Weathering the storm: the Galveston seawall and grade raising
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The construction of the Galveston seawall after the island was hit by a hurricane in 1900 is described, besides the usage of landfill raising of the entire city above the ocean.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Google campus to use solar panels
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The plans of Google Inc., to use solar panels for the fulfilment of its energy needs at its corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California, are discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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Roof brings solar power to New York transit station
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The newly built Stillwell Avenue subway transit station of New York is having solar power generating roofs. Design details of the solar roof are presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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