Added trusses to widen Mississippi river

Article Abstract:

The engineering design of the two trusses constructed, to support the exiting trusses on the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi river, are discussed. The purpose was to increase the highway capacity of the bridge.

Capacity, Analysis, Design and construction, Mississippi River, Engineering design, Bridges, Truss, Truss bridges

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Sensor array to monitor bridge piers for long-term tilt

Article Abstract:

A focus on research being conducted by University of Missouri for using sensor enabled array system for preventing piers in long-term bridges is discussed.

United States, Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Digital Array Processors, Usage, University of Missouri, Array processors

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Bridges: tubular piers withstand blasts

Article Abstract:

The details pertaining to the testing of a new type of a blast resistant bridge pier, in Mississippi, are discussed.

Explosions

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