Mini Episode: Bridges




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Summary: A deadly bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy on Tuesday has politicians and engineers searching for a cause. Join us for this mini episode of audioEARTH as we talk about some of the most common causes of bridge failures. Updates from the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45188668 Choudhury, Jamilur & Hasnat, Ariful. (2015). Bridge collapses around the world: Causes and mechanisms. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281280663_Bridge_collapses_around_the_world_Causes_and_mechanisms