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Laos dam collapse: Floods into Cambodia
A part of a hydroelectric dam system under construction in southeast Laos's Champasak Province, collapsed on 23 July 2018, leading to widespread destruction and homelessness among the local population...
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Kinetic Engineering to make buildings moveable
A new revolutionary approach of building design suggests that a construction can be transformed into multiple sections by moving various parts of its structural form. A new revolutionary approac...
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Nicholas Gianopulos: a role model for engineers
Nicholas Gianopulos, who passed away in July 21, 2018 at the age of 93, was a structural engineer that made some of Philadelphia’s architects projects erect and saved historic constructions...
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Hawaii volcano eruption: Blue fire billowing from fissure
Blue flames from fissures in the ground appear in Hawaii's mount Kilauea threatening new residential buildings. Blue flames from fissures in the ground appear in Hawaii's mount Kilauea threatening ne...
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New efficient laboratory test to determine soil productivity
Scientists at The Ohio State University and Cornell University have found a way to measure the health (productivity) of soils. Scientists at The Ohio State University and Cornell University have foun...
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Greek government to demolish illegally built structures in the aftermath of deadly wildfire
At least 3,150 illegally built structures in the wider area of Athens will be demolished after the fatal wildfires in June 23, according to Greek government. At least 3,150 illegally built structures...
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Unexpected collapse of Miami building
A 12-story building located in Collins Avenue, Miami, collapsed unexpectedly on Monday 23 July. One person was injured and traffic paused for three hours. Samuel Landis, the person who was inj...
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Fatal landslide in Afghanistan destroys 300 houses-Search for survivors
A landslide caused by an overflowing mountain lake swept through a village in Afghanistan resulting in killing at least 10 people and destroying 300 houses. A landslide caused by an overflowing mount...
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New system to construct a bridge span in 3 days
A quick deployable bridge system was presented by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. A quick deployable bridge system was presented by the University of Maine Advanced...
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A method to deal with urban storm flooding
Researchers from MIT claim that engineered green spaces can capture and purify water from storms contributing in flooding problem treatment. Due to climate change, weather conditions have altered a...
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