In a shocking report coming in from Gurugram, a four-story building under construction collapsed on early Thursday morning leaving at least five persons trapped under debris. The incident happened when work was underway to lay the lantern for the fourth floor of the building. The Gurgaon Fire Department control room[Read More…]
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Aussie researchers develop tool to predict building collapse, landslides 2 weeks in advance
Australian researchers on Thursday said they have developed a software tool to predict when a building will crack or its foundation will move, even when a dam could break or a mudslide occurs. The tool uses applied mathematics and big data analytics to analyse intricate ground motion patterns and track[Read More…]
One die, two injured in Kolkata’s building collapse
At least one person died and two others have been injured after a portion of a dilapidated building collapsed in Burrabazar area of Kolkata. The building was located in ward 23 of the area. Earlier, a family living in the building was served notice to vacate by the Kolkata Municipal[Read More…]
Mumbai building collapse: 33 dead, police file case of accidental death
The fire brigade officials on Friday said 33 people have died in the collapse of a 117-year-old building with residences, godowns and a play school in Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai. They said nine more bodies were recovered from the debris in the overnight search and rescue operations, reported The Hindu.[Read More…]