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Monthly Archives: November 2019

Separated at Berth: the Gerald Desmond Bridge DoppelgangerNovember 21, 2019

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 SensorsNovember 15, 2019

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 HingesNovember 7, 2019

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 DampersNovember 1, 2019

The bridge’s seismic resiliency begins with its foundation More than 350 concrete piles, some reaching more than 17...

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