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Types of reinforced concrete structures collapse
Many types of failure can trigger the collapse of a reinforced concrete building. Any structure may experience a phenomenon known as structural failure or collapse. Structural failure is the total...
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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. According to city government, the roof of the construction gave way during renovati...
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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. The research focuses on the performance of reinforced concrete walls under seismic load and shows th...
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Designing a skyscraper completely made out of plastic
Architects Jaemin Seo and Sanghoon Park from the U.S. designed a fin-shaped skyscraper that is inspired by the Tower of Babel and is completely made out of plastic. The design won an honorable ment...
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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. The incident occurred on Monday, May 6, 2019. According to officials, the 20-year-old driver of the vehicl...
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