Seattle's Kingdome receives rigorous seismic study

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The Kingdome, a multipurpose domed stadium in Seattle, WA, requires seismic improvements to survive earthquakes. More than 100 computer-simulation tests were conducted to analyze the effect of earthquake on the structure of the stadium. Planners from King County, WA, are developing a 10-year seismic retrofit plan to make the improvements to the stadium's structure. Some portions of the Kingdome, such as the interior columns, grandstand columns, joints, and beams, will need retrofitting.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Recreational Buildings, Engineering for Nonbuilding Construction, Planning, Construction, Buildings and facilities, Maintenance and repair, Earthquake engineering, Seattle, Washington, Stadiums, Recreational facilities, Seattle Kingdome

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Research conclave takes aim at global sustainable development

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The Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) aims for global sustainable development by the 21st century. CERF plans to introduce novel technology into the marketplace aided by the design/construct industry. The group aims to develop and setup international databases on issues and case histories on sustainable development. The president of CERF has received collaboration offers from research organizations for developing requirements for sustainable development.

Civil Engineering, Research, Sustainable development

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