Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

[Eppie]

I hope Dennis did not have any speakers in those containers!

 

[cpp]

One thing good out of the bridge collision, is Brunswick Ga's, port had the biggest year on automobiles and heavy equipment incoming off loads in many years..
Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 796,000 automobiles and heavy machines last month

Just In May, more than 86,500 units of cargo in what’s called “Roll on-Roll off” moved through the port.

Here’s a breakdown of the numbers for perspective.

• That’s more than 18,000 units compared to May 2023
• 57 different ships passed through the port in May
• That’s 12 more than the year before

Officials in GA, figure since Baltimore is back open, this port will return to its normal Roll on-Roll off. .

 

[Eppie]

The proposed bridge replacement will be a cable-stayed bridge.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/designs-unveiled-replacement-baltimore-bridge-rcna190763?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

 

[mtrycrafts]

The proposed bridge replacement will be a cable-stayed bridge.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/designs-unveiled-replacement-baltimore-bridge-rcna190763?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Can you really safeguard it from a huge cargo ship out of control hitting a suspension tower base?

 

[Eppie]

Can you really safeguard it from a huge cargo ship out of control hitting a suspension tower base?

Yes, if you place enough safeguards around the tower base. I remember seeing such designs when the bridge collapse was first reported.