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Is the California levee system earthquake proof?
According to a recent state report, California's levee system appears to be vulnerable to earthquakes or other natural disasters. Despite recent remediation efforts, about $40 billion would be require...
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Historic 18th century stone bridge of Plaka collapses after torrential rain in Greece
The historic single-arch bridge of Plaka in Arta county, Greece collapsed after torrential rain that hit the area in the last days. The largest single arch stone bridge in the Balkans and the thi...
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Portsmouth Coastal Scheme: colossal coastal protection project about to begin
An extended coastal protection project is about to begin in Portsmouth, UK, covering nearly 13km of the area's coastline. The project aims in reducing flood risk and erosion over a time span of 100 ye...
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Continuous dam movement raises concerns in Kremmling CO
Continuous movement and settlement accumulation occurring in Ritchard Dam, in Wolford Mountain Reservoir, is brought to the attention of the Colorado River District board of directors, which will...
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$280bn in construction projects to be invested in Qatar for FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar, has brought a boom in the construction sector with $280 billion being invested in infrastructure and energy-related projects. As a result, the country...
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New parameter in flood risk assessment recent study reveals
With half a million dollars spent to adress direct flooding costs in the U.S. in 2012, flood risk evaluation is still hard to perform, since not all contributing factors are recognized, frequently lea...
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See now online the January issue of TheStructuralEngineer.info newsletter !
TheStructuralEngineer.info is pleased to announce the January issue #91 of the monthly Newsletter ! TheStructuralEngineer.info is pleased to announce the January issue #91 of the monthly Newsle...
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“Can of Ham” Skyscraper to Be Built in London After 6 Year Delay
After a six-year delay due to the financial crisis, Foggo Associates has decided to move forward with their structure at 60-70 St. Mary Axe. The skyscraper, which many say looks like a can of ham, wil...
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Tongan volcano activity forms island in the Pacific [Video]
A new island is being formed in the Pacific Ocean as a result of volcanic eruption. The volcanic activity is caught on video by experts who approached the spot by boat, in an effort to investigate the...
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Enhance your Employability and Learn Civil Practically!
Enhance your Employability – Learn Civil Practically! Learn about Civil Simplified and the offered options, that will help you bridge the gap between academia and industry. Enhance your Employ...
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