Why would there be no center support underneath?
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That is my thought as well and why the street wasn't closed down for construction, when there is a crane in the far right of bridge
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Civil engineers, please chime in. What stands out at first glance?
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The fact that it’s just chillin there. Not temporary support while the cables aren’t there.
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Thanks. And the middle? Should it be supported from underneath?
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I would think that it would be since it’s going to be a cable stay. Since the cables aren’t installed yet, there should be a temporary support for that span until the cables are installed.
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If the bridge wasn't safe enough to be open to pedestrians, it wasn't safe enough to allow cars to drive under it.
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Well I’m guessing the reason why it wasn’t open to pedestrians is that it was incomplete... Where would anyone be going walking across a bridge that isn’t finished?
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What were they thinking by not supporting the middle? You have to think about how strong the winds can be. That is a long bridge without a middle support. I'm deeply sorry for those who lost their life over someone foolishness.
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lots of bridges that are larger without supports. thats not the reason. has to be engineering failure. someone didnt calculate deflection and loads properly
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Imported steel from China.
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agreed but i wonder if we make enough steel here anymore to be able to complete any large scale project
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How did people exit at the far side?
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It was still under construction
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Lawsuits will be massive! Poor engineer!
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Some architect didn't think this one through.
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I'd say Engineer.
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If only they'd been able to test the new design for the PORTABLE bridge somewhere else. Hmmm. If ONLY.
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Our corrupt African leaders/politicians have another reason to justify shoddy work in our respective countries by referencing almighty America thus, "Even in America, a newly constructed bridge collapsed" Mark my words!!!
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