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The ‘thinnest’ concrete bridge in Southeast Asia
- Jul, 13, 2022
- Bridges Bridge Design Sustainable Development Other Structural Structural Loads Structural Stability Structural Design Concrete Structures
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The 30-metre-long Chalermphrakiart Bridge was built in the SCG head office compound in Bang Sue last year but the conglomerate announced the development only now to invite construction firms to learn...
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Saskatchewan, Canada: tallest office tower is now open
- Jul, 07, 2022
- Structural Design Structural Systems Structure Types Structural Behavior Other Structural Sustainable Development
- Canada
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
After four years, the Nutrien Tower officially opens in Saskatoon. “We are so excited," Nutrien Senior Vice President Candace Laing said. Nutiren is the anchor tenant in the building occupying floo...
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Two new skyscrapers in Dallas skyline
- Jun, 28, 2022
- Structural Design Structural Systems Structural Behavior Other Structural
- United States
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Dallas skyline could see some big changes soon with the Dallas City Council’s approval of two new skyscraper construction projects. One will be built just north of Downtown Dallas near the Perot...
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Bangladesh: opening of country's longest bridge
- Jun, 27, 2022
- Bridges Bridge Design Structural Design Structural Reliability Trusses Concrete Structures Other Structural
- Bangladesh
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday celebrated the opening of the country’s longest bridge, which took eight years to build. The 6.51-kilometer (4.04-mile) bridge spanning the Pad...
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Cairo, Egypt: Building collapse, at least six fatalities
- Jun, 23, 2022
- Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural Structural Design Structure Reinforcement Structural Behavior
- Egypt
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A five-story building in Egypt’s capital Cairo collapsed in the early hours of Friday killing at least six people, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. The incident also resulted in the partial colla...
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Saudi Arabia is aiming to build the world's tallest buildings in megacity NEOM
- Jun, 07, 2022
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Systems Structural Behavior Other Structural
- Saudi Arabia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Saudi Arabia is aiming to build the world's tallest buildings in its futuristic megacity NEOM, overshadowing others in the kingdom and in neighbouring Dubai. According to Bloomberg, sources current...
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Guinness World Record for Vietnam's new glass bridge
- Jun, 01, 2022
- Bridges Bridge Design Sustainable Development Other Structural Structural Loads Structural Stability Wind Engineering Structural Design
- Vietnam
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Suspended approximately 492 feet above ground and measuring 2,073 feet in length, the glass bridge was a joint collaboration between local tourism authorities and a French construction company to rev...
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India’s Longest Steel Bridge, Mahatma Gandhi Setu: All Set To Fully Open For Traffic on June 7
- May, 30, 2022
- Bridges Bridge Management Bridge Design Bridge Abutments Structural Design Steel Structures
- India
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Bihar, considered as the longest steel bridge of the country, will open for traffic after its eastern flank is inaugurated on June 7. After being fully renovated, the 39-year-o...
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The tallest wooden high-rise completed in Japan
- May, 23, 2022
- Standards And Design Codes Wood Structures Structural Design Structural Systems Other Structural
- Japan
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A high-rise building, the tallest of its type to be built largely of wood, recently completed in Yokohama, near Tokyo. The structure is eco-friendly and tops out at 44 meters. The structure has a w...
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Dalmatia Tower: the tallest building in Croatia
- May, 17, 2022
- Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Systems Other Structural Sustainable Development
- Croatia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Today, Dalmatia Tower is officially the tallest building in Croatia after reaching a height of 135 meters. As of today, the tallest building officially in Croatia is located in Split. The last elem...
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