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New study shows that plastic waste can replace sand in concrete
According to researchers from Bath University, waste plastic can replace some of the sand used in concrete. This change could lead to an environmental friendly solution in construction industry. Co...
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Florence hurricane may cause erosion in Southeast Atlantic beaches
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models predict that Florence Hurricane can cause beach erosion along 3/4 of North Carolina among other areas. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models predict that Florence...
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Typhoon provokes floods and massive landslides in Philippines: 64 people dead
The north part of Philippines was struck by Super Typhoon Mangkhut which triggered ferocious floods and landslides killing at least 64 people. The north part of Philippines was struck by Super Typhoo...
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The September Issue of the Geoengineer.org Newsletter is out!
Geoengineer.org is excited to announce the September Newsletter Issue#159! Geoengineer.org is excited to announce the September Newsletter Issue#159! Read more
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Drones maintain construction timetable and budget under control
Drones are a perfect tool to supervise and control a construction process in order to keep the project on schedule. Approximately 53% of common construction projects are completed late and 66% of t...
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Hazard of landslide-triggered tsunamis due to glaciers melting
A new study shows that landslides, on slopes where ice retreats, can trigger massive tsunamis. A new study shows that landslides, on slopes where ice retreats, can trigger massive tsunamis. Read mo...
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Robotics technology transforms current construction industry
Researchers at Purdue Polytechnic Institute are currently trying to lay the foundation for robotics technology in construction industry. Researchers at Purdue Polytechnic Institute are currently tryi...
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Earthquakes induced by injection wells
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz found that bigger and more distant earthquakes can occur when injecting fluid into sedimentary rock than into the underlying basement rock. Researchers at UC Santa Cruz f...
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75 seismic sensors will be installed in California bridge
Multiple sensors that will measure the forces imparted on the span during an earthquake will be installed in a replacement bridge under construction in California. The bridge, located in Long Beach...
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Massive earthquake in Japan: Lanslides triggered, people missing
The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disastrous consequences. The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disast...
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