Shear in Concrete: The FIU Pedestrian Bridge
| Episode Number | 14 |
|---|---|
| Season | 1 |
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| Overview | The Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge was created with long-span trusses made of reinforced concrete, using post-tensioning to prevent cracking. The cracks that did show up during construction were said to be “not a safety issueâ€â€”until a truss collapsed, killing six people. Explore the series of mistakes that led to this tragedy, including problems with the most sophisticated engineering tool of all—human judgment. |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Absolute Number | 0 |
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