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Singapore's observation wheel tops London Eye

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The Singapore Flyer is the tallest observation wheel in the world at 165 meters, beating the London Eye by 30 meters. The structure, which is also lighter and thinner than its London counterpart, offers views of downtown Singapore and even Malaysia and Indonesia.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2008
Singapore, Ferris wheels

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Construction begins on record-breaking west virginia span

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The longest concrete b ox girder span in the United States is now under construction in in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The span will be 760 ft long and is wide enough not to obstruct navigation on the Kanawha River which is regularly plied by coal barges.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
West Virginia, Bridges, Concrete, Concrete bridges, Kanawha County, West Virginia

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Historic buildings: renovation expands, transforms Virginia Capitol

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The renovation project of the famous Capitol Square, a famous stately building in Richmond, Virginia is discussed.

Author: Brown, Jeff L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
Virginia, Remodeling and renovation, Historic buildings, Richmond, Virginia

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