Iowa State University unveils moving tornado simulator

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Iowa State University has created the largest moving tornado simulator for engineering research, which is designed to create realistic wind loads on model structures. An evaluation of how different vortices affect sale models of high-rise, low-rise, and dome-shaped buildings, as well as structures as slender chimneys and transmission towers is presented.

Iowa, Technology application, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Tornado warning systems

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Report examines earthquake damage in Hawaii

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The assessment of the earthquake damage to the economic infrastructure of Hawaii by earthquakes is presented.

Hawaii, Infrastructure (Economics), Economic aspects, Environmental aspects, Earthquake damage

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German pedestrian bridge among Europe's longest

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Features of pedestrian bridge in Germany, one of the longest timber bridge in Europe, are presented.

Germany, Usage, Design and construction, Timber, Footbridges

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