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Kerala Landslide Tragedy: Unprecedented Destruction in Wayanad
- Jul, 31, 2024
- Landslides General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Catastrophic Landslides in Wayanad Recently, the southern state of Kerala in India faced a devastating natural disaster as heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the Wayanad district. The torre...
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Catastrophic Mudslides in Ethiopia claimed the lives of at least 229 people
- Jul, 23, 2024
- Landslides Slope Stability News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Ethiopia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In an unparalleled disaster, southwestern Ethiopia has faced devastating mudslides that have claimed the lives of at least 229 people. The disaster, marked as the deadliest of its kind in the region,...
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Catastrophic Bridge Collapse in Shaanxi: 15 Dead Amidst Severe Flooding
- Jul, 19, 2024
- Structural Failures General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- China
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In Shaanxi province, a bridge collapse tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people. The incident underscores the urgent need for robust infrastructure planning and emergency response stra...
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Paving the Way: Innovative Solutions for Pothole Prevention and Repair
- Jul, 19, 2024
- General Civil Transportation Engineering Repair And Retrofit Of Structures News On Products & Services News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Understanding the Pothole Problem Potholes are more than just a nuisance; they pose significant dangers to road users and incur substantial repair costs. The formation of potholes begins with micros...
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Dubai’s $8B Flood Defense Plan: Engineering a Resilient Future
- Jul, 12, 2024
- Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Forensic Engineering Sustainable Development General Construction News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Expanding Capacity with Traditional Approaches In response to April’s unprecedented storm that inundated much of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has greenlit a massive AED30 billion ($8...
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Ground Investigations in Ventnor: Progress Towards Reopening Landslide-Hit Roads
- Jul, 05, 2024
- Landslides Engineering Geology Forensic Engineering Slope Stabilization News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Isle of Wight Council is undertaking significant ground investigations this summer to determine the feasibility of fully reopening a major road in Ventnor, following a catastrophic landslide. Loc...
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Government of India Orders Nationwide Structural Strength Inspections for All Airports after Delhi Airport T1 incident
- Jun, 29, 2024
- Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India, New Delhi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The recent roof collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) has highlighted critical concerns regarding structural integrity and safety at one of India's busiest airports. This incident, resulting in...
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Part of Wyoming Highway Collapses in Landslide, Disrupting Key Transit Route
- Jun, 08, 2024
- Landslides General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Wyoming
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A large section of the twisting mountain pass road in Wyoming collapsed recently, leaving a gaping chasm in the highway and severing a vital commuter link between small towns in eastern Idaho and Jac...
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Wood Floor Truss Collapse: A Comprehensive Case Study
- Oct, 20, 2018
- Trusses Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, South Carolina, Clemson
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Incident On October 20, 2018, a tragic event occurred at The Woodlands at Clemson. The clubhouse floor collapsed early on a Sunday morning, during an annual homecoming weekend party, resulting in...
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Catastrophic Collapse of a Log-Building Lodge: A Forensic Analysis for Civil Engineers
- May, 28, 2024
- Forensic Engineering Structural Design General Construction Snow And Rain Loads News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Publications
- Rocky Mountains
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the high alpine environment of the Rocky Mountains, a vacation resort faced an unexpected disaster. Despite adequate structural design and a less-than-design snow event, a commercial lodge structu...
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