Bridges (Structures)
Researchers at Changsha University of Science and Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of solar radiation temperature on steel-concrete composite beams in long-span bridges. The team developed a new temperature analysis method based on meteorological parameters, which was validated using measured data. The study found that the
Bridges (Structures)
Researchers at Changsha University of Science and Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of solar radiation temperature on steel-concrete composite beams in long-span bridges. The team developed a new temperature analysis method based on meteorological parameters, which was validated using measured data. The study found that the
Railroads
A grasscutting tractor owned by Argyll and Bute Council struck a bridge on the main Oban to Glasgow line, but according to Network Rail, the incident caused no significant damage. The tractor, used for cutting council-maintained grass, collided with another vehicle and then hit the bridge at Glencruitten near MacKay&
Railroads
A six-week project to repair and protect a former railway bridge in Hampshire is set to begin in September. National Highways' Historical Railways Estate team will make repairs to the railway bridge along the A272 near Petersfield to ensure its safety for years to come. The road will be
Railroads
Scientists at Istanbul Technical University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanocrystals, designing a high-efficiency converter for NiCd battery charging applications in railway systems. The converter utilizes silicon carbide (SiC) devices and nanocrystalline-cored center-tapped transformers to achieve significant efficiency improvements and a wide adjustable output voltage range.
Railroads
During his two-day visit to Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate or lay foundation stones of developmental works worth Rs 5,477 crore in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Mehsana districts. The projects include houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, development of Law Garden and Mithakhali Precinct, new
Railroads
The Qinghai Provincial Government has established an investigation team to look into the August 22nd collapse accident at the Jianzha Yellow River Bridge on the Xicheng Railway (Xining-Chengdu) project. The team, headed by a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor, will conduct
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has approved the construction of a €13bn bridge linking Sicily to the Italian mainland, a project that has been plagued by delays and funding issues for decades. The 3.3km-long suspension bridge is being touted as a key infrastructure project for
Infrastructure (Economics)
West Virginia has made a groundbreaking move in prioritizing road safety by launching a cutting-edge Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system. This innovative technology, powered by a federal SMART grant, allows engineers to monitor bridge conditions in real-time, detecting potential threats that could go undetected for months or years. The system,
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is neglecting the South East region in terms of road and bridge infrastructure development. According to the Minister, the President is treating the region with fairness and equity, with four Legacy Projects covering the six
Infrastructure (Economics)
The recent floods in Nepal that damaged hydropower dams and destroyed the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge connecting the country to China have underscored the need for smart rebuilding in a region heavily affected by climate change. The floods occurred on July 8 and July 30, causing significant damage and loss of
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Federal Government of Nepal has taken a significant step towards implementing the country's federalist structure by initiating the transfer of roads and bridges to provincial governments. A meeting, led by Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, adopted a resolution to gradually transfer roads, excluding national
