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300-meter skyscraper in China evacuated after unexpected oscillations
A 300-meter-tall skyscraper in China was evacuated after it started oscillating under (initially) unknown circumstances. The SEG Plaza skyscraper was constructed in 2000 and is situated in th...
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Wall collapse in England's historic castle
An intense storm caused a wall collapse in iconic Hurst Castle, England. The Hurst Castle is located in southern England facing the Isle of Wight. It was constructed in the 15th century by King Hen...
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New bridge design offers high earthquake resistance at lower cost
A new study focuses on the implementation of new bridge designs that could provide earthquake resistance and highly reduce the cost of fixing a bridge after a failure. The impact of an earthquake o...
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New insights on metal fatigue process
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University have found a new method to detect cracks in metals before they propagate and lead to failure. Metallic materials tend to experience a certain degree of dete...
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New research on more efficient bridges
A new study reveals the high potential of reducing the materials used in suspension bridge construction, also mitigating its carbon emissions. The evolution of bridges over the past decades has bee...
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