, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Structure Types Structural Stability Standards And Design Codes Other Structural
- Nigeria
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...
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Roller coaster: possible damage and meticulous inspections for cracks. Some thoughts after the interview of a dad who spotted crack in a roller coaster
- Jul, 13, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Structural Reliability Structural Failures Structural Stability Standards And Design Codes Other Structural
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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