Ever wonder why certain bridges are so transformative and perfect for their locations? It’s because designers and engineers have found the ideal structural solution to span a body of water, valley, or roadway. In this two-part series, we’ll look at: The four most common types of bridges. How they’re engineered. The locations and situations they’re […]
According to a recently released report, at the current pace of repair and construction work, it could take 80 years or more to get all structurally deficient bridges in the United States back into good working order. In a remarkable coincidence, the report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), a group that […]
Did you know: Last year’s devastating Morandi Bridge disaster, which killed 43 people in Genoa, Italy, is directly connected to a well-known fashion company, one that you’ve probably purchased sweaters from? For many years prior to the disaster, the company’s association with the bridge was identified as a significant risk to the stability of the […]
The future of bridge development? It’s here! When it comes to technological innovations, industries like telecommunications, computers, and transportation usually lead the way. However, there are many game-changing advancements currently happening in the bridge development and maintenance industries. Here are a few that you could encounter now or in the years ahead. They will improve […]
During this year’s State of the Union address, President Trump challenged Congress to pass an infrastructure bill to fund improvements to the nation’s bridges, roads, and other transportation items that people depend on every day. It wasn’t one of the primary themes of his speech, but it’s an issue he’s brought up many times before, […]
In our previous article, we covered seven megaprojects: bridges that cost at least $1 billion, are extremely complex, and have a long-lasting impact on the local community, economy, environment, and society overall. Here are seven more SUPER mega projects, with total budgets starting at $4 billion, increasing to almost $50 billion. Some are completed. Others […]
Do you know what a megaproject is? Most people don’t but many have experienced one. Megaprojects are unique, limited-time endeavors that: require a massive financial investment (typically more than $1 billion). are extraordinarily complex. have a long-lasting impact on the community, economy, environment, and society overall. Megaprojects are game-changers. Needless to say, they are rare […]
Let’s take a look at newsworthy bridges that recently made headlines. Light after darkness One of the top stories in the news last summer was the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy. More than 40 people were killed in the tragedy. The Morandi Bridge before its collapse. Out of that dark chapter in the city’s […]
Scientists, engineers, and designers have primarily focused their fire protection efforts on buildings and tunnels. People are concerned about being trapped in enclosed spaces when fires break out. In addition, repairing or replacing skyscrapers, shopping centers, hotels, apartment buildings, homes, and tunnels after fires is difficult and costly. Experts have spent less time — and […]
In many parts of the country, it’s almost impossible to find enough qualified people to fill positions on bridge maintenance and construction projects. Record-low unemployment rates and a skills gap have made it a big challenge for businesses in bridge-related industries. One way to remedy this is to recruit more Millennials and younger people. In […]
