The concept uses inexpensive braces called Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) and sliding bearings that work together to protect the bridge columns and superstructure from damage, so that the bridge ...

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is once again challenging young minds to “bridge the gap” between classrooms ...

Rachel Sangree is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering and also program chair in civil ...

The use of “severely notched” end connections in the design of timber bridge girders that failed, sending a pair of partly completed pedestrian bridges crashing to the ground—and killing one ...

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Exeltech ...

The plans for Florida International University's pedestrian bridge included an innovative design approach by FIGG Bridge Engineers. (Image courtesy National Transportation Safety Board) May 16, 2019 ...

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A bridge in Minneapolis that collapsed was in the midst of repairs, but had passed recent safety inspections. Minnesota officials say the bridge's concrete deck, guard rails, and lights were being ...