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Detroit River: The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge is about to be completed
- Jun, 12, 2024
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- Gordie Howe International Bridge
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The construction of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge that started approximately six years ago and was fully funded by the Canadian government is about to be completed. The bridge, that is design...
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The type of abutment is crucial for the lifespan of bridges
- May, 29, 2024
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Abutments are essential components of bridges, providing crucial support. Specifically, a bridge abutment supports the ends of a bridge span, bearing the weight of the decking and transferring the lo...
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Netherlands: Sustainable pedestrian bridge with composite materials launched to the public
- May, 24, 2024
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- Netherlands
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The municipality of Gemeente Putten with the aid of the Architectural firm Atelier Dutch (Putten, Gelderland) and the engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV has developed a 3D-printed fiber-r...
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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit
- May, 21, 2024
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- United States, California , Santa Rosa
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The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...
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Thailand: The 54km Burapha Withi Expressway held the title of world’s longest bridge for over a decade
- May, 13, 2024
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- Thailand
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The Bang Na Expressway, officially known as Burapha Withi Expressway, in Thailand, held the title of the world's longest bridge for a decade between 2000 and 2010. The bridge captivates people with i...
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Plans are underway to construct the longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge in Taipei, Taiwan: it is slated for completion in 2025
- May, 10, 2024
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- Taiwan, Taipei
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The Danjiang Bridge on Taipei Taiwan, is anticipated to claim the title of the world's longest asymmetric cable-stayed bridge upon its projected completion in 2025. Specifically, the bridge will be b...
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Nottingham: A new £12 million bridge to be constructed over river Trent
- Apr, 17, 2024
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- United Kingdom, Nottingham
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The proposal for a new bridge spanning the river Trent in Nottingham got approved on Wednesday 17 of April by council members after its first submission in February. This 87-meter structure marks the...
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De Bosset Bridge in Kefalonia, Greece: Europe’s longest stone bridge over the sea
- Apr, 25, 2024
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- Greece
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In Kefalonia, Greece, in 1813, Charles de Bosset, a Swiss engineer, recognized the need to connect Argostoli with the rest of the island, as until then, people could only reach the town by small boat...
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10 of the longest floating bridges worldwide
- Apr, 24, 2024
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Considered feats of modern engineering, floating bridges play a crucial role in areas where underwater conditions pose challenges for traditional bridge construction, either due to impracticality or...
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New £10 million bridge to be built in Oxford
- Apr, 16, 2024
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- United Kingdom, Oxford
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On Thursday, approval was granted once again for the construction of a new £10 million bridge spanning the river Thames, intended for cyclists and pedestrians. It is pointed out that despite the obje...
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