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World’s longest purpose-built pedestrian and cycle tunnel is set to open in Norway soon

The world’s longest purpose-built tunnel for bicycles and pedestrians is set to open on the 15th of April in Bergen, Norway. The Fyllingsdalen tunnel will run 2.9km long, through the Løvstakken mou...

Landslide in Ramban, India hits highway

A large landslide hit the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Seri village, in the district of Ramban, India, on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7th. Shortly after, the highway, which at the time accommoda...

Under-construction Islamabad bridge collapses for the second time within a week

An under-construction bridge in Islamabad collapsed on Thursday, March 2 for the second time within a week. More specifically, one of the bridge’s girders tipped over and caused a domino effect, w...

Damaged water main in Nottingham, UK has water flying over houses

A large water pipe was damaged in the area of Beeston in Nottingham, UK on Tuesday afternoon. Severn Trent, the water provider responsible for the water main, stated that damage to the pipe was ca...

The tallest timber buildings in the world

Mar, 08, 2023
Wood Structures
Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org

Timber structures are rising in height around the world. Five planned or recently finished projects are presented here considering their location and their height. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 86.6m T...

Landslide in Indonesia leaves 15 dead and many missing

A landslide struck the island of Serasan in Indonesia on Monday. The island is located in the Natuna region of the Rian province, between Borneo and peninsular Malaysia and is home to 8000 people...

Scooter battery caused 5-alarm fire in the Bronx

An electric scooter’s lithium-ion battery explosion resulted in a 5-alarm fire in the Bronx, NYC on Sunday. The scooter was parked inside the rear part of a single-level grocery store when its bat...

Fire erupts in Hong Kong skyscraper under construction

Mar, 07, 2023
Other Structural
Hong Kong
Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org

A 42-story skyscraper, which was being constructed in Hong Kong, caught on fire late on Thursday night. Falling sparks and debris caused about 170 people to be evacuated from the shopping area, wh...

Freight train derailed in Ohio

A 212-car Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday, February 4. The incident took place around 5 p.m. and involved 28 cars, which included four tankers carrying n...

"Geo-Trends Review" twenty-second issue is published!

Mar, 06, 2023
Other Geotechnical
Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org

GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the twenty-second issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The twenty-second issue was just...

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