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Tokyo's New Seismic Spine: 350m Tower Uses Triple Pendulum Bearings
Obayashi Corporation unveils the structural system behind the Shinagawa Nexus Tower, featuring a world-first triple-pendulum base isolation array.
Self-Healing Concrete Trials Show 92% Crack Recovery Rate
University of Bath research team publishes results from 3-year field trials on bio-concrete embedded with limestone-producing bacteria.
Singapore Completes World's Longest 3D-Printed Pedestrian Bridge
The 26-metre span uses robotic concrete extrusion and topology-optimised geometry to reduce material use by 40%.
EU Adopts New Seismic Isolation Standard Across All Member States
EN 15129:2026 mandates performance-based design for seismic isolators, replacing prescriptive approaches used since 2010.
Carbon-Negative Rebar Enters Commercial Production in Sweden
SSAB's HYBRIT-based reinforcement bars sequester 0.1 tonnes CO2 per tonne produced, marking a first for the steel industry.
ETABS 2026 Introduces AI-Powered Load Path Optimization
CSI's latest release integrates machine learning to suggest optimal structural configurations, reducing design iteration time by 60%.
Noto Peninsula Recovery: Lessons from Japan's Latest Seismic Event
One year on from the M7.6 earthquake, Japanese engineers report on retrofit performance and community resilience strategies.
Messina Strait Bridge Receives Final Environmental Approval
Italy's 3.3km suspension bridge project clears its last regulatory hurdle, with construction set to begin in Q3 2026.
UK Launches £400M Infrastructure Resilience Fund
The new fund targets ageing bridges, flood defences, and seismic upgrades for critical infrastructure across England and Wales.