Model a deck-truss arch bridge. The bridge in the segment is an under-deck-truss arch design. To help students understand what gives a bridge its strength, and the specifics of the Minneapolis bridge ...

An engineer's masterful grasp of physics, the properties and availability of various building materials, and construction techniques have made it possible to build modern bridges that carry heavier ...

Learn how seismic-resilient bridge design uses advanced materials, curved geometry modeling, shape memory alloys, and performance-based methods to reduce earthquake damage and downtime.

There are six basic types of bridges used today. -- A girder bridge is perhaps the most common and most basic bridge. They usually consist of straight I-beams or box girders as the base of the bridge, ...

In reviewing images of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, some structural engineers said that its piers, which are essential to the structure’s integrity, appeared to lack protective barriers. By James ...

A test of the Mobile Bridge® Version 4.0 over a real river demonstrated its viability for practical use. During the test, the bridge was set up without any foundation work, and a vehicle could easily ...