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Two historic footbridges collapse as River Annan level hits 50-year high
Two historic footbridges, the Diamond Jubilee Bridge and the Cuthbertson Memorial Bridge, located near Annan in the United Kingdom, have been washed Two historic footbridges, the Diamond Jubilee Bri...
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Nigeria building collapse: at least 36 fatalities
A 21-storey building which was under construction in the Ikoyi district of Lagos crumbled on Monday afternoon, trapping dozens of people working on t A 21-storey building which was under construction...
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Concrete is a climate disaster and thus it’s time to clean it up
For soaring bridges, dramatic skyscrapers and even the path around your local park, builders love concrete, making it the most-used building material For soaring bridges, dramatic skyscrapers and eve...
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Colombia: Landslide kills 11, many more injured
A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed several people in western Colombia. At least 11 people have died in a landslide in Colombia’s west A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed se...
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Brooklyn's first supertall skyscraper
Manhattan is no stranger to supertall skyscrapers but Brooklyn's skyline has now radically changed as its first supertall reached its full, vertigino Manhattan is no stranger to supertall skyscrapers...
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Risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides in urban regions
A new study suggests that urban areas are more prone to rainfall-induced landslides compared to rural regions. Urban environments have mostly been ex A new study suggests that urban areas are more pr...
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Portal North Bridge project begins in New Jersey
Τηε five-and-a-half years construction will be funded by the US Department of Transportation, NJ Transit and Amtrak. The project concerns the Port Τηε five-and-a-half years construction will be funde...
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60th anniversary of Tamar Bridge
The Tamar Bridge connects Devon and Cornwall in the United Kingdom, and is marking its 60th anniversary The bridge opened on 24 October 1961 and it The Tamar Bridge connects Devon and Cornwall in t...
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How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? A question that is answered by scientists
It is a fact that, in modern society, the majority of our infrastructure (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc.) is made of ageing concrete. A cost-effec It is a fact that, in modern society, the majorit...
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Strong earthquake hits Eastern Mediterranean: No casualties reported
A strong earthquake has struck several islands in Greece and other regions in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the southern Antalya region in Tur A strong earthquake has struck several islands in...
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