Monthly Archives: November 2019
Separated at Berth: the Gerald Desmond Bridge Doppelganger
Last month, Bob Atkinson from North Reading, Mass, brought his father out to a crew reunion at the USS Iowa They stayed...
Building a Seismic-Ready Bridge – Part 4: Seismic Sensors
Recording and evaluating how the new bridge responds during a seismic event is a critical part of ensuring its...
Building a Seismic-Ready Bridge – Part 3: End Bents and Hinges
One of the most intriguing areas of the new bridge is where the east and west approaches connect to the main span of...
Building a Seismic-Ready Bridge – Part 2: Foundations and Cable Dampers
The bridge’s seismic resiliency begins with its foundation More than 350 concrete piles, some reaching more than 17...