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News on Structural damage
Building collapses in London after explosion: 2 casualties
Two people have been reported dead after an explosion caused a building to collapse in West London, UK. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at about 6:30 am local time in Southall...
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High tower in South Korea engulfed in fire
A 33-story building was engulfed in fire but, fortunately, it was put under control without any fatalities. The high tower is located in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. The structure caught on fire...
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Study on the impact of fires in high-rise buildings
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), conducted a thorough experimental study on the impact of fire in high-rise office buildings. Building codes in the U...
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Seattle buildings are less earthquake-resistant than expected
A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. A new study suggests than many buildings in Seattle cannot withstand large earthquake incidents. Rea...
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Functional requirements of foundation structures
Even if a foundation structure meets all the strength requirements, it should also satisfy another condition which is called serviceability. Even if a foundation structure meets all the strength requ...
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