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MIND THE BRIDGE, PLEASE BREAK STEP.

Authors :
J. E. C.
Source :
Architectural Record. Aug2000, Vol. 188 Issue 8, p28-28. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports on the closure of the Millennium Bridge in London, England on June 12, 2000, two days after pedestrians felt the bridge sway and bounce during its official opening. Companies involved in the bridge's design and engineering; Reason why the bridge wobbled; Tests conducted to re-create the June 10 conditions.

Subjects

Subjects :
*BRIDGES
*BRIDGE failures

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0003858X
Volume :
188
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Architectural Record
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3484829