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Bridge collapse in Patras, Greece: at least one fatality and several injuries
- Jul, 24, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Bridges Structural Failures Concrete Structures Structure Reinforcement Other Structural
- Greece
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A part of a bridge collapsed on the ring road in Patras on Sunday. Tragically, this incident resulted in the loss of one life and left eight people injured, according to a statement from the fire bri...
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Surat Diamond Bourse breaks Pentagon’s 80-year long record for world’s largest office building
- Nov, 21, 2023
- Sustainable Development General Civil General Construction Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- India, Surat
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to inaugurate Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s new largest office building, on the 21st of November. As the name suggests, the building is locate...
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The tallest structure in Indiana: 1,132 feet tall
- Jul, 21, 2023
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Other Structural
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Cities and nations have engaged in a competitive race, vying to outdo one another by constructing massive structures, e.g. towers and skyscrapers, due to the industrial revolution. A prominent exampl...
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Three construction cranes collapse in the Balkans as powerful storm sweeps the region
- Jul, 19, 2023
- General Civil Damage (Structural) Other Structural News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Balkans
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Two construction cranes in Belgrade, Serbia and one in Zagreb, Croatia were caught on video while collapsing due to strong winds on Wednesday July the 19th, as a powerful summer storm swept through t...
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Building collapse in Cairo, Egypt: at least 13 fatalities
- Jul, 19, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Structure Reinforcement Concrete Structures Walls Other Structural
- Egypt
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A five-story apartment building collapsed in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, on Monday. The incident caused at least 13 fatalities, while rescue teams worked diligently to search for survivors amidst th...
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Newcastle's tallest building: plans submitted
- Jul, 14, 2023
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Other Structural
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Plans have been submitted for Newcastle's tallest building, despite the fact that it exceeds the maximum allowable height. The main structure would surpass the height of Hadrian's Tower, standing at...
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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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An under-construction bridge collapses in Bangkok: at least 2 fatalities and several injuries
- Jul, 12, 2023
- Bridges Structural Failures Damage (Structural) Structural Reliability Performance-Based Design Structural Stability Other Structural
- Thailand
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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14 fatalities in Brazil building collapse
- Jul, 10, 2023
- Structural Failures Damage (Structural) Structural Stability Other Structural
- Brazil
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
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...
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Construction of a 160 MW hydroelectric power plant has started in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Jun, 24, 2023
- Energy Engineering Dam Engineering Hydraulic Engineering Other Structural Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure Tunneling Environmental Engineering General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in late June for the Dabar hydroelectric power plant in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Dabar hydroelectric power plant is the largest of the Go...
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