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Structural defects confirmed after partial collapse of Alberton House in Manchester

A partial collapse occurred at the demolition site of Alberton House in Manchester city centre on October 24, 2025, sending scaffolding and debris into the River Irwell. The 12-storey building, origi...

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Global study shows spaceborne radar can accurately monitor bridge health

A new international study has demonstrated that satellite-based monitoring can transform the way engineers assess the condition of long-span bridges worldwide. Published in Nature Communications, the...

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Twin bridges mark major progress for HS2 in the Midlands

The HS2 project marked another milestone in October 2025 with the opening of two new bridges near Leamington Spa, designed to maintain vital connections across the developing high-speed rail line. Th...

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Grain silo collapse in Illinois underscores infrastructure vigilance

A concrete grain silo at an agricultural cooperative facility collapsed, spilling an estimated 30,000 bushels of soybeans and causing significant local disruption. The structural failure occurred sho...

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A new chapter for Sunderland: The £31 million Keel Crossing opens

The newly completed Keel Crossing in Sunderland has officially opened to the public, marking a milestone in the city’s infrastructure and urban connectivity. The £31 million pedestrian and cycle brid...

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Polis Administration Awards $7.3 Million for Innovative Geothermal Heating and Cooling

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.3 million in awards through the third cycle of the Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO) on Thursday. This competitively awarded, refund...

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Kuju volcano study maps permeable windows for supercritical geothermal

A recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment presents high-resolution seismic evidence of supercritical fluid pathways near the volcanic brittle–ductile transition (BDT) beneath...

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Wisconsin engineers create flood risk prediction tool for Lower Mississippi River Basin

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have introduced a new computer model designed to predict escalating flood risk across the Lower Mississippi River Basin, accounting for extreme rainfall, ri...

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Copper mines in arizona targeted for reopening by BHP

BHP, the global mining giant, is evaluating plans to restart operations at at least three copper mines in Arizona that were previously shuttered, as part of a broader push to shore up supply amid gro...

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Virginia Tech team secures contract to study indoor air quality

Virginia Tech engineers have been awarded a multi-year contract to advance research on indoor air cleaning and ventilation systems, with the goal of improving air quality in public buildings and miti...

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South America map reveals 6,000 GW of untapped geothermal power

Project InnerSpace today announced the launch of GeoMap™ South America, a geothermal exploration platform that reveals the continent’s vast untapped geothermal potential to deliver firm, locally pr...

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Guinness World Record for Vietnam's new glass bridge

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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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...