The Science Behind Strong Bridges (broadcast Friday, August 3rd, 2007)

In this segment, we'll get an update on the Minneapolis bridge collapse. A highway bridge carrying I-35W traffic over the Mississippi River collapsed Wednesday night. We'll talk about bridge engineering and our nation's infrastructure. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Lowell Greimann
Professor Emeritus
Department of Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

Related Links

• MPR: Minneapolis bridge collapse
• NPR : Study Answers Question of Why Bridges Collapse
• NPR : Officials Seek Answers in Bridge Collapse

Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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