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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
Category: Engineering failures. 14 languages. ... This list may not reflect recent changes. * Engineering disasters; 0–9. 26 blocks scandal; 2010 Boston water ...
Remainder of bridge extensively repaired and retrofitted. Triaxial welds were drilled and most cross bracing members were removed. Many other similar bridges around the world were also modified in this way as a result of this failure. Hintze Ribeiro Bridge: Entre-os-Rios, Castelo de Paiva: Portugal: 4 March 2001: Masonry and steel bridge built ...
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.
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 ...
Guy wire anchor failure Under construction. Also destroyed transmitter building. Was planned for a height of 1,036 ft (315.77 m). [23] WCFE-DT, Clinton, County, NY, US April 18, 2007: Guyed steel tower 136 Structural failure
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 ...
Perhaps the most obvious risk when DIYing home projects is doing electrical work. We often imagine we'll end up looking like Marv from Home Alone 2 , but experts warn that faulty electrical work ...