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News on BridgeSafety
After the Recent NTSB Report: 68 U.S. Bridges Now Flagged for Collapse Risk
- Mar, 29, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Design Bridge Management Forensic Engineering Forensics Structural Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Research / Academia
- United States, Maryland, Baltimore
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore catastrophically collapsed in March 2024 after being struck by a cargo ship, it didn’t just send concrete tumbling into the Patapsco River—it also shook...
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Bridge Collapse in Peru: Structural Failure Sends Bus Crashing into River
- Feb, 16, 2025
- Bridges Structural Failures News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Peru
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A tragic accident unfolded in northern Peru when a 60-meter-long bridge collapsed, sending a double-decker bus and a car plunging into a river. The incident occurred near Chancay, along the Panameric...
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AI-Powered Bridge Monitoring: Detecting Structural Failures Before They Happen
- Feb, 10, 2025
- Bridges Bridge Management Erosion News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Australia
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Bridges are critical components of transportation networks, yet their maintenance often relies on reactive approaches that address issues only after visible signs of deterioration appear. A groundbre...
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Understanding the Carola Bridge Collapse: Expert Insights
- Dec, 30, 2024
- Bridges Forensic Engineering Forensics News On Research / Academia News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Germany, Dresden
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The sudden collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden on September 11, 2024, highlights the critical importance of identifying and addressing hidden structural issues in aging infrastructure. An exper...
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