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99% Invisible

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The Legacy of Engineering and Financial Dependability

This chapter explores Ernest Ransom's influential work in reinforced concrete, focusing on the Alford Lake Bridge. It examines the challenges he encountered in his career and draws parallels to PNC Bank's philosophy of stability in engineering and finance.

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