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Jul. 28, 2006
Why Do Construction Projects Fail?
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| Inspections of Boston's Big Dig have revealed hundreds of bolts that need to be reinforced. Join Joe Palca and guests in this hour of Science Friday for a look at the materials and techniques behind construction projects. What keeps houses, bridges, and tunnels from falling apart? Are there ways to easily detect damage before it becomes severe? |
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