Technology progression A full-size locomotive pulling 26 heavy-axle-load coal cars recently traversed the first composite railroad bridge in the world.
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS | R. Craig Finley, P.E. Material decisions The question you need to ask isn't, "Is steel or concrete better for building bridges?" Every time out, we all need to ask, "What's best for this particular bridge?" CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS | R. Craig Finley, P.E. What does contingency mean to you? The key to addressing contingencies is to be prepared. But if it's an unexpected risk, who is responsible for it and how should they prepare? SPECIAL REPORT | Source: USC Viterbi School of Engineering Sustainable bridge-building material Researchers are building bridges from laminated bamboo beams and columns. More GoBridges.com columns
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Addressing the nations bridge needs Advanced condition assessment technology is proposed as a tool to stretch bridge life cycles and focus funds on greatest maintenance and replacement needs. Bridge rescue Jacket system provides corrosion protection for steel-reinforced concrete bridge piles. Multi-hazard preparedness Critical issues in achieving a resilient transportation infrastructure A closer look Improving bridge performance with finite element analysis. More GoBridges.com feature articles