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Common Causes of Bridge Failures Explained

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Common Causes of Bridge Failures Explained

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  1. Common Causes of Bridge Failures: Explained

  2. Overview The occurrence of bridge failures can result in injuries, loss of life, and extensive property damage, comparable to the impact of plane crashes, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters. This is why professionals involved in bridge design, engineering, construction, management, and inspection approach their responsibilities with utmost seriousness. To avert catastrophic accidents, the key lies in comprehending the underlying factors that contribute to bridge failures. United bridge partners is a private bridge infrastructure company that invests bridge infrastructure funds to solve infrastructure crisis.

  3. Following are some common causes of bridge failures: A Combination of Issues Infrastructure Issues Floods

  4. A Combination of Issues • The primary cause of bridge failures stems from a combination of factors that, in isolation, would not be sufficient to lead to a collapse. Nonetheless, when these factors occur simultaneously, they culminate in disastrous outcomes.

  5. Infrastructure Issues • As per the assessment by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the maintenance and safety of bridges in the United States receive a mediocre C+ rating. The report highlights that approximately one in every nine bridges across the country is classified as structurally deficient, and the average age of bridges in the U.S. exceeds 42 years. The age and overall condition of bridges have emerged as significant factors contributing to several recent instances of collapses.

  6. Floods • The shifting climate patterns observed today, along with the resulting extreme weather events, are leading to an increase in flood-induced damages to bridges. However, it's important to note that the majority of this damage does not solely arise from water. When floods occur, rivers carry along various forms of debris, such as trees and buildings, which exert substantial force against bridges. This forceful impact can result in the erosion of foundations and the fracturing of structural elements.

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