Recent Bridge collapse in Taiwan and reasons thereof for such collapses?

Om Prakash Chhangani @Om_Chhangani2

01 January 1970 1 2K Report

https://time.com/5689967/arch-bridge-taiwan-collapse/?linkId=74583417

We are witnessing spurt in collapse of bridges in recent years which is a cause of concern for bridge designers!

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