ABSTRACT
All of the individuals involved in the creation of bridges—designers, engineers, construction workers—and those who use them, either as part of a daily commute or just occasionally, hope that bridges will remain safe, stable, and sound. Unfortunately, history has taught us that such security cannot be taken for granted. Countless minor bridge mishaps have occurred throughout history, and there have been a handful of spectacular bridge failures. In the wake of these catastrophes, engineers have studied the causes and gained a better understanding of how to create safer, more reliable bridges.
