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Finland’s Tallest Bridge Takes Shape with 135m Pylon Completion
- Mar, 15, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Design Bridge Abutments Bridge Management News On Projects / Industry
- Finland, Helsinki
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Finland’s infrastructure is witnessing a historic milestone with the completion of the 135m-tall diamond-shaped pylon for the Kruunusillat Bridge in Helsinki. This pylon serves as both a structural m...
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Civil Engineering News Recap of February 2025
- Mar, 14, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Management Erosion Foundation Design / Construction Other Geotechnical Damage (Structural) Structural Failures General Construction General Civil Railway Geotechnics Forensic Engineering
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
You can now find TheCivilEngineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting civil engineering news of February 2025. Namely, these were: 1) AI...
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AI-Powered Bridge Monitoring: Detecting Structural Failures Before They Happen
- Feb, 10, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Management Erosion News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Australia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Bridges are critical components of transportation networks, yet their maintenance often relies on reactive approaches that address issues only after visible signs of deterioration appear. A groundbre...
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Kalavasos Bridge Repairs: Addressing Outdated Structures and Highway Disruptions
- Jan, 20, 2025
- Bridge Abutments Bridges Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Erosion Construction Management News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- Cyprus, Kalavasos
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Kalavasos Bridge on the Nicosia-Limassol highway has been at the center of attention recently, causing significant disruptions for thousands of drivers. Constructed in the 1980s following America...
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Balancing Safety, Design, and Nature: Elachee Drive Bridge Reimagined
- Dec, 24, 2024
- Bridge Management Bridge Design Bridges Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure General Civil General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Georgia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The replacement of the Elachee Drive bridge over Interstate 985 in Gainesville, Georgia, has successfully combined engineering ingenuity with community-centered design. Spanning the scenic 1,500-acre...
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Preserving a Landmark: Essential Works Completed on the Historic Menai Suspension Bridge
- Nov, 06, 2024
- Bridge Management Bridge Design Bridges News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The iconic Menai Suspension Bridge, a vital link between mainland Wales and the Isle of Anglesey, has undergone crucial refurbishment to preserve its structural integrity and historical significance....
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Kingsferry Bridge Closure for 'Urgent' Network Rail Repairs to Begin
- Jun, 10, 2024
- Bridge Management Structural Health Monitoring Erosion General Civil News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Kingsferry Bridge, an essential structure connecting the Isle of Sheppey with the mainland, is set for closure to facilitate urgent repairs by Network Rail. Built in 1960 by British Rail, this 64...
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Refurbishment Works 2024-25: Preserving Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Jun, 03, 2024
- Bridge Management Bridge Design News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Initiated in April 2024, the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust, in collaboration with Taziker, will embark on a significant two-year project to safeguard the bridge's 180-year-old suspension chains for...
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Webuild Ready to Rebuild the Baltimore Bridge: A New Vision for Safety and Innovation
- Mar, 26, 2024
- Bridge Management Bridge Design Forensic Engineering Damage (Structural) News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Maryland, Baltimore
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In March, the city of Baltimore faced a devastating setback when the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a critical artery linking the harbor to the Atlantic Ocean, tragically collapsed. This incident not only...
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Emphasis on Aesthetics Led to the Collapse of Tretten Timber Bridge in Norway
- Aug, 15, 2022
- Bridge Design Bridges Bridge Management Wood Structures Steel Structures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Norway, Tretten
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Following the collapse of the Tretten Bridge in Norway in August 2022, an official report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) criticized the bridge's design and construction. The b...
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