The early morning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is leaving experts and area residents alike in disbelief. Michael Chajes, a professor in the civil and environmental engineering department at the University of Delaware, is the go to person…
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Virginia Tech expert available to address impact of bridge collapse on national supply chain, economy
Economic impact: David Bieri David Bieri in the School of Public and International Affairs can address the impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse on the national supply chain and the infrastructure problems it highlights, as well as other economic issues.…
“It’s our job to make the necessary changes to keep this from happening again,” said Virginia Tech structural engineer Roberto Leon.
Bridge infrastructure and safety: Roberto Leon Questions are being raised concerning U.S. infrastructure in the aftermath of the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Virginia Tech structural engineering expert Roberto Leon said that, given the ship’s weight, it struck the bridge’s support…
Researcher says technology exists to minimize effects vessel collisions have on bridges
A West Virginia University civil engineer sees extensive recovery and rebuilding ahead following the Tuesday (March 26) collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a barge collision. Hota GangaRao, Wadsworth Professor and director of the Constructed Facilities Center in the WVU…
Structural engineering expert, Dr. John J. Myers, available to comment on bridge collapse
Dr. John J. Myers is available for comment related to the recent Philadelphia bridge collapse. Myers is a professor of structural engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and director of the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation. He has…