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From Cracks to Collapse: The Impact of Storm Eowyn on Historic Structures
- Jan, 26, 2025
- Damage (Structural) Wind Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The destructive force of Storm Eowyn has left an indelible mark on the UK and Ireland, wreaking havoc with its deadly winds that reached speeds of up to 114mph. Described as the most powerful storm t...
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Kalavasos Bridge Repairs: Addressing Outdated Structures and Highway Disruptions
- Jan, 20, 2025
- Bridge Abutments Bridges Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Erosion Construction Management News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- Cyprus, Kalavasos
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Kalavasos Bridge on the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been at the center of attention recently, causing significant disruptions for thousands of drivers. Constructed in the 1980s following America...
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Heritage Lost: Winter Storm Claims 175-year-old Ravenscourt Grade II Listed Building
- Jan, 15, 2025
- Structural Failures General Civil General Construction News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The brutal winter storm sweeping through the UK and Europe has claimed its latest victim: the 175-year-old Ravenscourt, a Grade II listed building on the Isle of Wight. The Italianate-style villa, p...
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Rescue and Reflection: Structural Collapse at Kannauj Railway Station
- Jan, 11, 2025
- Structural Failures Forensics General Civil General Construction Railway Geotechnics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A tragic structural collapse at the under-construction terminal of Kannauj Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India, highlighted the critical importance of safety in construction. On January 11, 2025,...
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Understanding the Carola Bridge Collapse: Expert Insights
- Dec, 30, 2024
- Bridges Forensic Engineering Forensics News On Research / Academia News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Germany, Dresden
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The sudden collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden on September 11, 2024, highlights the critical importance of identifying and addressing hidden structural issues in aging infrastructure. An exper...
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: Fatal Tunnel Collapse Sparks Investigation
- Dec, 16, 2024
- Structural Failures Tunneling News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry Other News
- India, Mumbai
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Tragedy struck on Saturday when a worker lost their life following a partial collapse at an under-construction tunnel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota district. Three other workers...
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Cairo’s Deadly Building Collapse: 8 Dead, Safety in Question
- Dec, 10, 2024
- Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Egypt, Cairo
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On December 10, 2024, a six-story apartment building in Cairo’s Waili neighborhood collapsed, claiming the lives of at least eight residents and leaving three others injured. Constructed in the 1960s...
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Solar Farms and Wind Turbines Tested and Failed by Storm Darragh
- Dec, 09, 2024
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Forensics Green Infrastructure Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Storm Darragh has highlighted the vulnerabilities of renewable energy infrastructure to extreme weather events. Among the hardest-hit facilities was the Porth Wen Solar Farm in Anglesey, North Wales....
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The Devastating Floods in Valencia: A Call for Enhanced Engineering Solutions
- Oct, 29, 2024
- Forensics Forensic Engineering Structural Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Spain, Valencia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The recent catastrophic floods in Valencia have highlighted the urgent need for better engineering and flood management solutions. With over 210 lives tragically lost in Valencia, and additional fata...
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Navigating Rize’s Landslide History: Prevention and Recovery Efforts
- Oct, 22, 2024
- Landslides General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Turkey, Derecik
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Black Sea province of Rize recently experienced heavy rainfall that led to over 10 homes being evacuated due to minor landslides. The rain, which intensified in the early hours of October 22, aff...
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