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Epic Engineering Failures and the Lessons They Teach. Episode 14, Shear in Concrete: The FIU Pedestrian Bridge

2024
The Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge was created with long-span trusses made of reinforced concrete, using post-tensioning to prevent cracking. Cracks that appeared were said to be "not a safety issue"—until a truss collapsed, killing six people. Explore what led to this tragedy...
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