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George Building Collapse ‘Entirely Preventable’, Says Minister
- Jul, 23, 2025
- Structural Design Structural Failures Standards And Design Codes News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- South Africa
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On 6 May 2024, a five-storey apartment block under construction at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape, collapsed, resulting in 34 fatalities and 28 injuries. A government-led investigation h...
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How Concrete Curves Transformed an Albanian Vet Hospital
- Jul, 08, 2025
- Concrete Structures Roofs Structural Design News On Projects / Industry
- Albania, Tiranë
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In Tirana, Albania, a 2,243-square-metre veterinary hospital demonstrates an innovative application of structural concrete in healthcare infrastructure. The facility demonstrates how civil engineerin...
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Partial Roof Collapse at Palma Airport Raises Concerns
- Jun, 24, 2025
- Roofs Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Structural Design News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Spain, Palma
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On June 24, 2025, a portion of the ceiling in the arrivals area of Palma de Mallorca’s Son Sant Joan Airport gave way, causing glass and construction debris to fall onto the floor. The collapse occur...
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Engineering Considerations for Temporary Support in Existing Structures
- Jun, 23, 2025
- Structural Behavior Temporary Structures Structural Design News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Construction within existing buildings often involves unique structural challenges that demand careful engineering to ensure safety during all phases. When modifications, additions, or repairs are pl...
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Hangzhou’s Urban Icon: Structural Analysis of the Century Center
- Jun, 13, 2025
- Structural Design Wind Engineering Steel Structures News On Projects / Industry
- China, Hangzhou
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Hangzhou Century Center, also known as the “Gate of Hangzhou,” features two 310-meter-high towers connected by a 62-meter-long steel arch bridge. Situated in the Xiaoshan District, this mixed-use...
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Towering Achievement: ETH Zurich Completes World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Concrete Structure
- May, 23, 2025
- Concrete Structures Sustainable Development Structural Design General Construction News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Switzerland
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
ETH Zurich has completed a groundbreaking project in Mulegns, Switzerland: the world’s tallest 3D-printed concrete tower, Tor Alva. Standing at 30 meters and rising over four stories, the structure m...
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Roof Collapse at Renovated Fengyang Drum Tower Prompts Structural Oversight Review
- May, 20, 2025
- Structural Reliability Structural Design Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- China
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
On May 20, 2025, the roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui Province, China, partially collapsed, shedding hundreds of roof tiles. The incident occurred just months after a major renovation project...
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China’s Tallest Abandoned Skyscraper Gets a Restart
- May, 05, 2025
- Structural Design General Construction Construction Management News On Projects / Industry
- China, Tianjin
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the world of civil engineering and urban development, skyscrapers often stand as monuments to ambition, power, and progress. Yet in China’s northern port city of Tianjin, the 597-meter Goldin Fina...
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The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: CFRP Patches and Adhesive Breakthroughs
- Mar, 11, 2025
- Concrete Structures Structure Types Structural Design Performance-Based Design General Civil General Construction Sustainable Development News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the ever-evolving field of civil engineering, the need for durable, high-strength, and cost-effective solutions for reinforcing concrete structures has led to the increasing use of Carbon Fiber-Re...
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Fungible Engineering: The Future of Modular Design in Data Centers
- Feb, 27, 2025
- Structure Types Structural Design Sustainable Development Construction Management General Civil General Construction Other Structural News On Products & Services News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In an era where speed, flexibility, and efficiency dictate the success of technological infrastructure, the concept of fungibility is emerging as a game-changer in structural engineering. Much like h...
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