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To: SunkenCiv
They must hire American engineering firms...like the one who built the I 35 Minneapolis bridge.


12 posted on 06/04/2021 4:17:23 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Bonemaker
Or, more recently with a much more politically correct company:

https://abcnews.go.com/US/engineers-failed-recognize-danger-fiu-bridge-inspection-hours/story?id=63657158

Snip..."The bridge was previously touted as an "engineering fear come to life" because it was built using a technique known as Accelerated Bridge Construction."

20 posted on 06/04/2021 5:32:26 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Bonemaker

That bridge collapsed due to poor maintenance and inspection practices.

The accumulation of bird feces basically accelerated the deterioration of the steel members.


27 posted on 06/04/2021 6:25:46 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: Bonemaker

The engineers were schooled in new math


32 posted on 06/04/2021 8:27:38 PM PDT by Citizen Soldier
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