Shear in Concrete: The FIU Pedestrian Bridge

The Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge was created with long-span trusses made of reinforced concrete, using post-tensioning to prevent cracking. The cracks that did show up during construction were said to be “not a safety issue”—until a truss collapsed, killing six people. Explore the series of mistakes that led to this tragedy, including problems with the most sophisticated engineering tool of all—human judgment.

English
  • Runtime 35 minutes
  • Created December 5, 2022 by
    ngtw16a
  • Modified December 5, 2022 by
    ngtw16a