Renovation of cliff house nears completion
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The Cliff House has undergone a project to restore and reinforce the venerable concrete and steel edifice. The project comprises three main elements, which are reconstruction of a concrete terrace over an unstable rock face, removal of portions of the building added after the original construction, and construction of a new wing.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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Ground monitoring system may prevent massive losses in natural disasters
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Ground monitoring is of signal importance in reducing fatalities and economic losses in areas plagued by flood, earthquakes, or landslides. A bundle of fiber-optic sensors and sensors based on microelectromechanical systems technology is designed to detect abnormalities as ground deformation and acceleration.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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Plasma filer removes biological and chemical hazards
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An analysis on the usage of plasma air filter, which is used for combating deadly biological and chemical warfare agents and can be good substitute for high-efficiency particulate air filters used in the construction industry is presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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