On September 22, 1993, an Amtrak train was traveling across the Big Bayou Canot Bridge in Mobile, Alabama. The train derailed which resulted in the death of 47 people and 103 people being injured. The derailing of the train was caused by a deformation in the rails from a barge to ...
Read MoreMovable bridges tend to be an expensive investment because of the size of the bridges and the controls needed to operate them. These bridges have more costly maintenance issues than fixed bridges because of the complexity of mechanical, electrical, and structural components despi ...
Read MoreThe Internet's system is made up of 750,000 miles of wire cables, the size of a strand of hair throughout the ocean floor to various continents. Companies have gathered their resources together to collaborate on Undersea cable projects to find the best services. Although, Google ...
Read MoreIf your artwork is over 20 lbs, then it will need proper reinforcement. Otherwise, it may come crashing down after hanging it. Once you learn how to hang heavy pieces of art on drywall, you will also be able to add shelving, mirrors, and other heavy decorative items. There are st ...
Read MoreIn our everyday lives, we use a variety of tools for measuring, such as tape measures, protractors, and rulers which work well for home projects. So how do engineers take measurements for larger projects like a bridge, road, pipeline, or dam? In civil engineering, almost every pr ...
Read MoreIn 1881, France began construction of the Panama Canal, a 51-mile waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Panama. Due to high mortality rates and engineering problems, France ended operations and the United States took over construction in 1904. The Panama Canal wa ...
Read MoreWindmills have been around for thousands of years, first being used to grind grain and pump water, and eventually generating electricity. A generator helps in creating electricity which is converted by the rotational energy of the wind turbine. Palmer Cosslett Putnam designed the ...
Read MoreThe Seven Mile Bridge is the longest bridge among others that connect the Keys, and is part of U.S. Route 1 and the Overseas Highway. This bridge connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon, Florida) located in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. The his ...
Read MoreOne of the most beautiful types of natural stone is granite. Not only does it attract the eye, but it's also one of the strongest, most durable and versatile stones making it perfect to use as a counter top or as an architectural feature. Granite can withstand most of the potenti ...
Read MoreThe iconic 1,776 ft One World Trade Center fills the void of the original twin towers representing hope and a stronger future. The towering monolith is located just feet away from the World Trade Center Memorial, representative of the past and remembrance during one of our Countr ...
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