by Structural News | Jun 8, 2012 | Controversy, Historical, Structural Security, Structures |
The recent earthquake in Italy has a reported death toll of 25, making it the most deadly quake to strike the region since the 2009 earthquake that leveled the city of L’Aquila and killed over 300. Both quakes highlight a serious problem faced by experts, scientists...
by Structural News | May 25, 2012 | Demolition, Historical, Structures |
(Left) The Bethlehem Steel Admin Building in 1908. (Right) The Bethlehem Steel Admin Building as of 2007. One of the most unique characteristics of the demolition industry is the sheer amount of community feedback, and often resistance, that any given demolition...
by Structural News | May 23, 2012 | Construction, Structures |
Fully assembled, she stands 42.3 feet tall and 428.5 feet long. “Harriet,” the name given to the German-made tunnel boring machine by the Miami-Dade County Girl Scouts Troop, is currently digging her way from Watson Island to Dodge Island in Florida, a 4,200 foot...
by Structural News | May 21, 2012 | Controversy, Structures |
Six months after its official opening, the Lake Champlain Bridge, traversing the point between Crown Point, New York and Chimney Point, Vermont, stands as a testament to the efficiency and speed with which modern bridges are built. Spanning nearly 7 ½ football fields,...
by Structural News | May 10, 2010 | Structures |
The average bridge is designed for a 50 year lifespan. Today however, most bridges are at the end of their expected lifespan and are also carrying heavier loads than they were originally designed for. This real time technology similar to an EKG monitors the health of...
