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Science Friday: Building Better Bridges
Engineers have been building bridges for hundreds of years. But are better designs, techniques, and materials available today?
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Science Friday: Time to Overhaul America's Aging Bridges?
Experts say some 8000 bridges are in dire need of repair -- but at what cost?
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Science Friday: Engineering for Success by Building on Failure
A new book explores why engineers should pay close attention to past failures when designing a new bridge or plane. [13 mins. 26 secs.]