OAKLAND — How many ways is the sleek new Bay Bridge better than the old, clunky 1936 truss span? Caltrans principal bridge engineer Brian Maroney is counting the ways in preparation for project status ...
Orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSDs) are fundamental to long-span bridge designs, prized for their high load-carrying efficiency and lightweight characteristics. However, their intricate structure ...
The plan to 3D-print a bridge in mid-air was always bonkers. How could a technology best known for creating flimsy prototypes and personalized action figures be used for permanent construction ...
The crew that maintains the Sydney Harbour Bridge speaks about the 52,800 tonne steel structure with deep affection. “We all take great pride in working on an icon,” says Peter Mann, strategic ...