Breaking the ice: the New Castle ice harbor
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The New Castle ice harbor was built along the Delaware River in the 19th century to protect wooden ships from ice floes brought by the river current. The ice harbor was one of the first federally funded infrastructure projects and is considered a historical landmark.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2008
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Novel braced frames will help Salt Lake City Hospital withstand earthquake
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The details of the construction of the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, by Salt Lake City based, Intermountain Health Care, are presented. The medical center is believed to sustain only limited damage in an earthquake.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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Buildings: Realtors erect 'green' headquarters in nation's capital
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The challenges of erecting buildings in the narrow and not so square areas in the capital city of the United States are mentioned. The difficulties faced and how they were solved is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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