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Structural failure of derelict building disrupts Bradford City Centre
- Dec, 15, 2025
- Structural Failures Masonry Structures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom, Bradford
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
An abandoned multi-storey building on Dale Street in Bradford city centre collapsed during the early morning hours of 15 December 2025, sending masonry and debris across the carriageway and prompting...
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1,000-year-old Ihuatzio Pyramid damage linked to cracking, water infiltration and climate intensity
- Jul, 29, 2024
- Masonry Structures Damage (Structural) News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Mexico, Ihuatzio
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The partial collapse of the pre-Columbian pyramid at the Ihuatzio Archaeological Zone in Michoacáno on July 29 last year, has underscored the vulnerability of ancient masonry structures to intensifyi...
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LiDAR-Guided Masonry Repair and Structural Recovery at the Guggenheim Building in the University of Northern Colorado
- Jul, 18, 2025
- Masonry Structures Structural Health Monitoring Structural Control Structural Deflection Damage (Structural) News On Projects / Industry News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Colorado
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In September 2022, a vehicular impact caused severe structural damage to a historic unreinforced masonry wall at the Guggenheim Building on the University of Northern Colorado campus. The SUV strike...
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Building collapse in Iowa leaves 5 people still unaccounted for
- May, 27, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Forensic Engineering Structural Health Monitoring Structural Control Masonry Structures Steel Structures Other Structural Forensics Construction Management General Civil General Construction News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- United States, Iowa, Davenport
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A six-story building partially collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, on Sunday, leaving 5 people still unaccounted for, with 2 still believed to be trapped inside. Fire crews rushed to the scene at around 5...
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Fire destroys seven-story heritage-listed building in Sydney
- May, 25, 2023
- Damage (Structural) Masonry Structures Other Structural General Civil News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Australia, Sydney
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A seven-story heritage-listed building in Surry Hills, Sydney was destroyed in a fire on Thursday afternoon. The 111-year-old building used to be a hat factory, but has been left unoccupied, waiting...
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Greece: The oldest bridge in Europe still in use
- May, 24, 2023
- Bridges Bridge Design Arches Other Structural Protective Structures Masonry Structures
- Greece
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Arkadiko Bridge, also known as the Kazarma Bridge, is considered one of the oldest bridges in Europe that is still in use. It is located in the southern region of mainland Greece, on the Peloponn...
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