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Top 7 worst bridge collapse disasters in history
Many bridge collapse disasters around the world are the result of diverse causes, from design mistakes to extreme weather and human error.
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Why did the bridge in the US collapse so quickly when a freight train hit it?
The 1970s design of the Francis Scott Key Bridge may not have been strong enough to protect it from strong impacts from large container ships.
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The crowd walking could all collapse the bridge
In addition to poor design, poor construction quality, the impact of natural disasters, ... the researchers also found another factor that could cause a bridge collapse:…
Scientific application
Bridge collapse: Early detection of risk thanks to sensors
US scientists have invented a new type of sensor to collect data on the defects of the bridge structure, in order to detect the risk of spoiled bridges early, avoiding u…
Environment
Large ice bridge collapses on the river in Argentina
The ice broke and fell due to the impact of the flow, causing the ice bridge to thin and collapse completely on the river.
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The newly released video of the bridge collapse moment in Italy left 43 people dead
According to RT, the video was released by Genoa police, showing the scene of the Morandi bridge collapsing in a crowded area.
New technology
Anti-collapse technology
After five years since the collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis, authorities have applied wireless sensor technology to prevent disaster once again. On August 1, 2007,…