Open Journal Civil Engineering

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Review: A Study about Guangzhou Fire Protection Strategies and Technologies for Heritage Buildings

Scientific Department January 19, 2026

In an era when historic city centres across the globe are at risk—not only from large-scale redevelopment and neglect, but...

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The “Golden Minutes” in Protecting Cultural Heritage: Why Training Matters

Scientific Department August 31, 2026

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Active Surveillance: Leveraging AI Video-Analytics for the Protection of Understaffed Cultural Heritage Sites

Scientific Department August 24, 2026

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The Antonello da Messina Heist and the Security Paradox: When Systems Work but Management Fails

Scientific Department August 18, 2026

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Safety or Erasure? The Politics of Heritage in Tibetan Monasteries

Scientific Department August 12, 2026

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The Vulnerability of the “Open Door”: Managing Intentional Fires in Public Heritage Spaces

Scientific Department August 9, 2026