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Engineering Lessons One Year After The Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Causes and Consequences

This chapter examines the Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on the role of the vessel Dali and the electrical failures that led to power loss. It discusses the structural vulnerabilities of fracture critical bridges and the improvements needed for both older infrastructure and modern shipping vessel designs. The financial and operational implications of the incident are also explored, along with potential safety enhancements and the critical role of tugboats in ensuring safe navigation under bridges.

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