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  2. List of engineering blunders - Wikipedia

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    The parachute failure was traced to an accelerometer installed backwards. Palace II, Brazil; parts of it collapsed, due to engineering error, killing eight people. Quebec Bridge collapses; Sand Point Light: it was constructed with its tower facing the land instead of facing the water. Whether this was intentional or an engineering blunder is ...

  3. List of modern infrastructure failures - Wikipedia

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    List of structural failures and collapses; Category:Collapsed buildings and structures; List of bridge failures; List of dam failures; Category:Dam failures; Levee failures and breaches; List of catastrophic collapses of radio masts and towers

  4. Engineering disasters - Wikipedia

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    Engineering disasters often arise from shortcuts in the design process. Engineering is the science and technology used to meet the needs and demands of society. [1] These demands include buildings, aircraft, vessels, and computer software. In order to meet society’s demands, the creation of newer technology and infrastructure must be met ...

  5. 18 years after Katrina levee breaches, group wants future ...

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    Future engineers need a greater understanding of past failures — and how to avoid repeating them — a Louisiana-based nonprofit said to mark Tuesday's 18th anniversary of the deadly ...

  6. List of building and structure collapses - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of structural failures and collapses of buildings and other structures including bridges, dams, and radio masts/towers. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.

  7. List of catastrophic collapses of broadcast masts and towers

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    In August 1969. This tower was one of the three tallest structures in the Northern Hemisphere and its transmitter radiated the most powerful UHF-TV signal in the world. [citation needed] TV channel 14 (470-476 MHz). Collapsed Easter Sunday.

  8. Category:Engineering failures - Wikipedia

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    Category: Engineering failures. 14 languages. ... This list may not reflect recent changes. * Engineering disasters; 0–9. 26 blocks scandal; 2010 Boston water ...

  9. “Redneck Engineering”: 30 Times People Fixed Their Problems ...

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    Image credits: spook30 One of the most popular things people DIY nowadays are decks. Kiehl warns that many homeowners might need a permit for that as well, whether you're doing it yourself or ...