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Sagrada Familia set for completion in 2026

Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882, and as was announced on March 20, 2024, is set for completion in 2026. Furthermore, the Junta Constructora de la Sagrada Fa...

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Final turbine installed in Normandy’s first offshore wind farm

The final wind turbine was installed on Monday, March 25, at the Fécamp offshore wind farm in France, also marking the completion of Normandy’s first such project. Furthermore, the farm is located s...

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Baltimore bridge collapses after collision with container ship

A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, around 1:30 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, March 26, resulting in a significant part of the bridge plunging into the water a...

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World’s largest renewable energy project is being developed in India

The world’s largest renewable energy project is being developed in India, which when ready will feature a staggering 30 GW power generation capacity. Furthermore, this massive clean power generation...

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Mori JP tower becomes Japan’s tallest skyscraper

The completion of the 330 m tall Mori JP tower was recently announced by its designers, making the structure Japan’s new tallest skyscraper. Mori JP tower is part of a broader redevelopment project...

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Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles: Landslide caused the demolition of a building while two others were affected

A landslide occurred in Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood approximately 19km northwest of downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday 13th of March, causing significant damage. Specifically, a house, which was unde...

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World’s longest cantilever opens in Dubai

A “bridge” structure connecting two towers in Dubai opened on February 5, 2024, featuring the world’s longest cantilever, as well as the world’s longest infinity pool on top of it. Furthermore, the...

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New Florence airport terminal to feature vineyard on roof

It was announced in January that Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci airport will get a new international terminal, the design of which features a vineyard on its inclined roof.   The vineyard roof is part o...

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Unveiling Access Limited: Redefining the Boundaries of Geohazard Mitigation Industry Powerhouses' Partner for Expanded Capabilities, Enhanced Technology and Increased Support Across North Ame

OCEANO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2024 / With a new operating model, an updated brand, and a combined drive to increase protection against geohazards, Access Limited Construction is announcing the l...

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Shopping mall roof partially collapses in Sweden

Three people got injured in Sweden, after the roof of a shopping mall partially collapsed on the afternoon of Sunday, March 3. Furthermore, the incident took place at the Lillänge shopping center, i...

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Deadly fire engulfs high-rise buildings in Valencia

A fire broke out in a 14-story residential building at the Spanish city of Valencia, at around 5:30 on the afternoon of Thursday. It has so far been made known that at least four people lost their l...

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Best Project Specialty Construction: Martin Marietta Texas Quarry Highwall Stabilization

This innovative project, by GeoStabilization International, required stabilizing two areas of a quarry that were experiencing frequent rockfalls and that posed a risk to critical infrastructure under...

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GeoStabilization International Boosts Productivity, Efficiency and Safety In Railway Repair

EIN Presswire Sep 28, 2023, 1:03 PM ET Enhancements to the RailJET Subgrade Stabilization System minimize repair and maintenance downtime, keeping trains on schedule. COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, UNITED...

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Earn Credentials in Sustainable Waterfront Design

You are invited to earn your WEDG Associate credential. An urban planner in Singapore, a chief sustainability officer in San Diego, port engineers in Miami, Los Angeles, and Seattle, and real estate...

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The history of the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge opened on May 27, 1937, and has since been standing as a landmark synonym to the city of San Fransisco. It was constructed between 1933 and 1937 in the Bay Area, and...

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Calculation example - Find the bearing of an apparent dip (two symmetrical to full dip directions), given the rate and direction of full dip

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find the bearing of an apparent dip. Two directions noted, in which a given apparent dip occurs. Known values: Full dip direction = α...

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Calculation example - Find path gradients in different directions, given the rate and direction of full dip

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find path gradients in three different directions, (a) due N, (b) N 75o E, (c) due E. Known values: Full dip direction = N 30o E Full...

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Calculation example - Find the apparent dip of a plane or seam in any direction

Given the rate and direction of full dip of a plane or seam, find the apparent dip in any other direction. Known values: Horizontal length along full dip direction = x Full dip rate = 1 in x Sol...

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Calculation example - Find the rate of full dip of a plane or seam, given its direction and the rate and direction of an apparent dip

Given the direction of full dip and the rate and direction of an apparent dip of a plane or seam, find the rate of full dip. Known values: Full dip direction = α Apparent dip direction = &b...

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Calculation example - Seam true thickness and gradient calculation

A vertical borehole passes through a seam with a known dip at 43o. If the apparent thickness of the seam as shown by the borehole core is 2m, calculate: (a) the true thickness of the seam and (b) the...

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Calculation example - Find the coordinates of the intersection of two lines

Calculate the coordinates of the intersection of two lines given the coordinates of four stations. Known values: Coordinates A (EA, NA), B (EB, NB), C (EC, NC), D (ED, ND) i.e. A  &nbs...