This is the story of 'Sturdy Gertie,' the first suspension bridge to be designed and tested in a wind tunnel and to be designed and built with hydraulic damping devices.
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The engineering, history, and people behind remarkable bridges.
Although it was hailed as “the ultimate in suspension bridge design” on the day that it opened to traffic, its demise would become known as “the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history.” This is the story of...
Learn about the connection between the Quebec Bridge and the wearing of rings by engineers. Yes, that tradition owes itself to bridge engineering...
It is a generally accepted fact that for a bridge to be really, truly memorable, it must first be a beautiful one.
With a main span of 6,637 feet, this is the longest bridge in the world.
A Pierce County resident recently reached out to ask if I knew or had written anything about the Fox Island Bridge.
Did you know that Texas spends about $6.7 million annually repairing damage as a result of overheight hits on bridges, while the Commonwealth of Virginia spends about $2 million?
When was the last time you looked back at what you've accomplished in your career?
I recently told two lawyers that I had taken the LSAT twice. One of them looked at me and asked, "Why?" I had considered law school back in college. "No, don't. The bar exam is terrible." In this edition, we examine the...
Do you consider engineering drawings as art?