The Truth Behind the Failure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Accidental Failure or Design Failure?
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1942Keywords:
Francis Scott Key Bridge, Engineering, structureAbstract
This review article delves into what exactly happened during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. It explores the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and whether the collapse happened because the structure was too weak or if it was solely the fault in the cargo ship which had an electrical failure, causing it to collide with the bridge. This article also explores ways the collapse could have been prevented ranging from evacuation methods to structural fixes and repairs that could have been performed ahead of time. The main purpose of this project is to raise awareness on how crucial bridge failures are especially since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was one of the biggest events of 2024. There is always a possibility of such an event to repeat again on weaker bridges considering that the Francis Scott Key Bridge is one of the important structures in the United States.
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