The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project task force has recommended a new, $825-million long-span bridge to replace the Multnomah County-owned structure that crosses Portland’s Willamette River.
Vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) are a critical aerodynamic phenomenon affecting the dynamic performance and structural integrity of long-span bridges. These oscillations arise when alternating ...
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (July 14, 2014) -- When envisioning a new structure, engineers often have to balance design choices against the environmental impact of materials used. It is estimated that 40 to 50 ...