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Energy-efficient houses: Gas or Electric power?
The selection of fuel highly affects the cost and energy efficiency of houses. Is gas or electricity the best option? When evaluating the energy needs of residences, heating and cooling needs are t...
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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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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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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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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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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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New study suggests volcanoes triggered biggest mass extinction ever
According to new data, volcanoes are responsible for the biggest mass extinction on Earth. According to new data, volcanoes are responsible for the biggest mass extinction on Earth. Read more
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Building in Brooklyn collapses after being hit by car
A two-story building located in New York's Brooklyn collapsed after a car crashed into it. A two-story building located in New York's Brooklyn collapsed after a car crashed into it. Read more
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Factors that affect the quality of undisturbed soil sampling
The are several factors that need to be taken into account in order to optimize the quality of an undisturbed soil sample. The are several factors that need to be taken into account in order to optim...
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Crane collapses on a hospital building in West Midlands, UK
On April 9, 2019, a tower crane partially collapsed onto the roof of Smethwick's Midland Metropolitan Hospital construction site in United Kingdom. On April 9, 2019, a tower crane partially collapsed...
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