Bridges (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Bridges

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Of 35 bridge collapses analyzed, floods caused 13, erosion of sediments around bridge foundations -- scour -- caused 16, a hurricane caused 1 and other influences (such as waterborne or hydraulic debris) caused 5. Superimposed H denotes sites where a hurricane or tropical storm occurred and may have influenced bridge collapse. Area of circles is proportional to drainage area of bridge sites.

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Flint, et al.

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