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Characteristics of Load Bearing Masonry Construction
Load bearing masonry construction is a building technique in which wall elements are used as the framework of a structure. Masonry is a well-established, old method that is mostly used to construct...
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What is geotechnical engineering? People in the streets answer
Let's see a wide range of answers about how common people perceive the term "geotechnics." Let's see a wide range of answers about how common people perceive the term "geotechnics." Read more
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Polymers that function as heat conductors
Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced a new method of producing conductive polymers. Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced...
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London to create a digital map of underground infrastructure
London officials are planning to create a digital map with the city's underground network of pipes and cables. The purpose of the attempt is to increase safety measures during underground work...
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World's widest suspension bridge open across the Nile, Egypt
A suspension bridge that crosses the river Nile over central Cairo in Egypt was declared as the world's widest. A suspension bridge that crosses the river Nile over central Cairo in Egypt was declare...
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Types of reinforced concrete structures collapse
Many types of failure can trigger the collapse of a reinforced concrete building. Many types of failure can trigger the collapse of a reinforced concrete building. Read more
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Massive landslide in Joffre mountain, Canada
A large landslide occurred in northeast face of mount Joffre on Sunday, May 12, 2019. A large landslide occurred in northeast face of mount Joffre on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Read more
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Building collapse in Shanghai: At least 5 casualties
At least 5 people were reported dead after a commercial building collapsed in Shanghai on Thursday, May 16, 2019. At least 5 people were reported dead after a commercial building collapsed in Shangha...
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Hanford radioactive tunnel under risk of collapse stabilized
A radioactive waste storage tunnel in Harford, California, that was at risk collapse has been stabilized. A radioactive waste storage tunnel in Harford, California, that was at risk collapse has been...
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Seattle buildings are less earthquake-resistant than expected
A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. Rea...
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